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Big Moon Cottage Meditation Centre, West Cork:
Big Moon Cottage Meditation Centre offers residential and non-residential meditation courses and retreats in Skibbereen, West Cork in the South of Ireland. Skibbereen is approximately four hours drive from Dublin and 1.5 hours drive from Cork City. Courses are held at the weekend and mid-week. Individuals and groups are welcome. We cater for a maximum of 6 people for residential courses and a maximum of 10 people for the non-residential courses.

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Photo of Meditation Courses & Retreats in IrelandResidential & Non-Residential Meditation Courses Include:

Foundation Course in Meditation:


Course Highlights:
- Personal introductions and teacher background
- A brief history of meditation
- The nature of negative stress and it's effects on body, mind and spirit
- What happens in our bodies and minds when we meditate?
- The benefits of meditation over other methods of relaxation and how it differs profoundly from them as shown in numerous research studies
- You will learn the technique of meditation and participate in a number of 20 minute group meditations
- You will also begin to meditate alone
- There will be question and answer sessions and daily monitoring of individual progress
- Sample Discussion - How do we fit meditation into our busy lives?
- Sample Discussion - Where meditation leads and what we may expect from it

Luxury One Week Meditation Holiday in Fuerteventura Jan/Feb 2011:


Your one-week meditation retreat Includes:

- Foundation in Meditation course as described above
- Own room in large, sumptuous 4 bedroomed detached villa
- No single supplement
- Heated pool, a courtyard haven, large garden and three terraces
- Internet access
- 10 Minute walk to lovely traditional village with deli, restaurants, supermarket, bars, pizzeria and patisserie
- 15 Minutes by bus or car to Corralejo
- 30 minutes from airport
- Fabulous beaches and beautiful lagoon nearby - 15 mins. by bus or car
- Wonderful holiday with like-minded people - leave all your cares behind

Holiday also available to those who wish to opt out of the meditation course.

Big Moon Cottage B & B for Adults Only:
Big Moon Cottage is also open for adults seeking a peaceful place to relax and get centered, a healing break from daily demands. Guests come on a B & B basis but full board will also be possible.

Corporate Training – Meditation in the Workplace:
Big Moon Cottage is the perfect place for a Corporate Group to learn to de-stress and build team harmony. Susan has a business background and will provide you with a very interesting package to meet your needs.

I can also travel to your company's premises to teach meditation, this highly effective stress management technique, to your group. Reducing the stress levels of your employees has powerful implications for their wellbeing and the atmosphere of the workplace. There are also huge potential cost-saving benefits as people become happier, less stressed and far more creative.

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Address: Gortbrack, Castletownshend, West Cork, Co. Cork, Cork, Ireland
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