Bealtaine Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat
Immerse yourself in yoga and mindfulness meditation in this wild and peaceful location in West Cork. Surrounded by sky and sea, we will practice indoors and outdoors, as well as sharing outdoor fireside rituals to celebrate Bealtaine.
A chance to reconnect with nature and come home to yourself.
Claire will share asana, breathing practices, yoga nidra, mudras and chanting to link us with the wild nature of the island: the elements and the sun and moon. Paola will be sharing seated and walking meditations.
The retreat begins on Friday at 6.30 pm with dinner followed by a welcoming ritual and relaxing yoga and meditation (registration from 6 pm)
On Saturday we'll start with a morning practice of yoga and meditation, followed by breakfast and some free time before the morning sessions. Lunch will be at 1, with some time after to explore the island, go for a swim or simply rest before the restorative afternoon practices. We'll have dinner at 6, and then meet again for the evening meditation and yoga Nidra, and then enjoy the company around a fire.
Sunday morning will unfold like Saturday, and after lunch the retreat will end with a closing ritual, in time to catch the 3:55 Ferry.
Bookings and info: Claire 0862134080 or Paola 0872453292
Please note, pre-payment is required to ensure your place. Cost includes accommodation and all vegetarian meals.
Claire Osborne has been practicing yoga for 21 years, and also a form of mindful movement, called Amerta movement, for more than 18 years. As well as teaching classes and workshops full time since 2001, she is also a massage therapist and yoga therapist. She passionately believes that yoga can help us life live with more ease, vitality and awareness.
Paola Vais has been practicing mindfulness meditation and attending retreats for a number of years. Her personal experience of the many benefits of mindfulness and the belief that mindfulness is an accessible way to live life more fully has led her to train as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher and has been teaching since 2011.
Last updated Feb. 29, 2016, 5:35 p.m. UTC
Practicing Yoga, Movement and Therapeutic Massage since 1994 and teaching since 2001. Qualified Yoga therapist and Holistic massage therapist. Qualified teacher of pregnancy and post-natal yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Student supervisor for the Yoga Therapy Diploma at Yoga Campus, London, trainer and yoga therapy advisor for the Yoga Mandala Project (supporting refugees with yoga). Member of the international association of Yoga Therapists.
I have trained in many styles of Yoga, Movement and anatomy with internationally renowned teachers.
I am also available for one-to-one sessions and supervision.
