The Burren Escape
The Perfect Balance
Yoga teachers Retreat
7 days / 6 nights Retreat
28th August - 3rd September 2026
Study and train with Lisa Petersen in a very intimate setting with other like-minded yoga teachers.
Limited to 18 participants.
All practices are individually tailored to you. That’s the beauty of a small group. They are infused with heart, presence, curiosity, joy and gratitude for the wisdom of the body and the gift of existence.
It is Lisa’s intention that your learning journey is practical and accessible so that you can immediately apply it to your practice and your teaching.
This retreat is for teachers of all levels – whether they have studied with Lisa or not – and for experienced practitioners who wish to take their practice to the next level (physically, mentally, energetically or spiritually).
We will explore the practice of asana, vinyasa, somatic yoga, breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra through the lens of the world renowned pedagogic model created by master teacher Donna Farhi.
Classes also draw on experiential or embodied anatomy, modern neuroscience, yoga therapy, developmental and functional movement. As one student said, ‘it’s all there in one package.’
Enjoy being part of a like-minded community of teachers and practitioners, ‘somanauts’, experiential learners, anatomy geeks and spiritual seekers.
Lisa Petersen
Yoga Teachers Retreat with Lisa Petersen
6-night Yoga Teachers Retreat with Lisa Petersen, qualified Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Therapist and Somatic Movement Educator (in the tradition of Hanna Somatics).
This is an opportunity experience co-inquiry with a teacher trainer who has over two decades of teaching experience, 10,000+ hours of face-to-face teaching with real people in real bodies, and over 15 years of clinical practice.
A Special Note from Lisa
My experiences as both a student and a teacher have shown me that each person has an exquisite inner intelligence that unfolds through skilful education.
Learning happens when the student feels safe, and blossoms through cultivating three superpowers: curiosity, exploration and self-inquiry.
Teaching students to sense and feel, trust their inner sensory experience and know what to do with it is at the heart of teaching. We’ll journey together over this very special week, exploring and inquiring into the inner landscape of sensation and feeling using asana, vinyasa, restorative yoga, somatic yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra and breathwork.
I’ll offer you a road map so you can find your own way step-by-step and (if you’re teaching) group-by-group.
A mystical environment
Experience the perfect balance of classes with Lisa, relaxation, immersion in Nature, healthy exercise, deep restful sleep, delicious healthy vegetarian food and a complete digital detox.
Daily optional guided outings in The Burren.
Massage is optional on Monday.
The Burren Yoga Retreat is all about choice, flexibility and options.
An Intimate yoga teacher's retreat
Escape to the magical Burren for a week-long teachers retreat
25 years of experience running our retreats.
Award-winning yoga retreats Ireland.
We know how to give you the best experience.
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What is included
- 6 nights luxurious accommodation
- Delicious organic vegetarian meals prepared by our chef
- Lunch is included Sat, Sun, Tues & Wed
- Daily guided outings with an experienced guide
- Optional sea swimming at our local beach
- Yoga and Meditation classes sutable for everybody. Over 20 hours of classes.
- A digital-free environment for true relaxation and peace of mind
- All drinks teas, coffees throughout your stay
Not included:
Lunch is not included on Monday. This can be a nice opportunity to sample the best local cuisine.
Massage on Monday
Travel to and from the retreat centre.
Highlights
- Experience 25 hours of in-person practice with Ireland’s international teacher trainer
- The ancient magical Burren is the ideal location for a true retreat
- 1 optional main longer guided outings and 3 shorter outings
- The best way to see some special places in The Burren
- Burren guided walks with an experienced guide
- The breathtaking views from the light-filled retreat centre
- En suite bedrooms specially designed for the deepest restorative sleep
- Very experienced chef who will creatively craft all your meals
- Exceptional yoga teachers who will inspire and guide you
- Hang out with the yoga teacher on outings and meals as well as the classes
- Warm and friendly host-guide who will look after everybody
- Time to unwind, socialise or enjoy solitude in a supportive retreat setting
- A welcoming space for everybody from beginners to advanced
Intimate setting with Lisa Petersen
Click on any video below to hear what previous yoga teachers said
An intimate learning journey
Lisa has endless patience and clearly communicates how to use all of the props, and especially how to tune in to the person.
The Perfect Yoga Teachers Retreat
Lisa is a wonderful teacher. She meets everyone as and where they are in a way that makes you feel seen, accepted and safe. She embodies the yoga and somatics practices with joy, playfulness and a world of knowledge. Being at the retreat felt like coming home to my practice as a teacher and a student. I arrived exhausted and departed refreshed, inspired and centred. – Carrie Schreimer
This is the perfect yoga teachers retreat Ireland.
Guided Outings In
The Burren Hills
Outdoor Yoga
Delicious healthy food
Massage on Monday
Sea Swimming
Ancient Sites
Beach Walks
Yoga beside the ocean
Organised outings
Sacred Sites
Forest walks
Click the video below to get a glimpse
Schedule
Friday 28th August - Thursday 3rd September 2026
Friday
17:00 Settle in and relax. Enjoy welcome drinks or go for a walk
19:00 Delicious dinner and dessert by our chef and socialise with like-minded guests
20:00 Welcome meeting & Introduction to the retreat in the dining room
21:00 Yoga Nidra
21:30 Noble Silence until 8:00 am
Saturday
08:00 Meditation and Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren
14:30 Light lunch at the retreat centre
16:30 – 18:30 Yoga Class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
20:30 – 21:30 Yoga Nidra / Kosha Inquiry
21:30 Noble Silence until 8:00 am
Sunday
08:00 Meditation and Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren
14:30 Light lunch at the retreat centre
16:30 – 18:30 Yoga Class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
20:30 – 21:30 Yoga Nidra / Kosha Inquiry
21:30 Noble Silence until 8:00 am
Monday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
10:30 Choice of Massage and/or Free Time to explore the Burren on your own or with other participants.
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
20:30 – 21:30 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Tuesday
08:00 Meditation and Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Longer Guided outing in The Burren
14:30 Picnic at outdoor location
17:00 – 18:30 Yoga Class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
20:30 – 21:30 Yoga Nidra / Kosha Inquiry
21:30 Noble Silence until 8:00 am
Wednesday
08:00 Meditation and Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren
14:30 Light lunch at the retreat centre
16:30 – 18:30 Yoga Class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
20:30 – 21:30 Yoga Nidra / Kosha Inquiry
21:30 Noble Silence until 8:00 am
Thursday
08:00 Meditation and Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:30 Farewell to each other
12:00 Departure from the retreat centre
