Wellness Retreat

This June, join us for a rejuvenating Wellness Retreat, where you’ll immerse yourself in a series of enriching workshops and practices. These wellness sessions offer a perfect balance of relaxation, self-care, and personal growth.

A nourishing lunch will be provided each day, ensuring you are well-fueled for each session.

Our facilitators will guide you through insightful talks on enhancing self-care, managing stress, and building lasting healthy habits. You’ll also be invited to take part in calming, beginner-friendly practices like Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation — each carefully chosen to help you release tension and reconnect with yourself (chairs will be made available during yoga, for added comfort and accessibility).

We'll finish the retreat with a peaceful sound meditation, leaving you feeling refreshed and centered.

This Wellness Retreat is the perfect opportunity to unwind and equip yourself with valuable tools for ongoing personal well-being, all in the inspiring setting of the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Jennifer McCay

A teacher in the Academic and Musicianship Faculties in RIAM. Her approach is student-centred, with qualifications in yoga and well-being informing her teaching and coaching methods. Further studies at RCSI included Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology alongside exploring research on the multifaceted health benefits of meditation. All these combine to create 'Positive Health' which can support you in living your best life - Jennifer McCay | RIAM

Reeta Cherie

Reeta Cherie aka Just Breathe Yoga has been a yoga and wellness enthusiast for over 10 years.

In 2015, she received her 250 Credited Hour Certificate in Classical Yoga Training with Temple Bar Yoga. She also received 50 Credited Hours in Yin Yoga Foundations with Josh Summers in 2019. As well as courses in Somatic Movements, Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga.

Outside of Yoga, Reeta is a major music enthusiast.  Besides the yoga mat, you can catch her on the dancefloor as well as DJing in various venues and festivals. She is also a poet and recites her spoken word pieces around the country as well as  collaborations with various musicians & producers. 

Virginia Kerr 

A qualified psychotherapist, teacher and performer. A keen interest in the workings of the psyche of musicians and performers led Virginia to pursue an MSc in Psychotherapy with an emphasis on Musical Performance Anxiety. Virginia specialises in working with performers who suffer from Performance Anxiety and she incorporates this work into her lecture series at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in addition to working privately at her private psychotherapy practice in Dublin - Virginia Kerr 

Master Ding Academy 

Their aim is to welcome anyone who wishes to explore the benefits of Traditional Tai Chi Chuan for health and well-being and also developing it as a potent and effective internal martial arts system and to provide a friendly, relaxed environment where students can learn and grow at their own pace - Master Ding Academy

Neil Dowling 

Drumming is a great way to relax, to have fun and to connect with others. The aim of 'Drum Nature' is to use rhythm-based events to bring people together and to create a positive outlet for creativity, energy and self-expression. Drumming is a very accessible activity and even a group of beginners can create an up-lifting rhythm in a matter of minutes - DRUM NATURE 

Svaha Sound Therapy

Svaha is not only a certified Peter Hess® sound massage practitioner but also an expert in Bach® Flower Therapy, Access Bars® Therapy, pranic healing, and a devoted bhakti yogini. Passionate about enhancing well-being, Svaha specializes in both group sound baths and individual sound healing sessions. Whether you seek individual rejuvenation, group experiences, or specific therapeutic practices, Svaha Sound Therapy is your guide on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being. Svaha Sound Therapy | sound healing

Minimum age 18+

Here is what out previous participants have to say:

"Excellent weekend. The space added to the calmness of workshops. I felt I had been on a mini break. I look forward to next year!"

"Such an enjoyable Retreat. I'll definitely book for a similar event again! A lovely size of group and a great dynamic among the group."

"A beautifully, restorative experience , illuminating the importance of regular self care, in all its many guises . Drumming was new to me & just great fun."

"Beautiful venue, lovely food, with authentic participants & facilitators. Would highly recommend."

"A wonderful course facilitated by professional teachers in a very relaxed manner."