ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT
at Clonalis House, Co. Roscommon.
DATES AVAILABLE 2019:
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13th - 15th of September
What we offer...
Get away from it all and join us on a short break in Co. Roscommon, part of the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland, where activity and relaxation are centred around its natural beauty.
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Spend the weekend on the grounds of the historic Clonalis House, enjoying the tranquility and nature it has to offer. Combined with the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation, you are sure to switch off and tune in to your own rhythm, the place we all wish to be more often.
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Highlights...
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- Ashtanga Yoga Sessions
- Yin Yoga Sessions
- Tranquil accommodation
- Vegetarian meals included
- Outdoor Excursion
- Tour of Clonalis House
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Typical Daily Program (subject to change)...
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Friday Check in @ 3pm
Yin Yoga @ 6.30pm
Dinner @ 8.00pm
Saturday Yoga @ 8.00am
Breakfast @ 9.45am
Excursion @ 11.30am
Lunch @ 2pm
Free time
Yin Yoga @ 6.30pm
Dinner @ 8pm
Sunday Yoga @ 8.00am
Breakfast @ 9.45am
Tour @ 11.30am
Departure @ 1pm
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Your level of Yoga...
All classes are open to every level, including beginners. Options are given for every pose to make it accessible for all.
The place...Clonalis House...
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The approach to the Clonalis estate is through a set of magnificent gates along a mile long avenue which meanders through pasture and parkland of oak and copper beach trees and as a result makes for a very unique and peaceful setting. The Courtyard at Clonalis has 4 self-catering cottages which retain all the elegance of the Georgian period. These superb holiday homes are comfortable residences with all modern comforts. Guests can choose to unwind beside the fire with a good book or are free to enjoy the peace and serenity of the 800 acre estate, disturbed only by birdsong & the hum of bees. With 2 walking trails through the woodland; The Suck Valley Way and also The Beara Brefnie Way, connect with nature and immerse yourself in idyllic scenery. The weekend is run in a relaxed manner where you eat well, sleep well and have a restful and restorative weekend. The Old Forge situated in the courtyard with its large welcoming fireplace and wooden floors is perfect for yoga……
If you’re looking for something a little different nearby, there are lots of options to keep you entertained. We are only a short distance from Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum, King House, Knock Pilgrimage Site and Clonamacnoise (ancient monastic settlement) Boyle Lough Key Forest park with its zip lining, Segway, boat tours walking & cycling trails is also close by. We also have some notable golf course and renowned fishing lakes nearby.
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Clonalis is located 30 mins from Knock airport, 90 mins from Shannon airport, 1.25 hrs from Galway City, 1 hr from Sligo and 2.25 hrs from Dublin airport.. In Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Clonalis is an ideal location to explore Irelands mid-lands & the west of Ireland.
Tour
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Clonalis House is a uniquely Gaelic historic house that is still in the possession of the original family, and it is run as a guest house
Clonalis house is the ancestral home of the O’Conor family, direct descendants of Ireland’s last High King and traditional Kings of Connacht. The O’Conor family with its rich history of eleven High Kings of Ireland and 26 Kings of Connacht has lived on this heavily wooded 800 acre estate on the banks of the River Suck for more than 1,000 years–a time unrivalled in Ireland. The family have played a significant role in Ireland’s history, from their days as Kings of Connacht to ensuring the preservation of the Irish Language in the nineteenth century. Visitors can experience a rich heritage and history at Clonalis with correspondence, historical documents, heirlooms, objet d’art, the harp of Turlough O’Carolan (the famous blind harpist), the inauguration stone of the O’Conor Kings and family portraits which all play an integral part in the telling of the O’Conor family’s story. Our magnificent Clonalis Library, containing some 7000 volumes, is widely considered to be one of the best collections in private ownership in Ireland.
Full Weekend including all meals & activities:
€325pps or €400 single occupancy. (Based on first 4 rooms sold, shared bathroom)
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(€150 non-refundable deposit per person required to hold your place, balance to be paid on or before the 13th of August 2019)
To book your place, fill in the details below, including how many attendees, sharing or single occupancy etc and a request for the deposit will be sent to your email.
