There are a number of important factors which make up a genuine quality wellness retreat.
One very important aspect is for you to learn practices that you can bring home to continue on a daily basis yourself after the wellness retreat is over,
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Then click the TABs at top of the page where you will see a full description of the retreat, prices, timetable of classes and activities and also photos from some previous retreats.
Here at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre we have
- the best of genuine yoga teachers
- Paddi our famous chef who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant for over 12 years
- a very comfortable wellness retreat centre in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland “The Burren”
- organised outdoor activities and outings each day into the surrounding hills and by the sea
- Courses suitable for complete beginners to advanced all year round
We have been awarded the Tripadvisor Award of Excellence for the past 5 years in a row.
Health and Wellness weekends and weeks
The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is the perfect place to practice yoga and to have a wellness relaxation break or wellness health holiday.
Some of our wellness yoga retreats are very gentle, while our other wellness retreats are more dynamic and challenging.
To see which one would be best for you, please see “Which of the wellness retreats are more gentle”
Opened in 1999, we ensure that we use only the most experienced and committed teachers on our yoga wellness Retreats.
We have 3 short 6 minute videos at Burren Yoga wellness Movie clip
Most people come onj their own to our wellness retreats
Some are just curious about yoga wanting to try it out, and see what they can get out of it.
Some just want a good weekend away.
Some are yoga practitioners and want to experience the best teachers.
90% of people come on their own. Its very easy to follow the programme and make new friends.
Healthy yoga wellness retreat
All our courses are an ideal way to improve your wellness and your health, and they all include time spent walking in the Burren hills or by the sea, appreciating Nature and also visiting some of the local attractions such as the The Ailwee caves, The hermit’s cave and many other places.
These yoga wellness retreats are an ideal opportunity to go to take a break from your everyday life, and also to take time to look after your health and fitness.
Most people come on their own, and all our courses are limited to 15 people. It is very easy to get to know others and the atmosphere is friendly, informal and relaxed.
The location is in one of the most beautiful magical locations in Ireland. The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is a remote yoga retreat centre on the west coast of Ireland, where there are little or no people living in the surrounding area, where you are surrounded by Nature and spend time out in the surrounding countryside each day…. the benefits you receive are much deeper and longer lasting.
Our yoga holiday breaks in the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre on the West coast of Ireland range from very gentle yoga courses to very strong and energetic yoga courses.
We also offer Gentle yoga and Healthy Detox courses, and also courses on Vegetarian cooking.
All ages on our wellness retreats
Some people are young, some are in their sixties, we have had a few 14 year olds with their mum, and a granny in her seventies who would put us all to shame.
Most people are in their 20’s, 30’s or 40’s.
Yoga is good for your health and wellness
Some of the effects that occur during relaxation within a yoga class are as follows;
- Heart rate slows
- Breathing rate deepens, slows and becomes rhythmical
- Blood pressure decreases
- Muscle tension reduces
- Vital organs and the body in general are replenished
There are many other physical affects, and these are usually accompanied by a pleasurable good feeling state.
The benefits of relaxation include
- Increased depth achieved during meditation
- Increased likelihood in experiencing psychic abilities
- Improved peace of mind
- Improved health and ultimately happiness
- Creative insights & breakthroughs
Wellness retreats and weekends
Choose the right health and wellness yoga course for you
It is a good idea to take the time to choose the right type of yoga for you, especially if you have never practiced yoga before.
There are some very good guidelines to help you decide at
What type of yoga is best for me ?
Techniques to relax for your wellbeing
Satyananda says “Modern man needs to know systematic techniques that specifically induce relaxation”.
Relaxation techniques start by taking your consciousness away from emotionally charged thoughts and directing it to activities that are emotionally neutral such as awareness of your breath or different parts of your body. It is almost impossible for anyone to remain or to become tense and angry when their attention is directed towards their big toe.
Complete beginners to teachers
Some people are fit and practice Ashtanga every day, attending two classes per week, and want to take a week’s holiday while getting very good individual attention from the top class teachers we have here on the courses. When an experienced teacher works with a small group of 15 people every day for 7 days, its amazing how your practice can improve in leaps and bounds.
Some people are over weight, not fit, and chose a more gentle weekend where the yoga is less streneous. These weekends include more gentle stretches, breath work and relaxation techniques, a few stronger postures to present a challenge without any pressure on anyone to keep up with anyone else in the class.
Some are yoga teachers or well seasoned practitioners who value the chance to attend a good quality 7 day retreat at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre.
No competition on our wellness retreat
People work at their own pace on our retreats, and every student is treated as an individual working at where they are at, and surmounting the goals and progress that can be expected at their stage and age and fitness. You will feel benefits in your wellness during the course, and will bring home techniques to continue to improve your wellness at home.
Is this your type of weekend or week long retreat?
“A couple of people have confided with me over the course of a weekend or 7 day course ‘I was a little apprehensive before coming on the weekend, wondering would everyone else on the course be a bit wierd, or would i be the odd one out…… and finding the minute i arrived, the the atmosphere is so down to earth, you can just be at home right away. Other people were just normal, but of all different types, but all got on so well together’
And i am privileged to see this so on many different weekends…. how perfect strangers at the start of a course, can come together so easily and so well, and share living together, going to classes, getting up early in the morning together, eating together, going out on walks and getting to know each other.
People really are such remarkable talented beings.
Help me choose what type of yoga would be best for me
What type of yoga is best for me ?
Be happy 😉
And i hope we all reach towards our potential to be happy and help make other people happy in this lifetime.”Dave
Calendar of Yoga Retreat holidays in Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, Ireland
