Beginning Anew Mindfulness Meditation Retreat

Start Your Year with Presence, Not Pressure
As the world rushes back into its relentless pace after the holidays, gift yourself something different. This half-day retreat offers a sanctuary of stillness—a chance to step away from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.
In a culture that glorifies busyness, mindfulness is your quiet rebellion. It's the practice of coming home to yourself, of meeting this moment—and this year—with clarity, compassion, and renewed purpose.

Why Mindfulness Matters Now
The start of a new year often brings pressure to achieve, produce, and transform overnight. But real growth happens in the spaces between—in the gentle pause, the conscious breath, the choice to simply be rather than endlessly do.
Mindfulness practice invites you to:

• Release the weight of past regrets and future anxieties
• Cultivate inner calm amid life's inevitable storms
• Develop self-compassion as you navigate challenges
• Discover the profound peace that exists beneath the surface of your busy mind
• Build resilience through present-moment awareness

This retreat is your opportunity to begin again—not with harsh resolutions, but with tender intention.

What Awaits You
Guided Meditations
Journey inward with expertly led meditation practices designed to anchor you in the present moment. Whether you're sitting in stillness for the first time or deepening an established practice, these sessions will guide you home to yourself—teaching you to observe your thoughts without judgment and find the spaciousness that exists within.

Walking Meditation
Step into a practice as ancient as it is profound—meditation in motion. Experience the simple act of walking transformed into a gateway to presence, where each footfall becomes a return to the here and now. Feel the earth beneath you, notice the rhythm of your stride, and discover how movement itself can be a meditation, grounding you in your body while quieting the restless mind.

Mindful Movement
Awaken your body with gentle, intentional movement that bridges the gap between mind and physical presence. Through slow, conscious practices, you'll learn to listen to your body's wisdom, release stored tension, and experience the joy of inhabiting your physical form with full awareness.

Poetry and Songs
Let the beauty of carefully chosen words and melodies touch something deep within you. Poetry and song have a unique way of bypassing our analytical minds and speaking directly to the heart—creating moments of connection, inspiration, and unexpected insight that linger long after the retreat ends.

Loving-Kindness Infused Full Body Relaxation
Surrender into a deeply restorative relaxation experience that weaves together body awareness with loving-kindness meditation. Feel every part of yourself held in gentle compassion as you're guided through a practice that soothes the nervous system, releases layers of tension, and reminds you that you are worthy of care and tenderness.

Who This Retreat Is For
Complete beginners curious about mindfulness—you'll be warmly welcomed and gently guided through every practice.
Experienced meditators seeking to deepen their practice—you'll find fresh perspective and renewed commitment.
All you need to bring is an open heart and a willingness to slow down.

Investment in Yourself
Early Bird: €60 (Book by 28th December 2025)
Full Price: €70
Secure your place now and save €10 while ensuring your spot in this intimate gathering. Early booking not only rewards you with better value but guarantees you won't miss this precious opportunity to start your year with intention and ease.

Begin Again
You don't need to wait until you're less busy, less stressed, or more "ready." This moment—right now—is the perfect time to begin again.
Reserve your place and give yourself the gift of presence this January.

About Your Instructor
Sinéad Collins is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher having completed a 2-year training programme with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield through Sounds True and the Greater Good Science Institute, Berkeley University.
Sinéad is on the board of directors of Mindfulness Ireland, a network of people in Ireland who aspire to practice mindfulness meditation and weave it into their life to support a more heart-centered and awakened journey.
Sinéad cultivated a deep practice in mindful living during her 2-year residency in the mindfulness retreat centre of Plum Village in France where she lived as a long-term resident and volunteer. She has co-organized a number of large retreats attended by retreatants from around the world and has been on interview panels for Plum Village led retreats in France and in Ireland.
Sinéad is passionate about mindful living, nature and well-being. She has practiced meditation for the past 25 years and throughout her 18-year career in the corporate sector. She has a keen interest in the connection between ancient wisdom teachings and science, when it comes to meeting the challenges we face in our own lives, our relationships and in the world.