I love the idea of a yoga weekend, but I stress the word ‘idea’. I haven’t yet booked one as I have a fear of spending a weekend in silence, contorted into ligament-splitting positions and eating mung beans, only to return home so spaced out from the experience that I need days to reintegrate back into everyday life.

That was until I found Outdoors Ireland. They’re cleverly combining a weekend’s relaxing yoga with getting outside and taking part in some great activities. So relaxing and invigorating. And all in the beautiful setting of Kerry in Ireland. That’s much more up my street.

Nathan Kingerlee, founder of Outdoors Ireland, tells me that I’ll start the days with walks overlooking the beach, yoga and relaxation techniques, then in the afternoons I can do some leisurely kayaking, a boat trip on the Lakes of Killarney and some gentle biking and hiking in the Kerry hills.

He mentioned locally sourced organic food, but also added in pots of tea and fresh cakes. He says the weekend will be relaxing but also fun. So he actively encourages a trip to the local pub for a pint. Nathan describes the accommodation as ‘luxury’ and at £275 for the weekend (including activities and most meals) I’d describe the price as ‘very reasonable’.

Both the yoga and activities are designed for all abilities from beginner upwards. There’s not a mung bean in sight, and I haven’t got an excuse not to book up – and actually I don’t want one.

Weekends are being run over the following weekends: 12,13,14 June; 3,4,5 July; 21,22,23 August.

For more information visit the Outdoors Ireland website at www.outdoorsireland.com or call Nathan and his team on 00 353 (0) 86 860 4563

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