Yoga Workshops and New Year Yoga Retreat Ideas
If you are looking to treat yourself to a big or small new year yoga retreat or perhaps a yoga workshop this autumn, I’ve listed a few options to try throughout the country.
1. Carlingford Yoga, Co. Louth, New Year Healthy Start Retreat. January 8-10, 2016. €280. This Restorative Iyengar yoga retreat includes vegetarian food and accommodation for the duration of the retreat, which takes place in a cozy retreat centre right on the water.
2. Lisnavagh House, Co. Carlow, Yoga Sleep Retreat. January 15-17, 2016. €385-420, depending on room size. The luxurious and relaxing Lisnavagh House is the setting for this weekend retreat, which includes all meals and accommodation, as well as yoga tuition.
3. Macalla Farm, Clare Island, Co. Mayo, New Year Sati Yoga Retreat, December 29-January 3, 2016. €680. This retreat will take place in a very unique venue — Clare Island, just off the coast from Westport, Co. Mayo. The tuition includes the ferry cost to and from the island, 25 hours of guided yoga and meditation practice, accommodation and meals.
4. Burren Yoga Centre, Co. Galway, New Year Boot Camp Retreat and Meditation with Niamh Jones, January 3-January 9, 2016. €690 or less if attending only part of workshop. This retreat will be challenging, but is suitable for beginners through to more advanced students. All levels will be accommodated. The Burren Yoga Centre is a well-established centre in Ireland, famous for its excellent food and friendly accommodation.
5. The Elbowroom, Dublin 7,
a. Yoga for Menopause, November 7, 2015, €30. This two and a half hour workshop led by Deirdre O’Connor will show you how to use yoga and meditation to help control symptoms experienced during Menopause.
b. Deep Sleep Workshop, November 8, 2015, €30. This two and a half hour workshop will also be led by Deirdre O’Connor, Director of the Deep Sleep Clinic and a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years experience teaching people techniques to treat insomnia and other sleep issues.
