Yoga and the five elements of nature

When and where?

When: Friday  –  24th – Sunday 26th April 2020

Where: Mulvarra House in St Mullins. You can get directions from our website contact page

Cost: from €280

To book: Click the button below

/or call us on 051 424936

/or email info@mulvarra.com

Your teacher:
Katie O'Byrne

Katie is  an experienced  Hatha, Yin and Pregnancy Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. Her goal is to make the practice of Yoga and Energy Healing accessible, enjoyable, and an integral part of people’s lives.

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Yoga and the five elements of nature

3 day workshop 24th - 26th April 2020

Explore your Body, Mind & Spirit, through the five elements of nature. Using our natural environment to connect to each of the seven Chakras restoring balance.

Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether will be the focus points throughout our weekend retreat. We will be using each of these precious elements that surround us daily to bring a sense of balance and harmony into our lifes.

Style of Yoga to be taught
Hatha Yoga is a great place for people to start their yoga journey with so many variations of the physical practice, however these can also challenge the most advanced practitioner. The word Hatha represents balance. Bringing a balance of soft, slow poses with a mix of strong, dynamic poses. Warming the body and cooling the body, bringing strength and softness, physically, emotionally and mentally. Hatha will be our morning ‘Yang’ practice allowing us to wake up and be energized for the day to come.
The evening time will be for Yin Yoga, which is all about stillness and quietness. In a world where we are encouraged to be “Yang” all the time, working fast, being loud. Yin allows us the time to stop, and look inside, and to reset our systems, allowing the body to rejuvenate and be totally rested.

Highlights

Read more about this event

Not all of us are blessed with a yoga body, so it is natural to feel a sense of trepidation about the prospect of being surrounded in a yoga class by a group of picture perfect yoginis. We all have a tendency to compare ourselves, often unfavourably, to those around us. Luckily, with yoga, the reality is that those of us who least conform to those idealised images on the covers of yoga magazines and Instagram are exactly the people who have the most to gain from yoga:

  • Increased flexibility and suppleness
  • Relief from joint and muscular pain
  • Improved circulation
  • Reinvigorated immune system
  • Relief from stress and anxiety
  • Better concentration and focus
  • Rebalanced appetite/ relief from food cravings
  • Improved sleep patterns

 

 

This workshop has been crafted specifically to gently guide a novice yoga practitioner in the fundamental forms of yoga, with an emphasis on gentle poses which can be mastered by everyone. Tim has a very calm, supportive presence and a methodical approach to teaching yoga. So, whether you have absolutely no experience of yoga and meditation, or would simply like to find out more about them and understand better the underlying principles, this workshop is perfect for you.

 

Yoga is also as much about mental relaxation as about the physical exertion, which is another reason why Tim encourages everyone to accept where they are physically.  So, if you can’t touch your toes, this might just be the right yoga workshop for you. Modifications of the basic poses will be suggested so that everyone can derive similar benefits from the poses

Food is another vital component of this special experience and we spare no efforts to bring you the healthiest and most delicious vegetarian food, all made by Linda. We can also cater for a wide variety of dietary restrictions with advance notice.

Also important is that we have time to digest, both physically and mentally. To that end we have been careful to build in provision for downtime. Mulvarra looks down on a path which stretches alongside the Barrow River for over 100 Km and passes through some of the most beautiful river scenery in all of Ireland. The perfect tool in fact for passing time with your thoughts while letting the natural splendour of the Barrow River calm you.

And then, there is…. Breath. Part of the weekend will be given over to a discussion of the concept of Prana and how it relates to both yoga and meditation. Prana and breathing are very closely related, and we will also learn some practical techniques for directly working with our prana using different breathing techniques or Prananyama.

Lastly and very much not least, sleep is crucial both physically (for the rest it provides our bodies) and psychologically (for the mental shift it achieves, allowing our unconscious to come out and play). Rest assured you will have sound sleep and lots of it while you stay at Mulvarra. All of our bedrooms are either twin or double and you can choose from shared or non shared option (book early to avoid disappointment). And if sleep has been eluding you of late, you may find that the yogic practice of yoga nidra, another strand of the weekend, has real benefits for you.

All in all a very rich tapestry woven together seamlessly, and delivered in a relaxed and very down to earth environment by your hosts, Tim and Linda. Sure what else would you be doing?

Schedule
Yoga and the five elements of nature Friday  -  24th - Sunday 26th April 2020

Friday

4:00 PMSettle in with tea, chats, and free time to read, reflect and journal
6:30 PMOpening Ceremony and Gentle Hatha Flow
7:45 PMDinner
8.30 PMYoga Nidra
Saturday
7.45 AMMorning Hatha Practice
2-5pmFree time/Journaling/Reading
5.00 PMEvening Yin Yoga
7:15 PMDinner
8:15 PMYoga Nidra
Sunday
8.00AMMorning practice
10.00 AMBreakfast
12:00Closing ceremony
Accommodation Options

We have three main options for accommodation. We will ensure to match gender in our shared rooms. As we have just one triple room we expect it to sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Shared triple room, en-suite bathroom
SOLD OUT
- Sharing with 2 other people (same gender)
- 280 Euros for the weekend

Shared double room, en-suite bathroom
- Sharing with 1 other person (same gender)
- 300 Euros for the weekend

Non Shared room, en-suite bathroom
- Your own double room and private bathroom, available on a first come first served basis
- 350 Euros for the two weekend

If you are a couple or a group, please email us at info@mulvarra.com or contact us on 00353 (0)51 424936

What's included

- 2 Nights stay in one of our comfortable ensuite bedrooms

- All meals and drinks during your stay

- All yoga classes/meditation sessions/ walks/ talks

How to get here

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)

Your teacher

Katie O'Byrne

"I did my very first Yoga class 16 years ago, I didn’t know much about the practice only that it made me feel good. For years Yoga was just something I did as a hobby every now and again.

Almost 10 years ago it all started to change, slowly, so slowly I barely noticed my whole life being turned upside down. It was no coincidence that while all these changes were happening I had started a more dedicated yoga practice. Without noticing, everything I was learning on the mat, had started to seep out into my life.

In 2016 I decided it was time for more change, so I decided to travel to Rishikesh Yog Peeth, in Northern India, where I received my Hatha Yoga Teaching Certificate, and I made a promise to myself to teach Yoga as a lifestyle, not just to teach Asana (Yoga Postures). I immediately started to share what I had learned by teaching classes, workshops and Retreats.

Working out in Nature is a passion that I satisfy by leading Meditation and Hiking experiences, this has led me to working with the elements.

I am also a qualified Reiki Practitioner, which has helped me to understand that we are not just a physical body, but we are also an energetic body, and keeping our energies balanced through Yoga can keep us stay healthy and full of life."

Payment Options

In order to book one of the places on the retreat, you must go through the booking form and choose one of our accommodation options by clicking on the booking link at the bottom of this page. Please note that a 30% deposit must be paid in order to secure a place on the retreat. If you are unable to attend the retreat this deposit is refundable, and as long as you notify us within three weeks of the retreat, we will refund your deposit (less a 25 Euros cancellation fee to cover administration costs). However if the cancellation is inside 3 weeks of the start of the retreat, refunding of the deposit cannot be guaranteed, as it is contingent upon being able to fill your place on the retreat.

  • 4 yoga classes
  • Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels
  • All meals included
  • 2 nights accommodation (shared and unshared accommodation options available)

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.

When and where?

When: Friday  –  24th – Sunday 26th April 2020

Where: Mulvarra House in St Mullins. You can get directions from our website contact page

Cost: from €280

To book: Click the button below

/or call us on 051 424936

/or email info@mulvarra.com

Your teacher:
Katie O'Byrne

Katie is  an experienced  Hatha, Yin and Pregnancy Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. Her goal is to make the practice of Yoga and Energy Healing accessible, enjoyable, and an integral part of people’s lives.

.

Yoga and the five elements of nature

3 day workshop 24th - 26th April 2020

Explore your Body, Mind and Spirit, through the five elements of nature. Using our natural environment to connect to each of the seven Chakras restoring balance.

Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether will be the focus points throughout our weekend retreat. We will be using each of these precious elements that surround us daily to bring a sense of balance and harmony into our lifes.

Style of Yoga to be taught
Hatha Yoga is a great place for people to start their yoga journey with so many variations of the physical practice, however these can also challenge the most advanced practitioner. The word Hatha represents balance. Bringing a balance of soft, slow poses with a mix of strong, dynamic poses. Warming the body and cooling the body, bringing strength and softness, physically, emotionally and mentally. Hatha will be our morning ‘Yang’ practice allowing us to wake up and be energized for the day to come.
The evening time will be for Yin Yoga, which is all about stillness and quietness. In a world where we are encouraged to be “Yang” all the time, working fast, being loud. Yin allows us the time to stop, and look inside, and to reset our systems, allowing the body to rejuvenate and be totally rested.

Highlights

Read more about this event

Not all of us are blessed with a yoga body, so it is natural to feel a sense of trepidation about the prospect of being surrounded in a yoga class by a group of picture perfect yoginis. We all have a tendency to compare ourselves, often unfavourably, to those around us. Luckily, with yoga, the reality is that those of us who least conform to those idealised images on the covers of yoga magazines and Instagram are exactly the people who have the most to gain from yoga:

  • Increased flexibility and suppleness
  • Relief from joint and muscular pain
  • Improved circulation
  • Reinvigorated immune system
  • Relief from stress and anxiety
  • Better concentration and focus
  • Rebalanced appetite/ relief from food cravings
  • Improved sleep patterns

 

 

This workshop has been crafted specifically to gently guide a novice yoga practitioner in the fundamental forms of yoga, with an emphasis on gentle poses which can be mastered by everyone. Tim has a very calm, supportive presence and a methodical approach to teaching yoga. So, whether you have absolutely no experience of yoga and meditation, or would simply like to find out more about them and understand better the underlying principles, this workshop is perfect for you.

 

Yoga is also as much about mental relaxation as about the physical exertion, which is another reason why Tim encourages everyone to accept where they are physically.  So, if you can’t touch your toes, this might just be the right yoga workshop for you. Modifications of the basic poses will be suggested so that everyone can derive similar benefits from the poses

Food is another vital component of this special experience and we spare no efforts to bring you the healthiest and most delicious vegetarian food, all made by Linda. We can also cater for a wide variety of dietary restrictions with advance notice.

Also important is that we have time to digest, both physically and mentally. To that end we have been careful to build in provision for downtime. Mulvarra looks down on a path which stretches alongside the Barrow River for over 100 Km and passes through some of the most beautiful river scenery in all of Ireland. The perfect tool in fact for passing time with your thoughts while letting the natural splendour of the Barrow River calm you.

And then, there is…. Breath. Part of the weekend will be given over to a discussion of the concept of Prana and how it relates to both yoga and meditation. Prana and breathing are very closely related, and we will also learn some practical techniques for directly working with our prana using different breathing techniques or Prananyama.

Lastly and very much not least, sleep is crucial both physically (for the rest it provides our bodies) and psychologically (for the mental shift it achieves, allowing our unconscious to come out and play). Rest assured you will have sound sleep and lots of it while you stay at Mulvarra. All of our bedrooms are either twin or double and you can choose from shared or non shared option (book early to avoid disappointment). And if sleep has been eluding you of late, you may find that the yogic practice of yoga nidra, another strand of the weekend, has real benefits for you.

All in all a very rich tapestry woven together seamlessly, and delivered in a relaxed and very down to earth environment by your hosts, Tim and Linda. Sure what else would you be doing?

Schedule
Yoga and the five elements of nature Friday  -  24th - Sunday 26th April 2020

Friday

4:00 PMSettle in with tea, chats, and free time to read, reflect and journal
6:30 PMOpening Ceremony and Gentle Hatha Flow
7:45 PMDinner
8.30 PMYoga Nidra
Saturday
7.45 AMMorning Hatha Practice
2-5pmFree time/Journaling/Reading
5.00 PMEvening Yin Yoga
7:15 PMDinner
8:15 PMYoga Nidra
Sunday
8.00AMMorning practice
10.00 AMBreakfast
12:00Closing ceremony
Accommodation Options

We have three main options for accommodation. We will ensure to match gender in our shared rooms. As we have just one triple room we expect it to sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Shared triple room, en-suite bathroom
SOLD OUT
- Sharing with 2 other people (same gender)
- 280 Euros for the weekend

Shared double room, en-suite bathroom
- Sharing with 1 other person (same gender)
- 300 Euros for the weekend

Non Shared room, en-suite bathroom
- Your own double room and private bathroom, available on a first come first served basis
- 350 Euros for the two weekend

If you are a couple or a group, please email us at info@mulvarra.com or contact us on 00353 (0)51 424936

What's included

- 2 Nights stay in one of our comfortable ensuite bedrooms

- All meals and drinks during your stay

- All yoga classes/meditation sessions/ walks/ talks

How to get here

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)

Your teacher

Katie O'Byrne

"I did my very first Yoga class 16 years ago, I didn’t know much about the practice only that it made me feel good. For years Yoga was just something I did as a hobby every now and again.

Almost 10 years ago it all started to change, slowly, so slowly I barely noticed my whole life being turned upside down. It was no coincidence that while all these changes were happening I had started a more dedicated yoga practice. Without noticing, everything I was learning on the mat, had started to seep out into my life.

In 2016 I decided it was time for more change, so I decided to travel to Rishikesh Yog Peeth, in Northern India, where I received my Hatha Yoga Teaching Certificate, and I made a promise to myself to teach Yoga as a lifestyle, not just to teach Asana (Yoga Postures). I immediately started to share what I had learned by teaching classes, workshops and Retreats.

Working out in Nature is a passion that I satisfy by leading Meditation and Hiking experiences, this has led me to working with the elements.

I am also a qualified Reiki Practitioner, which has helped me to understand that we are not just a physical body, but we are also an energetic body, and keeping our energies balanced through Yoga can keep us stay healthy and full of life."

Payment Options

In order to book one of the places on the retreat, you must go through the booking form and choose one of our accommodation options by clicking on the booking link at the bottom of this page. Please note that a 30% deposit must be paid in order to secure a place on the retreat. If you are unable to attend the retreat this deposit is refundable, and as long as you notify us within three weeks of the retreat, we will refund your deposit (less a 25 Euros cancellation fee to cover administration costs). However if the cancellation is inside 3 weeks of the start of the retreat, refunding of the deposit cannot be guaranteed, as it is contingent upon being able to fill your place on the retreat.

  • 4 yoga classes
  • Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels
  • All meals included
  • 2 nights accommodation (shared and unshared accommodation options available)

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

 

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

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