Macalla Farm

Hidden away within the untamed Irish wilderness on Clare Island, enjoy yoga classes at the family-run Macalla Farm, which offers a variety of courses for all levels with both resident and visiting teachers. Residential programmes at Macalla include yoga and mindfulness retreats, skill-sharing courses in vegetarian and vegan cooking, and an introduction to natural horsemanship.

Passionate about yoga, mindfulness, food – and horses. Their wide range of residential courses and retreats focus on combining yoga and mindfulness with interactions with horses and food, as well as a comprehensive yoga teacher training programme. The yoga retreats are small, with usually just 6 to 8 students, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Fota Island Resort

Fota Island Resort is a luxury five-star hotel offering Fusion Yoga classes combining various Yoga styles with relaxation and wellbeing techniques. The hotel also provides a full timetable of other fitness classes, including Pilates.

Situated on its own private island within Cork Harbour, just 15 mins drive from the hustle and bustle of Cork City, Fota Island Resort is one of Ireland’s finest five-star resort properties, with bedrooms and suites overlooking the surrounding 800 acres of woodland.

Tennis, running trails and championship-standard golf courses are just some of the many leisure facilities available. Or indulge in an after-class treatment at the world-class spa – which features 18 treatment rooms, a swimming pool, a hydrotherapy suite and a fitness room.

Heir Island Retreat

Situated on an island in West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way, Heir Island Retreat is perfect for those seeking an escape for rest and quiet contemplation, where sun-filled rooms create an inspiring place to practice yoga or meditation – or simply just to be. The island hosts a number of weekend and week-long yoga retreats throughout the year.

Lambay Private Island

Yoga retreats are also hosted throughout the year at Lambay Private Island, one of Ireland’s hidden gems, located just off the coast of North Dublin. Within easy access of Dublin International Airport, retreats include boat transfers, accommodation, all meals, regular refreshments, workshops and sessions and materials.