What to Expect
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Nature Connection
A gentle arrival through the grounds of Glendalough House, inviting a shift away from the noise and into stillness.
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Move
A dynamic Pilates practice to awaken the body, build strength, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection from within.
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Melt
A restorative release session combining mindful movement and hands-on self-release techniques to soften tension and create space throughout the body.
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Rest
Guided breathwork and deep relaxation, offering an opportunity to pause, reset, and replenish both body and mind.
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Emerge
Sauna and cold plunge therapy to invigorate the senses, support recovery, and leave you feeling grounded, clear, and renewed.
The Experience
Inspired by the philosophy of Joseph Pilates and his work Return to Life Through Contrology, the experience is designed to guide you through a gentle progression of awakening, unwinding and renewal.
We begin with a guided walk through the grounds of the estate, allowing space to arrive, settle and reconnect with nature before moving into an energising Pilates practice designed to challenge both body and mind.
From there, the afternoon softens into deep release work incorporating restorative movement, myofascial and trigger point techniques, followed by guided meditation and rest.
The experience concludes with access to the sauna and cold plunge spaces, offering time to reset, restore and emerge feeling grounded, clear and renewed.
This retreat is suitable for both beginners and those with Pilates experience.
“Change happens through movement and movement heals” -Joseph Pilates