A gentle departure from the everyday
Seasonal Day Retreat Series at Escapada
Move with Escapada & Align with the rhythms of nature through The Escapada 4 pillars movement, nourishment, natural treatments, and deep restoration.
Our Seasonal Retreat Series is inspired by the ancient practices of Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, where each season is associated with specific organs, energies, and emotional landscapes.
These immersive day retreats combine seasonal yoga, nature based practices, targeted health talks, and Yin & (optional) Pin - supporting your body, mind and energy in alignment with the rhythms of the natural world.
Harvest | October 5th from 12 midday to 6pm
Element: Metal | Organs: Lungs & Large Intestine
Autumn invites us inward. In TCM, it is governed by the Lungs, and large intestine - organs connected to breath, immunity, boundaries and the process of letting go. It is a time associated with release, refinement and sometimes grief - gently shedding what is no longer needed.
In yogic philosophy, this mirrors the movement of prana (life force) through the breath. It also connects to the practice of aparigraha - the art of non-grasping and softening our hold on what we no longer need to carry. Our yoga practices will work through the heart (Anahata), throat (Vishuddha), and root (Muladhara) - supporting emotional release, honest expression, and a grounded sense of stability. After the expansive, outward energy of summer, autumn offers a natural pause - a time to return to yourself, regulate the system and prepare the body and mind for the quieter months ahead.
As the Irish landscape begins to shift - leaves turning, air cooling and light softening - this is a gentle invitation to slow down, reflect and honour the cycles of release mirrored in nature around you.
This retreat supports:
Grounding yoga practices: Slow, steady practices that emphasise breath, stability and a gentle inward focus.
The power of breath: Practices that deepen and regulate the breath, supporting lung energy, emotional balance and nervous system resilience
Letting go: Creating space to release what feels complete, through movement and stillness
Health talk: Focused on immunity, skin health and supporting the nervous system as we transition into the colder, quieter months
Nature practices: To connect the harvest season, the breath and your sense of internal and external boundaries
Yin & Pin: targeting Lung and Large Intestine meridians to support release, renewal and energetic balance
Gorgeous seasonal lunch provided by the stunning Bibi's Cafe
This is a space to reset, process, and prepare - an opportunity to soften, clear and come back to yourself. Expect to leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more anchored, aligned with the quiet wisdom of the season and the steady rhythm of your breath.
HIbernate | November 15th from 12 Midday to 6pm
Winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine is a time of stillness, conservation, and deep restoration, governed by the Kidneys - the root of our vital energy (Jing), resilience, and inner reserves.
In yogic philosophy, this season resonates with the energies of the Muladhara Chakra (root) and Svadhisthana Chakra (sacral) - where grounding meets fluidity, and deep rest supports renewal. This is the space of inner stillness and quiet strength, where energy is conserved, nourished, and gently replenished beneath the surface.
When balanced, this energy expresses as calm, resilience, and a deep sense of safety within oneself. When out of balance, it can show up as fatigue, fear, low motivation, or feeling depleted and disconnected.
As the Irish landscape softens into winter - with shorter days, cooler air, and a natural invitation inward, this is a time to slow down, reflect, and restore while staying gently connected to your inner warmth.
This retreat focuses on:
- Deep rest and nourishment from within: Practices that support the nervous system, replenish energy reserves, and honour the body’s need for stillness and restoration during the most Yin time of year.
- Slow, grounding yoga: Gentle, intentional movement focused on stability, joint health, and cultivating warmth from within - supporting the Kidneys in TCM and the Root Chakra in yoga.
- Cultivating inner warmth through breath: Breathwork practices to build subtle internal heat, support energy flow, and counterbalance the cold, inward nature of winter.
- Emotional resilience and reflection: Creating space to turn inward, process emotions, and reconnect with your deeper sense of self, guided by the wisdom of the Water element.
- Health talk: Focused on energy conservation, supporting adrenal health, sleep, and navigating low energy or burnout during the darker months.
- Nature connection: Quiet, mindful immersion in the winter landscape - embracing stillness, simplicity, and the restorative quality of nature in its resting phase.
Yin & Pin: Long, supported holds combined with acupuncture to deeply nourish the body, calm the mind, and restore balance during a season of introspection.
Gorgeous seasonal lunch provided by the stunning Bibi's Cafe
Expect to leave feeling deeply rested, grounded, and replenished - with a renewed sense of inner strength and quiet clarity. An invitation to honour the most Yin season of the year, where restoration becomes the foundation for future growth, and stillness becomes a source of profound strength.