I had a wonderful weekend at the Yoga boot camp with Niamh. The weekend began with a warm welcome from Dave who was very accommodating and available to everyone. The bedrooms were unique with beautiful carvings and the bunks are free standing so if someone is above you they wouldn't disturb you. The beds were really comfortable and even on the bottom book there is plenty of room to sit up and read. The food was excellent and the chef Gearoid was very friendly especially with everyone making tea constantly :) As I was new to yoga I thought the boot camp was brilliant as you got to experience a great mix: yoga nidra, vinyasa yoga, bikram yoga and yogalates. The group were really lovely and the outing on Saturday was beautiful with stunning views including Father Ted's house! Thank you so much Dave for a great weekend. I look forward to coming back when your beautiful family are granted the planning permission for your home!
my recent 7 day yoga retreat was absolutely amazing, the Burren is such a unique place, Dave organised daily walks suitable to everyone's abilities,delicious food. Recommend to all who seek to feel more part of nature again. Thanks.
An oasis of calm in the desert of business. Hidden in the mystical lands of the Burren, I felt like I had found shelter in the storm. The owner Dave is sincere and authentic. He wants you to feel at home, spend your time in peace and that you leave refreshed and relaxed. The food is wholesome, plentiful and varied. The staff are inspiring. The venue is easy to find yet hidden away. Turn a corner, start a new leaf or just keep things on track. A great investment!
My recent 5-day yoga and meditation retreat at Burren Yoga was uplifting, positive, fun, healthy, educational and more.
The course was taught by Niamh Jones, whose very engaging style of teaching and close attention to all individual participants ensured that the yoga classes were suitable for all levels (my own experience of yoga is very limited and the other participants ranged from beginners to advanced).
The atmosphere among residents on the course was extremely warm and friendly, with participants from many age ranges and walks of life - farming, IT, teaching, management, professionals, and so on. An easy camaraderie quickly builds up, thanks in part to Dave's warm and wise hosting skills.
We went on daily walks in the Burren countryside, led by Dave and Niamh, and had superb lunches in the best places to eat in the region (breakfast and dinner back at the Centre are also excellent). Participants are free to do their own thing if they prefer, but for those wanting to experience in full the unique beauty of the Burren, it is well worth drawing on Dave's local knowledge.
My own personal highlight from the programme was the daily meditations, first thing each morning and last thing at night. I have had some experience with meditation, but the guidance and insight provided by Dave and Niamh have greatly deepened my knowledge and enriched my practice. Very importantly, they made meditation easy and accessible, and were always at hand to answer questions and discuss experiences.
A trip to Burren Yoga & Meditation Centre would be a positive boost for anyone, regardless of yoga experience or lifestyle. You will receive a warm welcome and come away all the better for it.
Dave took great care in building and creating this center. The rooms are comfortable and have all the necessities for a long or short stay. The center is just about 5 miles from the small, quaint town of Kinvarra and it is fairly well signposted from there. There is no cell service and no wifi, so you will be able to really disconnect and decompress for a true retreat. The excursion during my retreat was a hike in the Burren which is truly stunning and unique. The retreat weekend was well planned, the food was amazing and I felt right at home. I will surely go back for another retreat and suggest you go as well!
A beautiful, cozy, warm centre located in the heart of The Burren, only a short drive to the sea and amazing walks with spectacular views nearby. The yoga is taught by only the best teachers in Ireland and the vegetarian food is super nutricious and delicious. Dave emphasises the importance of a daily meditation practice and provides insightful tips on how to sustain and maintain a daily practice. Overall, my experience was physically uplifting, mentally therapeutic and provided me with the guidance to further develop myself on a personal level. Thank you for the memories.
I couldn't have higher praise for the Burren Yoga Centre. The experience was just the right mix of relaxation/meditation (I couldn't begin to describe the positive atmosphere) and activities. You get a great cppurtunity to see the surrounding countryside and villages and, importantly, really tasty food!!!
A truly wonderful organic yoga/meditation space to visit on the Beautiful West Coast of Ireland. Like home-from-home for me. A simple, peaceful , clean & warm place to stay, with good ,fresh, local, very healthy produce in their cooking. Nature wraps you in her arms at the Burren Yoga & Meditation Centre. Both outside in the gardens, & in all the breath taking local surroundings from walks & yoga on the beaches , hill climbing, surfing (if you choose) , visits to local cafe's. Each activity caters for all levels & the same applies inside the yoga studio. It has only the best of Yoga & Meditation Teachers, & Dave the Manager/Director will look after you very well. Beds are awesome too! Its the perfect place to get away from city life to really unwind, & you will make some new lovely friends. A must visit - any time of the year. Book soon - places fill up fast! Namaste.