Gentle Flow QiGong and IFS Self Discovery Retreat

Gentle Flow:

Qigong and IFS Self-discovery

A Healing Retreat for Your Mind, Body and Spirit

In Connemara

April 16th to 18th 2027

'Gentle Flow' through Qigong, Nature and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A Weekend Retreat on the Renvyle Peninsula

Gift yourself the time to slow down and listen to yourself and nature.

Reconnect with YourSelf

This 3 day retreat is an opportunity to connect with your healing power and wisdom through nature using the somatic embodied practice of Qigong and the compassionate practice of Internal Family Systems on the beautiful Renvyle Peninsula in Connemara.

Each day we will spend time in nature, breathing, moving and meditating to deepen our connection with ourselves and the natural outdoors to enhance our well-being.

Mindful Activities and Practices Include:

Opening Circle

Qigong

Breathwork

Walking in Nature

Meditation

Massage

Self-reflection

Closing Circle

The evenings will be a time for rest, relaxation and enjoying the comforts of our unique accommodation in the historic award winning Renvyle House Hotel.

The sheer act of being outdoors in Connemara, unplugged from every day distractions, is life changing. Gift yourself this time to slow down and listen to nature.

Additional Information

All of the activities offered on this weekend will be optional, if you do not wish to participate in anything you will be welcome to spend time by yourself enjoying the comforts of the hotel and the beauty of the surrounding area.

Our retreat has a maximum of 12 people, we choose to keep the numbers low to ensure everyone gets to benefit from being in a small group. A minimum number of 6 is needed for the retreat to go ahead.

Booking

The fee is payable on booking. The retreat fee of €200 is due by March 19th 2027 at the latest.

This retreat is residential in Renvyle House Hotel. Bed and breakfast accommodation is available in single occupany en-suite rooms at a cost of €250 for 2 nights, and must be booked directly with the hotel. Meals are extra. Please use reference “MT0427” when booking with Renvyle House Hotel. The cost of an extra night's bed and breakfast accommodation before or after the retreat is €125 per person.

Renvyle House Hotel 095 46100 Website https://www.renvyle.com/en/

What to bring

Warm layers of clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, walking boots, small rucksack for the outdoor walk, blanket, yoga mat, journal & pen, any sacred items or photos you wish to bring, water bottle.

Who we are

Eileen Brady is an experienced Qigong and Tai Chi teacherwww.connemarataichi.com

Marie Tierney is a psychotherapist and Internal Family Systems therapist and trainerwww.marietierney.ie

Qigong

Qigong is a somatic practice to support the mind body connection, with an emphasis on meditative movement, breathwork and focused attention.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a dynamic way to connect with your own Self-energy, heal your parts and engage the world with more compassion for yourself and others. In IFS all parts of you are welcome.

Qigong and IFS can foster a sense of inner balance, harmony and peace.

Testimonials from workshop participants:

“This workshop was a beautifully balanced journey of self-discovery. IFS was completely new to me and incredibly powerful, and the way it was woven together with qigong created a deep emotional and kinesthetic experience. The support, kindness, and compassion from the instructors made it feel safe to explore at my own pace. The space—both inside and out—was truly nourishing.”

“I loved the permission that was given to be fully present or to step back when needed. There was absolutely no pressure—just excellent, accommodating guidance throughout. The combination of IFS and qigong was seamless, grounding, and surprisingly transformative. A great balance between inner work and embodied movement.”

“The dynamic between the two facilitators was dynamite. You complemented each other beautifully, creating a workshop that felt rich, spacious, and deeply human. The blend of emotional exploration and physical practice was perfectly paced, and the beauty of the location only enhanced the experience. A truly powerful combination of modalities.”

“This retreat exceeded my expectations. The kindness, compassion, and clarity of instruction made even unfamiliar territory feel accessible and safe. The integration of IFS and qigong was masterfully done—gentle yet profound. Please do another retreat soon. Perfect combination… more please!”