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SUMMARY:New Year Sati Yoga Retreat 2025/26
DESCRIPTION:in \n  \nNew Year Sati Yoga Retreat\n28th December – 2nd January 2026 \nJoin us for a very special retreat at the end of December as we welcome in the new year - \nA different and inspiring way to spend the last days of 2025 with like minded people\, working creatively with embodiment through hatha yoga\, breath work and meditation practices. In addition you'll experience the unique elemental nature of the island\, warm and welcoming downtime in front of wood burning stoves and enjoy scrumptious vegetarian/vegan meals - all organic\, all vegetables/fruit from the farm. \nour time together\nBy slowing down\, taking advantage of the time we have together\,  we will explore how becoming more aware\, more curious and interested\, not only changes how we practice – but can potentially add a different  dimension to our ordinary lives off the mat or cushion. \nIntegrating mindfulness (sati in the ancient language of Pali of the Buddha) allows us to deepen our embodied experience\, enabling us to find balance between the physical and mental practices of postural yoga\, breath work and meditation. The longer than usual daily sessions create an interactive space for inquiry and experimentation\, allowing questions\, insights\, feedback. \nWe'll be specifically playing with the awareness of intention - highly relevant as we look forward to the new year - as well as right effort - a classic Buddhist concept\, which becomes very accessible when exploring it through somatic practices. How much effort do I really need to put into the task at hand? Working qualitatively\, being aware of what we're experiencing at any one moment we discover how to intentionally cultivate the qualities we wish to be present\, such as curiosity\, discernment\, kindness. \nworking with silence\nWe also like to work with periods of silence (a rare and precious thing\, especially this time of year) \, and the last day of the year\, the 31st will be silent\, with sessions designed to be particularly supportive so as to navigate this space for reflection\, culminating in a meditation finishing at midnight as we welcome in 2026. To truly gain the benefits of being on retreat\, we also encourage the turning off of phones and any other electronic devices while here. \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 €800 for those who can't afford the full fee**\nSupporter rate of €1020 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. \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 all and don't want to turn anyone away who doesn't have sufficient funds \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\nThese prices include: \n\nFive 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 €175\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian/vegan food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\nOver 20 hours of tuition of postural practice\, breathwork\, meditation\nA day of silence on the 31st culminating in a meditation session to welcome in the new year\nReturn transfer from Clare Island harbour to Macalla Farm\n\nSCHEDULE*\n28th December5.00 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 \n29th\, 30th\, 1st January8.00 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 \n31st December - Silent Day8.00 am Morning session11.00 am Brunch then free time4.30 pm Afternoon session7.00 pm Dinner8.30pm Evening walking meditation (outside weather permitting \n11.30 pm Sitting meditation \n12am welcome 2026! - later start to next morning's session\, tbd \n2nd January8.00 am Morning meditation11.00 am Brunch12.40 pm Depart centre for 1.00pm ferry back to Roonagh Pier \n* schedule subject to changes\nACCOMMODATION\nPrice is based on shared accommodation. Single rooms available on a limited\, first come first serve basis at an additional cost of €175 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! \n  \n  \nOne place remaining on this retreat\n\nBook NowBack to the Sati yoga retreat page
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/new-year-yoga-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:meditation retreat,yoga retreat
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SUMMARY:Elemental Yoga and Meditation Retreat - August
DESCRIPTION:Elemental Practice\nYoga and Meditation Retreat\n26th - 31st August 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\n\n\n\n\n\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 as well as time spent outside in the elemental nature of the island\, enabling us to directly experience our interrelatedness with everything else. \nVariations upon the theme of the four (or five) elements appear in classical Hinduism\, Buddhism\, Chinese Confucianism\, as well as ancient Greek\, African and closer to home\, Celtic traditions. In contrast\, the common Western belief\, that we are separate and autonomous is a dangerous illusion at the root of the environmental and social crises we face globally. To wake from this illusion is to acknowledge and 'be with' the entanglement of our lives with everything else on the planet. \nFor we breathe because trees breathe\, are born three quarters 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 is borrowed\, all of it belonging somewhere else before us. This retreat is about truly experiencing this inseparability so that it guides us through our lives  - moving beyond intellectual concepts\, so we feel deeply - into our bones\, our guts\, our lungs\, into the relational quality of life. \n\n\n\n\n\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. Using traditional yoga and meditation teaching methods alongside somatic awareness and interactive approaches\, we aim to create a supportive environment to explore our interrelatedness. \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/august-elemental-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:meditation retreat,yoga retreat
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SUMMARY:August Vegetarian Cooking course
DESCRIPTION:10th - 12th August\n  \n\n\n\nA residential vegetarian / vegan cookery course for those who want to learn the secrets behind the delicious food we serve on our residential retreats and in our Stone Barn café This hands-on course includes lots of cooking practice in the kitchen as well as a 5 course tasting menu dinner in the Stone Barn on the first evening! \nbook nowWhat to expect\nMost of the people who come on our retreats and cooking courses are not vegetarians\, and are amazed to see how easy it is to cook plant-based\, seasonal meals which not only improve one’s health and well-being\, as well as the health of the planet but are absolutely delicious! This year you will have the opportunity to enjoy a very special dinner in the Stone Barn (located just across the road from your accommodation) on the first night. In addition to being a very special experience\, the five course tasting menu will serve as an inspiration for the work in the kitchen over the following two days as we replicate some of the elements of the tasting menu into the two lunches and dinner we prepare and share together over the following two days. The course is based on learning-by-doing in the kitchen and coupled with lively discussion - it is a lot of fun! \n\nOn this course you will learn\n\nHow to make 3 delicious vegetarian meals (2 lunches and one dinner) using fresh local ingredients\nHow to replicate some elements of the delicious 5 course dinner you will have on the first night\nHow to make your own sourdough bread\nHow to make fermented vegetables (sauerkraut\, etc.)\nHow to use spices and herbs\n A large collection of easy\, seasonal and healthy vegetarian recipes\n\n\n\n\n\nDATES\n\n13th - 15th July\n10th - 12th August\n\nThe course starts with the 5pm ferry from Roonagh on Monday\, and ends at 16.45 on Wednesday with the ferry back to the mainland \n  \n\nPRICE\n\n\n\nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €450\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €400 for those who can’t afford the full fee\nSupporter rate of €500 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\n\n\n  \n\nWHAT'S INCLUDED\n\n\n\nThese prices include: \n\nTwo 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 €90.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\nOver 10 hours of tuition in the kitchen\nRecipes of all the dishes we prepare together to take home with you\nA tour of our gardens and polytunnels to see where the ingredients are coming from as well as some foraging for wild herbs/fruit according to what's in season\nTransport on the island to and from the harbour to our place\n\n\n\n\n\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\nLimited availability\, contact us \nbook now
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/vegetarian-cooking-course-2/
CATEGORIES:cooking course
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SUMMARY:August Bank Holiday Sati Yoga Retreat Ireland 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sati Yoga Weekend Retreat: August Bank Holiday\n1st - 4th August 2025 (Clare Island\, Co. Mayo Ireland)\nCultivating awareness\, embodying change\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four day yoga retreat 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\n  \n\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. \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\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 to those who are paying the standard price. The extra charge is €150.\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\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nAn introduction to mindfulness and embodied practice\nSun salutations\nA number of asanas which you can include in your daily routine\nHow to fit your practice into your daily life\nBasic pranayama techniques\nA simple meditation routine\n\n\nDATES\n1st - 4th August \nThe course starts with the evening ferry\, leaving the mainland at 17.30  and ends Monday with the 13.00 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.Single rooms are only available to those paying the Standard or the Supporter rate. \nClick here to view our Accommodation Page \n\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! \nThere is only one place left on this retreat - contact us directly\n  \n  \n \n\nBack to the Sati yoga retreats page
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/august-bank-holiday-sati-yoga-weekend/
CATEGORIES:meditation retreat,yoga retreat
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SUMMARY:July Vegetarian Cooking course
DESCRIPTION:13th - 15th July\n10th - 12th August\n\n  \n\n\n\nA residential vegetarian / vegan cookery course for those who want to learn the secrets behind the delicious food we serve on our residential retreats and in our Stone Barn café This hands-on course includes lots of cooking practice in the kitchen as well as a 5 course tasting menu dinner in the Stone Barn on the first evening! \nbook nowWhat to expect\nMost of the people who come on our retreats and cooking courses are not vegetarians\, and are amazed to see how easy it is to cook plant-based\, seasonal meals which not only improve one’s health and well-being\, as well as the health of the planet but are absolutely delicious! This year you will have the opportunity to enjoy a very special dinner in the Stone Barn (located just across the road from your accommodation) on the first night. In addition to being a very special experience\, the five course tasting menu will serve as an inspiration for the work in the kitchen over the following two days as we replicate some of the elements of the tasting menu into the two lunches and dinner we prepare and share together over the following two days. The course is based on learning-by-doing in the kitchen and coupled with lively discussion - it is a lot of fun! \n\nOn this course you will learn\n\nHow to make 3 delicious vegetarian meals (2 lunches and one dinner) using fresh local ingredients\nHow to replicate some elements of the delicious 5 course dinner you will have on the first night\nHow to make your own sourdough bread\nHow to make fermented vegetables (sauerkraut\, etc.)\nHow to use spices and herbs\n A large collection of easy\, seasonal and healthy vegetarian recipes\n\n\n\n\n\nDATES\n\n13th - 15th July\n11th - 13th August\n\nThe course starts with the 5pm ferry from Roonagh on Monday\, and ends at 16.45 on Wednesday with the ferry back to the mainland \n  \n\nPRICE\n\n\n\nIn line with our three tier pricing policy: \n\nStandard cost of this retreat is €450\, please pay this price if you can\nSupported rate is €400 for those who can’t afford the full fee\nSupporter rate of €500 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\n\n\n  \n\nWHAT'S INCLUDED\n\n\n\nThese prices include: \n\nTwo 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 €90.\nAll meals (delicious organic vegetarian food\, all vegetables grown on our farm)\nOver 10 hours of tuition in the kitchen\nRecipes of all the dishes we prepare together to take home with you\nA tour of our gardens and polytunnels to see where the ingredients are coming from as well as some foraging for wild herbs/fruit according to what's in season\nTransport on the island to and from the harbour to our place\n\n\n\n\n\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\nLimited availability\, contact us \nbook now
URL:https://macallafarm.ie/course/vegetarian-cooking-course/
CATEGORIES:cooking course
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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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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/
CATEGORIES:yoga retreat
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