Namaste Wellness Retreats

These classes are ideal for those who would like to improve flexibility & coordination as well as overall relaxation for your mind and body…
Find your way back to the present moment where restoration, healing and growth take place.

Each day can be a new beginning...
If you lose your way with New Years intentions, not to worry, try again the next day. Be kind to yourself, take small steps, and celebrate the achievements and progress you're making towards a better you, no matter how small they are.

Winter Solstice -
The shortest day and longest night.
Through ancient stones, shines mornings light.
The dark and chill will soon make way,
for sun and warmth with each passing day.
So lift your spirits, cast all dread,
and rejoice for brighter days ahead.

Take time to enjoy the little things...

Celebrating World Kindness Day today!
But let's make it a daily celebration to be kind, and together we'll make this world a better place, one smile at a time!

Love the writings and musings of the late John O'Donoghue..

If you've had a stressful week at work or in your home life, we hope you can make time over the weekend to find solace and peace in the nature that surrounds us.
Take care of yourself.
Namaste 🙏

When the mind is festering with trouble or the heart torn, we can find healing among the silence of mountains or fields, or listen to the simple, steadying rhythm of waves. The slowness and stillness gradually takes us over. Our breathing deepens and our hearts calm and our hungers relent. When serenity is restored, new perspectives open to us and difficulty can begin to seem like an invitation to new growth.

This invitation to friendship with nature does of course entail a willingness to be alone out there. Yet this aloneness is anything but lonely. Solitude gradually clarifies the heart until a true tranquility is reached. The irony is that at the heart of that aloneness you feel intimately connected with the world. Indeed, the beauty of nature is often the wisest balm for it gently relieves and releases the caged mind.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his books, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace (US) / Divine Beauty (Europe)
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/contact

Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

Wishing all of our friends a very happy Summer Solstice/Midsummer's Day!
We hope you're making space and giving yourself time to enjoy the bounty of this season. Take time to enjoy a walk in nature and notice the abundance of life all around.

Just to let you know, we're putting plans together for further weekend and day retreats after the summer break, so keep an eye on our pages for details of our exciting future plans!
Namaste 🙏

What can we say about our recent retreat in Courtmacsherry?! A wonderful group of people gathered on Friday morning..warm and friendly, smiling as they enjoyed homemade scones and coffee, and with an infectiously positive attitude!
The weather wasn't obliging with sunshine to allow outdoor activity, so we settled indoors and shared some invigorating chair yoga and relaxing yoga nidra, expertly devised by Ceara to suit all abilities.
Just in time, the clouds gave way to sunshine and we walked amongst the bluebells and wild garlic in Courtmacsherry Woods and enjoyed the fresh, sea air along the coastal Seven Heads Walk.
With a good appetite worked up, we returned to the Courtmacsherry Hotel and enjoyed top class service and the most delicious food.
Local man Jim Crowley gave an engaging and informative account of the rich history of the area, how the village developed and stories of lifeboat heroics, Antarctic explorer Patrick Keohane, and the West Cork Railway!
Afterwards, some of the guests travelled to nearby Broadstrand beach with Paul and Ceara for a refreshing dip in the sea to complete a fantastic day of relaxation and renewal.
Sincere thanks to all involved for making the experience so special.
Namaste🙏

I love these writings by the Irish poet John O'Donoghue. The words seem apt as I reflect on another wonderful experience, that of our day retreat in Courtmacsherry today.
We were joined by a fantastic group of people, some of older years, who had a lifetime of experiences behind them.
They made space in their lives to join us today, to share their company with us and to join in the yoga sessions expertly devised by Ceara.
They have found a stillness. A contentment. And it was contagious.
As I relax and unwind this evening, I'm grateful to the universe that allowed our paths to cross. For a brief few hours, our journeys intertwined and we learned from each other.
Such a memorable day.
Namasté🙏

Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You will be able to return to yourself. In this stillness, you will engage your soul. Many people miss out on themselves completely as they journey through life. They know others, they know places, they know skills, they know their work, but tragically, they do not know themselves at all. Aging can be a lovely time of ripening when you actually meet yourself, indeed maybe for the first time. There are beautiful lines from T. S. Eliot that say:

'And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.'

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his book, Anam Cara
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

Sky Road, Connemara - Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

We've had a late cancellation for our upcoming Day Retreat in Courtmacsherry on Friday. If you'd like to join us for some gentle Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra, a guided coastal walk, a local history talk, a scrumptious lunch at the Courtmacsherry Hotel, and a refreshing dip in Broadstrand, then please send us a message! 🙏

We are getting really excited about our upcoming Chair Yoga Day Retreat in Courtmacsherry, West Cork which takes place on Friday the 20th of May.

Below I have listed some of the most frequently asked questions in relation to chair yoga. Feel free to DM with any other questions or to book your spot for our 3 remaining spaces.

What is Chair yoga?
Chair yoga is derived from traditional yoga which is practiced on the mat. Traditional yoga postures can be replicated as sitting yoga postures or yoga stretches using a chair.

Who is chair yoga for?
It’s suitable for individuals at all levels of experience and ideal for those with limited mobility as it doesn’t involve the up and down motion of traditional yoga on the mat. It’s also very beneficial for individuals whose work involves being in a static position for a lot of the day i.e. desk workers, drivers, lecturers, beauticians, hairdressers etc….

What are the benefits?
Increases flexibility, strength, mobility, proprioception, better balance, coordination, reduces stress & improves sleep as well as being low impact on joints

Escape to the coast!
A weekend of tranquility, enjoying sunrise over the sea, and moonlight shimmer on the sand at Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry!
Share the experience with a friend or treat yourself to a weekend away on your own with like minded people - with rooms to share or single occupancy available!
Yoga, mindfulness, coastal walks, wholesome local produce and space to relax and reset..
Join our next Namaste Wellness Retreat at Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry on the south west coast of Cork on May 20th-22nd, and let us look after you... 🙏 😊

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We're really excited to have two options to offer for our next wellness retreat which takes place in beautiful Courtmacsherry in West Cork!

Option 1:
Day Retreat on Friday May 20th, from 9.30 - 3.30pm.
Snacks/teas/coffees on arrival,
Gentle 'chair yoga' session with Ceara.
Guided coastal walk with Paul.
2 course lunch in Courtmacsherry Village,
Relaxing Candlelit Yoga Nidra session.

All of the above for only €55!

Option 2:
Two night weekend stay, May 20th-22nd, at Ballincurrig House, only a few paces from Broadstrand beach, Courtmacsherry.
Yoga & mindfulness sessions, guided walks, sea swims, nutritious food, chats and connections.
Packages available from €250!

Message our page, or email [email protected] for more details!

Namasté🙏

Relax & Rejuvenate Weekend Retreat - West Cork May 2022 Take some time away from the busyness of daily life . Our aim is that you leave feeling revitalised, relaxed & refreshed

CHAIR YOGA DAY RETREAT - COURTMACSHERRY

We are still processing and reflecting on what was truly a magical weekend in Bantry with wonderful people. It deserves a post on its own to come later in the week…

But for now, the wheels are back in motion as its only a few weeks away to our upcoming weekend retreat in the gorgeous Ballincurrig House which has its own private pathway to Broadstrand beach in Courtmacsherry, West Cork

We are delighted to announce that we will also be offering a “Chair Yoga” day retreat in the same location on Friday the 20th of May….. The sound of the crashing waves & views across to the old head of Kinsale lends itself to a beautiful setting for a lovely day of yoga, walks, food, chats & connections

The chair yoga day retreat includes;

Snacks, teas/coffee on arrival, chair yoga class, guided coastal trail walk with a history of the local area, 2 course lunch in Courtmacsherry village, transport from the village back to Ballincurrig house, candlelit yoga nidra

Here’s the schedule

Arrive at 9.30a.m. - tea/coffee, homemade snacks available on arrival
10:00 Chair yoga class with Ceara (with a sea-view, possibly outdoors – weather permitting)
11:15 Guided coastal trail walk with Paul along with the history of the local area
13:00 2 course Lunch in Courtmacsherry village
14:30 Transport back to our yoga location in Ballincurrig house
14:45 Candlelit yoga nidra
15:15 Goodbyes and home or feel free to explore the area more, take a swim in Broadstand beach or hopefully lay your blanket down on the sand and enjoy the sunshine 🙂

The investment for the day is €55 which includes all of the above. Spaces are limited and payment of €55 secures your spot.

If you’re interested or have any further questions, please DM us or email [email protected]

A quick post this evening to thank everyone involved in the success of our Bantry Retreat this weekend!
From Friday evening when we welcomed our guests to our beautiful surroundings, through our journey of mindfulness, relaxation, shared meals and laughter, to our goodbyes this afternoon, it was transformative and wholesome, emotional and rewarding, and so very much enjoyable.
A wonderful experience to be part of.
Full report later in the week, as we reflect on this past weekend and look forward to our Broadstrand retreat in May.
Namasté 🙏

A quick post this evening to thank everyone involved in the success of our Bantry Retreat this weekend!
From Friday evening when we welcomed our guests to our beautiful surroundings, through our journey of mindfulness, relaxation, shared meals and laughter, to our goodbyes this afternoon, it was transformative and wholesome, emotional and rewarding, and so very much enjoyable.
A wonderful experience to be part of.
Full report later in the week, as we reflect on this past weekend and look forward to our Broadstrand retreat in May.
Namasté 🙏

It's a beautiful day at Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry today, the location of our next retreat over the weekend of May 20th-22nd!

Guests are really going to enjoy this little piece of heaven on the south west coast, with views out towards the Old Head of Kinsale in the distance!

Enjoy yoga and mindfulness sessions outdoors as you fill your lungs with the freshest sea air. A private pathway leads you to the beach just yards from your accommodation, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip or just cast away your cares with a stroll along the waters edge!

For those looking to explore a little further, we'll have guided walks along the Seven Heads Peninsula, before returning to enjoy some nutritious, local produce!

Enjoy some amazing stargazing in the night sky, before drifting off to sleep to the sounds of the water lapping on the shore below...pure bliss!

Again, we're keeping numbers on our retreat limited to ensure a more intimate and relaxed environment.

So if all of the above sounds of interest to you, and if you'd like to reward yourself or a friend/loved one with a weekend of relaxation and renewal, then please message our page or email [email protected] for more details!

Namasté!🙏

We have had lots of enquiries for day retreats over the last few weeks.
Based on this we are offering 2 people the opportunity for a day retreat option on Saturday the 23rd of April on our Bantry weekend retreat.
The 2 available spots are on a first come first served basis 😊

This one day retreat is for you, if you feel like you need some time away from the busyness of daily life, to re-charge and re-connect both with yourself and other like minded people.

Our aim is that you leave feeling revitalised, relaxed, refreshed and more at peace with yourself and your life.

One of the positive aspects of the past 2 years has been a new appreciation of nature and the outdoors.
As we drift back into some form of 'normality', let's hold on to some of the simple pleasures we enjoyed during the pandemic... the walks in nature, inhaling the clean crisp air in the woods, the different textures and colours, sights and soothing sounds..

Our upcoming retreat takes place on a wooded hillside, nestled in nature, with beautiful gardens, nooks and corners to discover, as well as a guided walk through the nearby Mealagh Valley.

Join us over the weekend of April 22-24th and reconnect with nature and discover your inner calm.

Wishing all the wonderful women in our lives a peaceful and content Mothers Day.
You're all on your own journey, and we respect your choices.
We're delighted that a few mammy's will be taking a well earned break with us in Bantry over the weekend of April 22-24th!
The last couple of places will be snapped up shortly, so if you'd like to reward yourself or a loved one with a weekend at our tranquil oasis near Bantry, please message us for more details!
20% off the overall cost if you book this weekend too!

With all the kind messages we're receiving in recent days, we're feeling very generous today!

To celebrate the upcoming Mothers Day on Sunday, we're offering 20% Off of our last few spaces at our Bantry retreat taking place over the weekend of April 22-24th!!

So, if you'd like to pamper the mammy in your life with a tranquil 2 night break away, where everything is looked after from the moment they arrive until they leave relaxed and rejuvenated, then please get in touch and we'll give you the details!!
(Message on Facebook or Instagram, or email [email protected])
Namasté 🙏

It was lovely to get an opportunity to speak to the presenters of the Beara & Beyond show on Bere Island Community Radio over the weekend! Paul discussed the format of the upcoming retreat near Bantry, the yoga sessions led by Ceara, guided walk in the Mealagh Valley, mindfulness sessions, including a very interesting session with Anne Scallan of Wild Atlantic Mindfulness, and the stunning local produce and nourishing food being provided by Beibhinn Kelly of Beano & Ginger catering.

Paul outlined too how the event over the weekend of April 22-24th, will be his first time attending a yoga retreat too, and that it's very much tailored to suit people of all abilities, with no experience necessary.
With all that's being going on in the world over the last two years in particular, there has been a build up of stress and anxiety, and Paul, Ceara and the team at Namaste Wellness Retreats are hoping to help people disconnect themselves from all of those distractions and to make time for themselves, to recharge their own batteries and to learn new coping mechanisms to deal with everyday pressures and problems.

The presenters of the show kindly invited Paul back on in the near future, to discuss how the upcoming retreats go and to hear about plans for future events, potentially on one of the West Cork islands too!

You can listen back to the interview over the coming days, details below:

Bere Island Community Radio is on air today with Mass at 10am celebrated by Fr Noel Spring from St Michael’s Church Bere Island followed by Bere Island Discs with Barry Sullivan and then our Sunday programme Beara and Beyond at 11am with Eileen and Annie.

Tune in on 100.1 FM or online at http://bit.ly/BICRlive

TODAY’S SHOW....
John talks to Andriy Golovchek
Brenda talks to Tom Walsh
Nina Murphy with her Favourite 5
TY – All Ireland win
Brenda talks to Ellen Hegarty
Paul Elphick talks to Mark Brady and Connor Joy
Live calls: Donal O’Donovan (IFA), Paul Hayes (New tourism venture), John D (Fishing) We talk to a lady that has travelled from Kiev to Beara.

Why not Join Us on FM 100.1 or online at http://bit.ly/BICRlive

Today’s programme is repeated:
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS @ 8pm Online only THURSDAY EVENINGS @ 4pm on 100.1 FM and Online

After the show join our friends in West Cork FM.

And breathe….

This is where I find my inner peace, it’s by the sea, practicing yoga, walks in nature, climbing a mountain, reading a book …

To practice finding your inner peace, it can be helpful to disconnect from all the things that steer you away from it.

With only 3 spaces remaining on our retreat in Bantry, we would love you to come join us and help you find your own inner peace.

If this resonates with you , feel free to DM us