When and where?
When: Friday 4th August – Sunday 6th August
Where: Mulvarra House in St Mullins. You can get directions from our website contact page
Cost: from €341
To book: Call us on 087 1777145
/or email info@mulvarra.com
Your teacher:
Elena Moreo
Elena discovered yoga in 2003, while recovering from a painful injury, and has been practicing regularly since. She was blessed to start her yoga journey under the guidance of two amazing teachers – Orla Punch and Greg Walsh – who instilled a profound love and respect for the practice of yoga and the beautiful complexity of the human body. She completed her Vinyasa Flow teacher training in 2009 (with David Curtis and Ruth Walshe) and did further training in Yin yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Yoga anatomy. She believes that yoga can benefit anyone, regardless of age, flexibility, or level of fitness and that the practice can help us find a sense of genuine self-acceptance, radical compassion, and joyful curiosity.
yoga and relaxation Retreat
Friday 4th August – Sunday 6th August
August marks the height of summer, a time when nature is most generous in its aliveness and beauty. The warmer days and the abundance of light seem to carry an expansive energy inviting us to make more space for wonder, playfulness, and curiosity. It is a magical time to slow down, take deep breaths, enjoy the outdoors, and soften into the heart space.
This weekend retreat will be about connecting with ourselves, nature, and each other through embodied practices that can help nourish the grounds of our being and make us feel more attuned with our inner vitality and the world around us. The yoga practices are designed to help cultivate both spacious, mindful awareness and deep relaxation and calmness. The focus during the morning classes will be on exploring the beauty of ‘flow’ states, those moments when we feel in sync with our surroundings, intentions, and intuitions and thus more integrated and aware of ourselves. In the evenings we will practice poses that help draw the attention inwards and have a grounding, calming effect. The emphasis here will be on slowing down, softening our efforts, and practicing from a place of acceptance, receptiveness, and self-care.
The weekend will also be an opportunity to taste and fall in love with Linda’s delicious food; explore the gorgeous landscape of St. Mullins; chat and connect with other people; and re-enchant ourselves with the wonders of nature.
Read more about this event
Yoga and Nature Retreat Friday 4th – Sunday 6th August Friday | |
5:00 PM | Arrival and settling in. Snacks and tea available |
6:30 PM | Yoga, slow evening flow (75 mins) |
8:00 PM | Dinner |
9:30 PM | Candlelit Restorative Yoga (30 min) |
Saturday | |
8:00 AM | Herbal tea, light snack |
8:30 AM | Yoga: Meditation & Slow Morning Flow (2 hrs) |
11:00 AM | Brunch |
Free time. Soup and snacks are available throughout the afternoon | |
5:30 PM | Yin yoga and Gentle Yoga (90 min) |
7:15 PM | Dinner |
Sunday | |
8:00 AM | Tea/coffee, light snack |
8:30 AM | Yoga, Slow morning flow (90 min) |
10:15 AM | Brunch |
12:00 PM | Pack up and goodbyes! |
| Room type | Price (sharing, per person) |
| Room 1 – Triple room with two single beds and a double bed, ensuite. | € 352.00 |
| Room 2 – Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 373.00 |
| Room 3 – Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 373.00 |
| Room 4 – Twin room with a single bed and a double bed, ensuite | € 373.00 |
| Room 5 – Twin room with a single bed and a double bed, ensuite | € 373.00 |
| Room 6 (downstairs without a river view)- Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 341.00 |
| Single occupancy, only available for room 2 and 6 | €60 extra |
– 2 Nights stay in one of our comfortable ensuite bedrooms
– All meals and drinks during your stay
– All yoga classes/meditation sessions/ walks/ talks
The closest public transport is the bus or train from Dublin or Waterford to Thomastown . From Thomastown there are taxis available (cost is 25-30 Euros)
A little bit about me:
I discovered yoga in 2003, while recovering from a painful injury, and have been practicing regularly since. I was blessed to start my yoga journey under the guidance of two amazing teachers – Orla Punch and Greg Walsh – who instilled a profound love and respect for the practice of yoga and the beautiful complexity of the human body. I completed my Vinyasa Flow teacher training in 2009 (with David Curtis and Ruth Walshe) and did further training in Yin yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Yoga anatomy. I believe that yoga can benefit anyone, regardless of age, flexibility, or level of fitness and that the practice can help us find a sense of genuine self-acceptance, radical compassion, and joyful curiosity.
In order to book one of the places on the retreat, you simply contact us by email (info@mulvarra.com), texting (whatsapp) or calling (087 1777145). Please note that a non-refundable deposit of €100 must be paid in order to secure a place on the retreat. You can either pay by bank transfer or by using Revolut. We will contact you two weeks before the retreat to settle the balance.
The Breathing Space studio
This large, light-filled space has commanding views over the Barrow River and surrounding forests, as well as the 7th century monastic settlement of St Mullins itself. Although it was designed specifically to function as a yoga studio and mediatation space, it supports multiple uses. It features a special infra red heating system and a full complement of yoga equipment.
The food experience on the retreat
At Mulvarra, we are very excited about food. Excited about where it comes from, how it is grown, how it is prepared, who you eat it with. As we are still in the early stages of developing Mulvarra and its Breathing Space, we are currently using fresh ingredients and organic food where we can but in the future we will grow our own food.We generally stick to vegetarian cooking in Mulvarra, although we are flexible and also cater to a variety of dietary restrictions. Vegetarian cooking is so versatile, you really don’t miss that piece of meat on your plate when it’s not there. Whatever your thoughts are on the topic, there is no denying that the meat production in most countries is not sustainable and certainly not animal friendly. When we do, very occasionally, prepare meat dishes we make sure it’s organically sourced
Food Highlights
- Full board accommodation
- All meals and drinks included
- healthy energy snacks
- Food is all vegetarian and organic produce
St Mullins: The backdrop to the retreat
- A unique chance to experience the magic of St Mullins, known as the jewel of the Barrow
- 7th century monastic site
- 12th century Norman motte
- Vibrant cafe and river community
- Proximity to hikes in Blackstairs mountains and numerous river and forest nature walks
