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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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