From soothing massages to acupuncture, laughter yoga to sound healing, at Body & Soul—we’ve got you covered from every possible angle.
At the Sanctuary, within our tranquil 17th-century walled gardens, you’ll find a haven of wellness and workshops. A space designed to help you restore, repair, and prepare for the wild nights ahead with experienced practitioners and facilitators that are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your weekend.
Acupressure therapy uses the same pressure points and meridians as in acupuncture but without needles. Acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure.
When these acupressure points are stimulated, they release muscular tension, promote circulation of blood, and enhance the body’s life force energy to aid healing. Acupressure therapy can be used to relieve pain, detoxify the body and tone tired or tense muscles.
Acupuncture enhances body functions and healing by targeting specific points with thin needles, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine’s yin-yang balance concept. Qi, the energy flowing through meridians, maintains health, but blockages can cause pain and illness.
Acupuncture restores qi flow, improving physiological systems. This therapy alleviates pain, enhances sleep, digestion, and overall well-being by stimulating the body’s systems. It taps into the body’s natural healing response to restore balance and optimize health.
Aromatherapy is a gentle healing art using massage and scented essential oils derived from aromatic plants and trees to relieve physical and psychological discomfort and to promote health of body and serenity of mind. It is found to be most efficient when used to heal the whole person and not only a physical condition. It looks into the causes and the prevention of illness.
Health problems are looked at in the context of a person”s ”whole” life – mind, body and spirit need to be in a state of equilibrium with each other. If one aspect becomes unbalanced, it can lead to physical or emotional illness. In many cases emotional disharmony can eventually manifest as physical illness, Aromatherapy can help to redress the balance.
Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).
Holistic Massage is designed to bring about a deep state of relaxation and reduce muscle tension and stress. Feel free to discuss your preferences with your therapist who will customise a relaxation/deep tissue/energising treatment especially for you.
This gorgeous treatment is based on an ancient Ayurvedic healing system practised in India for over 1000 years. A wonderfully relaxing therapy that involves massage of the soft tissues in the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, scalp and face. The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms to stimulate these areas and help balance natural energies.
There are many benefits e.g. higher levels of alertness/concentration and relief from tension headaches and eyestrain. However Indian Head Massage is not just physical; it works on an emotional level; also calming the spirit promoting relaxation and relieving stress.
Traditional Thai massage uses no oils or lotions, and the recipient remains clothed during a treatment. There is constant body contact between the practitioner and client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked in order to clear energy blockages and relieve tension. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the recipient.
In this process, joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and physical and mental well being. Our therapists are dedicated to practising this ancient holistic therapy in a sensitive and intuitive way. Through a unique combination of gentle stretching and palm and thumb pressure to activate the energy lines, tension is released from the body and mind, creating a sense of balance and well-being.
Kinaesthetic Optimum Recovery Enhancement KORE Therapy is a holistic complementary therapy that can uncover the root cause of pain, suffering, weakness or imbalance which may be experienced in the body.
By using specifically developed muscle testing, trained therapists can determine which areas of the body need assistance, usually concentrating upon the spine, the pelvis and the neck, working out from there. The therapist will then use a range of Eastern & Western release techniques to mobilise the body which may include fascial release, Tuina massage, fire cupping, Amno Fu, and cranial balancing.
This full body massage with oils is ideal for those who are experiencing stress, tension or pain. It uses the forearms and hands in long flowing strokes all around the body to give a deep and energetic massage that can free the body from blockages or pain.
Post-treatment benefits include psychological and emotional well-being, deeply-relaxed state, and a sense of wholeness and well-being. This massage also uses our Ha (Breath) & Pule (Prayer) to create a sacred and spiritual element to the treatment. Attendees will leave the table as if born again – relaxed and cleansed by wave upon wave of loving touch.
Multihand Craniosacral is a deeply nourishing offering and something we love to facilitate. Craniosacral Therapy is a healthful practice that uses a phenomenally light touch through clothing in order to allow the body to unwind and integrate through its own wisdom. With two practitioners supporting the process, the depth that your body can feel safe to explore and release can be enhanced in this compassionately spacious holding field.
We provide the anchor and the gentle guidance for your system to reorientate towards health, vitality and resources and with that the potential of dropping into deeper patterns of emotional, tissue and energetic holding offering an opportunity to release that which you are ready to let go. With this unwinding, energy is able to flow more freely through your being, welcoming connection, coherence and clarity supporting the health and wellbeing of your body, mind and spirit in a deep and nurturing way. A one-hour drop into the landscapes of your being…
The goal of neuromuscular therapy is to reduce pain, discomfort and stress in the body by using precise manual techniques that maintain relaxed and lengthened muscles. One of the factors that differs neuromuscular therapy from general deep tissue massage is most neuromuscular therapy sessions will focus treatment on the area of discomfort and may not include a full-body massage.
In the right hands, neuromuscular therapy is a highly effective treatment for chronic pain, muscular trauma resulting from an accident or injury, or strain caused by overuse.
Relaxation plays an important role during pregnancy. The opportunity to relax can help reduce stress levels, which can then help improve sleep, ease aches and pains, and boost energy levels. Pregnancy massage also boosts lymphatic drainage to help reduce swelling.
Massage is useful in alleviating sciatic pain which some women can experience late in their pregnancy. Other benefits of pregnancy massage include the reduction of lower back and shoulder pain, reducing muscle tension and tightness, relieving headaches, reducing tension or anxiety and encouraging better sleep.
Reflexology is the holistic understanding, study and practice of treating points and areas in the feet and hands that relate to corresponding parts of the body. Using precise hand and finger techniques, a reflexologist may improve circulation, induce relaxation and enable homeostasis. This encourages the person’s own healing systems to be activated to maintain wellbeing.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you! Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.
Seichim is a high vibration healing energy that originates from Ancient Egypt. This powerful energy balancing treatment facilitates stronger, faster and more dramatic healing on all levels. Cleanses, Clears, Harmonises, Restores & Revitalises Mind, Body & Spirit. Each session is as unique & individual as you are!
SuziSavanah’s Shamanic bodywork focuses on clearing out stuck energy and cutting cords, removing ancestral blockages, clearing chakras and bringing in your guides in active participation during the massage, resolving emotional trauma & ancestral patterns if they arise for healing.
Hawaiian Bone Washing is an ancient & beautiful grounding massage in which you remain fully clothed & your bones are ‘washed’ through gentle, yet deep pressure on the bones of the body to free you from tension & bring you into a state of deep relaxation, peace and calm.
Sports Injury Massage is one of the fastest growing forms of treatment for athletes and clients from all walks of life in the prevention of injuries, enhancing performance and in rehabilitation. Sports Injury Massage involves the manipulation of soft tissue for the treatment and prevention of injuries.
It uses a full range of techniques including NMT (Neuromuscular technique), joint stretching and articulation, STR (Soft Tissue Release) and vibratory movements to locate and repair any damage caused to muscles, tendons, fascia and joints. Benefits include: Prevents injury/loss of mobility, Restores mobility to injured or sore muscles, Increases performance levels.
Therapeutic Massage is a combination of Relaxation Massage and Remedial Massage to not only relax your whole body but at the same time, work through some of the muscle issues or “tight spots” you may be experiencing. Massage therapy may also improve your circulation, which enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells and helps remove waste products or reduce swelling.
Massage therapy induces a relaxation response, which lowers your heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure; plus boosts your immune system; and generally decreases the physical effects of stress. Therapeutic massage benefits the following conditions: Stress Anxiety General Wellbeing High Blood Pressure Arthritis Low Immunity Minor injuries
Níall is a wellness expert with over 20 years’ experience. A former international athlete, today Níall teaches people all over the world how to use breathing, nature and the mind as forces for good in our lives. He is based in Dublin, Ireland, and is author of the best-selling book “The Blissful Breath.”
When we breathe calmly and deeply everything changes: we feel peaceful, we let go of stress and anxiety, our health improves, we feel blissful and open. When we go further into blissful breathing everything deepens: our body releases tension and worry, our mind becomes quiet, we can feel incredible love and compassion. Join us for a blissful breathing session.
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Dancing in Nature – a conscious dance/mindful movement practice guided by the five elements using silent disco headsets. DJ’ed seamlessly through a wave of music that reflects the elements, the moment in time, the senses, the sensuality of nature and the constellation of dancers gathered together.
A truly alchemical practice for self transformation. Dancing in Nature brings dance back to its natural roots, combining beautiful outdoor spaces, exquisite live DJ’d sound journeys and tender, deep-hearted vocal guidance to facilitate a uniquely elemental conscious dance experience.
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A lovingly curated fusion of Movement, Lymphatic Massage & a journey through Native Irish Herbal Medicines led by Dani and Jen. Earthing Into The Medicine is a seasonal workshop that aims to educate & empower others to connect to medicines from around & within through the medium of Movement, Herbal Medicine & Lymphatic massage, creating a space where we can earth into our bodies’ medicine and the medicine of nature around.
Jen will guide us on a bite-sized journey through native Irish Herbs by sampling seasonal medicines made by Jen, with storytelling & meditation to connect with the senses where we will learn more about seasonal herbs around us, their stories and healing powers. Dani will take us on a dive through the rivers of our bodies – The Lymphatic System – we will learn its basic anatomy as well as a simple and soothing Lymphatic Massage to help naturally detox the body, cleansing waste from seasons past and creating space for seasons to come…
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Cathy French is a teacher and channel. As a rising Irish voice within the wellness and eco-sensual community, her personal manifesto encompasses ‘decolonising Irish animism, becoming a better ancestor and helping students to forge reconnection with the more-than-human world’.
She is passionate about guiding people back to an embodied presence through the principles of erotic aliveness, the simple pleasures of movement and deep rest. *please bring a blanket or a jacket to keep your body warm as you rest
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A Sound Meditation Workshop using gongs, Tibetan Singing bowls & other sacred instruments by Ollie Plunkett of Golden Egg Holistic (Fri 6PM) & MaryRose Buckley (SUN 1PM). Sound, Energy & Emotion are all deeply connected and so Sound can benefit us not only on a physical level, but also on an emotional & energetic level (Mind, Body & Soul). Human emotions have their immediate expression through sound, and it is often the repression of the sound of the emotions that creates emotional blockages. Conversely, sound can be used to unlock the blocked emotions and release them.
Sound Healing has many benefits including: Rebalancing the physical, emotional and spiritual body, Relief from stress and anxiety, Regenerates the parasympathetic nervous system, Awakens higher states of consciousness, Stimulates the circulatory and glandular systems, Improves sleep, Increases vital energy flow, creativity, intuition and motivation.
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When we come together to sing something magical happens!
Daithi Sol is a shamanic practitioner, musician & therapist with a passion for helping others find their way on their spiritual journey. Born and raised in Ireland, he divides his life between West Cork & Lake Atitlan, Guatemala where he has built his own home and healing space.
Our voice is how we call things into being. It’s how we share our most beautiful ideas. It’s an alchemical force encoded with the unique imprint of our one and only expression. It carries the energy of our soul, our purpose, our deepest longing, wildest joy & greatest pain.
In this uplifting HeartSong Circle, you will experience the healing power of your voice, meet and connect with like-minded people, and learn soulful mantras and sacred songs that you can take home, sing, and share!
No singing experience is necessary. All voices are welcome.
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Siobhán Carroll is a Naturopath, Herbalist and Priestess of the Sacred Land. She is a Medical Herbalist with A.Vogel, a lecturer at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and runs the wellness education company Nerdy Naturopath. She is passionate about plants and sharing their magic with you so you can empower yourself to look after your health and connect with plants on a deeper level.
Herbal Medicine is truly community medicine. It’s a way we can empower ourselves to look after our own health and that of our families and communities. And in this workshop you will learn how to identify medicinal plants, how to forage them sustainably and how to deepen your connection with the natural world around you. You don’t want to miss this!
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Laughter yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter. Laughter yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter, done willingly, provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. You don’t have to be bendy or be able to stand on your head to do this – just bring a willingness to laugh!
We use breathing exercises combined with gentle stretching to oxygenate the body and mind. This combined with youthful playfulness starts the laughter and as we all know, laughter is contagious! It’s a fun hour and you’ll leave happy, light and full of energy.
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Conor Creighton is a meditation teacher & a spiritual guide, but he hasn’t always been so chill. Before he learned to meditate he worked for years as a reporter for the Guardian and Vice Magazine covering warzones, drug culture and the rise of the far-right. He came to meditation in 2012, and quickly became immersed in the study of Vipassana meditation.
Conor has trained in India with the Dalai Lama, and at the Redwood Institute in San Francisco. his teaching is a cross-pollination of ancient techniques and contemporary wisdom, and just a bit of street smarts.
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New Moon Magic & Plant Insights is a unique experience that offers an opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate the changing of the seasons. This sensory experience provides a deeper connection with the natural world and its energy during the New Moon Solstice. The use of extracts, elixirs and oils derived from seasonal plants helps to indulge in a sensory experience that will enhance your connection with nature during this powerful time.
The workshop will offer an immersive opportunity for up to 30 participants to explore the significance of these celestial events, as well as engage with Celtic and plant cosmology. Moreover, all plants used in the workshop are locally and sustainably gathered in Co. Galway and Connemara, ensuring a sustainable approach to this experience. Research suggests that the moon appears to exhibit tidal effects on groundwater tables, creating more moisture in the soil during new and full moon days. Therefore, this sensory experience of the new moon solstice is not only a celebration of nature and cosmology but also an opportunity to connect with the natural rhythms of the earth and gain a deeper understanding of the scientific and psychedelic phenomena that occur during these times.
In summary, the New Moon Solstice Magic event is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and explore the sensory qualities of seasonal plants.
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In a plant connection ceremony, Kate holds a gentle space for you to drop into the truth of your own being using the plants as a guide. When we approach the plants with a humble, reverent heart, and the animist understanding that everything has a soul or spirit, we are offered a glimpse of who the plants are, and the ways they can help us to understand ourselves more deeply. Kate uses guided meditation, movement, partner work and journaling prompts to uncover the gateway and teaching the plants have to offer you.
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Unlock your destiny with a Tarot Card Reading – discover the guidance and insights into your life and situation, revealed by cartomancy with an experienced practitioner. Tarot cards are a powerful tool that can provide clarity and understanding about relationships, career, and personal growth. During a reading, the cards are shuffled and laid out in a specific pattern, allowing the reader to interpret their meanings and symbols.
The practitioner guides you through the reading, offering interpretations and guidance based on the cards’ messages. Through this ancient divination practice, you can gain valuable perspectives, uncover hidden truths, and make informed decisions. Embrace the wisdom of the cards and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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This drum circle invites people to come together to celebrate community and life through rhythm and music. We use African drums such as the djembe, the boogeraboo, djun djuns and other instruments such as bells & shakers. We learn celebratory and healing rhythms and chants from tribal cultures. We work as a group to create the rhythms.
Everyone has something to offer a drum circle. Tribal Spirit Drumming offers a holistic approach to community music, at its root the use of the drum, chant, and simple ritual specifically as powerful tools for healing, personal growth, and empowerment. All welcome! (Absolute Beginners and Experienced Drummers are equally important to the circle).
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Through creative movement and writing, participants will access the parts of themselves that innately know how to feel, express, and belong to this Earth. Emily Morrison is the one who has longed to experience the world’s wonders with her entire body. To root like Redwood, to sense her heart linked to the hearts of Others, to whoop and cackle like Baboon and Crow, reach out her arms circling friends into community, and to move her entire body with the suppleness of clay and the dynamic fluidity of water. To be able to heave and cry her grief, jump boldly into love, tend gently to her fears, and skip and sing in celebration.
Her path to embodying this longing began twelve years ago, when she committed herself to becoming a professional dancer. She trained at the Ailey School in New York City and later under ballet dancer Gelsey Kirkland. Upon graduation, she created and performed professionally with choreographers such as Troy Ogilvie, Janice Garrett, Alison Cook Beatty & Susan Tenney. This knowing carries her work forward: that dance is a birthright for all of us, regardless of physical agility. It can strengthen our personal and community bonds and connect us with the more-than-human world.
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Beginning with grounding Breathwork, anchoring into the present moment followed by gently awakening the body through breath-centric practice flowing with the needs and desires of the body soothing & energizing creating space to take a glimpse into the inner divinity that is residing within.
Bringing elements of play into the practice, awakening the senses with scent & sound and most importantly daring to deeply Rest in savasana where individually & collectively we will encapsulate in a bubble of BLISS creating a safe space for self-expression, compassion & creativity.
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Fionán is an experienced yoga teacher and practitioner from Kerry. He is passionate about encouraging people to recreate the beauty they see in nature through movement, to move expressively and wildly. He is also a medical student and uses his wealth of anatomical knowledge to create unique flows which create space in the body & mind. Yoga class which combines traditional aspects of vinyasa yoga with modern performance science and interpretative dance.
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