Sherkin island is one of the few remote islands off the shore of west cork. With a population of just 100, it boasts the ideal location to wander off and take advantage of being at one with nature. With no traffic and no shops you really are at peace!
This 3 day retreat put together by Emily Gilchrist and Nicholas Barrett, is designed to help those, who hold a keen interest in developing their practice of yoga, at a deeper level. A good practice of Yoga, meditation combined with a healthy diet will really enable you to go much further, leaving you fully charged; ready to go back with a clearer outlook.
Classes will be suitable for people at all levels. There will be a total of 6 classes, which will all run for 2 hrs each. The classes will be taken in turn by both Nicholas and Emily. The classes will vary from of deep restorative and emotional balancing sequences, with Nicholas and more of a dynamic,rejuvenating,sequence with Emily.
Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki healing will also be avialble, through out the weekend.
This 3 day retreat put together by Emily Gilchrist and Nicholas Barrett, is designed to help those, who hold a keen interest in developing their practice of yoga, at a deeper level. A good practice of Yoga, meditation combined with a healthy diet will really enable you to go much further, leaving you fully charged; ready to go back with a clearer outlook.
Classes will be suitable for people at all levels. There will be a total of 6 classes, which will all run for 2 hrs each. The classes will be taken in turn by both Nicholas and Emily. The classes will vary from of deep restorative and emotional balancing sequences, with Nicholas and more of a dynamic,rejuvenating,sequence with Emily.
Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki healing will also be avialble, through out the weekend.
Schedule
Friday
12:00 onwards - check in
15:00- Light lunch
18:00 -20:00 - Gentle yoga Class
20:30 - Dinner
Saturday and Sunday (follow the same schedule)
06:30 -07:00 silent group meditation, either walking in nature or sitting.
07:00 - 09:00 Yoga practice and pranayama
09:00 Brunch served
Leisure time, to either relax by the sea, walking or take advantage of treatments on offer.
14:00 - Light lunch served, either soup or salad.
17:00 -19:00 Yoga and pranayama
20:00 Dinner served
Afterdinner you will be invited to join in a group, for either a documentary, discussions or singing. All are welcome to bring an instrument or maybe a piece of poetry that you may like to share with others, of course this is not compulsory.
Monday
07:00 - 07:30 Silent meditation
07:30 - 09:30Yoga and Pranayama
10:00- Brunch
12:00 - check out time.
Prices
Accommodation with all food included will be €240/ £200 per person.
Classes will be € 120 /£100 per person
classes can be paid on arrival, but all deposits for accomodation must be in by the first week of April
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Directions to Sherkin Island by car.
When you exit airport take left at roundabout sign posted to Cork city, follow to next roundabout and take first exit following signs to west Cork, straight to next roundabout take again the first exit following signs for Innishanon /bandon after about ten minutes you will reach another roundabout go directly over and follow signs for innishanon drive through the town of Innoshanon following road to Bandon at the beginning of Bandon town take first exit at Round about following signs for West Cork/Skibereen.When you reach Skibereen follow signs to Baltimore where you will find the ferry crossings for Sherkin Island.
Reccomended flights aerlingus, from London Heathrow and Gatwick - Cork www.aerlingus.com
Bus times from Cork city:
For info. On bus time tables go to www.buseireann.ie
Time of Ferries from Baltimore.
Monday leaving Baltimore to Sherkin Island
07.45 09.00 10.30 12.00 14.00 16.45 17.30 20.30
Friday leaving Sherkin Island to Baltimore
08.00 09.15 10.45 12.15 14.15 17.00 17.45 20.45
ferry crossing takes 15 minutes and is just €8 open return
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
To reserve your place please fill in this form and email it to info@emilyoga.com
When you exit airport take left at roundabout sign posted to Cork city, follow to next roundabout and take first exit following signs to west Cork, straight to next roundabout take again the first exit following signs for Innishanon /bandon after about ten minutes you will reach another roundabout go directly over and follow signs for innishanon drive through the town of Innoshanon following road to Bandon at the beginning of Bandon town take first exit at Round about following signs for West Cork/Skibereen.When you reach Skibereen follow signs to Baltimore where you will find the ferry crossings for Sherkin Island.
Reccomended flights aerlingus, from London Heathrow and Gatwick - Cork www.aerlingus.com
Bus times from Cork city:
For info. On bus time tables go to www.buseireann.ie
Time of Ferries from Baltimore.
Monday leaving Baltimore to Sherkin Island
07.45 09.00 10.30 12.00 14.00 16.45 17.30 20.30
Friday leaving Sherkin Island to Baltimore
08.00 09.15 10.45 12.15 14.15 17.00 17.45 20.45
ferry crossing takes 15 minutes and is just €8 open return
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
To reserve your place please fill in this form and email it to info@emilyoga.com