Weekend Hatha Flow and Yin yoga with Aoife Ni Mhurchu at the Burren Yoga Retreat, Ireland
Normangrove, Kinvarra, County Galway, H91 KN72, Ireland
Up to 18 in group
May 17 - 19, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Top class yoga and meditation instructors
- Beautiful location in The Burren Geopark on the west coast of Ireland
- Warm welcoming relaxed friendly environment
- Luxury yoga retreat
- En-suite bedrooms
- Optional daily guided outings into Nature with an experienced guide
- Group outings are a great way to socialise and get to know the other like-minded guests
- Restaurant standard vegetarian food
- Massage therapy rooms
About this Retreat
Aoife teaches Hatha Flow yoga and Yin yoga and meditation
Aoife Ni Mhurchu came across yoga in 2003 and knew that she had discovered something special that resonated deeply with her.
Yoga and meditation have had a profoundly positive effect on her approach to life and over the years this developed into a passion and a way of life.
Aoife has tried out many styles of yoga over the years as well as attending Vipassana meditation retreats.
Aoife completed her first yoga teacher training course in 2013.
Always aware that we can learn more as the years go by, Aoife has also trained with Josh Summers, Lisa Peterson, Tony Purcell, Lisa Temple, Swami Vidyanand, and Teresa Murphy-Moore.
Aoife studied Raj Yoga in 2014, Transformational Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy with Lisa Temple and was awarded my 500h Certification in May 2015.
In October 2015 she trained in Prenatal Yoga at the Transformational Hatha Yoga School in Greece with Michelle Kaminski. Aoife also attended workshops with the Uma Dinsmore-Tuli who specialises in Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Womb Yoga.
Aoife was delighted to complete her Yin Yoga training with Josh Summers in June 2018.
And in July 2020 completed another Yin Yoga training with Grace Tempany.
Aoife has working with many people for children, teenagers and adults both men and women, pregnant women, new moms and their babies and she now assists with the training of new yoga teachers.
Aoife mainly teaches a flowing form of Hatha yoga and also Yin yoga which she loves. The "Yin" approach to yoga is something Aoife believes is so important in the world today, where we often prioritise success as going faster, working harder, doing more. Yin teaches us the value of finding stillness, and softness, the benefit of doing less.
On Aoife’s retreats she teaches Hatha Flow Yoga which is enlivening, dynamic and energising and suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness.
In the afternoon classes she teaches Yin yoga where her teaching will lead you to very deep states of letting go.
Aoife teaches breath focussed meditation every morning and evening. By the end of the retreat you will be familiar with the technique and we will encourage and inspire you to continue the practice on a daily basis when you return home.
“Aoife is a wonderful teacher whose passion for passing on the beautiful values and skills of yoga to her students is so evident in every class. She is a natural teacher and her warm and caring personality makes going to classes with her a real treat. Aoife’s balance of meditation, asana and Yoga Nidra help you learn about new elements of yoga you may not have tried before, as well as progressing in those you have. I can't recommend her classes enough!”
KATIE
Details of this retreat
Enjoy a weekend of ‘Luxurious Simplicity’ in the beautiful Burren
2 nights luxury escape, with top class yoga teacher Aoife Ni Mhurcu who will teach a variety of types of yoga this week.
Have fun and discover new things
Enjoy social interaction with like minded people
Over 8 hours of yoga and meditation classes
Organised outing into the Burren hills or by the sea
Amazing vegetarian food by our talented chef
Luxurious facilities at our new ‘State of the Art’ retreat
Be brought to sample the best local cuisine
Freedom and Peace of mind in our Digital Free Environment
A true escape from everyday life
will make this an unforgettable and possibly the best weekend break of your life.
Enjoy the ‘Luxury’ of the new 'State of the Art' retreat centre.
Aoife teaches both Hatha flow, and also Yin yoga. In her Hatha flow classes one’s focus is maintained on the breath, and coordinating the breath with the flowing movements. Aoife’s Yin yoga is more relaxing and restorative.
There is a meditation class in the morning and evening each day, and one of the benefits of our weekend retreats is that you can then take these practices home with you.
See top-class yoga teacher Aoife's yoga bio at the end of this page.
Daily ‘Outdoors in the Burren’ on all of our retreats.
The Burren Yoga Retreat is located at the foot of the Burren hills nestled amongst the hazel trees.
You are surrounded with a vast choice of special places in the Burren where we go for hill walks, Nature Trail walks, walks by the sea, beautiful beaches and forests to explore.
There are optional activities such as surfing, kayaking, sea swimming, swimming in our nearby lake which heats up during the summer.
Flexible full daily time table
All our classes, outings and meals are optional, so you are free to join all or some as you please during the weekend.
However over 95% of people relish the freedom of not having to decide or choose what to do each day, and go with the full programme which is a well tried recipe which we have been running and improving on since 1999.
We are famous for our food and so many people have said they would come back time and time again just for the amazing vegetarian food. Our chef will prepare all our vegetarian meals with organic and locally sourced vegetables and the finest ingredients.
Enjoy ‘Amazing Vegetarian Food’ by our talented chef
SUITABLE FOR ALL
This retreat is suitable for complete beginners to intermediate.
Carmel will give more gentle variations to anybody who needs it, and will also challenge those who are ready for it.
There are no comparisons made between people, and this course is suitable for everyone.
All ages
Men and women
All levels of fitness
Complete beginners to advanced
Come on your own, or with a friend
A great way to meet like-minded people and make new social connections.
We have a wide range of en-suite bedrooms and also budget sharing rooms to choose from.
A PARADISE WITH SURPRISING EASE OF ACCESS
Only 2 ½ hours drive from Dublin.
Motorway all the way to Gort.
Nearest train and bus station also in Gort.
Gort is 6 miles from the centre.
Nearest airport is Shannon, 45 minutes reduced fare taxi
Accommodation
A choice of en-suite single, twin and double bedrooms. A choice of budget single, twin and double bedrooms with shared bathroom.
Luxurious hotel quality mattresses and Egyptian cotton bedlinen to ensure a deep healthy restorative sleep. Each en-suite bedroom comes with an expansive window providing a light filled room, a study desk, a comfortable arm chair and a spacious bathroom.
Electric black out blinds, individual bedside reading light, under floor heating and continuous fresh air ventilation.
All rooms are finished to a very high standard and the whole centre exudes excellence and relaxation.
En-suite Super King sized double (1 person on own)
Reserve this super-king-sized bed in a very spacious room just for yourself.
Enjoy the extra comfort and space.
Our en-suite super king sized double bedrooms are spacious and bright.
A spacious twin room reserved just for yourself.
En-suite bathroom
1 super king hotel sized double bed 200 x 180 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chairs
Bedside reading lights
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside lockers
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
En-suite Twin (1 person on own)
Reserve this more spacious twin room just for yourself.
Enjoy the extra space for yourself.
Our en-suite twin bedrooms are very spacious and bright.
A spacious twin room reserved just for yourself.
En-suite bathroom
2 standard hotel sized single beds 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chairs
Bedside reading lights
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside lockers
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
En-suite Single (1 person)
Our en-suite single bedrooms are spacious and bright.
Relax in the comfort of your own private bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Standard hotel sized single bed 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chair
Bedside reading light
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside locker
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
For a small additional price, if you prefer an even bigger bedroom, you may book an en-suite twin bedroom and reserve this just for yourself.
Or for a small additional price you may book an en-suite super king sized bed in a double room and reserve it just for yourself.
Budget Double shared bath (1 person on own)
Our budget double bedroom has a sloping ceiling which makes it feel small and may not be comfortable for a tall person. There is a velux window which provides plenty of light, but if there is rain it may disturb a light sleeper.
This room is more spacious than the budget single bedroom.
Reserve this room just for yourself.
The en-suite super king sized bedrooms is more spacious and also super sound proofed and silent.
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
1 standard hotel super king sized single bed 200 x 180 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel and bath mat
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside lockers
Small storage shelves and tiny rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious double bedroom with a super king sized bed and your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chairs then it is advised to book an en-suite super king sized double bedroom. This can be reserved just for yourself.
Budget Twin shared bath (1 person on own)
Our budget twin bedrooms are larger than the budget single bedrooms and have a shared bathroom.
This room is reserved just for yourself.
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
2 standard hotel sized single beds 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel and bath mat
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside lockers
Small storage shelves and small rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious twin bedroom (reserved just for yourself) with your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chairs then it is advised to book an en-suite twin bedroom reserved for 1 person.
Budget Single shared bath (1 person)
Our budget bedroom is small and has a shared bathroom.
Bathroom shared with others is 2 metres from the bedroom
1 standard hotel sized single bed 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel and bath mat
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside locker
Small storage shelves and tiny rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious bedroom with your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chair then it is advised to book an en-suite single bedroom.
Budget Tiny Single shared bath (1 person)
Our budget tiny bedrooms are tiny and the bed takes up most of the room.
Bedroom Sized 1.8 m x 2.8 m
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
1 standard hotel sized single bed 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towel and hand towel and bath mat
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside locker
Tiny storage shelves and tiny rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious bedroom with your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chair then it is advised to book an en-suite single bedroom.
En-suite Super King sized double (2 people)
Our en-suite super king sized double bedrooms are extra spacious and bright.
A spacious super king sized double bedroom for a couple to chill out and relax
En-suite bathroom
1 super king hotel sized double bed 200 x 180 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chairs
Bedside reading lights
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside lockers
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
En-suite Twin (2 people)
Our en-suite twin bedrooms are spacious and bright.
A spacious twin room for two friends to relax
En-suite bathroom
2 standard hotel sized single beds 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chairs
Bedside reading lights
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside lockers
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
Budget Double shared bath (2 people)
Our budget double bedroom has a sloping ceiling which makes it feel small and may not be comfortable for a tall person. There is a velux window which provides plenty of light, but if there is rain it may disturb a light sleeper.
Whereas the en-suite super king sized bedrooms are very spacious and also super sound proofed and silent.
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
1 standard hotel super king sized single bed 200 x 180 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels and 2 bath mats
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside lockers
Small storage shelves and tiny rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious double bedroom with a super king sized bed and your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chairs then it is advised to book an en-suite super king sized double bedroom.
Budget Twin shared bath (2 people)
Our budget twin bedrooms are small and have a shared bathroom.
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
2 standard hotel sized single beds 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels and 2 bath mat
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside lockers
Small storage shelves and small rail to hang clothes or coats
If you prefer a more spacious twin bedroom with your own en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail located in the new ‘state of the art’ building, with the new ventilation system, your own writing desk and upholstered arm chairs then it is advised to book an en-suite twin bedroom.
En-suite Triple (3 people)
Our en-suite triple bedrooms are very spacious.
A spacious triple bedroom where 3 friends can hang out and relax
En-suite bathroom
3 standard hotel sized single beds 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
3 Bath towels and 3 hand towel
Very bright and airy with a large window
Air Ventilation to extract stale air and bring in fresh air
Super insulated room with triple glazing
Underfloor heating
Very good sound proofing
Writing desk
Upholstered arm chairs
Bedside reading lights
Bedside usb charger
Hair dryer
Heated towel rail
Bedside lockers
Ample storage shelves and rail to hang clothes or coats
Budget shared dorm (4 to 6 people)
Our budget dorm bedroom can be booked by 4 to 6 people.
It has 3 sets of hand carved bunk beds.
This budget bedroom is in the older accommodation building, so does not have the same quality or size or features as the bedrooms in the newly built en-suite accommodation.
The bathroom which is shared with others is approx 3 metres from the bedroom. The bathroom is also used by other guests during the day.
If you prefer to have your own en-suite bathroom reserved just for your group of friends only (and a much more spacious bedroom with writing desk, armchairs, air ventilation system, under floor heating, and super sound proofed) it is advised to book an en-suite triple bedroom.
Bathroom shared with others is 3 metres from the bedroom
3 sets of bunks beds with mattress sizes of 190 x 90 cm
Egyptian cotton bedlinen
Bath towels and hand towels and bath mats
Bright room with a good sized window
Very well insulated room
Bedside reading light
Bedside lockers
Small storage shelves and tiny rail to hang clothes or coats