Ease into spring with these rejuvenating yoga retreats …
Two Day Spring Yoga & Food Retreat With Lu Thornly
Step into spring on March 7-9 at Ballintubbert Gardens & House in Laois with chef Lu Thornly and yoga teacher Babs Coralan from Yoga Boann, who are hosting this wellness retreat focusing on resting, stretching and re-emerging feeling restored for the seasonal shift ahead. Set against the backdrop of the gorgeous gardens, Babs will guide guests through breathwork and invigorating flows to cleanse the mind and body. Enjoy the wood-fired sauna with adjacent ice bath barrels, massages, meditation walks and other curated events on the schedule.
Chef Lu will guide guests through the preparation of plant-based cuisine to inspire, combining her love of spices and eastern flavours with local and seasonal ingredients. Prices start from €570 per person sharing and €640 for single occupancy. @ballintubbert
Spring Wellness Weekend – Cliffs of Moher Retreat
Within the amazing Atlantic Ocean view studio with underfloor heating, this weekend on March 7-9 includes invigorating yoga sessions, meditation, workshops with wellness experts, silent walks along the cliffs, and sea swimming to soothe the soul. Stay in stylish country lodge accommodation, and enjoy delicious culinary delights from the in-house chef with produce from the organic garden. Facilities include a thermal suite with glass-fronted ocean view barrel sauna, infrared sauna, herbal steam room, three Avantopool cold plunges, and outdoor cedarwood hot tub to make for the perfect sanctuary. Prices from €745 per person. @cliffsofmoher.retreat
Yoga & Plant Based Wellness Day Retreat
Jayne Dummer of Core Healthy is collaborating with Howth Castle Cookery School to host an all-day yoga and vegan wellness retreat on March 16. This retreat aims to bring balance and calm back into our hectic lives (before St Patrick’s Day!) in the breathtaking and historic surrounds of Howth Castle. The day will start with a dynamic yoga flow for all levels to warm up, followed by a restorative snack before a hands-on plant-based cooking workshop led by school tutors in the kitchen, newly equipped with innovative Gaggenau appliances. Learn from a nutrional talk by Jayne, explore the grounds, and spend a restful day focusing on your body and mind. Prices start at €165 per person. @howthcastlecookery
Spring Equinox Yoga & Sleep Retreat – Lisnavagh House, Co Wicklow
Lisnavagh House has a series of retreats designed to restore balance, energy, and tranquillity. On March 21-23, Pamela Friday’s retreat starts the day after the equinox when the cycle of the year turns from Glamos to Samos, or feminine to masculine energy. Pam welcomes yogis of all levels to practice hatha yoga and meditation, as well as walks among hundreds of acres, or siestas to renew your sleep cycle! Relax by the fireside in the Dining Room or curl up with a book in the Library. Home prepared vegan and vegetarian food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prices range from €440-€590 per person, or €100 per person for one day on March 22. @lisnavagh
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