Escape from the stresses of everyday life and join us at the cusp of Summer for a magical yin and yang yoga experience in the beautiful Glen of Immal, County Wicklow.
This weekend is designed to restore you to balance. We will mix a gentle meditative yin practice with a stronger slowly flowing vinyasa (yang) practice. Perfect for anyone who wants to de-stress, unwind and escape for the weekend, from absolute beginners to experienced yogis, all are welcome.
Throughout the classes we will use therapeutic grade essential oils, carefully chosen to enhance your experience.
The retreat is held in the gorgeous Wicklow wilderness. In between yoga and meditation classes there will be time out to hike in the forests and hills, to chill with a good book, or to soak in the hot tub, enjoying the peace and tranquility with no worries.
Expect to leave rebalanced, relaxed and re-energised.
Event Details
- Start Date: Friday 27th April 2018
- End Date: Sunday 29th April 2018
- Time: 16:00
Schedule
Friday:
16:00 onwards – arrive, have a cup of tea and settle in, begin to relax…
18:00-19:30 – yoga, gentle flowing vinyasa practice followed by a sweet and nourishing yin practice
19:30 – dinner
21:30-22:00 – candlelit yoga nidra to send you off to bed with sweet dreams
Saturday:
07:00 – tea and nibbles for any early risers
07:30-08:00 – morning meditation and pranayama
08:00-09:30 – yoga, a beautifully energising vinyasa flow practice
09:30-10:30 – breakfast
10:30-13:30 – free time to explore, hiking or reading
13:30-14:30 – lunch
14:30-16:30 – free time
16:30-18:30 – yoga, delicious yin practice working deep into the hips
19:30 – dinner
21:30-22:00 – Evening meditation
Sunday:
07:00 – tea and nibbles for any early risers
08:30-09:00 – not so early on Sunday… morning meditation and pranayama
09:00-10:30 – yoga, calming yin practice followed by a gently energising vinyasa flow
10:30-11:30 – big hearty brunch, followed by a closing circle and hugs
14:00 – last check out
What's Included
All yoga and meditation classes.
All meals and accommodation.
Use of mats, bolsters and blankets during your stay
Towels are provided for your stay
Benefits
– Treat yourself to some time out, away from your busy life, time to relax
– Feel refreshed and renewed by spending time in nature, enjoying the beautiful Wicklow countryside, and the hot tub
– Lots of individual attention from 2 yoga teachers, giving you the chance to refine and deepen your yoga practice
– Therapeutic grade essential oils to enhance your yoga experience
– Inspiring and delicious vegetarian food
Quote: “I love Karen’s yin yoga classes. She’s so mindful of everyone’s ability and explains the benefit of the poses. Her gentle voice leads the students to places where they’ve never been before. Very serene and uplifting.”
Prices
Costs for twin/ shared rooms
Twin room €350 (€325)*
Shared room €335 (€299)*
*early bird prices before 28th February
Contact details to book your place
Karen – 087 902 0889 or email – karendyoga@gmail.com
Marion – 085 137 9440 or email – contact@marionbuechner.com
Team
Karen Davies
Karen discovered a love for yoga whilst still working full-time as a software engineer. The love for yoga won out, and she left her 15 year career to teach yoga full time in 2015. Honestly the best decision ever made. She is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, and is also qualified to teach yin and pilates.
She believes that yoga is for everyone, no matter what age or fitness, and encourages acceptance of where you are rather than focusing on goals. Her classes are strong and challenging, but with an element of light-heartedness and fun, helping students to increase their confidence, discover their potential and most importantly to be happy and healthy.
Marion Buechner
Marion is a 500h RYT certified yoga teacher and is also qualified in teaching yin yoga and meditation. She has been teaching yoga since 2014. Her classes are challenging and dynamic, but yet mindful with the focus on breath and body mind connection.
Coming from a fitness and running background Marion started yoga from a mere physical point of view. Yoga taught her how to step back and to slow down, becoming aware and accept what the body really needs. It is amazing how much one can grow, learn and develop a deeper sense of gratitude just by having a consistent yoga practice.
Yoga is for everyone. Providing an open, trusted and safe space for everyone to feel comfortable and being able to connect to themselves is essential to Marion.
Marion continues her study by attending various classes, workshops, trainings and being a student to this infinite topic of yoga. She is forever grateful to all her teachers who gave her the right tools to go deeper into her own practice and teachings.
