Ahimsa Yoga Retreats (formally Anam Fiáin)

Samhain Vegan Yoga Retreat

We are so excited to invite you to our THIRD SAMHAIN RETREAT - on the first weekend of November, in the lovely Avondale Retreat Centre.

When Selena and I began our retreats together three years ago, we were making real our dream to combine our gifts and create an offering of heart-felt yoga and food in a beautiful space, themed around the 4 Celtic festivals which we would often celebrate together ourselves, and we began with Samhain - the Celtic New Year.

Since then, we have loved welcoming our guests on our special weekends, where they are given the space to leave behind their everyday lives, take some time to nourish and recharge their body and soul, and to reconnect with themselves and with new friends too!

We’d love you to join us on our next weekend of rest, movement, nature, intention, learning and creativity in celebration of Samhain, the Celtic New Year. Samhain is a time of release and new beginnings, and in the spectacular surroundings of the Avondale Retreat Centre in Wicklow, you will nurture every part of yourself, with wonderful food, yoga and company.

Selena will provide nourishing plant-based meals made with seasonal vegetables and lots of love. She'll be cooking up a delicious, warming meal to welcome you on Saturday evening, a breakfast buffet for after yoga the following morning and a nourishing lunch to send you off on Sunday afternoon.

Aoife will guide you through softening Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra on Saturday evening, and a mindful Hatha yoga practice on Sunday morning, to awaken your body and clear your mind. Before lunch on Sunday afternoon we will have a gently challenging Hatha Flow class to build strength and confidence.

In celebration of Samhain we will hold a special evening of chant, meditation and mandala making, a ritual of intention and letting go which enables us to approach the winter and the Celtic New Year with love and focus.

You will also have free time to rest, wander the surrounding woods and gardens, take time for yourself and even detox in the infrared sauna! The communal spaces of the retreat will be technology free zones, and we invite you to embrace the opportunity to take a digital detox while you’re here too!

Places are limited - book yours now -www.ahimsayoga.ie/events

“a little piece of heaven” Michelle

“you’ll be floating in blissful relaxation” Aoife D


Ahimsa Yoga Ireland - Ahimsa is the first principle of Yoga and it means gentle, non-harming, and loving. Aoife has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2013, and Ahimsa embodies Aoife’s approach to sharing Yoga. Through a unique blend of movement, stillness, meditation, breath and chant, she gently encourages you to listen to your body, quiet the mind and open the heart.

Selena is the creator of Wild Sage Bakery, a plant based food company which specialises in making healthy vegan cakes, treats and savoury items. Her love for culinary, plant-based alchemy grew during five years which she spent living, travelling and learning abroad. Her passion is creating food which is nourishing for the body, mind, soul and earth. She has recently teamed up with Cornucopia, Dublin's oldest vegan and vegetarian restaurant, and is currently developing some new menus for them.


What’s included

~ 1 nights accommodation
~ Vegan meals (Saturday- seasonal evening feast, Sunday - breakfast buffet and afternoon lunch)
~ Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra session Saturday evening
~ Meditation, chant and Samhain circle Saturday evening
~ 2 Hatha Yoga sessions Sunday - morning and before dinner
~ Free time to explore beautiful surroundings - woods and river nearby
~ Infrared Sauna

Investment -
Weekend Retreat: 2 days, 1 night, all meals and activities included

Twin room - €195 early bird, €225 full price (per person)
*Private room - €225 early bird, €255 full price

Deposit to secure your place - €100
Balance paid by Oct 15th

Early bird special offer closes September 27th

Deposit is non refundable

*ONLY 2 PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, WHEN BOOKING PLEASE SPECIFY ROOM TYPE!