Join Dr. Cass Naumann for an unforgettable qigong and yoga retreat in mystical, magical Ireland during the auspicios time of Beltane – a day that is between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice (and in the middle of our retreat!)

The festival of Beltane is a Celtic celebration of beauty, of light, of hope fulfilled – a time to behold the miracle of new life as it emerges from the cold and dark. Likewise, it is a time of blossoming in our own hearts, dreams and fires of creative imagination, a time for tending the potential that now seeks its expression – within our own lives and the life of the world around us.

Duroing your retreat, Dr. Cass  will be leading you in daily Qigong classes themed around the 5 elements- fire, water, earth, metal, wood.  Qigong is a moving meditation cultivating life force energy to help balance, heal, and harmonize the body-mind-spirit with movements that sync with breath and awareness.  All are welcome and classes are beginner friendly.

On the schedule will be guided meditations, breathwork, journal prompts, classes that encourage self-inquiry, and also play, laughter, magic, and fun!

Expect to come home with tools to add to your daily life that enliven the quality of your relationship with yourself, others, the divine, and the world around you.

Family owned and run, Ballymaloe House will be your home for 7 lovely days and 6 nights.  Tucked into the quiet Cork countryside and complete with farm, pristine gardens, artists residency and a world renowned cookery school, your days will include morning and afternoon classes, farm to table meals, strolling the property, picnicking on the Ballycotton cliffs and more.  Condé Nast Traveller Magazine has acknowledged Ballymaloe House on their Gold List, and it was the only Irish venue on this prestigious list of the World’s top 100 hotels. The McKenna Guide 2018 listed Ballymaloe House as one of Ireland’s 100 Best Restaurants.

Accommodation at Ballymaloe House is simple and elegant. Each room has a private bathroom (many with bathtubs).  All accommodations have a calm and relaxing feel. There are paintings and drawings by Irish modern artists such as Pat Scott, Michael Farrell, Louis Le Brocquy and Norah McGuinness throughout the house, as well as examples of Irish studio pottery.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the drawing room by the fire or in the conservatory, which is filled with scented geraniums and winter jasmine and overlooks our gardens and river. The gardens are dotted with benches, where you can sit and read or listen to the sounds of the farm. During our visit, the drawing room will be warm and peaceful—the perfect place to relax after a long walk by the sea and look out at the wild Irish sky.

Classes will be onsite at the “Grainstore,” which was originally built in the 17th century, but converted to host groups and events. Wood floors, quiet and lots of light offer a perfect space for dailiy classes.

During our week, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the grounds of Ballymaloe, a stroll on the Ballycotton cliffs, and a day trip to Blarney castle (with a special dinner out at a surprise restaurant). We offer an optional visit to the Ballymaloe cooking school grounds, a visit the Jameson Whiskey distillery, and weather permitting, we try to offer an early morning sauna and cold dip in the Atlantic!  This unique retreat will open your eyes to many of the splendors of Ireland and is perfect for single travelers, couples, culinary enthusiasts and you!

Please plan to meet the group at Ballymaloe House on the start day of your retreat. Rooms will be available between 2 and 4pm. On the last day of your retreat, check out is after breakfast (so there will not be a yoga class on that day).

The closest airport to Ballymaloe House is Cork international (ORK) which is about 30 minutes via taxi or car. The other major airports in Ireland are Dublin (3 hour drive) and Shannon (2 hour drive). We anticipate that some participants will add time before or after the retreat to explore and some may choose to fly into an Dublin or Shannon, rent a car or take other transportation, for example hiring a private driver service to get to Cork and then to our retreat home at Ballymaloe. 

There is so much beauty worth exploring if you have any extra time to add. In the past, some have added time in Dublin, while others have ventured from Cork to Killarney, the ring of Kerry, Dingle and other gems.  Kinsale is also a lovely village not far from Cork.  So, a car rental may be worth it, especially if shared by a friend or two (to share the cost) …  but don’t forget – the Irish drive on the left!

We will start gathering participants travel plans well in advance, and certainly if we see many on similar flights arriving to the Cork Airport, we may be able to connect those of you on similar arrivals if you want to hire a taxi bus as a group.  For transportation after the retreat (for example back to Cork airport), the receptionist at Ballymaloe can easily assist.

What to pack:

• Cool weather clothing
• Good walking shoes
• A couple of nicer outfits for evenings out
• Yoga clothes
• Adapters for electronics

Dr. Cass Naumann, DACM, LAc., AOBTA-CP, 200RYT

Dr. Cass Naumann is an Integral Chinese medicine doctor, licensed and board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, ordained Daoist priest, medical qigong and reiki master teacher, wisdom keeper of medicine traditions East and West,
Professor of Medical Qigong and Daoist Medicine, pianist, vocalist, and vibrational sound healer who has over 20 years of experience teaching yoga, qigong, and meditation.

Currently Dr. Cass devotes her time to sharing and facilitating sacred spaces with individuals, families, and communities bringing the medicine of plants, incense, music, and meditation, qigong, and loving-kindness wherever she goes. She leads retreats, workshops, immersions, and offers online mentorships while maintaining a clinical practice of 1:1 patients. Read more about Cass {HERE}

iDOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM:
Queen / King or 2 twin beds
$4095 per person

SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
$4795 
2 available

SUPERIOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM:
$4395 per person
*our last superior room has KING bed only*

*to reserve, you only need to place your initial $695 deposit. We will confirm your reservation and can split your balance into payments through January, 2025

NOT INCLUDED:

• Travel to and from Ballymaloe House
• Optional activities
• Gratuities you might like to offer drivers and guides
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended – see Travel Guard Link)

Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before December 15, 2024. No refunds after December 15, 2024. In case of emergency withdrawal, you may transfer your  your reservation to another person as long as you notify One Yoga Global 21+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.

If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through January, 2025, unless other arrangements are made. Participants will be required to sign the application and  liability waiver to participate on this trip.

We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like Travel Guard and Trawick International offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.  Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. AIG Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.