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SUMMARY:Elemental Yoga and Meditation Retreat - July
DESCRIPTION:Elemental Practice\nYoga and Meditation Retreat\n15th - 20th July 2025   \nClare Island\, Co. Mayo Ireland\nJoin us on for this five day yoga and meditation retreat\, exploring the stuff that we're simultaneously made of and connected to : the elements of earth\, fire\, water\, air\, space\nThis unique yoga and meditation retreat explores the very stuff we’re made of through the ancient teachings of the elements: earth\, fire\, water\, air\, aether (space).  Utilizing creative breathwork\, embodied postural practice\, meditation and time spent outside in the elemental-nature of the island\, we will cultivate direct experience of our interrelatedness. \nThe theme of life emerging and being sustained through the interplay of the four (or five) elements appears in classical Hindu\, Buddhist\, Chinese Confucianist\, Greek\, African and\, closer to home\, Celtic traditions. In stark contrast\, modern Western belief systems focus primarily on separateness and autonomy. Indeed the illusion of separation underpins our current environmental and social crises. To engage in practices which wake us from this illusion is to get comfortable ‘being with’ our entanglement with everything else on the planet - and to be called into accountability and right-relationship. \nFor we breathe because trees breathe\, are born three quarters salt water\, affected by the moon and the tides\, pulled deep into the centre of the earth by gravity\, drawn upwards and outwards by infinite space. The minerals in our bones\, the iron in our blood\, the material of our tissues\, all of it borrowed\, all of it once belonging somewhere else. This retreat is about exploring ways to directly experience these relationships\, so that they may inform and guide us as we navigate these chaotic times. \nOUR TIME TOGETHER\n\nEach day we will explore a separate element (though of course they are all interconnected). Practice sessions will combine yoga\, meditation\, somatic exploration and interactive exercises. Opportunities for feedback and group dialogue are interwoven throughout the retreat\, providing an important pathway to deeper learning. In addition to group sessions\, students will have opportunities for self-practice.  \nOur exploration of the elements will be enriched by direct practice with the land and sea of Macalla Farm and Clare Island : the woodland\, the cliffs\, the cove\, flora and fauna play an intrinsic and essential role in this retreat (we’ll remind you to be prepared for all types of weather!) \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. \n \nTEACHERS: Ciara Cullen and Kaeli Sutton \nI am delighted to be joined in the teaching of this retreat by Kaeli Sutton\, a yoga teacher and somatic bodyworker and educator\, as well as a dear friend.  \n\nPRICE \nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €920\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €790 for those who can't afford the full fee\nSupporter rate of €1050 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 bank transfer or Paypal\, is required at the time of booking. \nWHAT'S INCLUDED\nThese prices include: \n\nFive nights in shared accommodation. Single rooms are available on a limited\, first come first served basis and the extra charge is €150.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\n9 yoga classes and 3 meditation sessions\, equivalent to 23 hours of tuition\n\n\nSCHEDULE\n15th July5.30 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 \n16th - 19th July8.00 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 \n20th July8.00 am Morning meditation11.00 am Brunch12.40 pm Depart centre for 1.00pm ferry back to Roonagh Pier \nACCOMMODATION\nPrice is based on shared accommodation. Single rooms available on a limited\, first come first serve basis at an additional cost of €150 for those who pay the standard rate.  Click 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 retreat page
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/july-elemental-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:meditation retreat,yoga retreat
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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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