Three days of bliss, nestled amongst the trees
Finding connection with your body, breath and nature in Mayo
When I first discovered this venue, I was struck by the beauty all around: from the woods surrounding the house, to the stream running through the grounds and beautiful peaceful lake, it’s a sanctuary of natural beauty and serenity. The vastness and the remoteness of the landscape soothes the soul… there is a magic to this part of the West that can’t be put into words. Here are some details on how we plan to provide further food for the soul throughout during the retreat.
Yoga practices
This yoga retreat is designed and tailored for all levels of ability; from beginners to those with a more established practice. All you need to join in is an open mind.
During the retreat you will have an opportunity to experience a variety of styles, themes and paces. Everyone is encouraged to take the practice at their own pace and focus on how the yoga feels in their bodies, not how it looks.
Throughout these sessions you will have opportunities to experience:
Grounding Hatha practices focusing on rooting to the earth and building strong foundations
Restorative Yoga for deep relaxation & tapping into a state of bliss
Yin Yoga for deep connective tissue release & rebalance of the nervous system
Guided meditations, exploring energies of the chakras
Yoga nidra for deep rest
Pranayama (breath work); exploring different techniques
During every practice I will be offering lots of options and variations so everyone can take it at their own pace. Assistance and props will be provided as necessary.
Programme for weekend
The following is an outline of the plans for the weekend. Jonnie and I are keen to stress that all of these activities are invitations…there is no pressure on anyone to take part in everything. The beauty of a weekend retreat is the opportunity to do just that: retreat. For some this might mean finding time to connect with others, to get involved in everything or to spend time on your own. We encourage everyone to take time to pause and ask yourself: what in this moment do I want? And then do that.
Friday
2pm Check in. Free time/Guided walk/Lake swim
5pm Opening circle & introductions
5.30pm Yoga practice
7pm Dinner
8.30pm Meditation/Yoga Nidra
9.30pm Herbal tea, close of day
Sat
9.30am Morning practice
11am Breakfast
12.30pm Free time/Lake swim/Sauna by the sea/Explore Westport
5pm Evening Practice Yoga
7pm Dinner
8.30pm Meditation/Yoga Nidra
9.30pm Herbal tea, close of day
Sun
9.30am Morning practice
11am Breakfast
12pm Closing circle & mediation
1pm Check out
Please note, the above is intended as a guide and may be subject to change
*A picnic lunch will be available for guests to take out for the day
Accommodation
There are a number of accommodation options. Please contact us to find out more and check availability.
Main house
In the main house there are
Double room with private bathrooms. This is a beautifully spacious room with the a gorgeous wrought iron bed, wooden floor boards and chaize lounge. This will suit either a couple sharing or someone on their own looking for single room occupancy.
Triple room with en-suite bathroom. This would suit a group of friends travelling together. The room has 3 single beds and is beautifully decorated. There is an option to add another set of bunk beds into this room if a larger group of 5 wanted to share. Please contact us for details.
Cabanas
Behind the main house there are three cabanas: these are beautiful stone cottages, containing a double bedroom, bathroom and spacious living area. There would be ideal for either a couple sharing or someone coming on their own looking for some space to themselves. Some have open fires for that extra cosy feel.
Cottage
Just beside the main house, there is another cottage. This contains a double bedroom and a twin room, along with bathroom, beautiful living room and kitchen. There is garden furniture at the front of the cottage to take in the incredible views across Clew Bay. The cottage has a wood burning stove in the cosy and comfortable living room, again providing ample space to relax & unwind.
“Min & Jonnie are the best hosts and would bend over backwards (yoga pun intended!) to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and at ease.”
— Sheena, Greystones