The Sanctuary is a mindfulness and meditation centre located in the heart of Dublin 7, established in 1998 by Sr Stan Kennedy, the founder of Focus Ireland. In developing the Sanctuary, her vision was to offer a place of peace and tranquility for people in the midst of our frantic, busy world. Its beautiful gardens are an oasis in the city, where people can sit and relax to the tune of running water, birdsong and rustling trees.

The Sanctuary offers a complete programme of courses and workshops dedicated to improved wellbeing outcomes. These include mindfulness and meditation classes, sound baths, music medicine, yoga, tai chi, community drumming and much, much more. The Sanctuary has also developed a range of programmes for young people and for those who are at a vulnerable stage in their lives.

• The Sanctuary, Stanhope Street, Dublin 7. 01 6705419 or email [email protected]. www.sanctuary.ie