Tipperary: Hike & Yoga Day Retreat - 25.05.25
Sunday, May 25, 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Kilcash Community Centre, Tipperary
Hosted by Sarah Hourigan & Brenda Foley
Reconnect with Your Own Nature: A Hiking & Yoga Day Retreat
Join us for a day of rejuvenation, balance, and inner peace as we combine the transformative power of nature with the grounding practices of yoga and meditation. This immersive retreat will guide you through a serene hiking and forest bathing experience, followed by yoga and deep relaxation, all designed to restore your energy and nourish your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect:
Guided Morning Hike: We’ll start our day with a gentle guided hike through stunning natural landscapes. As we walk together, we’ll immerse our senses in nature, allowing the rhythm of our steps to calm our minds and ground us in the present moment. The hike is designed to be accessible to all levels, with ample time to pause, reflect, and take in the beauty around us.
Forest Bathing: During our hike, we'll practice Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing—a mindful practice that encourages deep connection with nature. As we walk slowly through nature tailored invitations will help you awaken your senses and cultivate a profound sense of calm.
Meditation: Returning to quiet stillness indoors, we’ll engage in a guided meditation to center our energy. This practice will allow you to tap into your inner peace and connect more deeply with your surroundings, enhancing your sense of calm and mindfulness.
Yoga: Next, our yoga practice will be gentle yet revitalising suitable to all levels of experience where the focus will be on mindful movement and breath connection to help regulate the nervous system, ease any mental turbulence and anxiety and release built up stress and tension from the body.
Deep Relaxation: After our yoga session, allow the mind and body to rest deeply and completely while being supported and guided through a nourishing and restoring Yoga Nidra meditation where you can fully relax, release and let go.
Lunch Included: To nourish your body during a day of grounding practices, we’ll provide a wholesome, delicious food. Start your day with morning pastries and fresh fruit, paired with tea or coffee. Enjoy a fresh individual lunch of salad bowls to fuel you through the day.
Why Join Us?
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in the healing energy of the natural world, fostering a deeper connection to the earth and the present moment.
Find Balance & Calm: Through hiking, meditation, and yoga, you’ll restore your inner peace, ease stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
Join a Like-minded Community: Connect with others who are on a path of personal growth and wellness, creating a supportive environment for growth, relaxation, and renewal.
Embrace the Power of Mindfulness: Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or have a regular practice, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connection to both nature and yourself.
Reserve Your Spot!
Spaces for this day retreat are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether you’re looking to recharge, deepen your yoga practice, or simply enjoy the healing power of nature, we hope this event will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and balanced.
Sign Up Now
*full details will be emailed to you before the event, in the meantime you can consider your receipt as confirmation of booking
Learn more about our hosts, Sarah & Brenda:
Sarah Hourigan
Nature Therapy Ireland (NTI) est. 2020 brings together a wide range of research-based nature connection and forest bathing practices. The work gently guides you in rediscovering your connection to nature to bring balance to your physical health and mental wellbeing.
Sarah, has a B.A. (Hons) from University College Cork and an M.Sc. from Trinity College Dublin both in applied psychology. After a number of years working in the field of research for the Trinity Institute of Neuroscience, The Health Research Board and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, Sarah decided to pursue a career in the outdoors and went on to complete courses in Forest Bathing, Wild Therapy, Ecopsychology, Forest Therapy, Mountaineering and Wilderness Safety.
Sarah draws on elements from each of these practices and her lifelong passion for spending time in nature to create NTI events while also striving to make research-based nature connection work as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Sarah is now also the National Lead of the Woodlands for Health (WFH) Programme funded by Mental Health Ireland, Coillte and Get Ireland Walking. WFH is a 12 week woodland-based guided walking programme for adults availing of mental health services and supports in Ireland. It is an accessible and sustainable way to make nature part of the toolkit for supporting mental health.
Brenda Foley
Brenda is a dedicated and nurturing yoga practitioner who is deeply passionate about using mindful embodied yoga movement, breathwork and meditation practices to regulate the nervous system, soothe and quieten a turbulent mind, ease anxiety and stress and bring a sense of balance and peace to the mind and body.
Brenda is a qualified Asthanga and Yin Yoga teacher and has completed further training with Special Yoga UK and Yoga Therapy Ireland.Brenda currently facilitates various yoga classes with children and adults in the community, with the ETB, in schools, privately and in disability services. Blossom Yoga with Brenda was created with the aim of providing the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation to all. Brenda has a deep interest in the Neurodiversity movement and strives to be a neuroaffirming, strengths based and inclusive yoga practitioner.
Brenda hosts various wellness workshops and events throughout the year with a strong focus on creating a welcoming, nurturing and holistic environment with the commitment to guide each participant to tune into their body, quieten the mind, enhance emotional well being and to connect deeply to their true perfect authentic selves.
"We do not use the body to get into a pose – we use the pose to get into our body". Bernie Clark
Check out Brenda’s recent work on her instagram page.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Kilcash Community Centre, Tipperary
Hosted by Sarah Hourigan & Brenda Foley
Reconnect with Your Own Nature: A Hiking & Yoga Day Retreat
Join us for a day of rejuvenation, balance, and inner peace as we combine the transformative power of nature with the grounding practices of yoga and meditation. This immersive retreat will guide you through a serene hiking and forest bathing experience, followed by yoga and deep relaxation, all designed to restore your energy and nourish your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect:
Guided Morning Hike: We’ll start our day with a gentle guided hike through stunning natural landscapes. As we walk together, we’ll immerse our senses in nature, allowing the rhythm of our steps to calm our minds and ground us in the present moment. The hike is designed to be accessible to all levels, with ample time to pause, reflect, and take in the beauty around us.
Forest Bathing: During our hike, we'll practice Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing—a mindful practice that encourages deep connection with nature. As we walk slowly through nature tailored invitations will help you awaken your senses and cultivate a profound sense of calm.
Meditation: Returning to quiet stillness indoors, we’ll engage in a guided meditation to center our energy. This practice will allow you to tap into your inner peace and connect more deeply with your surroundings, enhancing your sense of calm and mindfulness.
Yoga: Next, our yoga practice will be gentle yet revitalising suitable to all levels of experience where the focus will be on mindful movement and breath connection to help regulate the nervous system, ease any mental turbulence and anxiety and release built up stress and tension from the body.
Deep Relaxation: After our yoga session, allow the mind and body to rest deeply and completely while being supported and guided through a nourishing and restoring Yoga Nidra meditation where you can fully relax, release and let go.
Lunch Included: To nourish your body during a day of grounding practices, we’ll provide a wholesome, delicious food. Start your day with morning pastries and fresh fruit, paired with tea or coffee. Enjoy a fresh individual lunch of salad bowls to fuel you through the day.
Why Join Us?
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in the healing energy of the natural world, fostering a deeper connection to the earth and the present moment.
Find Balance & Calm: Through hiking, meditation, and yoga, you’ll restore your inner peace, ease stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
Join a Like-minded Community: Connect with others who are on a path of personal growth and wellness, creating a supportive environment for growth, relaxation, and renewal.
Embrace the Power of Mindfulness: Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or have a regular practice, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connection to both nature and yourself.
Reserve Your Spot!
Spaces for this day retreat are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether you’re looking to recharge, deepen your yoga practice, or simply enjoy the healing power of nature, we hope this event will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and balanced.
Sign Up Now
*full details will be emailed to you before the event, in the meantime you can consider your receipt as confirmation of booking
Learn more about our hosts, Sarah & Brenda:
Sarah Hourigan
Nature Therapy Ireland (NTI) est. 2020 brings together a wide range of research-based nature connection and forest bathing practices. The work gently guides you in rediscovering your connection to nature to bring balance to your physical health and mental wellbeing.
Sarah, has a B.A. (Hons) from University College Cork and an M.Sc. from Trinity College Dublin both in applied psychology. After a number of years working in the field of research for the Trinity Institute of Neuroscience, The Health Research Board and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, Sarah decided to pursue a career in the outdoors and went on to complete courses in Forest Bathing, Wild Therapy, Ecopsychology, Forest Therapy, Mountaineering and Wilderness Safety.
Sarah draws on elements from each of these practices and her lifelong passion for spending time in nature to create NTI events while also striving to make research-based nature connection work as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Sarah is now also the National Lead of the Woodlands for Health (WFH) Programme funded by Mental Health Ireland, Coillte and Get Ireland Walking. WFH is a 12 week woodland-based guided walking programme for adults availing of mental health services and supports in Ireland. It is an accessible and sustainable way to make nature part of the toolkit for supporting mental health.
Brenda Foley
Brenda is a dedicated and nurturing yoga practitioner who is deeply passionate about using mindful embodied yoga movement, breathwork and meditation practices to regulate the nervous system, soothe and quieten a turbulent mind, ease anxiety and stress and bring a sense of balance and peace to the mind and body.
Brenda is a qualified Asthanga and Yin Yoga teacher and has completed further training with Special Yoga UK and Yoga Therapy Ireland.Brenda currently facilitates various yoga classes with children and adults in the community, with the ETB, in schools, privately and in disability services. Blossom Yoga with Brenda was created with the aim of providing the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation to all. Brenda has a deep interest in the Neurodiversity movement and strives to be a neuroaffirming, strengths based and inclusive yoga practitioner.
Brenda hosts various wellness workshops and events throughout the year with a strong focus on creating a welcoming, nurturing and holistic environment with the commitment to guide each participant to tune into their body, quieten the mind, enhance emotional well being and to connect deeply to their true perfect authentic selves.
"We do not use the body to get into a pose – we use the pose to get into our body". Bernie Clark
Check out Brenda’s recent work on her instagram page.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Kilcash Community Centre, Tipperary
Hosted by Sarah Hourigan & Brenda Foley
Reconnect with Your Own Nature: A Hiking & Yoga Day Retreat
Join us for a day of rejuvenation, balance, and inner peace as we combine the transformative power of nature with the grounding practices of yoga and meditation. This immersive retreat will guide you through a serene hiking and forest bathing experience, followed by yoga and deep relaxation, all designed to restore your energy and nourish your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect:
Guided Morning Hike: We’ll start our day with a gentle guided hike through stunning natural landscapes. As we walk together, we’ll immerse our senses in nature, allowing the rhythm of our steps to calm our minds and ground us in the present moment. The hike is designed to be accessible to all levels, with ample time to pause, reflect, and take in the beauty around us.
Forest Bathing: During our hike, we'll practice Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing—a mindful practice that encourages deep connection with nature. As we walk slowly through nature tailored invitations will help you awaken your senses and cultivate a profound sense of calm.
Meditation: Returning to quiet stillness indoors, we’ll engage in a guided meditation to center our energy. This practice will allow you to tap into your inner peace and connect more deeply with your surroundings, enhancing your sense of calm and mindfulness.
Yoga: Next, our yoga practice will be gentle yet revitalising suitable to all levels of experience where the focus will be on mindful movement and breath connection to help regulate the nervous system, ease any mental turbulence and anxiety and release built up stress and tension from the body.
Deep Relaxation: After our yoga session, allow the mind and body to rest deeply and completely while being supported and guided through a nourishing and restoring Yoga Nidra meditation where you can fully relax, release and let go.
Lunch Included: To nourish your body during a day of grounding practices, we’ll provide a wholesome, delicious food. Start your day with morning pastries and fresh fruit, paired with tea or coffee. Enjoy a fresh individual lunch of salad bowls to fuel you through the day.
Why Join Us?
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in the healing energy of the natural world, fostering a deeper connection to the earth and the present moment.
Find Balance & Calm: Through hiking, meditation, and yoga, you’ll restore your inner peace, ease stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
Join a Like-minded Community: Connect with others who are on a path of personal growth and wellness, creating a supportive environment for growth, relaxation, and renewal.
Embrace the Power of Mindfulness: Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or have a regular practice, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connection to both nature and yourself.
Reserve Your Spot!
Spaces for this day retreat are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether you’re looking to recharge, deepen your yoga practice, or simply enjoy the healing power of nature, we hope this event will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and balanced.
Sign Up Now
*full details will be emailed to you before the event, in the meantime you can consider your receipt as confirmation of booking
Learn more about our hosts, Sarah & Brenda:
Sarah Hourigan
Nature Therapy Ireland (NTI) est. 2020 brings together a wide range of research-based nature connection and forest bathing practices. The work gently guides you in rediscovering your connection to nature to bring balance to your physical health and mental wellbeing.
Sarah, has a B.A. (Hons) from University College Cork and an M.Sc. from Trinity College Dublin both in applied psychology. After a number of years working in the field of research for the Trinity Institute of Neuroscience, The Health Research Board and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, Sarah decided to pursue a career in the outdoors and went on to complete courses in Forest Bathing, Wild Therapy, Ecopsychology, Forest Therapy, Mountaineering and Wilderness Safety.
Sarah draws on elements from each of these practices and her lifelong passion for spending time in nature to create NTI events while also striving to make research-based nature connection work as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Sarah is now also the National Lead of the Woodlands for Health (WFH) Programme funded by Mental Health Ireland, Coillte and Get Ireland Walking. WFH is a 12 week woodland-based guided walking programme for adults availing of mental health services and supports in Ireland. It is an accessible and sustainable way to make nature part of the toolkit for supporting mental health.
Brenda Foley
Brenda is a dedicated and nurturing yoga practitioner who is deeply passionate about using mindful embodied yoga movement, breathwork and meditation practices to regulate the nervous system, soothe and quieten a turbulent mind, ease anxiety and stress and bring a sense of balance and peace to the mind and body.
Brenda is a qualified Asthanga and Yin Yoga teacher and has completed further training with Special Yoga UK and Yoga Therapy Ireland.Brenda currently facilitates various yoga classes with children and adults in the community, with the ETB, in schools, privately and in disability services. Blossom Yoga with Brenda was created with the aim of providing the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation to all. Brenda has a deep interest in the Neurodiversity movement and strives to be a neuroaffirming, strengths based and inclusive yoga practitioner.
Brenda hosts various wellness workshops and events throughout the year with a strong focus on creating a welcoming, nurturing and holistic environment with the commitment to guide each participant to tune into their body, quieten the mind, enhance emotional well being and to connect deeply to their true perfect authentic selves.
"We do not use the body to get into a pose – we use the pose to get into our body". Bernie Clark
Check out Brenda’s recent work on her instagram page.