About Janet - Beyond Mindfulness NI

Janet McGregor (Founder)

YOGA

I am passionate about Yoga and the health and self esteem benefits it can bring to everyone. I was certified as a yoga Teacher in 2002 by the Yoga Training and Therapy Centre.

Since then I have completed Advanced Training with leading teachers from The School of Body-Mind Centring including Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Lisa Peterson and Donna Farhi.

I’m delighted to have recently completed my Movingness Teacher Training with Peter Appel, in June 2023. A very thought provoking course with wonderful, innovative ways of moving, all wrapped up with the evolution of movement, Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, ancestral movement patterns, natural breathing, the feeling body, meditative states and much more. I feel this has been one of the most beneficial courses for the body and mind that I have ever done.

Movingness Teacher Training 1-3

Movingness Graduation Certificate June 2023

http://www.movingness.com/

In 2012 I became a certified Yoga Therapist which gave me the knowledge and experience to create bespoke programmes to help an individual with physical or mental health problems. Such a programme typically includes Yoga movement, breath work and meditation practices.

In 2015 I specialised in Yoga for Adults with Special Needs with the school of Special Yoga.

I really enjoy Teaching weekly Yoga classes in my local community and offering specialised Yoga sessions to different organisations and mental health chariites.

Offering Workshops and Retreats is part of my repertoire.

Mindfulness

I have always been interested in the working of our minds, right back to my student days when I graduated with a BA Hons in Psychology.

I have been teaching Mindfulness and Meditation Courses and Workshops for over 7 years , privately and as Facilitator.

During 2020 I completed a certificate in Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness with David Treleaven and this training has equipped me to work with people undergoing current or past trauma while practicing mindfulness, by offering modifications to practices. Dealing with your own Trauma can help you build resilience and resources to manage further challenges that come along.

I am particularly interested in Mindfulness for Children and have completed 2 Teacher Training courses with Youth Mindfulness to be able to deliver –

The Soma programme for 12 – 21 years. Young people need to feel safe and free from judgement to explore mindfulness. This course is flexible and full of activities that are designed to foster interaction, connection and trust.
Youth mindfulness Kids Teacher Training for 7 – 11 years. This course is filled with games, videos, and activities that make mindfulness interesting and inspiring.

I regularly visit the wonderful Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales to study advanced meditation techniques. This is a very special place that embraces a fully mindful, healthy lifestyle and which I try to practice in my everyday life.