Welcome to our Weekend in Ireland yoga retreat page.
(p.s. we also offer 7-day 6-night retreats. Click here for more information.)
2-Night Weekend in Ireland Yoga Retreat
Nourish your soul, ease your mind, and relax your body. Join us for a unique and wonderful weekend full of spiritual inquiry that includes yoga, meditation, mantra, satsang, & vegetarian food. This 2-night retreat offers an opportunity to practice and explore the many facets of spirituality in a restful, laid back environment where every detail has been chosen to support a peaceful experience.
Please note these weekends are about going deep into your sadhana (practice) and into restfulness, so there are no planned excursions.
Please note these weekends are about going deep into your sadhana (practice) and into restfulness, so there are no planned excursions.
Where You Will Stay.
Sarasvatī Ashram & Devi Mandir, Headford, County Galway, Ireland. The Sarasvatī Ashram & Devi Mandir offers a beautiful sanctuary for spiritual contemplation. Located in Headford, Northern Galway, near the shore of the Lough Corrib, the site is surrounded by the natural and cultural beauty of Ireland and hosts the peaceful energy necessary to dive deep into our spiritual essence.
The ashram is a devotion to the Mother Saraswatī and to the teaching tradition (Daśanāmi Saṃpradāya) that SwaminiJi has taken her Sanyasi vows with. Goddess Saraswatī is the mother of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is one of the Tridevi, the three Goddesses, who represent many things, including creation, maintenance, and destruction; creativity/wisdom, abundance, and change/manifestation; faith, love, and courage. You will encounter and receive the darshan of all three goddesses during your stay. This Irish sanctuary is a sacred space where those seeking knowledge of Self can explore and experience exactly that.
The ashram is a devotion to the Mother Saraswatī and to the teaching tradition (Daśanāmi Saṃpradāya) that SwaminiJi has taken her Sanyasi vows with. Goddess Saraswatī is the mother of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is one of the Tridevi, the three Goddesses, who represent many things, including creation, maintenance, and destruction; creativity/wisdom, abundance, and change/manifestation; faith, love, and courage. You will encounter and receive the darshan of all three goddesses during your stay. This Irish sanctuary is a sacred space where those seeking knowledge of Self can explore and experience exactly that.
Accommodations.
All beds are comfortable single beds. All rooms are shared dormitory style. Dormitories are ensuite with a shower, sink, and toilet.
The ashram has a spacious sitting room where guests can socialize comfortably. There is a connected conservatory/practice space. The dining room seats 16 people and connects to a large modern eat in kitchen. There is a modest library on the second floor where students can sit and read or gaze at the stars out one of the skylight windows. A separate greenhouse conservatory has further social space for those quieter moments with direct access to a private garden and fire circle. Surrounding the house is a mature garden with ample outdoor spaces for contemplation or conversation, relaxation and exploration. The mandir is a two story sanctuary. Yoga and meditation classes are held on the first floor. The second floor is the altar room and this where students gather to chant, meditate, be in sangha, experience satsang, and receive sacred darshan.
The ashram has a spacious sitting room where guests can socialize comfortably. There is a connected conservatory/practice space. The dining room seats 16 people and connects to a large modern eat in kitchen. There is a modest library on the second floor where students can sit and read or gaze at the stars out one of the skylight windows. A separate greenhouse conservatory has further social space for those quieter moments with direct access to a private garden and fire circle. Surrounding the house is a mature garden with ample outdoor spaces for contemplation or conversation, relaxation and exploration. The mandir is a two story sanctuary. Yoga and meditation classes are held on the first floor. The second floor is the altar room and this where students gather to chant, meditate, be in sangha, experience satsang, and receive sacred darshan.
Dry Retreat
PLEASE NOTE: This is an alcohol, vape, smoke, drug & cannabis free retreat. This is an alcohol/substance free retreat. Please do not consume any alcohol during the retreat. Please also note there is no vaping or smoking permitted during this retreat. CBD containing any amount of THC is not permitted on this retreat. If you use non-THC CBD for pain or anxiety please arrange to bring oil or tablets as vaping is not permitted at the ashram. Thank you for support us in maintaining a safe environment for all.
Meals
All in house meals are vegetarian, fresh, seasonal, organic when available. Gluten free options will be available. The daily schedule for in-house meals will be: fresh fruit, overnight oats, yogurt breakfast (about 8:00 am), lunch (about 12:00 pm), and dinner (about 6:00 pm). Teas, fresh coffee, and water will be available each day. We will not provide bottled water. Attendees agree to abstain from all alcohol and recreational drug use while on retreat.
Note about gluten sensitivities: Many people, including SwaminiJi, who experience gluten allergies and sensitivities in the United States have reported that eating gluten based products in Ireland has not caused a reaction. While we do not in any way suggest you go against your regular dietary constraints, you should be aware that there is a difference and many visitors have been able to eat and enjoy the local breads and other items they would normally avoid. If you choose to indulge please do so mindfully.
Note about gluten sensitivities: Many people, including SwaminiJi, who experience gluten allergies and sensitivities in the United States have reported that eating gluten based products in Ireland has not caused a reaction. While we do not in any way suggest you go against your regular dietary constraints, you should be aware that there is a difference and many visitors have been able to eat and enjoy the local breads and other items they would normally avoid. If you choose to indulge please do so mindfully.
Class Sessions
There will be a variety of class sessions offered each day. All sessions of yoga will be Yin, active aligned, gentle, or restorative. Meditations will be offered in a variety of approaches including silent, japa, and walking. Homa is a fire ceremony. Our fire ceremonies will focus on adoration of and connection with the Divine Mother. Yoga Nidra may also be offered.
Costs
All fees are per person and all rooms are dormitory shared.
Retreat Tuition: US$399
Payment in full is due at time of registration. Register by clicking the above link for the date you wish to attend.
Retreat Tuition: US$399
Payment in full is due at time of registration. Register by clicking the above link for the date you wish to attend.
What's Included?
- Dormitory accommodations
- Lite snack Friday evening, light breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday, brunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee, water
- Class sessions
What's Not Included?
- Airfare
- Ground Transportation
- Any documents or paperwork associated with national or international travel
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Treatment
- Personal choice items or personal shopping
- Personal excursions
- Kula Kamala Foundation, its employees and volunteers, are not responsible for cancelled or delayed flights or transportation interruptions.
- Kula Kamala Foundation, its employees and volunteers, are not responsible for lost or stolen luggage or personal items of any sort whatsoever. We strongly suggest leaving any valuables at home.
Arrival Information
Retreat attendees are responsible to book & pay for their own transportation to the retreat location. The retreat begins promptly at 6pm Friday evening and ends Sunday at 1pm. Students should not arrive before 4pm Friday and should plan to head on to their destination not later than 2pm Sunday. Once you have your transportation arranged, please forward your full itinerary to Jaya [email protected] so we can confirm your arrival time and transportation method.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy: A 50% fee will be charged if canceled ten (10) or fewer days from start date.
Once the program begins there are no refunds.
Once the program begins there are no refunds.