Embodied Weekend Beach Retreat
21st - 23rd February 2025
Perfect for Yoga Teachers and Embodied Yoga discoverers looking to relax, recharge and be inspired for the coming year
What to expect?
A full weekend of relaxation, yoga and good company
Immerse yourself in embodied yoga for the weekend
Discover or deepen your own embodied practise
Feel inspired for your own classes, practise or life in general
A chance to catch your breath and relax (beach walks & private en suite bedrooms)
Make inspiring connections with other yoga teachers
Earn 16 accredited continuous professional development hours (certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals) and counts as 2 days towards our 40hr Embodied Yoga Teacher Training
Catch your breath, leave feeling invigorated & refreshed
Why Embodied Yoga?
Embodied is a term that has become popular in recent years in yoga. Is all yoga not embodied?
When I first enrolled on my first 500-hour Advanced Teacher Training in Embodied Yoga, I wondered the same - I had already been practising yoga for over 30 years, teaching from a therapeutic perspective f& always changed the pose to suit the body in front of me. How is this different?
The main thing that changed is how I moved, my mobility, my fluidity and my inner connection. For the first time, I began to feel integrated, and notice when I was not.
It took me a few years to integrate it, however the results I saw in my classes echoed what I experienced in my own body. My students found freedom and ease, better mobility, strength and resilience at a speed and level of integration I had never seen before.
And now I get to share everything I learned with my students and other yoga teachers
Discover the power of embodied yoga through an immersive experience
What’s included?
2 nights accommodation with private en suite rooms
All your delicious meals (from supper Friday to Lunch on Sunday)
Daily practises (two on Saturday)
Morning meditations
Sanga sessions with Laura - where we will break down the classes and you can discover more about embodied yoga
Free time for - Sea swims, beach walks, reading, last year we even made it to the beach for a sunrise meditation
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Arrive from 4:30pm - Check - in and start to unwind
6pm Supper
7:30 pm - Introduction
8:00 Practice
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Sunrise meditation (on the beach weather permitting)
9:00am Breakfast
10am- 12pm Practice
12:10-12:30 - Sanga Q&A session
1pm Lunch
3pm - 5pm FREE TIME - Time to go Walking, Swimming, Sleep, Read etc…. Whatever feels good to you
6pm Supper
7:30pm - 9:30pm Practice
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Sunrise meditation (on the beach weather permitting)
9:00am: Breakfast
10:00am - 12pm Practice
12:10-12:30 - Sanga Q&A session
1pm Lunch & Check-out. Beach is still accessible for walks
“Thank you for a really enriching weekend retreat. I came away feeling enriched in so many ways by the experience and with a sense of well-being, excitement, curiosity and gratitude. Would definitely like to experience more”
About Laura
Laura has done thousands of hours of training in various areas of yoga, she has been practising for over 30 years, been teaching yoga for 15 and teaching yoga teachers for more than five years. She first got into yoga when she was working in the corporate world and was a stress bunny. She found yoga as a release and helped her destress.
She draws on her own life experience, yoga training, psychology degree and inspiration from her teachers Donna Farhi, Bonnie Bambridge and Gill Hedley when sharing her passion for yoga.
Laura shares her fountain of knowledge and experience in a fun, light hearted and gentle way. This retreat is one of her favourite weekends of the year.
Some Common Questions Answered
What is Embodied Yoga?
Embodied Yoga focuses on you, the practitioner and how movement feels within your body. Mind and body are encouraged to work together focusing on sensations and feelings that arise within YOU.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely, it is the perfect retreat to do on your own, or with a friend or life partner. Everyone gets to have their own space while being part of a group of wonderful people. And all rooms are private en-suite!
Who is the retreat for?
EVERYONE. This retreat will benefit you if you want to take a breath; If you want to dive deeper; be inspired; reconnect with your embodied practise.
What are the benefits of attending our Retreat?
Practicing in a group and at a retreat centre is priceless. You will have lots of time for walking, breathing & stillness during the weekend. Whilst also enjoying great company, wholesome nourishing food & time out from busy lives & schedules. Along with truly immersing yourself in embodied yoga.
The Specifics
Investment €575
Location: Ballyvaloo Retreat Center, Blackwater, Wexford
Teacher: Laura Wynne
Dates: 21st to 23rd February 2025
Included: Your own Private Ensuite Bedroom, Yummy Vegetarian Food (Friday Supper through to Sunday Lunch), 4 Embodied Yoga Classes, time to walk or rest,
The Location - Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre
It will take place in the lovely Ballyvaloo retreat centre in Blackwater, Wexford. The Retreat Centre offers simple, beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, with views of the sea, or the rose gardens. With no passing traffic, the rhythmic flow of the tide and the rustle of leaves are sure to lull you into a deep sleep.
The Beach & The Forest
The jewel in the crown of Ballyvaloo must be the unspoiled beach. With a private entrance directly to the beach. A dawn visit to the seashore is a must. The viewing point, which is accessible to all, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of this beautiful section of the Wexford coastline.
Blackwater beach leads directly onto Curracloe Beach and Forest, giving lots of opportunities for a long leisurely afternoon walk or walking meditation.
“I think you are an excellent presenter, very clear in your presentation of ideas and also very thoughtfully considerate of all present.
I very much enjoyed the entire workshop”
