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The HEART of YOGA

8-11 November 2026
The Yoga Barn - Co. Kilkenny

RETREAT

Next Wild Heart Women's Retreat in the Yoga Barn : 20-23 August 2026 (Thu - Sun). 

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The HEART of YOGA Retreat : 

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An invitation to enter the realm of the heart through the spirit of community, embodiment and connection.  

 

We will gather for the weekend in an intimate setting of maximum 10 women.

 

Together we will step into the wisdom of our bodies, connecting with our emotions and creating a space of trust & safety where we can show up authentically, rest, connect with ourselves and each other, dance, sing and cherish some alone time in nature. In Old English wilde means "in the natural state"  - this retreat is an invitation to connect to our truth, our inherent nature. 

 

Throughout the weekend, we will awaken our wild hearts through embodied & polyvagal-informed yoga, dance, voice work & singing, creative expression & community connection, nature, deep rest, sauna, cold dip and plenty of opportunities to share and integrate. 

 

THE SPACE

The retreat will be held in The Yoga Barn, Kilkenny. 

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The Yoga Barn is a restored ‘clochán’ or Irish stone village, surrounded by green fields, trees, and big skies. Hidden away in the lush Kilkenny countryside, though only 20 minutes from Waterford City, the Yoga Barn breathes peace, calm, and tranquility.

“Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing.’

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– Clarissa Pinkola Estes –

"Women Who Run with the Wolves"  

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ABOUT ANNA

Anna is a  Yoga Teacher, Women's Circle Holder and Somatic Therapist & Facilitator. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern embodiment practices. Anna is dedicated to creating spaces for connection, healing and community. Her approach is heart-centered and invites a gentle unraveling—an attunement to the body’s rhythms, the nervous system, and the wisdom held within the cycles of life.

THE HEART OF YOGA RETREAT 

Sample Outline (subject to change)

Day 1 â€‹

  • Afternoon

    • 3-4pm : Arrival ​​& check-in

    • 4.30pm: Welcome practice 

  • Evening

    • 6pm : Opening Circle & Ritual 

    • Welcome Dinner

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Day 2 & Day 3 

  • Morning​

    • Jala Neti practice 

    • 7-9am Yoga to awaken the body and mind : Pranayama, Yoga, Meditation 

    • Large Brunch  

  • Afternoon

    • 10.30-12.30 Yoga Philosophy Class

    • Free time for walking, sauna, cold plunge, journaling, or quiet reflection 

    • Soup 

    • 4.30-7pm Yoga Workshop â€‹â€‹
  • Evening

    • Dinner

    • Sunset rituals, kirtan, singing around the fire, sharing circles

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Day 4​

  • Morning

    • 6.30-8.30 Yoga to awaken the body and mind : Pranayama, Yoga, Meditation 

    • Large Brunch 

    • Closing circle & ritual 

  • Afternoon

    • Check out & Departure by 1pm 

THE CHALET 

  • 1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (590 euro per person) 

  • 1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet  (590 euro per person)

ACCOMODATION

The accommodation at this retreat is shared. Unless stated below, there are spaces available. I will update this page as bookings come through. 

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The Chalet (6 people) â€‹

  • 1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (590 euro per person)  FULL

  • 1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet  (590 euro per person)   

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The Cottage  (2 people)​

  • 1 x Twin bed en-suite (640 euro per person)​

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The Lodge  (3 people) semi-private, en-suite 

  • 1 x Double Bed  in The Lodge (740 euro)  

  • 2 x Single Bed in The Lodge  (640 euro)    

THE COTTAGE

  • The main house where we gather for sit down meals

  • 1 x Twin En-suite (640 euro per person)

THE LODGE 

  • Semi-private areas in the Lodge with living area & en-suite 

    • 1 x Double Bed in The Lodge (740 euro)

    • 2 x Single Bed in The Lodge  (640 euro per person) 

BOOKING INFORMATION

​​​Secure your spot  

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Please secure your spot in the retreat with a 150 euro deposit. You can make the payment via the link below or contact me at info@seedsofjoy.space to do a bank transfer.  The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the retreat (please reach out for other payment options).  

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Refunds & Cancellations 

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The deposit/full price is refundable if you cancel with minimum notice of 6 weeks (9 July).  

After that, the deposit is not-refundable. 

If you paid the full amount and choose to cancel with less than 6 weeks notice, you will be refunded 75% of the total amount.

If you cancel with less than 2 weeks' notice, there will be no refund. 

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Dietary information 

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Upon booking, I will share with you a form to fill out where you can share your dietary requirements. All the food served will be vegeterian. No alcohol served or permitted during the retreat. 

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Getting there

 

Please note there is no public transport to the Yoga Barn.

I recommend arranging private transport / carpooling or taxi/Uber from Waterford City. 

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If you are driving and would be happy to offer a lift or if you need one, please let me know and I will help to connect people to organise carpool. 

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED 

  • 3 night x accommodation 

  • Vegetarian food  

  • 3 x 2 hour yoga classes 

  • 2 x Workshops + Rituals, Opening & Closing Circles

  • Sauna & Cold Dip 

  • The use of the grounds of the Yoga Barn for rest, relaxation, self-reflection  

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KIND WORDS FROM WOMEN

​​"If I could give more stars I would. Very much exceeded my hopes and expectations. A wonderful experience full of positive, nourishing support, warmth and love. The space, the food, the energy…exactly what I needed to open my heart and remember my wild self. Immense thank you to Anna, Klaudia and Jen, and all the wild heart women who made this such a healing and memorable experience 🦋"

- Donna (Wild Heart Women's Retreat)

"For my first women's only retreat I didn't know what to expect but it went above any expectations. The weekend felt completely still as everyone was present in the circles, the practices and during the meal times. There was a perfect amount of free time whether you wanted to go inward or if you wanted to socialise with someone, there was always someone present. Anna curated the space with thought and care, it really showed. Every detail flowed perfectly into the next, I thank her for creating such a safe space for women. I loved the opportunity to try new things such as Kirtan, ecstatic dance and drumming. I learned new skills, I met amazing people and I felt in touch with myself. Thank you. "

- Beth (In the Belly of Winter Women's Retreat)

"In the Belly of Winter retreat was exactly what I needed at this time of the year. Anna managed to combine yoga, kirtan, story telling, dancing and even bracelet making into the weekend. She has thoughtfully crafted the schedule and didn’t leave anything to chance. Her beautiful energy, peaceful voice and professionalism were shining through the whole weekend. Anna’s yoga encourages to get into body and go within. Her gentle techniques are suited for anyone needing a nervous system reset and a break from the noise of the day to day world. There is a little magic that she brings that is hard to explain with words but that I feel so privileged to be able to experience and witness."

- Andrea (In the Belly of Winter Women's Retreat)

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