Burren Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Burren Yoga and Meditation Retreat is a residential retreat center at Normangrove, near Kinvara in County Galway, on the northern edge of the Burren and close to the Atlantic coast. Our center has been dedicated solely to the practice of yoga and meditation since we were founded in 1999, and we welcome guests from Ireland and abroad throughout the year.

Our retreats follow a simple daily rhythm. Yoga and meditation sessions take place in the morning and evening, with postures to settle the body, breathing practices (pranayama) to calm racing thoughts, and a breath-focused meditation that is easy to learn and to continue at home. Between sessions we head out on guided walks through the Burren hills and along the shore, with optional sea swims and stops at local cafés. Our chef prepares vegetarian meals on site from fresh, local and organic ingredients, and special diets can be catered for.

You can join us for a weekend, a six-night week, or flexible dates of two to six nights. Our retreats suit complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners, and solo travelers, friends and couples are all welcome. Alongside our core yoga and meditation retreats, we offer rest and relaxation breaks, gentle yoga therapy, stress relief, healthy activity weekends, silent and spiritual retreats, and group and corporate wellness retreats.

Yoga teachers, retreat organizers and other groups can also hire the whole venue for their own residential program, with a minimum stay of two nights. Our house is alcohol-free, with en-suite bedrooms that are soundproofed and heated from the floor, and visiting groups can draw on our network of teachers, massage therapists and sound practitioners.

To keep your practice going after you leave, we offer a 30-day home meditation course. Browse our retreat dates online and book your place, or get in touch to plan a group booking or exclusive venue hire.