• Treat Your Feet

    Begin the day by giving your feet the attention they deserve. Keri will guide you through Treat Your Feet, a mindful session designed to awaken sensation, improve mobility and reconnect you with the ground beneath you. A gentle way to bring awareness into the body and prepare for the day ahead.

  • Guided Winter Trail Walk

    Then step outside and reconnect with nature on a guided winter trail walk through the majestic forests and alongside the River Avonmore. Take in the beauty of the winter landscape, breathe in the fresh air and allow your body to naturally warm, move and awaken as you walk.

  • Yoga • Hips • Balance

    A mindful movement practice exploring the beautiful balance between gentle and strong. Through a blend of flowing movement, breath and mindful awareness, we’ll explore hip mobility, balance and the interconnected relationship between the feet, pelvis and whole body. Moving between softness and strength, we’ll discover how these qualities can complement one another — creating stability without tension, mobility without force, and a greater sense of ease within the body.A nourishing practice designed to leave you feeling grounded, balanced and reconnected.

  • Seasonal Nourishing Lunch

    Take time to pause and enjoy a delicious, nourishing lunch created with the flavours and abundance of the season. Inspired by fresh, locally sourced produce, this is a chance to slow down, connect and enjoy good food in beautiful surroundings. A wholesome and satisfying meal designed to nourish the body, restore energy and give you time to relax and enjoy the company around you.

  • Breathwork & Self-Massage

    Slow things down with a calming combination of guided breathwork and gentle self-massage. Explore simple techniques to soften tension, encourage relaxation and bring greater awareness to how your body is feeling. A quiet opportunity to turn your attention inward, release the stresses of the day and reconnect with your breath and body — leaving you feeling calmer, lighter and more grounded.

The Experience

Winter Balance is more than a retreat. It is a day to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, your body, and the natural world.

The Day

Morning • Awaken

  • Begin the day by gently waking the body, connecting with your surroundings, and creating space to move, breathe, and settle into the experience.
  • A combination of mindful movement and time outdoors sets the tone for the day ahead.

Midday • Nourish

  • A time to slow the pace and nourish both body and mind.
  • Move, explore, and connect before taking time to enjoy good food, conversation, and the beautiful surroundings.

Afternoon • Restore

  • As the day unfolds, shift towards a slower rhythm.
  • Create space to release, restore, and reconnect with yourself, balancing moments of movement with stillness and deep relaxation.

Closing • Reset

  • Bring the day gently to a close with time to pause, reflect, and absorb the experience.
  • Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and with a renewed sense of balance — carrying a little of that feeling with you into the weeks ahead.

Optional Extra • Sauna & Cold Plunge

  • For those who wish to continue the experience, an optional sauna and cold plunge offers a final opportunity to reset, refresh, and finish the day feeling revitalised.

You'll Take Home

  • A renewed sense of balance between movement, strength, and rest
  • Simple tools to help you release tension and reconnect with your body
  • Greater awareness of your feet, hips, breath, and whole-body connection
  • Time and space to slow down, reset, and recharge
  • Fresh inspiration to bring more mindful movement and relaxation into everyday life
  • A feeling of being grounded, nourished, and refreshed

Meet Your Host

Keri Gaffney

With almost 30 years of experience in movement, Pilates, Yoga, and rehabilitation, Keri brings a wealth of knowledge, curiosity, and passion to everything she teaches.

Her fascination with anatomy and biomechanics has shaped her approach over the years, rooted in a strong belief that feeling well in your body comes from finding the right balance of strength, mobility, alignment, and breath.

Teaching Approach

  • Diverse Methodologies: Draws from extensive training in Pilates, Yoga, Somatics, and Feldenkrais.
  • Mindful Movement: Creates experiences that encourage you to slow down, build body awareness, and discover what feels good for you.
  • Accessible Guidance: Offers detailed yet simple cueing, with plenty of options to adapt movements to individual needs.
  • Anatomy & Biomechanics: Turns every session into an opportunity to better understand and connect with your own body.

Clinical & Rehabilitation Experience

Through Simply Movement, based in South Dublin, Keri works alongside physiotherapists to support clients with a wide range of movement and rehabilitation needs:

  • Spinal and disc-related issues
  • Osteoporosis and arthritis
  • Pre- and post-natal exercise

For Keri, movement is not about doing more — it’s about moving better, feeling better, and finding your own balance.

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