Our contributor Miriam Kerins Hussey from TheAwakening.ie is hosting two amazing wellness retreats from 9-11 February and 9-11 March at the Wild Atlantic Way Yoga centre at the Old Head of Kinsale in Cork. Perhaps it could be just the thing for you?
The Awaken Yoga Retreats will focus on unplugging, unwinding and unravelling the stress from our lives by immersing in complete tranquillity and serenity. Miriam will take you on a journey of self discovery – looking deep within yourself to ignite that inner light and brilliance that resides within each and everyone of us. You will take time out of the ‘busyness’ of life to reflect, refresh and renew and leave with a fresh and lightened perspective on life.
Here is the Agenda…
Friday 9th
- Check in any time after 4pm, arrive any time, no pressure.
- 18:00 – Introductory meet and greet. Set intentions for self and weekend ahead.
- Begin to unplug, relax, and embrace the freedom and tranquillity. Begin to reconnect with your inner light and beauty.
- 18:30 – Introduction to Yoga and it’s benefits. Hatha Yoga class with emphasis on Pranayama and Yoga Nidra (deep stretching, breathing, mindfulness, meditation and relaxation) (75mins)
- 20.00 – Dinner time
- 21.00 – Candlelit meditation and deep relaxation – Yoga Nidra
Saturday 10th
- Morning Smoothie and Energy Ball
- Morning: Yoga class – Dynamic flow yoga, asana and core yoga (90 mins)
- Brunch
- Free time. Take time to relax, spend time in the outdoors, walk the nature trail, go to the sea, sit by the fire, read a book or sleep!
- Afternoon: Restorative Yoga / Yin Yoga class – Surrender and let go – Deep stretching and releasing for the mind, the body and the soul (2 hrs).
- Evening: Breathing, Mindfulness and Meditation. Drift off into a peaceful slumber.
Sunday 11th
- Morning Smoothie and Energy Ball
- Morning: Take a morning walk outdoors in the fresh air to waken up and revitalise mind, body and soul.
- Morning Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Stretch; release, refresh, renew and restore (90 mins).
- Brunch
- Reflection time. Candlelit ceremony, reviewing intentions, cultivating an attitude of gratitude, embracing the light within and shining it bright.
- Lunch and big heartfelt departures
Classes are suitable for all levels.
‘Invest in your own health and wellbeing – it’s the ultimate gift to yourself’
Doesn’t it just sound wonderful?
Price: €370 per person sharing
Price includes accommodation/yoga/wholesome vegetarian meals and snacks. Click here to book a place.
About Miriam Kerins Hussey
Miriam is a qualified pharmacist with huge passion for Yoga and holistic health and wellbeing. This passion lead her to train as an Integrated Health, Wellness and Nutritional coach as well as a Yoga instructor (200YTT), and Holistic Healing Practitioner. In her Integrated Wellness Business she is involved in the design and delivery of many executive, corporate and personal wellness retreats, seminars and programmes. She runs Yoga retreats for Mind, Body and Soul, and is an international keynote speaker in the field of health and wellness. Miriam believes that it is the integration and union of mind, body and spirit that leads to true health, vitality and wellness.
