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Ireland Yoga Retreat
Enjoy a weekend of luxurious simplicity in the beautiful Burren. Loving care yoga weekend and meditation at the Burren Yoga Retreat on the west coast of Ireland.
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Highlights
- Over 8 hours of yoga and meditation classes
- An organized outing into the Burren hills and by the sea
- Amazing vegetarian food by a talented chef
- Luxurious facilities at Burren Yoga's new ‘state of the art’ retreat
- Sample the best local cuisine
- Freedom and peace of mind in a digital-free environment
- 2 nights accommodation
- Enjoy social interaction with like-minded people
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at Burren Yoga Retreat which has a wide range of en-suite bedrooms including
- En-suite singles
- En-suite twins
- En-suite super-king-sized doubles
- En-suite triples
En-suite bedrooms
The en-suite bedrooms are all very spacious, very bright with a large triple glazed window, super-insulated so they are warm in Winter and cool in Summer, underfloor heating, and excellent soundproofing. They also have an air ventilation system that continually brings in warm freshly oxygenated air.
The beds are all extremely comfortable, with hotel-quality mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedlinen with high thread count, and a choice of a firmer pillow and a softer one. All of the en-suite bedrooms have a small writing desk, a comfortable upholstered armchair, a hair dryer, a bedside reading light, electrically controlled blackout blinds, a bedside locker, a bedside USB charger, and ample storage shelves and a rail to hang your clothes or coats. All of the en-suite bathrooms have a heated towel rail and a spacious shower with plenty of hot water.
- En-suite single bedrooms
- En-suite twin bedrooms
- En-suite super king-sized double bedroom
- En-suite triple bedrooms
Budget bedrooms with shared bathrooms
The budget bedrooms are in our older accommodation bungalow which is 30 seconds walk from the newly built ‘State of the Art’ retreat center building. The size and comfort and quality of the budget rooms are simple with shared facilities. They don’t have many of the features or comforts that are in the new en-suite bedrooms.
The en-suite bedrooms also have the convenience of being in the same state-of-the-art building where there is also the Yoga studio, massage therapy rooms, dining room, tea/coffee making station, social lounge, quiet lounge, and reading area.
Yoga studio
The yoga studio was designed according to sacred geometry. Sacred Geometry exists all around us creating the fundamental structure and templates of life in the universe. This ancient science is used to create the best possible energetic spaces for one’s spiritual and mental well-being.
The ancients considered the experience of Sacred Geometry to be essential to the education of the soul. These spaces are conducive to higher consciousness and self-awareness. Sacred geometry amplifies your connection to spirit, and creates harmony within yourself, and between yourself and the outside world. It is often called “sacred architecture” because it underlies everything and is woven into the fabric of all creation.
Dining room
One of the very important ingredients on the retreats is the famous amazing vegetarian food. You will eat breakfast and dinner in the dining room. There are also teas, coffees, and our chef’s homemade fermented drinks as well as fruit and snacks available at all times in the dining room.
Lounges
Silent lounge
Sometimes it is lovely to simply sit knowing that nobody will talk or disturb you and that you may relax in silence. Possibly to read a book. Or maybe to just relax quietly.
Reading area
Tuck yourself away and enjoy a book about yoga or the Burren from the library.
Social lounge
The social lounge has beautiful views over the Burren hills. This is a lovely place to put your feet up, relax and socialize and get to know the other guests.
Massage therapy rooms
The massage rooms are spacious, bright, and airy with electric blinds on the windows, so the room can be as bright or as dark as needed. Dave has hand-picked the best masseuses so you are always guaranteed a very good massage. The air ventilation system continually brings in fresh air, and you can also open the windows if preferred.
Grounds
Located in the legendary landscape of The Burren on the West coast of Ireland. The Burren is all around you where there are:
- Spectacular-shaped limestone hills that are ideal for hill walking
- The Burren wildflowers which include a range of 26 wild orchids as well as other wild flowers
- The Atlantic Ocean and Galway Bay
Program
Loving care yoga weekend and meditation at Burren Yoga Retreat on the west coast of Ireland. Two nights luxury escape from Friday to Sunday, with top-class yoga teacher Claudia Gutierrez who will teach a variety of types of yoga on this yoga weekend.
- Have fun and discover new things
- Enjoy social interaction with like-minded people
- Over eight hours of yoga and meditation classes
- Organized outing into the Burren hills and by the sea
- Amazing vegetarian food by a talented chef
- Luxurious facilities at the new ‘State of the Art’ retreat
- Sample the best local cuisine
- Freedom and peace of mind in this digital-free environment
- A true escape from everyday life
All of the above will make this an unforgettable and possibly the best weekend of your life.
Quality yoga and meditation retreat
Claudia teaches loving care yoga which she describes as all the yummy postures she loves as follows. Claudia’s classes on this yoga weekend will consist of a beautiful blend of gentle stretching and relaxing and restorative poses to melt away physical and mental tension and deeply rest the mind and body. You combine deep and yet easy stretches using yoga props (chairs, blocks, belts, and bolsters) and restorative poses to release the stress of your week and increase flexibility, range of movement, and posture.
They help you to create body awareness so you can easily adjust your posture during your normal day to avoid unnecessary tension in the muscles and areas more prone to generate physical pain (back, neck, and shoulders). The focus will be to calm and nurture yourself on all levels during the classes this yoga weekend. Including positive affirmations, visualizations, and chakra work and meditation to enhance the experience.
There is a meditation class in the morning and evening each day, and one of the benefits of the yoga weekend retreat is that you can then take these practices home with you. All classes, outings, and meals are optional, so you are free to join all or some as you please during the weekend. However, over 95 percent of people relish the freedom of not having to decide or choose what to do each day and go with the full program which is a well-tried recipe that they have been running and improving on since 1999.
Suitable for all
This yoga weekend is suitable for complete beginners to intermediate. Claudia will give more gentle variations to anybody who needs it, and you will find the relaxation is profound during her classes. There are no comparisons made between people, and this course is suitable for everyone.
- All ages
- Men and women
- All levels of fitness
- Complete beginners to advanced practitioners
Daily schedule
Friday, January 20th
- 17:00 Arrival and registration
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Introduction to the retreat
- 21:25 Restorative yoga
Saturday, January 21st
- 08:00 Meditation including intro for beginners
- 08:30 Loving care yoga class
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:15 - 14:00 Outdoor trip in the Burren
- 14:00 Lunch at a local cafe
- 15:30 Free time
- 17:00 - 18:30 Loving care yoga class
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Meditation and Yoga Nidra
Sunday, January 22nd
- 08:00 Breathwork and meditation
- 08:30 Loving care yoga class
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga class and Q&A
- 13:00 Lunch
- 13:45 Farewells
- 14:00 Latest time to depart
Included excursions
Daily outings into the Burren hills and by the sea.
Instructors
Claudia Gutierrez
Claudia Gutierrez is a very welcoming yoga teacher and you will feel instantly at ease when you meet her. Claudia has over 22 years of experience as a yoga teacher and prior to that a further 12 years as a Fitness Instructor and P.E. teacher. For many years she was Gymnastics Coach and Gymnastics Judge (besides her P. E. teacher work in Schools and as a yoga and fitness instructor) and has a great ability to encourage each person to do their best, while also enjoying themselves and not pushing too hard.
Retreat location
The Burren Yoga Retreat is located at the foot of the Burren hills nestled amongst the hazel trees. You are surrounded by a vast choice of special places in the Burren where we go for hill walks, nature trail walks, walks by the sea, beautiful beaches, and forests to explore. There are lovely places to swim in the sea or in a nearby lake which heats up during the summer.
Spectacular landscape on the west coast of Ireland
The Burren is an area of spectacularly shaped limestone hills, which plunge down into the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland. The Burren is a ‘UNESCO World Heritage Area’. It is famous for its wildflowers and botanists from all over the world come to the Burren to see the wide range of orchids as well as all the other wildflowers.
There are relatively few people living in the Burren and the landscape has not changed much in the past thousand years.
Stunning biodiversity
The wide range of wildflowers attracts many types of butterflies and insects which in turn support a wide range of bird life. The wild goats play an important part in the biodiversity and they keep down the scrub and hazel trees so that the wildflowers can flourish during the Spring and Summer months.
The limestone hills heat up during the Summer months and slowly emit their heat over the Winter months. Combined with the fresh warm air blown in over the Gulf Stream, this produces a very mild climate in Winter. It is often 5 degrees warmer in the Burren than in Dublin during the Winter. The Burren is the only place in Ireland where the farmers leave their cattle outdoors during the Winter.
The sea is noticeably warmer than the east coast, and many swimmers look forward to refreshing swims on the retreats.
A paradise with surprising ease of access
- Only 2 ½ hours drive from Dublin.
- Motorway all the way to Gort.
- Nearest train and bus station are also in Gort.
- Gort is 6 miles from the center.
- Nearest airport is Shannon, 45 minutes reduced fare taxi
Unique features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
Services
- Parking lot
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Burren Yoga is famous for its food and so many people have said they would come back time and time again just for the amazing vegetarian food. The talented chef will prepare all your vegetarian meals with organic and locally sourced vegetables and the finest ingredients.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
Richness and variety of Burren
Many guests are astounded by the spectacular scenery and the richness and variety that the Burren has to offer.
- Limestone hills
- Burren pavement
- Sandy beaches
- Rocky shoreline
- The Atlantic Ocean
- Wildflower meadows
- Forests
- Lakes
- Sacred sites
- Holy wells
- Dolmens and wedge tombs
- Stone forts
The spectacular skies and the ever-changing light attract many artists from all over the world. There are lovely beaches for swimming as well as one of the Burren lakes just down the road from the Burren Yoga Retreat where guests often go for an early morning swim.
What's included
- Over 8 hours of yoga and meditation classes
- Organized outing into the Burren hills and by the sea
- Amazing vegetarian food by the talented chef
- 2 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Lunch on Saturday, as you stop at one of the local cafes during your guided outing
- Getting to or from the yoga center
- Extra activities
- Surfing lessons
- Massage and other treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Cork Airport
142 km
Transfer not provided
Dublin Airport
182 km
Transfer not provided
Ireland West Airport Knock
91 km
Transfer not provided
Kerry Airport (Farranfore Airport)
107 km
Transfer not provided
Shannon Airport
42 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
