What to bring with you
First consider what is supplied.
What is supplied
- All bed linen 100% Eqyptian cotton
- Bath and hand towel for yoga centre use only
- Yoga mats and blankets
Checklist to bring with you
Essential things to bring with you
- Walking boots (or very good strong shoes)
- Rain gear, including rain pants if you have them
- Change of clothes
- Comfortable clothes for yoga practice (shorts if very dynamic yoga)
- Cash to pay for the full course fee (not credit card or cheque)
- No money has been debited from your credit card. Read line above.
- We do not wear shoes inside the centre, so thick socks or Soft wollen slippers (not sandals, or flip flops, or crocs or any harder soles than soft wollen or fake fur) for the centre
- Small plastic bottle for water (fresh spring water from taps at centre)
- Alarm clock, shower gel, shampoo, toiletries
- A copy of the detailed road directions to the centre Print these out
Useful additional items to consider
- Slip on shoes such as crocs when wealking in and out of the buildings as we don't wear shoes inside
- Camera & spare films, batteries
- Walking shorts, pants
- Small back pack or bum bag to carry coat/water/other
- Swimming suit and towel for beach
- Sun block
- Wetsuit, snorkel, mask & fins (mainly week long courses)
- Hat, scarf, gloves for sailing or staying snug
- Torch if you are adventurous ;-)
- Hair dryer
- Your own yoga mat and props. Yoga mats are supplied if you don't have your own.
- ATM card for bank
Please do NOT bring
- Newspapers
- Radio
- iPod
- Magazines
- Mobile phones should be switched off at all times, so please make arrangements that you don't need to be contacted
These courses are a chance for you to take time to yourself and to get away from the outside world. It is an opportunity for you to learn quality yoga and meditation, and to take time to tune inwards.
We ask you to leave the usual outside world behind while you are at the centre.
Questions i would like to ask
Do i need to bring my own yoga mat?
We have yoga mats, blocks, blankets belts and chairs at the yoga centre which you are welcome to use while you are here.
But it can be nice to practice on your own yoga mat, so please do bring your own mat with you if you like.
Most people's questions have already been asked before and are answered in the
FAQWhat is the weather like and what clothes should I bring?
The weather on the west coast of Ireland is very un-predictable. The prevaling wind blows straight in from the atlantic ocean and the weather can change quite quickly many times during the day.
In general the climate is moderate and ranges from about 10 degrees mid Winter to about 25 degrees celcius mid Summer.
In winter it is never too cold to go out for walks and in summer it is never too hot where one has to just lie on a bed with the heat.
The wind can be either non existent to a soft breeze to stronger wind.
We can get rain, sunshine, clouds and changing weather any time during the year ;-)
From November to April
Be prepared for anything from warm sunshine to cold and rainy conditions.
Best to bring extra layers of clothes so that as one gets warmer one can take a layer or two off.
A good idea to bring a warm fleece or outdoor jacket in addition to good rain gear.
From April to October
The weather is usually more sunny, warmer and less rain during this time of year.
The warmest months tend to be from June - September. However it is impossible to generalise in this way as we sometimes have quite a warm sunny May followed by a cooler overcast June, a warm mixed July and an overcast August.
The changing weather is one reason why the Irish always talk about the weather. It also brings a sense of adventure and openness, as one can never tell what tomorrow will bring. For this reason, many of the plans are only unfolded as the day unfolds, keeping the sense of newness, freshness and not holding rigidly to plans.
Nature and the weather can help us let go of expectations and live within the moment.
From June to September
Usually the warmest, sunniest weather.
The weather is rarely too hot to stop us walking in the hills or going out for walks or sailing.
Good idea to bring tee-shirts and shorts, swimming costume, sun-block and sun hat, but to also include rain gear and maybe a light fleece top in case it becomes cooler.
Bikram workshops
Bring extra bathtowel(s) to lay out on your yoga mat to absorb sweat. Also a couple of extra smaller towels are nice to have. And extra changes of yoga wear as there will be 4 Bikram sessions.
Advised to wear shorts instead of leggings due to sweating, but that is an individual decision.
Iyengar workshops
Bring your own yoga blankets and any props which you normally use.
Overseas guests
In order to lighten your load there foam blocks and a few yoga blankets which you may use.
Overseas guests tips and information
