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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Yoga and Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Retreat\n  \n19th - 22nd June 2025  Clare Island\, Co. Mayo Ireland\n \nJoin us for this special yoga and meditation retreat at the Summer Solstice\nExploring embodied energy: how energy manifests in our own bodies as well as how we are affected by that which surrounds us\, culminating in a solstice bonfire (that we all help to make) on top of Macalla!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe longest day of the year provides a unique opportunity to explore how embodied energy manifests\, transforms and alchemizes within our bodies and minds through yoga\, breathwork\, meditation and chakra practices\, connecting us directly to the natural world. \nThe word ‘solstice’ literally means ‘sun standing still’. For three days\, at the highest point (Summer solstice) and the lowest point (Winter solstice) the sun appears to stand still in the sky. How interesting amidst the immense power of the sun that there is momentary stillness\, a pause\, allowing us to collect ourselves for the transformational shift back towards darkness as the sun's power declines. We'll be exploring that stillness within postures\, the breath\, meditation as well as the energy of movement\, through the power of sun salutations and other dynamic practices as we engage with the natural rhythm of midsummer. \n\n\n\n\n\nOUR TIME TOGETHER\n\nOur exploration of embodied energy will involve both traditional teaching methods alongside innovative and interactive approaches\, creating a supportive environment in which students can explore their practice including in-depth chakra work. Practice sessions will combine yoga\, meditation\, interactive exercises and in-depth chakra work. There will be opportunities for feedback and group dialogue throughout the retreat\, providing an important pathway to connection and deeper learning.  \nThere will also be practice sessions outdoors - taking full advantage of the island's wild and elemental nature (we'll remind you to bring appropriate clothing - just in case!)  \nPlease note that this course involves periods of shared silence. To truly gain the benefits of being on retreat\, we encourage students to turn off phones and any other electronic devices while you are here on the farm. \nTEACHERS \nCiara Cullen and Stefanie Schaad\nI am delighted to be joined in the teaching of this retreat by Stefanie Schaad from Zurich\, a yoga teacher and energy medicine facillitator\, as well as a dear friend and former student.  \nShe will be offering one-to-one energy medicine treatments involving deep relaxation during the retreat for an additional cost. \n\nPRICE \nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €620\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €520 for those who can't afford the full fee\nSupporter rate of €720 is available for those who would like to support our work and encourage us to continue offering a supported rate on our courses.\n\nA 50% deposit\, payable online by Paypal or by bank transfer\, is required at the time of booking. \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\nThese prices include: \n\nThree nights in shared accommodation. Single rooms are available on a limited\, first come - first served basis and the extra charge is €120.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\n5 yoga and 2 meditation sessions plus practice in nature equivalent to more than 14 hours of tuition\n\nACCOMMODATION\nPrice is based on shared accommodation. Single rooms available on a limited\, first come first serve basis at an additional cost of €100.  Click here to view our Accommodation Page \nSCHEDULE\n19th June5.30 pm Leave Roonagh pier with ferry for Clare Islandaround 6.00 pm Arrive at the centre\, settle in to accommodation7.00 pm Dinner followed by introductions and outline of the retreat9.00 pm Evening meditation \n20th - 21st 8.00 am Morning session11.00 am Brunch then free time for hill walking\, reading\, relaxing4.30 pm Afternoon session7.00 pm Dinner8.30 pm Sitting meditation \n22nd June8.00 am Morning meditation11.00 am Brunch12.40 pm Depart centre for 1.00pm ferry back to Roonagh Pier \nDISCOUNTS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE\nIf you think that attending one of our retreats would be of great benefit to you\, no matter what your particular financial situation may be\,  we are very happy to explore various options for discounted prices. Please contact us! \n  \nFully Booked - contact us to be put on waiting list\nBack to the Sati yoga retreat page
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/summer-solstice-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Sati Yoga Long Weekend Retreat\, June Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Sati Yoga Weekend: June bank holiday retreat\n\n30th May - 2nd June 2025 \nClare Island\, Co. Mayo Ireland\nCultivating awareness\, embodying change\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four day yoga and meditation course is designed for students (from keen beginners to experienced practitioners) who wish to explore the connection between mindfulness (sati in the ancient language of the Buddha) and the classical eight limb system of yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe practice of mindfulness in meditation can be readily applied to the practice of physical asana\, using classical hatha yoga postures. Within this approach\, meditation\, relaxation and breath training are integral elements. Working with a variety of asana\, this course explores how we can practice with an embodied awareness\, observing emotions and thoughts as they arise\, connecting and staying with our breath. By cultivating both active and receptive awareness\, our yoga practice becomes both deeper and lighter: a sense of spaciousness and ease in our bodies develops while strength and stability results from a groundedness through gravity. \n\nThis course also introduces a unique approach to breath work\, drawing from both classical yoga (pranayama) and Buddhist teachings on mindfulness of breathing\, and shows how this approach can be applied in everyday life to manage our emotions\, leading to happier\, more fruitful life. \nBy the end of the retreat\, students will have developed an understanding of how this integrated approach can become a tool of transformation within their own yoga practice as well as how it can be applied to other aspects of their lives. \nThe day starts with a 30 minute meditation session\, followed by a 2 and a half hour yoga session. Over the course of the retreat\, we explore sun salutations\, a variety of hatha postures and will play with the relationships between simple\, foundational postures and more complex asanas. \nBrunch follows the morning yoga. There is free time until we meet again for an afternoon session\, based around a more detailed exploration of yogic breathing.  The three-course  vegetarian dinner is prepared from vegetables that are grown on the farm. We finish the day with a 30-minute silent sitting meditation. \nThis course would be of interest to keen beginners as well as experienced practitioners\, and especially to anyone who has an interest in meditation. (Those who have done an 8 week MBSR course may be particularly interested). Yoga teachers are also welcome. \n\n\n\nPRICE \nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €620\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €520 for those who can't afford the full fee\nSupporter rate of €720 is available for those who would like to support our work and encourage us to continue offering a supported rate on our courses.\n\nA 50% deposit\, payable online by Paypal or by bank transfer\, is required at the time of booking. \n  \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\nThese prices include: \n\nThree nights in shared accommodation. Single rooms are available on a limited\, first come first served basis for those paying the standard rate. Please note there is a supplement of €100.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\n5 yoga classes and 3 meditation sessions\, equivalent to  25 hours of tuition\n\n\n \nDATES\n30th May - 2nd June \nThe course starts with the evening ferry\, leaving the mainland at 17.30  and ends at 13.00 on the Monday with the ferry back to the mainland. \nACCOMMODATION\nThe price is based on shared accommodation. Single rooms are available on a very limited first come first serve basis and cost an additional €100. \nClick here to view our Accommodation Page \nDISCOUNTS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE\nIf you think that attending one of our retreats would be of great benefit to you\, no matter what your particular financial situation may be\,  we are very happy to explore various options for discounted prices. Please contact us! \nbook nowBack to the Sati yoga retreats page
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/june-bank-holiday-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:meditation retreat,yoga retreat
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SUMMARY:Easter Sati Yoga Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sati Yoga Weekend: Easter bank holiday retreat\n\n18th to 21st April 2025\n\n\n\nCultivating awareness\, embodying change\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four day yoga and meditation course is designed for students (from keen beginners to experienced practitioners) who wish to explore the connection between mindfulness (sati in the ancient language of the Buddha) and the classical eight limb system of yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe practice of mindfulness in meditation can be readily applied to the practice of physical asana\, using classical hatha yoga postures. Within this approach\, meditation\, relaxation and breath training are integral elements. Working with a variety of asana\, this course explores how we can practice with an embodied awareness\, observing emotions and thoughts as they arise\, connecting and staying with our breath. By cultivating both active and receptive awareness\, our yoga practice becomes both deeper and lighter: a sense of spaciousness and ease in our bodies develops while strength and stability results from a groundedness through gravity. \n\nBy the end of the retreat\, students will have developed an understanding of how this integrated approach can become a tool of transformation within their own yoga practice as well as how it can be applied to other aspects of their lives. \nThe day starts with a 2 and a half hour yoga session\, integrating meditation and breathwork. Over the course of the retreat\, we explore sun salutations\, a variety of hatha postures and will play with the relationships between simple\, foundational postures and more complex asanas. \nBrunch follows the morning yoga. There is free time until we meet again for an afternoon session\, based around a more detailed exploration of yogic breathing.  The three course  vegetarian dinner is prepared from vegetables that are grown on the farm. We finish the day with a 30 minute silent sitting meditation. \nThis course would be of interest to keen beginners as well as experienced practitioners\, and especially to anyone who has an interest in meditation. (Those who have done an 8 week MBSR course may be particularly interested). Yoga teachers are also welcome. \n\nPRICE \nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €620\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €520 for those who can't afford the full fee*\nSupporter rate of €720 is available for those who would like to support our work and encourage us to continue offering a supported rate and additional discounts on our courses.\n\nA 50% deposit\, payable online by bank transfer* or Paypal is required at the time of booking. \n*if at all possible\, we ask that you pay the deposit by bank transfer so we can avoid paying admin fees to Paypal. \n**if your current financial situation is such that the supported rate is not possible for you\, and you really feel you will benefit from attending the retreat\, please get in touch to see how we might work out an alternative plan. We wish to make our retreats available to everyone and do not want to turn away someone who does not have suffiicient funds.   \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\nThese prices include: \n\nThree nights in shared accommodation.\nSingle rooms are available to those paying the standard rate on a limited\, first come first served basis at an extra charge of €100.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\n12 hours of tuition of postural practice\, breathwork\, meditation\nReturn transfer from Clare Island harbour to Macalla Farm\n\n\nDATES18th to 21st April\nThe course starts with the evening ferry\, leaving the mainland at 18.00 and ends at 10.00 on the Monday with the ferry back to the mainland \n\n\nACCOMMODATION\nThe price is based on shared accommodation. Single rooms are available on a very limited first come first serve basis and cost an additional €100. \nClick here to view our Accommodation Page \n\nThis retreat is fully booked - \nemail us if you'd like to be added to the waiting list\nBook now
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/easter-yoga-retreat/
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