Achill Retreats

My topic from 10.30am will cover the Mind/Body/Emotional connection. I will bring in teachings from the world of physiotherapy and western lifestyle medicine whilst also looking at our energetic body from my training as a Tapping and Emotion/Body Code Practitioner.

I will share health insights also from my experience working with patients on various health and life concerns over the last 2 years from my interesting work in the Body Code. I have treated using this modality 700-800 body times in the last 18 months.

Joanna’s workshop will look at the benefits of understanding our emotional energetic centres known as the chakras. Strategies to ensure we soothe and release any blockages that may arise from our busy day to day lives will be considered. Joanna is a fantastic Doterra essential oils practitioner and will share some golden nuggets during her workshop on which oils boost different affected emotional chakras. As a holistic therapist and spiritual life coach Joanna will also share some of her calming grounding techniques with us.

We take an hour for lunch then from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. This will be provided in the heart of the beautiful cottage kitchen with fantastic Roisin from the Island returning to help with hearty food again this year. Cannot wait! We have access to a spacious back garden looking out onto Keel beach and the Minaun cliffs from which to relax which was a great hit last year.

After lunch from 1.30pm-3.45pm we will have 2+ hours where mini treatments will be organised with Joanna and myself. Time to wander in nature or rest in the cottage will be available as well. Books will be available to browse through and read or one can take the time to self reflect and journal or simply chat and have another cup of tea. One lady even jumped into a bed and snoozed last year. All is welcome! Look forward to having the option of soul card readings or emotion/body code revelations. If women prefer: a neck/shoulder or head massage mini treatment is on offer alternatively.

From 3.45 pm we will come back together again and have some time to ground ourselves with a mini exercise session including shaking limbs out/dance moves and standing Pilates with Doreen and afterwards a visualization meditation with Joanna.

The day will conclude with a nurturing Closing Ceremony led by Joanna where we serve chai latte/herbal tea. Any insights amongst our beautiful gathering of women may also be shared. You will leave with a goodie bag that hopefully brings a smile to your face.

Feedback from last years participants include:

" Really enjoyed the day. Easy and relaxed. Lovely fun vibe"

"Favourite part was: the meeting of minds, the sense of nourishing the soul as well as the body. Mini treatments were amazing!"

"Chatting with group was very enjoyable. Personal treatment was very uplifting. Food was fabulous."

"Enjoyed every aspect of this special day. I feel very blessed to be among you both wonderful and inspiring women. Definitely coming away with a better understanding of myself "

"I've come away so grounded and connected. All of the day added new nourishment".

"Thank you so much for all the information, positive energy, kindness. Enjoyed the whole day."

" It was all needed and amazing experience, more than I expected. I completely did not expect the effect it had on me to stop, look and listen to oneself with such kind and gentle guidance."

'It's hard to pick a favourite part as the whole day blended together to form a very sacred, spiritual connection of like-minded women guided by two wonderful facilitators who showed us true passion in their workshops. As a result we all go forward more enlightened".

OUR HEARTS are full from Achill 2024, Here's to 2025!