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Dates
19th - 21st March 2004

Title
Explore the Burren (walking) with guide John Connolly.

Start the day with an optional early gentle yoga class.

The Burren
The limestone hiils of the Burren is one of Ireland's most beautiful places.

It is a place full of magic, ancient ruins, stone forts, dolmens, wedge tombs, wild Burren flowers, unspolit natural beauty alongside the vast expanse of the Atlantic ocean.

The magical Burren area

The Burren is a landscape of contrasts, a wild untamed beauty that is in a constant state of change.

The act of walking allows you to become connected not only to the physical landscape, but also to the landscape of the mind. This landscape of mind embodies the myth, traditions and folklore of a native people...

Walkers of all abilities will be stunned by the beauty of this unique landscape.

Your guide will introduce you to a landscape, its people and ancient culture, mixed with a wee dash of Irish wit and charm.

Your Guide
John Connolly of Burren Wild regularily takes groups on walks through the Burren, taking them to little known places and also to some of the favourite places too.

To see Burren Wild website Burren Wild

John is a native of the area and has been walking these mountains for the last ten years. John grew up on a small farm in a village called Oughtmama, which is in the heart of the Burren. He will take you on a 3 hour walk on Saturday and a 2 hour walk on Sunday.

He has a B.A. in Irish Heritage, with a special interest in Mythology, Archaeology, Folklore and Celtic Spirituality.

Your Yoga teacher
Dave Brocklebank runs the Burren Yoga centre and teaches Satyananda yoga. There is an optional (in case you need a lie in) yoga class in the morning to start the day, and also a deep relaxation in the evening.

Timetable for the weekend

The timetable for the weekend is as follows;

Friday

• 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
• 19:00 Dinner
• 21:00 – 22:00 Yoga based gentle Breath-awareness and deep relaxation class

Saturday

• 7:00 - 8:30 (optional) Gentle yoga class with Dave
• 8:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 13:00 Explore the Burren walking with John
• 13:30 Lunch
• 14:30 Free time to put your feet up in the yoga centre or explore the Burren on your own.
• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:30 - 21:30 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep Relaxation

Sunday

• 7:00 - 8:30 (optional) Gentle yoga class with Dave
• 8:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 13:00 Explore the Burren walking with John
• 13:30 Lunch
• 14:00 Depart

Accommodation
The accommodation at the centre is in rooms of 2, 4 or 6 people sharing.

There are also 2 single rooms which work out at €30 extra for a weekend or €70 extra for a week.

There are also local B&B's and a hotel.
More details Accommodation at the centre

Your partner or family may also stay at the centre New flexible pricing structure

Cost of the course
The cost of the course is 240 Euro and includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.

The food is cooked by Paddi the gourmet vegetarian chef who ran Seventh Heaven the well known restuarant in Galway city.

If you choose not to stay at the centre and would prefer to stay in a B&B, the cost of the course is 550 Euro

Do people come on their own or with someone else ?
Most people come on the own from all different parts of the country and also some from abroad who fly into Shannon.

The atmosphere is quite easy going and friendly and warm, so its the type of centre where you arrive and before you know you feel at home.

Sometimes people do come in pairs if they also happen to have a friend who enjoys yoga weekends too.

Is it cold in Winter ?
The centre has underfloor heating throughout the building. So even if the weather gets cold outside, it is nice and cosy inside. This includes the Yoga room and the dorms at night.

Staying an additional night This may enable you to get a cheaper flight. You need to check this with the centre and it depends on availability.

Booking a place on the course
Click below for on-line booking and information on how to book by phone.
Booking on a course

How to get to the centre
Getting to the centre
For information on

• Public transport
• Reduced taxi fares
• Car pooling and getting a lift
• Airport information and cheap flights
• Detailed road directions which you will need to find the centre

What you should bring with you
Bed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels.

Good walking shoes or walking boots, and outdoor clothes a very good idea.

For a list of essential things to bring please click What to bring with you



Other courses at the centre

We have approx 3 weekend courses each month all year round
and about 10 week long courses mainly in the Summer, Christmas and Easter.

• Satyananda (Gentle, suitable for complete beginners, all ages and you do not have to be fit)
• Astanga (Strong, dynamic. You need reasonable fitness)
• Iyengar (Precise physical postures, medium in strength)
• Bikram (Hot sweaty workout, great fun)
• Kundalini (Internal energies, visualizations, gentle yoga)
• Pilates course (Flatten your tummy, strengthen your back, improve flexibility)
• Detox and Holistic Health (Learn about cleansing, raw juices, full body massage, gentle yoga)
• And many more courses

For a complete list of courses for the next few months
Courses for the next few months



More courses Please note that there will be more courses planned over the coming weeks. If you wish to be kept up to date with the latest list of courses, then click Join our mailing list to be kept up to date by e-mail about any new courses

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More information
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Photos from the year 2002. Outdoors in the Burren, swimming, walking, horse riding, sailing

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