This workshop is lead by The elbowroom's founder, Lisa Wilkinson. Mother
of Tuilelaith, Lisa teaches, yoga and pre-natal yoga in addition to the active
birth workshops. She has trained with the YTTC and Birth International in
pre-natal yoga and Active Birthing with Janet Balaskas. Lisa also trained
with the renound Michele Odent and is a doula (birth attendant to provide
support for women during their pregnancy and birth) and has worked in all
the major maternity hospitals. She feels that with a strong courage of convictions,
information and empowerment, birth can be a liberating and wonderous adventure.
Booking essential, to guarantee your spot, a €60 deposit to be received
48 after booking. To book a space you can enrol online
here and select online schedule and reserve Birth preparation
classes or e-mail info@the-elbowroom.com.
Yoga and Vegetarian Cookery Detox weekend
In the beautiful Glen of Aherlow with Helen Byrne
Fri 18th April – Sun 20th April
Cost €320
The beautiful Tig Roy centre in Tipperary is the venue for this great weekend
of yoga, cookery classes, meditation and optional hikes. The weekend will
start with hatha yoga classes and meditation sessions with Helen Byrne and
vegetarian cooking classes with Roy. Optional hill walking will be available
for those who want to get out and explore the beautiful countryside of the
Glen of Aherlow. The cost for the weekend (which includes accommodation, walks
and all classes) is €320. If you wish to travel by train we can arrange
a transfer from Limerick Junction (20 mins away). Early booking is advisable
as we expect the weekend to be very popular!
Arrive on Friday evening to a yoga meditation and mindfullness session followed
by a warm bowl of soup and spelt bread. Spend Saturday morning with a 2 hour
session with helen before going off for a hike or enjoying a book by the fire.
The lunch will be followed by the first cookery demonstration with the renound
macrobiotic cook - Roy Galvin. Following an afternoon meditation and yoga
session, your evening meal will be prepared with the finest local and organic
ingredients before your very eyes. Sunday lunch will be served following your
yoga session and walk. Roy is an amazing and animated cook, be prepare to
be delighted and learn easy ways to incorporate healthy food into your diet!
In all we have 4 yoga session, two hikes, and cookery demonstrations following
each meal!
Tig Roy- Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary
Tig Roy is a very special place, offering accommodation privately situated
in the beautiful Glen of Aherlow, South Tipperary, at the foothills of the
Galtee Mountains, the highest inland range of mountains in Ireland and noted
for its breathtaking scenery .

This lovely venue is a 2 1/4 drive from Dublin.Comfortable and homely accommodation
is in shared twin rooms in the lodge.
Email us for a booking form here.
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Lee, our resident Homeopath, will be seeing clients in the elbowroom studio. To make an appointment with Lee, please call 086-3710187.