About 20 years ago a scientist in Sardinia set out to prove that there were more people on his island who lived longer, healthier lives than anywhere else in Europe.  Every time he found a town that met his criteria, he marked it on a map with a blue felt tip. That’s how he noticed that most of these blue dots were located in the central part of the island, in Ogliastra and Barbagia: that was the first Blue Zone ever identified.
So, what’s exactly a Blue Zone? It’s a geographical area where people live significantly longer than average and with a higher life quality. In other words a longer health span AND lifespan. 
After Sardinia, other Blue Zones were discovered including Ikaria (Greece), Loma Linda (California), Okinawa (Japan) and Nicoya (Costa Rica).
Of course, scientists wanted to understand why and how those people managed to live more than 100 years and were still vigorous even at a very advanced age. Apparently, genes don’t play a big part in it: the main role is played by everyday lifestyle habits including physical exercise and movement, strong interpersonal relationships, purposeful work, restorative sleep, recharging from stress and, of course, nutritious food.

‘I Encourage and Support People To Live Their Best Lives Through Optimising Wellbeing, Vitality and Health Span.’

                                           Dr. Mark Rowe

Join our Host for the event, Dr. Mark Rowe who will do workshops with the group, where you will look at how to incorporate some of the aspects of those living in the blue zones into your own lives, and learn how to live with more vitality.

With so much stress and distraction in today’s world, ‘Living with Vitality’ will provide you with practical strategies to optimise your wellbeing, increase your healthspan, prevent burnout and live a life of more vitality for 2023 and beyond. 

‘Live with Vitality’ uses the latest scientific evidence from lifestyle as medicine, incorporating the best from Western and Eastern approaches to health and wellbeing. From the West, the emerging evidence about the epigenome and your everyday lifestyle habits as ‘medicine’ for mind, body and soul. 

From the East, the skills of self compassion, mindful presence, and meditation as techniques to better embrace stress and enhance wellbeing. 

This wonderful holiday will allow the participant to enjoy the breath taking vista from this beautiful beach front hotel set in a stunning waterfront location. Enjoy an excellent standard of service, accommodation and food. Learn in the company of Dr. Mark Rowe how living with more vitality can change your life.

The daily itinerary will look something like this:

13th June – Travel to Sardinia
14th June – Explore The Heart of Vitality with Dr. Mark in the morning
15th June – Explore The Body of Vitality with Dr. Mark in the morning
16th June – Full day tour as outlined above
17th June – Free day to enjoy as you choose
18th June – Cookery demonstration with the hotel chef and talk about living in the blue zone and how healthy eating plays a part in that.
19th June – Explore The Soul of Vitality with Dr. Mark in the morning
20th June – Travel home to Ireland.

Afternoons are free to enjoy your fabulous surroundings or just chill, relax and do as you please.

Dr. Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for over 25 years.
He is a founder & doctor at the RoweCreavin Medical Practice & ‘BeWell Clinic.’
In 2009 Mark founded the Waterford Health Park, by sensitively restoring the Presentation Convent (a protected structure originally designed by the gothic revivalist architect Pugin, of Big Ben fame)
It espouses Marks core values towards primary healthcare provision - a building that inspires & supports positive community health initiatives in addition to an internal environment that creates a ‘generative space.’ This includes an internal healing garden & layout that ‘normalises’ the health experience. This was recognised internationally in 2013 in receiving the global health improvement award - ‘A Place to Flourish’ award in Chicago.

Marks passion for wellbeing has led to his being appointed an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the RCSI School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

He has a successful podcast ‘In the Doctors Chair’ launched in Spring 2021; https://bit.ly/3AWELpY.

Mark has written three books to date including - ‘A Prescription for Happiness: The Ten Commitments to a Happier, Healthier Life’ and ‘The Men’s Health Book’.
His third book ‘The VitalityMark’ was published by Gill in March 2022 and is a number 1 best seller in Ireland.

Mark's monthly Self-Development Club; an online Membership Room : https://bit.ly/3se042q an active engagement is a journey of growth, learning by ‘doing’ & learning by ‘being’, leading to a deeper understanding of wellbeing.

He has recently developed his Health & Wellbeing measurement platform VitalityMark™ https://lnkd.in/eyrdGB5H

As a Keynote speaker, Mark Rowe has delivered events and workshops for organisations around the world. His TEDx talk titled ‘The Doctor of the Future: Prescribing Lifestyle as Medicine’ took place in University College Dublin in 2017. Notable engagements to date have included Smurfit Executive Leadership Program, the American House of Representatives, the Japanese and British Societies of Lifestyle Medicine, as well as a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Mark is among the first medical professionals globally to be certified as a Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, advocating lifestyle change as the best medicine for lasting wellbeing.

Link to Dr. Rowe’s TedX Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Vd5mOxbEMhttps://youtu.be/G0Vd5mOxbEM

Here’s what others are saying about previous wellness holiday experiences with Dr. Mark 

‘Mark has a wonderful way of bringing a group together. We began as strangers and leave as new friends, encouraged by Marks openness, curiosity, enquiring mind and thoughtful content. Marks  kindness and clarity of purpose are present at all times and this provides a solid basis for the starting point of looking inwards to begin the process of reflection, self compassion and vitality. Mark has reminded us to love ourselves and be in the world, just as we are.’

Patricia Burke 

‘Marks sessions provided a great opportunity for reflection as well as actionable tips and guidance on how to implement small changes. He is humble, kind and has a genuine interest in hearing what people have to say. He is also very knowledgeable and generous in sharing his time and learnings to those he is teaching.’

Shauna Rowley 

‘I was blown away by the whole experience. Far surpassed my expectations.’

Frances Dunphy

‘What a difference just one week can make in your life. Give yourself this gift, discover who you are and who you could become…endless possibilities await you.’

Linda Cummins 

‘The workshops were fantastic. I feel they gave me direction and motivation.’ Thanks so much. I am super grateful. 

Siobhan Canty 

‘Mark was an amazing teacher. I didn’t know what to expect coming into this and I’m leaving with a wealth of knowledge. My mindset already feels 100% more positive than the beginning of the week. Excited to use the tools I’ve learned in the future. Thanks for being so kind, Mark.’

Megan Curtis

‘I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops with Mark. Mark comes across as an extremely kind and compassionate individual. While the sessions are led by Mark, the direction of the discussions are steered by the participants. The advice and contexts offered are practical and achievable. Mark also provides the science based evidence of the effects on your health of following the advice with references to peer-reviewed scientific/medical papers and journals.’

‘On a scale of 1-10, this course is a 20. Dr Mark is so passionate about his work - it is contagious. He spoke about neuroplasticity and how habits can be changed and new habits created. Thank you for your amazing giving, knowledgeable presence and for sharing your passion.’

Valerie Cosgrave 

Supplements:

Single Room Supplement: €610

Checked Baggage: 10kg Included - Upgrade to 20kg at time of booking €40