Sona Mindfulness

Sona Mindfulness Teaching Mindfulness and self kindness practices to children and teenagers in fun and creative ways.

My name is Michelle Reilly and I'm an IMMA accredited Creative Mindfulness Practitioner for children and teenagers. I also have a BA in Social Care and have worked with children, teens and their families for over 25 years. I'm extremely passionate about promoting children's positive mental health and well-being. Teaching them Mindfulness and Self Kindness practices that will support them in their daily lives.

🌟 A bittersweet but very special final session today. 🌟​We wrapped up our anxiety group in Primary Care today focusing o...
04/06/2026

🌟 A bittersweet but very special final session today. 🌟

​We wrapped up our anxiety group in Primary Care today focusing on the power of gratitude and self-belief based on the wonderful teachings of Creative Mindfulness Kids Training Watching the children’s faces light up as they shared stories of the people, things and experiences they are thankful for was so lovely. 💖

​We then turned that gratitude inward. We focused on what we are grateful for about ourselves and the children created positive affirmations about themselves and decorated wooden stars to celebrate their own unique strengths. 💎✨

​To keep that inner light glowing at home, each child left with an "I am a superstar" affirmation card from my Mind and Be Kind cards and a beautiful glass star, a lasting reminder of how resilient and wonderful they are. A gentle reminder to believe in themselves and keep shining brightly. 🌟

​Saying goodbye is never easy, but I am bursting with pride. Seeing how much these kids have grown, and how completely they’ve embraced these mindful tools, is such a rewarding feeling. They are all absolute superstars✨️
Thank you also to Aoife for her lovely best friend colouring handout🥰

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Wishing so much luck to all the students (including my own daughter) starting their Leaving and Junior Cert exams tomorr...
02/06/2026

Wishing so much luck to all the students (including my own daughter) starting their Leaving and Junior Cert exams tomorrow. A little reminder to stop and take a breath or two😊
Remember you are doing your best and that is always enough💗
Thinking also of all the Mums and Dads who will be praying, lighting candles and would sit it for you if they could.
YOU GOT THIS!

You are unique and special - just like a diamond. 💎My heart is completely full after yesterday's creative mindfulness se...
29/05/2026

You are unique and special - just like a diamond. 💎

My heart is completely full after yesterday's creative mindfulness session with my Anxiety group in HSE 💖✨

Our incredible group explored what it truly means to be a good friend to ourselves. We learned a beautiful lesson: we are all like diamonds, each completely unique, strong, and valuable just because of who we are and our inherent worth. 💎

We learned that when anxiety visits us it can feel very tricky at times and doing our mindfulness practices can feel like a soothing hug to our hearts🤗

To quieten the loud voice of anxiety, we practiced using a kind inner voice, filling the room with powerful affirmations:
✨ "I am strong, I am brave. I am unstoppable."
✨ "I am important. I am lucky , I am kind, I am grateful, I am creative."

To carry this magic home, they created tangible reminders of their strength: custom wooden bookmarks, affirmation scratch cards, and a handout naming exactly why they are amazing.

We also had our beautiful diamond rhyming handout from Aoife@yourjoyfulself to colour at home this week to help with our practice.

So incredibly proud of them all. It is so lovely to see them walking a little taller and shining a little brighter 🌟

My sessions are based on Creative Mindfulness Kids Training 💝

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Watching these beauties being thrown down in our garden by the heavy rain yesterday made us sad....but every cloud has a...
19/05/2026

Watching these beauties being thrown down in our garden by the heavy rain yesterday made us sad....but every cloud has a silver lining🌦
Now, we get to closely look at them inside our home and wonder at their perfection.

Nature is amazing💝



Creative Mindfulness in action! ✨ ​Over the last two weeks, our group got busy bringing their inner worlds to life by ma...
01/05/2026

Creative Mindfulness in action! ✨

​Over the last two weeks, our group got busy bringing their inner worlds to life by making their own monkey minds and drawing their very own emotion characters. It was such a powerful way to visualize those "messengers" that visit our minds, bodies and hearts.

​By sharing their drawings, the children discovered something so important, we all feel the same emotions. Whether it’s joy, worry, or sadness, we aren't alone in our feelings ❤️

​However, we also learned that even if we feel the same emotions, our body sensations might feel totally different. While one person feels "worry" as a fluttery tummy, another might feel it as tight shoulders or wiggly toes.

​Teaching children to recognize their unique physical cues helps them get to know themselves better and they are learning how to help themselves navigate these sensations and emotions with kindness💝

​So proud of their creativity and their growing self-awareness!
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A heart full of gratitude for the wonderful ladies who joined us yesterday for our Mindfulness & Self-Compassion retreat...
20/04/2026

A heart full of gratitude for the wonderful ladies who joined us yesterday for our Mindfulness & Self-Compassion retreat in Ennis. ✨
It was so moving to see everyone take time out of their busy lives to rest, be nourished, and connect to each other, to the present moment, and to themselves💗

Together, we explored the power of mindfulness using our breath, our senses, and gentle mindful movement to ground us.

Through creativity, music, and poetry, we practiced cultivating a kind inner voice learning how to treat ourselves like we would a dear friend and offering ourselves the same care, compassion and gratitude we so freely give to others. We even made time to mindfully enjoy some delicious chocolate.

We ended the afternoon with a long, restorative body scan meditation, leaving the busyness of the world behind to simply "be." Watching these ladies take the time to learn ways to help quieten their busy minds and to come home to themselves was just so lovely💝

I would also like to say a special thank you to my friend and fellow mindfulness teacher, Breda -mindfulnesswithBreda, It was such a pleasure and a joy to share this special afternoon and the wonderful teachings from with you again💞

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15/04/2026

Really looking forward to this special afternoon with Creative Hearts - Mindfulness with Breda and all the lovely people who have already booked in. There are a couple of places left if you would like to book in❤️ Congratulations to our winner on winning a free place to bring a friend🎉

✨️ Mindfulness in action in Ennis✨️I had the most beautiful day yesterday visiting the Holy FamilyJunior School in Ennis...
15/04/2026

✨️ Mindfulness in action in Ennis✨️

I had the most beautiful day yesterday visiting the Holy FamilyJunior School in Ennis Holy Family Junior and Senior Schools Ennis

I was joined by 65 wonderful children from first class and the AS class for an introduction to the world of mindfulness based on the Louise Shanagher Creative Mindfulness Kids Training

Together, we dived into mindfulness in action focusing on how we can use our breath and senses to calm our busy minds and relax our bodies. 🌿

Through focusing, noticing, touching, and feeling the children fully experienced the present moment. From exploring sound instruments and visual toys to crafting their own breathing tools to take home, it was all about experiencing mindfulness firsthand! 🎨🎶

We even shared some cozy teddy cuddles while learning how the anchor of our breath can always bring us back to the here and now.
Such a wonderful day of connection, learning and calm. 🌬️💛 Thank you to all the teachers and children I met, it was a pleasure to spend time with you all.

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Welcome April☀️Wishing a kind and gentle month ahead for all, with lots of happy moments....hope the sun shines a bit mo...
01/04/2026

Welcome April☀️
Wishing a kind and gentle month ahead for all, with lots of happy moments....hope the sun shines a bit more for us all too💓
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Need a moment to just… breathe? ✨Life is a constant balancing act, and it’s so easy to get swept up in the rush. When wa...
29/03/2026

Need a moment to just… breathe? ✨
Life is a constant balancing act, and it’s so easy to get swept up in the rush. When was the last time you took some time out of your busy life just for you?

Join Michelle and Breda- Creative Hearts - Mindfulness with Breda on Sunday, April 19th, for a nurturing Day of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.

This afternoon is designed as a sanctuary—a dedicated space to quiet the busy mind, calm the body, and reconnect with what truly matters.

What we’ll explore together:
🌿 Mindful Practices: A blend of formal meditations and simple, "mini" practices you can easily weave into your daily life.
✨ Rest & Nourishment: Time to settle into the present moment and nourish your mind, body, and heart.
🎨 Creativity & Stillness: Space to be creative, space to connect, and time to reflect and simply be.

Give yourself permission to pause. We can’t wait to welcome you.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 19th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Maria Assumpta Hall, Ennis (V95HT99)
💶 Early Bird: €50 (Book by April 10th) | Standard: €60

To book your place:
📞 Contact Breda: (087) 7804042
📞 or Michelle: (087) 9606075

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