Knitting, Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat in Iceland
1st - 6th October 2015
West Iceland is the perfect destination
for a knitting retreat, because of the long-established knitting
tradition in the area. This, combined with yoga, mindfulness and
sightseeing will make this trip an unforgettable experience.
The
knitting focus will be on the meditative qualities of knitting which
allow it to be use as a mindfulness tool. The spiritual aspect is
explored in our ‘loving kindness project’ intentionally infusing each
stitch with hope, warmth, love, compassion and care. When the gift is
received, that warmth is felt, the connection is recalled and healing
takes place.
Every
day will begin and end with yoga classes and one full day will be
devoted to rest relaxation knitting classes and yoga practice before an
evening out for dinner and a one act play at the Settlement Centre which
uses theatrical and multimedia techniques to enable visitors imagine
the way Iceland was discovered and then how the settlers established a
new society.
We
will visit interesting places, related to the rich Icelandic knitting
heritage, learn about colouring yarn with dye made from Icelandic
plants, have a workshop in spinning wool and learn about the Icelandic
goat, an ancient domestic breed whose coarse guard hair conceals a coat
of high quality cashmere fiber. We will also visit a farmers market and
taste products from local farmers. On the last night we will stay at the
Blue Lagoon Hotel where we will have our own private geothermal lagoon
and experience the restorative benefits of ‘floating’ under a starlit
sky (and see the shimmering Northern Lights if we’re really lucky!)
I hope you can join us on this exciting and restorative journey in Iceland 1st - 6th October 2015. learn more and book here
Price per person sharing a double room €1500
Pauline Gallagher
The Knitting ClassMonkstown valley
Monkstown
Monkstown, Co Dublin
Ireland
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