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'Meadowtation' Radical Rest Workshop
DATE: 15 Aug, 2025TIME: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
all times are in Irish time unless noted otherwise
Join Wilderland creative wellbeing consultant Derval Dunford for a special workshop in embodying wild nature and the art of radical rest.
Inspired by Irish Philosopher John Moriarty’s love of bog and meadow, Derval has designed a site-specific yoga nidra practice of deep relaxation and meditation, that she calls 'Meadowtation'.
Derval will lead participants on a short guided walk, where our wild wandering will be interspersed with guided breath breaks and qigong-based gentle movement practices, to embody the elements, the meadow, and the bog.
Following the walk we will retire to a private room in Ballycroy Visitor Centre to practice radical rest. We’ll celebrate nature’s rhythm and take time to rest and recover, attuned to the energy of Wild Nephin.
Derval will guide participants to the threshold between waking and sleeping. Science calls this space the creative sweetspot, because in this space creativity increases threefold.
Our Meadowtation session will finish with a simple creative integration and reflection, using breath and natural rhythm.
All welcome.
FREE event. Limited places, booking is required. Book your place now on Eventbrite.
Please note:
- The Meadowtation workshop and walk are open to adults only, and at no cost
- Participants should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear for the short walk, and be able to walk 1km
- A blanket and neck pillow/cushion are essential, participants should bring these with them
- Bring your own yoga mat if you have one, but spare yoga mats will be provided
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Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Wild Nephin National Park, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo
