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	<title>Burren Yoga Holidays Yoga Retreats, Ireland. Meditation Eco vacations in Ireland, vegetarian and wellness and healthy holidays</title>
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		<title>Summer 2013 Yoga retreat holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer 2013 Yoga retreat holidays This summer 2013 we have 12 separate eco yoga retreat holidays scheduled. &#160; These are week long yoga retreats and it is possible to book for the weekend or long on these retreats. &#160; Please see an overview at Summer 2013 Yoga retreats &#160; More yoga retreats before and after summer 2013 We run yoga retreats all year round, and the full list of retreats can be seen at Calendar of Yoga Retreats &#160; Calendar of Summer Yoga retreats 31st May &#8211; June 6th June bank holiday hatha yoga and meditation with Niamh Jones at Burren Yoga Centre.  Guided outings each day to local attractions including boat trips.   Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; 21st &#8211; 23rd June Midsummer Yoga Festival with many teachers, activities, amazing vegetarian food and fun.  Suitable for all including children, teenagers, the whole family.  Bring your own tent.  Not the usual quiet retreat atmosphere.  Details on website.  Flexible packages. &#160; 28th June &#8211; 4th July Hatha yoga and meditation at Burren Yoga Centre.  Daily guided outings and Outdoor activities.  Challenging but suitable for all levels.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; 5th  – 11th  July Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Meditation with amazing David Muehsam who normally teaches our Teacher Training courses.  Heartfelt practices.  Guided outings Burren Geo-Park.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; 12th – 18th  July Shakti rising yoga for women with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli at Burren Yoga Centre.  Women’s health and vitality in a beautiful environment with time spent in Nature each day.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; 19th &#8211; 25th  July Yoga Boot Camp including YogaLates, Vinyasa and Hot yoga and meditation with Niamh Jones at Burren Yoga Centre.  Core-strengthening and toning.  Outdoor adventures.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; &#160; 26th July &#8211; 1st August Silent Satyananda ashram style retreat with Tadhg Ferriter at Burren Yoga Centre.  A deeper more spiritual inner journey based on quietness and simplicity.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; 2nd  &#8211; 8th Aug Bank Holiday Hatha yoga and Meditation with Michael Ryan at Burren Yoga Centre.  Challenging to your own level.  See video on website.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; &#160; &#160; 9th &#8211; 15th  August Anusara retreat Ireland hatha yoga with Kanta at Burren Yoga centre. Flowing Anusara, spiritually uplifting and therapeutic system of yoga, great fun and invigorating. Outdoors by sea and hills. Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; 16th &#8211; 22nd August Vinyasa yoga retreat and meditation with Kathy Pearson at Burren Yoga Centre.  Usual eco yoga retreat activities and amazing vegetarian food.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; 23rd &#8211; 29th August Gentle yoga holiday and meditation with Bella Hancock at Burren Yoga Centre.  Daily guided outings, outdoor activities in Burren hills and the sea.  Suitable for all.   Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; 30th August  – 5th September August yoga retreat and meditation with Lisa Petersen at Burren Yoga Centre.  Dismantle your practice and build up from foundations.  For yoga teachers to all levels.  Cost weekend €340 to 6-days €690 full board. &#160; December 27th – Jan 3rd Christmas yoga retreat Burren Yoga Centre, west coast Ireland.  Outdoor activities, amazing vegetarian food, best yoga and meditation.  Weekend €340  to 6-days €690 full board &#160; December 27th – Jan 3rd New Year yoga retreat Burren Yoga Centre, west coast Ireland.  Outdoor activities, amazing vegetarian food, best yoga and meditation.  Weekend €340  to 6-days €690 full board &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Spring 2013 Free Yoga Draw</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring 2013 Free Draw Please fill in your details below, and click the &#8216;Send&#8217; button to take part in our free draw. Prize is a voucher for €300 which can be used on any of our retreats within the next 12 months. If you are not sure which would be your favourite retreat, then please see our upcoming list to get ideas at &#8216;Retreat Holidays  -&#62;  Calendar&#8217; Live from 25th February 2013 You may enter any time after 25th February 2013 when this free competition goes live. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Environmental Impact Management Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Environmental Impact Management Plan &#160; Introduction: The Environmental Policy document describes how the business has minimal if any impact on the environment, and should be read before this current Impact Management Plan. &#160; The Environmental Policy explains how we focus our efforts on designing systems that prevent or minimise usage of energy rather than simply relying on reducing wastage. &#160; Use of Energy: The buildings have been specially designed to minimise the amount of energy required for heating and also for lighting. &#160; The buildings are very high specification timber frame with additional levels of insulation.  Outside the timber frame there is a cavity with further insulation and then an external block wall which is plastered. &#160; The design also includes large amounts of passive solar heating which brings in natural heat from the sun, and also a large amount of natural daylight which minimises the need for artificial lighting. &#160; However, as the building was completed in 1999, the heating system is an oil boiler, and we try to minimise the use of this where possible.  We have installed timer thermostats in each room, so that we can individually set the temperature of each room for 6 time periods during the day.  This has allowed us to keep certain parts of the buildings warm at particular times of the day, while not supplying heat to other parts that don’t need it at that time. &#160; We have also installed an electricity meter in order to measure the real-time use of electricity.  The monitor shows when we have high electricity usage, and by investigation we have used it in the past to identify certain appliances which have been using high amounts of electricity. &#160; Electricity usage is monitored on a daily on going basis, and we have a real-time monitor installed so that we can view the usage at any time direct from the screen on our kitchen table. &#160; We have used this information to replace all our outdoor lighting with low energy light bulbs, and also installed timers and movement sensors so that the light only come on at certain times during the evening, but will also come on if someone walks in front of one of the 5 sensors during the night time. &#160; We also replaced all the light bulbs in the reading lights over each bed with low energy bulbs, as sometimes the guests can forget to switch these lights off. &#160; Many of the lights in the main house are on dimmer switches so that we can alter the mood, and we have planned to replace these with dimming LED lights over the next 6 months. &#160; The new building which will be completed in 2013 will use LED lighting throughout the whole building, with a few CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) bulbs used where light levels of illumination required. &#160; We have also installed a gas drier which is much more efficient at drying the bed linen than the older electrical drier. &#160; We chose A rated electrical appliances. &#160; Creation of Waste As a result of our Green Purchasing Policy we have negotiated with our supplier of vegetables to use re-usage plastic crates to deliver the vegetables.  This was agreed in 2008, and these plastic crates are returned to the supplier who re-uses them. &#160; By providing filtered water to our guests from our own well, this saves them from having to buy plastic bottled water. &#160; We purchase a lot of our vegetables direct from the growers and all the crates are returned for reuse. &#160; Our Green Purchasing Policy also states that when we can’t reuse packaging, that we try to minimise it. &#160; All our raw food waste is composted and then used to fertilize the trees and shrubbery on the grounds. &#160; In 2008, we spent time with our cook to explain the importance of reducing wastage of food, so Paddi has implemented this by carefully checking food stock before planning menus for the next retreat, in order to minimise the amount of food needed to be ordered, and also minimising wastage of food after the first meal served to the group on a retreat, to calculate how much food they tend to eat, in order to better estimates of amount to prepare for the next meal for certain meals, to lift the food onto the plates for the guests, rather than letting the guests help themselves  in a buffet style.  This allows for much better estimation of amount of food needed for each meal and reduced wastage by analysing food stock levels over the past year, Paddi was better able to predict how much ‘bulk items’ to order so that we reduce the amount we order and keep less bulk food in stock In 2009, Paddi also began to keep track of any food which went past it’s sell by date, or which vegetables went off before being able to use it.  This heightened awareness of wastage of possible of food, and also helped reduce our expenses. Paddi also carefully rotates all the stock when it is delivered in order to prevent accidental use of newer stock rather than using the old stock first. &#160; When people fill in their booking forms, we ask them how they will be travelling here, and we try to team people together to organize lifts coming to the centre.   We have also setup a reduced fare taxi scheme when bringing people here from the airport or from Galway city, and there is 1 single nominated taxi company in each place that we recommend to our visitors, and these taxi companies then team-up people who are coming here so that they share the taxi between them. &#160; We also have information on the website about getting here by public transport including bus, train, ferry &#38; train. &#160; We also car-share on our outings so that we take as few cars as possible. &#160; Any glass bottles are recycled and we take these to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nature and Yoga 6 day eco holiday retreat at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nature and Yoga 6 day eco holiday retreat at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre &#160; This Eco retreat is an experiential immersion in Nature in the Burren within a genuine yoga environment. &#160; You will be looked after by &#160; a very experienced yoga and meditation teacher a very experienced guide to the Burren Geo Park a very experienced cook who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant for over 12 years in Galway city. &#160; This 6 day retreat is suitable for complete beginners to yoga and also for regular yoga practitioners. &#160; The complete package includes &#160; Accommodation at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Daily yoga and meditation classes Guided outings into Nature in the Burren hills and by the sea Delicious vegetarian food &#160; Some retreats we have very gentle meditative yoga, while others are more dynamic and vigorous. &#160; The courses are suitable for all age groups from 14 to 70, both men and women and for all levels of fitness. &#160; Most people come on their own, and we are also very happy to welcome couples, friends and also small groups. &#160; The timetable of the day &#160; 8:00 – 8:30                Meditation 8:30 – 10:00              Physical yoga class 10:00                          Breakfast 11:15                          Guided outing into The Burren or by the sea 14:00                          Lunch at one of the local cafes 14:45                          Further interpretive activities in Nature 17:00 – 18:30            Yoga class 19:00                          Vegetarian dinner by Paddi the chef 20:00                          Walk by the sea or up the hills next to the centre 21:00 – 21:30            Meditation 22:30 +                       Bed time &#160; On our guided outings and outdoor activities, Dave who founded the yoga centre will personally take you to some of the many beautiful places in the Burren where you will see wild flowers, spectacular landscape and also see many places which the casual visitor will be unaware they even existed. &#160; An overview of some of the activities that we do, and some of the places we visit and things you can expect to see on our guided outings are on the website at &#160; &#8216;Retreat Holidays&#8217; &#8216;Activities &#38; Treatments&#8217; &#160; These activities include &#160; Hill walking Walks by the sea Surfing Sailing Kayaking Swimming &#160; During the guided outings, you will see the spectacular shaped Burren hills which plunge into the Atlantic and you will hear how the Burren rock was formed, see and hear about the wild flowers, get to visit ancient sites such as Poulnabrone Dolmen and visit the Burren National Park and many more special places which you may not otherwise discover. &#160; We also visit local attractions such as the Burren Perfumery, the Ailwee caves, the Cliffs of Moher and each day we visit another of the cafes and tea rooms in the local area for lunch.  All of these locations and places to eat are handpicked by Dave, and you can be assured of seeing very special places, eating amazing local food, and being looked after in this fun and enjoyable atmosphere.. &#160; One of the success factors of the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is that we don’t try to provide many different types of courses.   Instead we focus only on Yoga and Meditation and time spent within Nature in The Burren, and have been continually improving these eco retreats over the years. &#160; Our time in Nature is very important on these Yoga Eco Retreats and you can see some photos on the website at &#8216;About&#8217;  &#8217;Photo Gallery&#8217;  &#8217;Outdoors in the Burren&#8217; &#160; &#160; These “Nature and Yoga Eco retreats” have been running for over 10 years with over 40 very successful retreats each year. &#160; Dave has handpicked the yoga and meditation teachers himself, and facilitates each course himself which ensures high standards are maintained and that every guest receives a genuine yoga experience and that you are looked after warmly and to help you have the best possible stay. &#160; This Eco experience has been designed using the ethos of the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre to protect the environment throughout the complete lifecycle of the business from the design and build of the yoga centre, the very nature of this no-impact low numbers retreat and we will also help you to find out how you can become involved in helping protect this magical area of The Burren if you are so inclined. &#160; Yoga begins by learning techniques and practices for your own mind, body and soul, but ultimately is about getting in touch with the light and love that is within every moment, helping others, looking after the environment and ensuring our children have healthy and positive lives and a sustainable natural environment for the future. &#160; We have three 6-minute videos which show case our Eco Yoga Retreats on the website at &#8216;Retreat Holidays&#8217;  &#8217;Videos about our Retreats&#8217; &#160; Duration: 6 days. Dates:  Every week from start of June to mid September, Christmas, New Year and Easter Providers: Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Numbers: 15 Maximum. Transport: We try to team people up to share lifts from all major cities. Otherwise Train or bus to Gort and then a taxi the last 6 miles.  Cars pooled while on our guided outings. Cost: Individual €690 to include accommodation, meals, yoga &#38; meditation tuition and guided time in Nature. Special Requirements: Rain gear, walking boots and change of clothes.  A big smile and an open heart &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Overnight Drop in Eco Yoga break at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overnight Drop in Eco Yoga break at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre &#160; One night and one day stay for a taster experience and includes &#160; one night’s accommodation in the beautiful Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre delicious vegetarian meals guided outdoor time in Nature in the Burren hills and by the sea You will be looked after by &#160; a very experienced yoga and meditation teacher a very experienced guide to the Burren Geo Park a very experienced cook who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant for over 12 years in Galway city. &#160; This overnight-one-day-stay is suitable for complete beginners to yoga and also for regular yoga practitioners. &#160; We have three 6-minute videos which show case our Eco Yoga Retreats on the website at &#8216;retreat holidays&#8217; &#8216;videos about our retreats&#8217; &#160; Duration: One day and one night Dates:  All year round depending on availability Providers: Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Numbers: 15 Maximum. Transport: We try to team people up to share lifts from all major cities. Otherwise Train or bus to Gort and then a taxi the last 6 miles.  Cars pooled while on Burren visits. Cost: Individual €120 to include accommodation, meals, yoga &#38; meditation tuition and guided time in Nature. Special Requirements: Rain gear, walking boots and change of clothes. A big smile and an open heart &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Nature and Yoga weekend eco retreat at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nature and Yoga weekend eco retreat at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre This Eco retreat is an experiential immersion in Nature in the Burren within a genuine yoga environment. You will be looked after by a very experienced yoga and meditation teacher a very experienced guide to the Burren Geo Park a very experienced cook who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant for over 12 years in Galway city. This weekend is suitable for complete beginners to yoga and also for regular yoga practitioners. The complete package includes Accommodation at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Daily yoga and meditation classes Guided outings into Nature in the Burren hills and by the sea Delicious vegetarian food Some weekends we have very gentle meditative yoga, while others are more dynamic and vigorous. The courses are suitable for all age groups from 14 to 70, both men and women and for all levels of fitness. Most people come on their own, and we are also very happy to welcome couples, friends and also small groups. &#160; Timetable of typical day The timetable of the day &#160; 8:00 – 8:30                Meditation 8:30 – 10:00             Physical yoga class 10:00                          Breakfast 11:15                          Guided outing into The Burren or by the sea 14:00                          Lunch at one of the local cafes 14:45                          Further interpretive activities in Nature 17:00 – 18:30            Yoga class 19:00                          Vegetarian dinner by Paddi the chef 20:00                          Walk by the sea or up the hills next to the centre 21:00 – 21:30            Meditation 22:30 +                       Bed time &#160; On our guided outings and outdoor activities, Dave who founded the yoga centre will personally take you to some of the many beautiful places in the Burren where you will see wild flowers, spectacular landscape and also see many places which the casual visitor will be unaware they even existed. An overview of some of the activities that we do, and some of the places we visit and things you can expect to see on our guided outings are on the website at &#8216;Retreat Holidays&#8217; &#8216;Activities &#38; Treatments&#8217; &#160; These activities include &#160; Hill walking Walks by the sea Surfing Sailing Kayaking Swimming &#160; During the guided outings, you will see the spectacular shaped Burren hills which plunge into the Atlantic and you will hear how the Burren rock was formed, see and hear about the wild flowers, get to visit ancient sites such as Poulnabrone Dolmen and visit the Burren National Park and many more special places which you may not otherwise discover. &#160; We also visit local attractions such as the Burren Perfumery, the Ailwee caves, the Cliffs of Moher and each day we visit another of the cafes and tea rooms in the local area for lunch. &#160; All of these locations and places to eat are handpicked by Dave, and you can be assured of seeing very special places, eating amazing local food, and being looked after in this fun and enjoyable atmosphere.. &#160; One of the success factors of the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is that we don’t try to provide many different types of courses.   Instead we focus only on Yoga and Meditation and time spent within Nature in The Burren, and have been continually improving these eco retreats over the years. &#160; Our time in Nature is very important on these Yoga Eco Retreats and you can see some photos on the website at &#8216;About&#8217; &#8216;Photo Gallery&#8217; &#8216;Outdoors in the Burren&#8217; &#160; These “Nature and Yoga Eco retreats” have been running for over 10 years  with over 40 very successful retreats each year. &#160; Dave has handpicked the yoga and meditation teachers himself, and facilitates each course himself which ensures high standards are maintained and that every guest receives a genuine yoga experience and that you are looked after warmly and to help you have the best possible stay. &#160; This Eco experience has been designed using the ethos of the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre to protect the environment throughout the complete lifecycle of the business from the design and build of the yoga centre, the very nature of this no-impact low numbers retreat and we will also help you to find out how you can become involved in helping protect this magical area of The Burren if you are so inclined. &#160; Yoga begins by learning techniques and practices for your own mind, body and soul, but ultimately is about getting in touch with the light and love that is within every moment, helping others, looking after the environment and ensuring our children have healthy and positive lives and a sustainable natural environment for the future. &#160; Duration:      Weekend Dates:            Every weekend all year round Providers:    Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Numbers:     15 Maximum. Transport:    We try to team people up to share lifts from all major cities. Otherwise Train or bus to Gort and then a taxi the last 6 miles.  Cars pooled while on our guided outings. Cost:              Individual €300 to include accommodation, meals, yoga &#38; meditation tuition and guided time in Nature. Special Requirements:     Rain gear, walking boots and change of clothes.                                                                                                         A big smile and an open heart &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Dalai Lama second month&#8217;s quote for the day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dalai Lama quote for the day Inspiration quotes for each day of the month by the Dalai Lama.  This is a nice way to start the day by reading the quote for that day, and keeping it in your mind throughout the day. So if this is the 14th February, you could go to Quote number 14&#8230; and so on. Or you could choose a number between 1 and 31, and go to that quote. &#160; Daily inspiration from the Dalai Lama 1st day of the month &#160; 2nd day of the month &#160; 3rd day of the month &#160; 4th day of the month &#160; 5th day of the month &#160; 6th day of the month &#160; 7th day of the month &#160; 8th day of the month &#160; 9th day of the month &#160; 10th day of the month &#160; 11th day of the month &#160; 12th day of the month &#160; 13th day of the month &#160; 14th day of the month &#160; 15th day of the month &#160; 16th day of the month &#160; 17th day of the month &#160; 18th day of the month &#160; 19th day of the month &#160; 20th day of the month &#160; 21st day of the month &#160; 22nd day of the month &#160; 23rd day of the month &#160; 24th day of the month &#160; 25th day of the month &#160; 26th day of the month &#160; 27th day of the month &#160; 28th day of the month &#160; 29th day of the month &#160; 30th day of the month &#160; 31st day of the month &#160; Working with one&#8217;s mind is the key to transformation These are lovely reminders to us that the core of transformation is through working with the mind and our attitudes, and that the best way to do this is through meditation which has been the cornerstone of yoga practice for over 5,000 years and still is for the traditional forms of yoga. &#160; Some more modern (past 100 years) forms of yoga have lost sight of this, and have mainly focused on the physical asanas. &#160; However it is through the meditation and the other more subtle heart felt practices that we are able to get more in touch with our own true inner nature, and let go of selfishness and open more to love and compassion for all. &#160; Thankfully many yoga teachers within these more physical schools of yoga also practice meditation themselves, and they also bring these practices and teaching to their classes and workshops. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Dalai Lama first month&#8217;s quote for the day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dalai Lama quote for the day These are the positive daily inspirational quotes for the first month by the Dalai Lama. This is a nice way to start the day by reading the quote for that day, and keeping it in your mind throughout the day. So if this is the 14th February, you could go to Quote number 14&#8230; and so on. Or you could choose a number between 1 and 31, and go to that quote. &#160; Daily inspiration from the Dalai Lama 1st day of the month &#160; 2nd day of the month &#160; 3rd day of the month &#160; 4th day of the month &#160; 5th day of the month &#160; 6th day of the month &#160; 7th day of the month &#160; 8th day of the month &#160; 9th day of the month &#160; 10th day of the month &#160; 11th day of the month &#160; 12th day of the month &#160; 13th day of the month &#160; 14th day of the month &#160; 15th day of the month &#160; 16th day of the month &#160; 17th day of the month &#160; 18th day of the month &#160; 19th day of the month &#160; 20th day of the month &#160; 21st day of the month &#160; 22nd day of the month &#160; 23rd day of the month &#160; 24th day of the month &#160; 25th day of the month &#160; 26th day of the month &#160; 27th day of the month &#160; 28th day of the month &#160; 29th day of the month &#160; 30th day of the month &#160; 31st day of the month &#160; Working with one&#8217;s mind is the key to transformation These quotes are a lovely reminder to us that thinking and caring for others is essential to our own peace of mind, and that love is the very centre of our lives. And although our Yoga and Meditation practices begins the work by first working on ourselves, as time goes by we realize that by working on our more subtle inner energies and inner awareness that we are able to get more in touch with our own true inner nature, and let go of selfishness and open more to love and compassion for all. We are very fortunate to have such good yoga and meditation teachers here at the centre who guide us through the practices to get more in touch with this love and light through every moment and every action that we take.]]></description>
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		<title>Kathryn Thomas TV Celebrity visits Burren Yoga</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kathryn Thomas TV Celebrity visits Burren Yoga This article was written by Kathryn Thomas and published in the Chic Travel section of the Irish Daily Star. &#160; &#160; A weekend of meditation and yoga with no booze and lots of rabbit food&#8230;we are going to feel fabulous!&#8221; I reassured my friend Barbara as we pulled into the drive way of the Burren Yoga Centre. It was Friday evening when we would normally be getting ready for a night on the tiles, yet here we were in the middle of nowhere. &#160; &#160; The drive from Kinvara, Co Galway across the rugged Burren landscape had been amazing and I understood why Dave Brocklebank felt this was the perfect place to set up his retreat back in 1999. &#160; &#160; Last to arrive, we went straight to the kitchen where the rest of our group were already having dinner in the cosy candlelit kitchen. Chef Paddi, who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant in Galway, served up a vegetarian feast of wild rice and lentil burgers, carrot and courgette salad with homemade breads followed by chocolate and beetroot cake. &#160; &#160; Rabbit food, this is not, I can assure you! The chat amongst the group of 15 was relaxed as people got to know each other. While some were travelling in twos and threes, most were on their own — in fact, 90 per cent of people visiting the centre go solo. There are two main buildings; one with the kitchen and yoga room and an adjacent one with bedrooms and bathrooms. Living quarters are pretty basic; shared bunk bed rooms of two, four and six people which won&#8217;t appeal to everybody, but you can pay extra to have a single room. &#160; &#160; After the long drive and with a full belly, I was ready for bed. But not before a half hour meditation class followed by an hour and a half of gentle yoga with Niamh Jones, our instructor for the weekend. &#160; &#160; The reason I had chosen the bootcamp weekend was because it promised as many yoga classes as possible, so you get maximum practice as well as value for money. &#160; &#160; There are nine different types of yoga available, from very gentle to quite intense so make sure you choose a course that suits you. The following morning after breakfast and two hours of meditation and yoga, we set off for a hike across the beautiful Burren. &#160; &#160; The sun was shining, the views were stunning and everyone arrived hungry to the Tearooms in Ballyvaughan. &#160; &#160; After a fabulous lunch in the conservatory, avoiding the cheesecake that Stephen Spielberg famously flew in especially to eat, it was back for 4pm yoga. &#160; &#160; I could feel myself stretching into the postures a little more and the energy in the room changed as people really began to slow down, unwind and switch off. &#160; &#160; After dinner, the chat was animated and fun as those rostered to do so, tidied up, while others set the table for the following morning. &#160; &#160; It reminded me a bit of being back in Irish college but instead of gossiping about who gave who &#8220;the shift&#8221; at the back of the ceile hall we talked spine alignment, spirituality and the joys of Downton Abbey. Sunday after breakfast, Niamh had lit a huge fire and the temperature was set for Bikram or hot yoga with 26 postures that claim to stimulate every joint and muscle and increase circulation to all organs of the body. &#160; &#160; We sweated, twisted and stretched for 90 minutes, eventually lying in thankful silence on the floor. We all lead very busy lives and a few days away in the Burren Yoga Centre is a great reminder of how important it is to make time for ourselves every day. &#160; &#160; To be still, to be present and to be mindful — even if it is just for 20 minutes before a night on the tiles! &#160; Namaste! &#160; &#160; Fore more, check out www.burrenyoga.com or call 091 637680 &#160; &#160; &#160; Note from Dave Please note this was a strong yoga weekend, and we also have many much more gentle yoga retreats. &#160; If you would like to see what types of people come on our retreats, and also which retreats are more gentle than others, you can read more at Who Retreats are suitable for]]></description>
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		<title>First visit to this website?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First visit to this website? Website went live Monday 22nd October Content and more photos will be added to some pages over the next 2 weeks &#160; Completely new mailing list Please note that if you were on our old mailing list and used to receive our monthly newsletter, the old mailing list has ceased to exist. If you would like to receive our new monthly newsletter, please click the button below. Content of new website As well as informing you about our own eco yoga retreats, this website will also provide you with a list of yoga teachers in your own local area a resource of all information to do with yoga info on asanas, pranayama, meditation daily inspirational quotes and tips tips for your own daily practice tips to improve one&#8217;s health vegetarian recipes and tips free yoga competitions First 2 weeks of this website Please note that for the first 2 weeks when this website goes live, that some of the pages above will not be populated yet. Any page that is not populated yet will have at the top; (content will be added soon to this page) or (photos will be added soon to this page) Your own requests for this website If you would like to see any new information added to this website, then please let us know. This website is as much a resource information place for you, as it is a notice-board for our upcoming retreats. New free competition with prizes totalling 700 Euros Information on how to enter your name in our free draw each week for the next 10 weeks can be seen at New Free Competition Winter 2012 Would you like to add some good yoga content? If you come across some good useful articles about yoga, please email them to Please make sure that the information is not copyrighted and that we have permission to publish the material. If you own a yoga related website and would like to add reciprocal links, just let me know. I hope that you enjoy your visit to the website, and that we will see you here soon on one of our eco yoga retreats. Best Wishes, Dave &#160;]]></description>
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