Ireland Yoga Retreat
with Mary O'Toole
August 25-31, 2014 & September 8-14, 2014
Pictures From Our Last RetreatClick Here To See Videos & Pictures form 2013 Retreat! |
Join Mary O'Toole for a week-long yoga retreat in Ireland, August 25-31 or September 8- 14, 2014.
Come and enjoy a week of self care, gentle yoga, delicious food and quality time in nature. This is a great opportunity to really unplug, take yourself out of your daily life and immerse yourself into your yoga practice. Imagine waking up everyday to the fresh smell of the ocean and starting your day with a gentle, loving, nurturing yoga class with Mary O'Toole. Mary started her own yoga practice in 2004 at a time of personal challenge and stress. A regular yoga practice helped her cope with stress, overcome anxiety and create a healthy balance in her life. After a month of yoga she noticed she craved healthy foods and for the first time in her life started to lose weight effortlessly and keep it off. Mary is offering two daily yoga classes on these retreats (except the days of tours). Mary enjoys teaching a deep meditative yoga practice and connecting you to each pose from the inside out. Each class is unique, soothing and your stress becomes a thing of the past. On these retreats Mary is combining her love for nature and her passion for yoga to give you the most relaxing, healing and nurturing experience. These retreats are held in Ceantar na nOilean, Connemara, Ireland, Mary's hometown. You will also have the opportunity to learn Irish, hear some traditional music with some amazing local musicians and try some Irish dancing. Mary had the honor of leading her first yoga retreat in her hometown last September. Check out pictures and videos of the last retreat! Where: The retreat will be held in Ceantar na nOilean, Connemara. Ceantar na nOilean is a group of islands situated between Kilkerin Bay and Greatmans Bay 56km (35 miles) west of Galway City. The main islands are Eanach Mheain, Leitir Moir, Garumna and Leitir Meallain. Access to the islands is by a chain of bridges and causeways, which were built at the end of the last century. This beautiful, scenic area is a part of the Connemara Gaeltacht and Irish is the spoken language. These islands lie off the main tourist trail and therefore are still unspoiled and relatively unexplored. Among their many attractions are clean beaches, scenic walks, peace and quiet. Wherever you are on the islands, you are never far from the sea. Why not come and see for yourself? August and September are a beautiful time of year in Ireland. The days are long, the place is quiet and the energy is amazing. These retreats will offer daily yoga and meditation classes, time for reflection, fun events and visits to spiritual and historical sites. Retreat Includes: Accommodations (Bed & Breakfast in the local community - August 25-31 or September 8-14, 2014) Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily (except: on the tour days to Aran Islands, Spiddal and Galway city when lunch and dinner will be on your own) Two Daily Yoga Classes (except the days of tours) Ground Transportation (pick up at Shannon Airport the morning of August 25 and Sept 8, drop off at Shannon Airport the morning of August 31 and Sept 14 and all local group transportation) Tours - A day to Aran Islands, and Galway city Our visit to Galway city will include time in Spiddal along the way. Local - visits to local spiritual and historical sites, and cultural centers Irish Language Class Irish Dancing Class Traditional Irish Music with local musicians- One Evening Not Included: Airfare Lunch and Dinner on the tour days to Aran Islands and Galway city Alcoholic Beverages Travel Insurance Any additional classes, food, treatments, gifts, etc Air Travel: Aer Lingus is the best airline to use for travel to Ireland. Their flights are direct and non-stop. Flights to Ireland are at night and arrive in the early morning, Irish time. The best flights to take for these retreats will leave Boston on the evening of August 24 and return on August 31 (for the Aug 25-31 retreat) and September 7 and return on September 14 (for the Sept 8-14 retreat). Go to www.aerlingus.com to book your flight. Please contact Mary at [email protected] if you have any questions Investment: $1950 private room, $1825 shared accommodation To Reserve Your Spot a $500 deposit is required. Space is Limited! August 25-31, 2014 Payment OptionsSeptember 8-14, 2014 Payment Options - One Room Left!
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What Are People Saying About The Retreat
The trip to Ireland was simply amazing. It was incredible for so many reasons. The breathtaking scenery, the relaxation supplied by both the region itself and Mary's great yoga classes, but most of all I will remember this trip so fondly because of the people. Everyone there was so friendly and accommodating towards us that they were truly the most memorable part of the trip. If you have the chance visit Connemara. - David
