Weekly Yoga Classes at Mother of the Woods Retreat, Co Down
Guided by Senior Yoga Teacher,Yoga Alliance Continuing Education provider and Yoga Nidra expert Emma Rose Lowe
The Hayloft Studio at Mother of the Woods Retreat is a centre for yoga, meditation and wellbeing.
We are a yoga studio set out in the heart of nature to support you to connect back home to yourself and your own essential nature. Our spacious, scandi feel studio is nestled on 3 acres of beautiful wild meadows and orchards on the grounds of a charming old Georgian farm in the rolling hills of Co Down.
Our weekly slow flow and dynamic yoga classes and expert led workshops are suitable for all levels, bodies types, mobilities and sizes, whether you are completely new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, we have a yoga class for you.
Tuesday Slow Flow & Yoga Nidra, 7-815pm: perfect for beginners and those a little less mobile) with a focus on stretching and mobility to promote flexibly and deeply unwind physical and mental tension.
Wednesday Vinyasa Yoga & Yoga Nidra 7-815pm: This class is like meditation in motion, gently flowing from one yoga posture to the next guided by mindful breathing practices. Vinyasa yoga is known to boost your mood, increases energy levels, lowers stress, as well as improving flexibility, strength and range of motion.
NEW: Thursday Slow Flow (beginner friendly) 7-8pm: An accessible, gentle practice, perfect for beginners wanting to explore the benefits of yoga as well as for seasoned practitioners who want to slow down, unwind and restore.
Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended to ensure your spot. If you would like to drop in please contact me via whatsapp on 07746928330 (It’s £15 to drop in on regular weeks and £25 to drop in for ‘cake week’)
With a trauma-informed and embodied approached to practice, at Mother of the Woods, we believe yoga should be about how it feels, (and how good it makes you feel afterwards), rather than how it looks, so in our studio there are no mirrors, no judgement, no pretence.
If you’re looking for a Saintfield yoga class, a Carryduff yoga class, a Ballynahich yoga class or a Lisburn Yoga Class, we have you covered and we’re only an 8 minute drive from the M1 and 20 minutes from Belfast City centre too!
WEEKLY EVENING YOGA CLASSES:
Tuesdays*, Wednesdays* and Thursdays @7pm
Sign up via the links below for the next block of classes: starting Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th of November.
Arrive from 7pm and indulge in a cup of herbal tea foraged from the farm and settle in for a gentle and nurturing yoga practice followed by a deeply nourishing Yoga Nidra meditation. (Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep” is a specific style of meditation where you lie down and are guided through a full body relaxation process. The practice is proven to support trauma, anxiety, depression, weightloss, hormone balancing and sleep issues and our teacher Emma Rose Lowe is Northern Ireland’s leading expert and teacher trainer in this type of meditation).
These classes are not just good for your body, but good for your relationship with your body, mind and emotions.
Tuesday & Wednesday classes only*: Community connection is at the heart of our ethos, so the final class of each 4 week block is always an extended Yoga Social (or “Cake Night” as its become know) with more tea, a homemade delicious bake and chats around the bonfire!
About your Yoga Teacher: Emma Rose Lowe
Emma Rose Lowe is one of Ireland’s most Senior Tantra Yoga Teachers, Teacher trainers and a leading Yoga Nidra meditation expert.
Having studied and trained with leading teachers and experts all around the world, Emma is trained in Classical Hatha, Tantra, Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga, as well as having advanced meditation training in Anatomy, Yoga for Women and Yoga Nidra.
Emma has taught thousands of classes and students around the world with the ethos of yoga not being about the shape of your body, or even the shapes you can make with your body but the shape of your inner world. Her practices are designed to bring you back home to yourself, grounded and feeling deep release and peacefulness.
If you’d be interested in private yoga classes for corporate or private events, or 1:1 yoga tuition which is great for those starting out or wanted to deepen their practice, reach out at hello@emmaroselowe.com
✔ School of Sacred Arts 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
✔ High Vibe Yoga 300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
✔ Tina Nance Yoga Therapy 100 hour Embodied Feminine Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
✔ Total Yoga Nidra 50 hour Yoga Nidra Facilitator Training
✔ The Anatomy School Advanced 50 hour Anatomy Training
✔ Somah Journeys Yoga and Plant Medicine Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
✔ Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
✔ Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
If you’re looking for a Saintfield yoga class, a Carryduff yoga class, a Ballynahinch yoga class or a Lisburn Yoga Class, we have you covered.
The full address with directions will be sent to you automatically on sign up.
We are an 8 minute drive from the M1 Junction at Lisburn and only 10 minutes from Saintfield, Carryduff, Temple and Ballynahich. 20/25 minutes from Belfast City centre.
Please note that your booking is 100% non refundable. If you are unable to attend and your ticket can be resold, you may be eligible for a partial transferral to a later date, minus an administration fee. Please note this is based on good will and availability.
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Yoga Classes at Mother of the Woods Retreat
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Upcoming events
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WINTERING: YOGA NIDRA ONLINE SERIES
TUESDAYS ONLINE NOVEMBER - JANUARY: ALL CLASSES RECORDED
In this online series we will be exploring new somatic techniques, breath exercises, gentle movement, body scanning, touch and sleep education to soothe your nervous system through this ancient meditation technique, validated in its benefits by modern science.
Validated by science, Yoga Nidra can support you to slow down, unwind stress and tension and help combat exhaustion and burnout. It is an effective tool for sleep disorders as well as those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder as the long, cold nights start to roll in.
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WINTER WILLOW WREATH WORKSHOPS & YULETIDE STORIES
FRIDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER - Spaces very limited
Relax beside the fire with family and friends, or come alone to get creative, enjoy a glass of something mulled and get into the spirit of the season.
Choose from a selection of all natural foliage and flowers, trailing greenery, frosted acorns and winter inspired blooms to create your bespoke masterpiece.
You will leave the workshop with a natural, beautiful one of a kind wreath made from your very own willow wreath hoop that is sustainable and you can redecorate for any season year upon year to come.
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MOROCCO RETREAT
SPRING 2026
Join us for a deliciously curated 7 nights of sunshine, desert, deep restoration, culture, culinary delight and cookery classes, treasure hunting in the souks, soul searching in the atlas mountains, natural beauty, daily yoga, meditation and lots more on this luxury Moroccan Retreat.
We have carefully designed this retreat for a perfect blend of relaxation, culture and adventure to create a retreat where dreams will take shape.
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August pop up:
Yoga + wood fired sauna experience
Yoga + Woodfired Sauna Experience
at Mother of the Woods Retreat
Join us for a soul soothing evening of yoga, meditation and woodfired sauna in the heart of nature, nestled with 3 acres of wild meadow and fruit laden orchard. Begin with a gentle, grounding yoga session to open the body and calm the mind, followed by cycles of woodfired heat, cold water therapy and rest beneath the trees.
Gather by the fire pit with warming herbal tea, home made cake and deep connection under the open sky. This is a ritual of restoration, where movement, breath fire and nature meet to bring you back home to yourself.
Sign up for August's 4 week block starting on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and add on the woodfired sauna experience for only £10. Or sign up for Tuesday 26th or Wednesday’s 27th below: