A creative, embodied day of curiosity, delight and mindful presence, on Heir Island, a wild, tiny island in West Cork, just beyond Skibbereen. We will spend the day in the delightful Heir Island retreat centre, and outdoors urrounded by the ocean, open skies, rocky coast, beaches and the stunning beauty of Roaring Water Bay.
Opening our senses, awakening our body, attuning our sense of space and place, becoming present and connected to the landscape, through Amerta Movement (a free-form improvised movement practice), gentle yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation, art-making and mindful being in nature.
Supported by experienced facilitator and therapist, Claire Osborne.
This day will be a gift to your soul. Through Claire's expert and gentle guidance you will be offered experiences to bring you into a more intimate and curious connection with the natural world...... Slowing down and pausing enough that we can notice what we usually cannot see, hear and feel ... the intimate beauty of small things and passing moments .... the centre of a flower, the spiral of a shell, the brush of wind on our skin, sand on our toes, the solidity of rock, softness of grass, caress of water, time passing....
- attune to and awaken embodied sensitivity
- awaken the natural, expressive, impulsive movement of your body to connect with yourself and receive the world around you
- discover an intimate sense of connection and belonging with the natural world.
- drop into creative play through movement and art-making to express your response to and connection with the island.
- rest in the nourishing nest of Yoga Nidra, deep meditative rest.
SCHEDULE
10am-5.30pm. Lunch 1-2.15pm
Morning ferry leaves Cunnamore pier at 9.30am
Evening ferry 6pm
WHAT TO BRING:
- lunch (tea and yummy snacks will be provided)
- outdoor gear
- a A4-A3 size sketchbook and a pen. Art materials will be provided - oil pastels, soft pastels, charcoal, coloured pencils, graphite pencils. If you have a favourite material not on this list bring it along! Please stick to biodegradable materials. We'll also explore nature art, using objects from the natural world.
BOOKING INFO
Cost: 100 euros
Ferry fee 6 euros / students Eu 3.50
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR:
CLAIRE OSBORNE is a Yoga and Amerta Movement teacher, Yoga Therapist, plant lover and artist living in the wilds of South West Ireland.
I've been following my passion for exploring well-being and awareness through the body, mind and heart for the past 30 years by studying many forms of Yoga, Movement dance and body work therapies. I have recently completed a Masters in Art Psychotherapy.
My passion for intimate connection with nature is life-long and led to running successful community and school garden projects, and delivering FETAC courses in organic horticulture for adults with special needs in Cork city for 7 years.
I also supervised Yoga Therapy trainees for Yoga Campus in London for 7 years, was a founder member, advisor and trainer for the Yoga Mandala projects programme in trauma-informed Yoga, and deliver CPD trainings for yoga teachers.
You can find out more about me here: https://www.yogaandmovement.com
For more information see FAQ's, or email Claire osborneclaire@hotmail.com.
Open to all, no previous experience of movement or yoga needed, although a curiosity to explore movement, creativity and self expression is a must!
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- full refund up to 2 weeks before the event.
- from 2 weeks, no refunds, except in special circumstances and on a case by case basis. Please contact Claire by email: osborneclaire@hotmail.com
