Tara Flow Retreat

12/02/2022

The day has finally arrived 🥳 Tara Flow Retreat starts today!!

Team Tara Flow are buzzing with excitement to get going!

The journey to get to this point has been such a beautiful and enriching experience. The full circle moments just keep flowing, the laughter has been endless which has layed such strong foundations to our retreat. I don't think I have ever laughed or enjoyed this co created collaboration with anyone as much as I have with the wonderful Ronan McLoughlin 💛

Tara Flow was built on laughter and the mutual want to create spaces for the benefit of all involved. We could not have done this without the endless support and love of all our dear friends and family's and new Tara Flow community, for this we are eternally grateful and feeling so incredibly blessed 🙏

The aim of our projects is to benefit not only us and the participants that attend but also to the land and community that hosts us.

Our projects strive to find ways to offer financial support to the teachers and organizers involved so that they are free to continue to create and share their experience with others.

Our purpose is to create an effect of lasting deep value and connections, leaving the place that hosts us better than we arrived, for participants to leave stronger, clearer and more energized, armed with tools to enhance their capacity to engage with their lives and the world and for those who the energy into the creation and facilitation to be supported on their journeys.

So if you feel called to co create, connect with others again, recalibrate and reenergise then book your spot with us: www.taraflowretreat.com

We are stepping into exciting times. Magic is happening all around us so let's come together and create something very special 🌟

And lastly from myself and Ronan

Keep flowing ❤

09/02/2022

Last few places left for Week 3 - Dance and Contact Improv this Feb 26th-4th Mar in Tenerife.

We have 2 incredible teachers who will guide you through your weeks workshops. Our amazing chef will be creating delicious food to nourish and support you, and on your free time you can choose to relax in the sunshine, take a hike in the mountains or continue to practice with your fellow TaraFlow friends.

Book now for last few spots: www.taraflowretreat.com

08/02/2022

Come and discover the power of Taiji (Taichi) and Qigong with the wonderful 19th-25th February, the second in the series of Tara Flow Retreats in Tenerife.

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"The Qi (pronounced “chi”) of Qigong is different than the “ji/chi” of Taiji/Taichi. “Qi” of Qigong refers to what can be translated as: the life force that is moving in all things, to keep it simple 😉.
“Gong” is translated as “skill”, “work”, “deep refinement”.

Through the practice, we will encounter that life force within us, closely, through our own tangible direct experience. Learning how to cultivate and refine a subtle power, again looking to reconnect the whole system into a more unified and harmonious condition.

But the best way to explain is via experience in practice.”

-Sarah Tulivu

We are so excited to practice with Sarah again!

Places filling up so book your spot: www.taraflowretreat.com

01/02/2022

WEEK 1 - Foundations of Flow (12th - 18th February 2022)

Go with the flow.

We have redesigned the first week to make it as exciting and accessible as possible.

Unfortunately our original Yoga teacher Issac had to pull out, due to what sounds like long Covid. We are sending Isaac love and hugs for a steady recovery from all the Tara Flow team 🙏💛

We are delighted to have the amazing Olivia Mancino stepping in to guide you through this week's retreat.

We’ve reimagined the first week as “Foundations of Flow” where we will continue to work to establish a strong foundation for our practices. Olivia will be joined by Rónan McLoughlin to host a week of Yoga, Taichi, Qigong, movement explorations and Flow Arts.
The week will be designed to suit the needs of the attendees to give you exactly what you need most to move towards a stronger condition from which to flow. It will also give those that wish to join for longer an introduction to the various art forms so you are able to dive even deeper into the practices.

Due to the late change we are offering a super special discount price!
So if you were on the fence this could be the week for you. It also provides a more affordable week to include in a multi week movement adventure if we can tempt you to join us for the journey.

Get in contact via www.taraflowretreat.com for more info.

Its going to be epic.

Keep flowing!

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30/01/2022

“We have come to be danced…”

We have 2 fantastic teachers who will be guiding you through complementary movement and dance practices for Week 3 at Tara Flow Retreat 2022.

Each morning we will wake up our bodies and minds and harmonize our systems for the day ahead through alternating Yoga or Taichi and Qigong.

After a rejuvenating breakfast allow Kira Kirsch to lead you into movement explorations based on the Axis Syllabus - a somatic study of human movement leading to the creation of spiraling and undulating movement material inspired by anatomical research and embodied physics. This practice will open up our movement toolbox of possibility.

At midday we’ll be hungry for lunch and enjoy some good nourishment created just for us by our amazing chef.

Our afternoons are free for us all to enjoy how we would like, taking time to rest and relax in the sun, excursions to the beautiful national park in the highlands or just enjoy the time with your flow family.

In the early evening Cristina Crippa, will guide us into the art of Contact Improvisation. Contact Improv is a dance form that evolves from spontaneous communication between moving bodies in a physical contact. Touch, weight, momentum, balance, and flow give it a continuously emerging shape. Lets learn how to flow in connection!

Afterwards we will gather for dinner and enjoy another delicious meal together.

Then you are free to join a dance Jam or to just sit around the fire together and relax.

Book now: www.taraflowretreat.com

Join us for this amazing week of exploring the freedom of movement in the body, the freedom of release from the mind, and to experience connection with others once again.

28/01/2022

Taichi and Qigong are often described as a moving meditation.

Allow the wonderful Sarah Tulivu to guide you into these powerful practices to reintegrate, restore and strengthen body and mind.

Experience how the practice leads your system towards a more unified and harmonious state - aligning, breathing, releasing and flowing.

Starting your morning with some sitting and moving meditation before a nourishing breakfast to prepare you for the day. This will lead into body opening exercises and Taichi and Qigong practice.

A delicious lunch will be waiting for you as you step into an afternoon of free time for whatever serves you best - whether that's to relax and unwind, explore the area, or continue to delve into the practice with the other participants.

Late afternoon we will rejoin Sarah for another lesson in Taichi and Qigong and this will be followed by dinner served on our beautiful veranda.

Book now: www.taraflowretreat.com



Tara Flow Retreat

27/01/2022

Prioritising self-care can often be a struggle. We may sometimes feel that meeting our own needs can be self indulgent. However, if the last two years has taught us anything, carving out time for tending to our own needs is crucial for mental, physical and spiritual health.

Engaging in a self-care routine has been proven to boost motivation and self-esteem, reduce anxiety and stress, improve concentration and creativity as well as boost our energy so we are more able to support ourselves and our loved ones.

The focus of our retreats is to co-create community with connection, expression and play at its core, supported by beautiful nutritious food.

Our embodiment practices allow you to step fully into self-care by bringing your focus and attention into the body and into the present moment while allowing yourself to be fully supported and nurtured by the Tara Flow community.

Check out our website to see which week retreat is calling you. Web link in bio www.taraflowretreat.com

25/01/2022

Would you like to deepen your mind/body practices?

Join us for a nourishing week with the amazing Isaac Mullins, as he guides us through the practices of Yoga and Breathwork alongside the Wim Hof Method.

Each morning we will open and strengthen the body through Isaac’s Hatha Yoga practice and energize and balance our systems through Pranayama breathwork practices setting ourselves up for the day.
The middle of day will leave us with free time to enjoy the surrounding area, relax in the shade (or sun if you’re less Irish than us!) or connect with the other participants.
Each day we will be served 3 delicious nourishing meals by our delightful chef, leaving us free time to do whatever serves us best.
Each afternoon we will meet to practice again discovering the power of the Wim Hof Method and experience how it can assist us in our practices as we carry it into the afternoon Yoga class.

You will leave this week feeling stronger, more flexible and more energised than before, and will carry the benefits of this wonderful retreat to enhance your everyday life.

www.taraflowretreat.com





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One month of dance, movement, and flow arts training, play and community in a yoga and meditation retreat center in Tenerife.

16/01/2022

The various movement and meditation practices offer different gateways into exploring and connecting with our deeper nature.

They influence our underlying structure in different ways that serve to release our blockages while energising and empowering us.

Through the practice things change. We don’t need to be in conflict with the way we are, just go to the root and nourish!
When what lies beneath changes the whole experience changes.

At the Tara Flow Retreat we have selected wonderful teachers that will guide us through a range of powerful movement and meditation practices. Choose which weeks you feel would be of most service to you right now!
Do you feel a need to strengthen, restore and energise yourself? Then come to weeks 1 or 2 for Yoga or Taiji and Qigong.
Is what you need connecting and freedom of movement? Then join us for week 3 for Dance and Contact Improv.
Are you looking to nourish your more playful side and find your flow? They week 4 for Flow Arts is the one for you.

But if you can, imagine going through the whole journey, from Yoga to Taiji to Dance to Flow Arts…. What a month of training!!!

We’re so excited for this journey and hope you will join us on it!

https://taraflowretreat.com/

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Tara Flow Retreat
Isaac Mullins Yoga
Sarah Tulivu
Cristina Crippa
Kira Kirsch
Olivia Mancino
Rónan McLoughlin

15/01/2022

Roll up! Roll up!
The end is nigh...🌙

Get your Early Bird tickets before they are gone!

Book now:
www.taraflowretreat.com

We've also up dated our workshop descriptions on our website so be sure to go check out the what to expect section and info on the wonderful teachers we will be training with.

We can't wait to flow with everyone under the sun!

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Tara Flow Retreat
Isaac Mullins Yoga
Sarah Tulivu
Cristina Crippa
Kira Kirsch
Olivia Mancino
Rónan McLoughlin

13/01/2022

It's getting close now! In just 4 weeks our yoga and breathwork retreat will take place on the 12th-18th February in sunny Tenerife. The wonderful Isaac Mullins Yoga is planning some nourishing Hatha yoga alongside complementary breathwork practices to help restore and re-establish the health of the body/mind system.

All levels are welcome!
Any "body" can do it, yet it will be a challenge no matter your previous experience.

This retreat includes cosy accommodation, nutritious mouth watering meals with a morning and evening practice along with free time from 1-4pm so you can explore the local area, read a book in one of our cozy spots or simply take a nap.

We can wait to welcome you 🌞🏝🌞

Book now:
www.taraflowretreat.com

12/01/2022

“To Move Is To Fall”

We are so delighted to have Kira Kirsch join to teach on our 3rd week of retreats in Tenerife (February 26th to the 4th of March) which explores Dance and Contact Improv.
All levels welcome.

Kira's dance and movement teaching is based on the principles of the Axis Syllabus, a practice system of orienting the moving body internally and externally.
A somatic study of human movement leading to the creation of spiraling and undulating movement material.

In her classes she creates an environment that cultivates intrinsic motivation, offers time for real inquiry and provides the sensation of a “deepening experience” with oneself and others.

This movement system reveals itself as profoundly transformative, empowering and artistically inspiring. There is a concerted effect to allow the individual to come to their own conclusion, to embrace or reject the proposals, to give space for their own creativity.

Kira will host a series of movement workshops inspired by the Axis Syllabus alongside Cristina Crippa who will be teaching Contact Improv.

“One of the beautiful things about dancing is the sensation when you surrender to the pull of the earth and let go.

In this workshop we will gently prepare the body and mind for a genuine conversation with gravity. By learning how to fall, we are disarming a primal fear and are better prepared for a life of moving and exploring movement…”

Book now: www.taraflowretreat.com
Early Bird tickets till 16th Jan 🌞💃🕺🏝

11/01/2022

EARLY BIRD TICKETS TILL 16TH JANUARY!

We are extending our early bird tickets to our wonderful retreat which is taking place this February/March in the beautiful sunny island of Tenerife 🌞🏝🌞🏝🌞

Share with your friends and come join us for connection, expression and play 💃💛🕺

4 incredible weeks to choose from 💕

Booking details and more info at www.taraflowretreat.com

One month of dance, movement, and flow arts training, play and community in a yoga and meditation retreat center in Tenerife.

06/01/2022

How would you like to WIN a fabulous week-long yoga retreat in Tenerife this February 12th - 18th worth €750? Prize includes a week of yoga and breath-work, shared accommodation and all your nutritious meals. Prize excludes flights and airport transfers.

This is an amazing opportunity to join Tara Flow Retreat and Isaac Mullins Yoga to reconnect, reenergise and reboot on the beautiful island of Tenerife in our secluded retreat oasis. 💛🌞💛

To be in with a chance of winning
1) Follow Taraflowretreat on Instagram and Facebook
2) like this post ( Here or Instagram)
3) Comment below with the name of your favourite yoga pose. 🧘‍♀️ 🧘‍♂️

To enter you must be over 18 years old and available to travel on the required dates (12th -18th Feb 2022) Winner will be announced on the 15th of January!

05/01/2022

The diversity of landscape that Tenerife offers is reflected in the diversity of the outdoor spaces that our retreat venue offers. The contrasting scenery of the Island is beautifully captured in the abundant sit spots and view points that are waiting for you to enjoy while in the heart of your own retreat.

04/01/2022

We are so delighted to have Cristina Crippa lead our 3rd week of workshops at our retreat in Tenerife from the 26th of February to the 4th of March which comprise dance and content dance.

Early Bird prices available now till January 9th. Check out our website for more information and boooking details.
www.taraflowretreat.com

Since Cristina can remember her curiosity has guided her towards art, movement, play. While at the art academy, Cristina studied different kinds of dance until falling in love with contact improvisation and improvisation.

This meeting has literally changed her life. Her passion for dance and Movement shifted her attention from the canvas to the body and its relation with the environment and people.

Cristina created a personal course of study with various masters in Italy and abroad and started teaching in 2014.

Contact improvisation allows her to research the power of listening, of being rooted and in the same time able to move freely, to have trust in our inner resources and to deepen the quality of presence and for Cristina its a privilege to share all of these aspects through teaching.

03/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone!

We hope your festive time was nourishing.

Hello 2022 💛

The revolution is in the air.
It's the inner revolution that adjusts the foundations of our experience from which we co-create this world.

So we plant the seeds.
We tend to the roots.
We w**d the "w**ds" and make tea with them.

What we water grows.

We are so excited for the upcoming Tara Flow Retreat in Tenerife.
12th February-12th March 2022.

A month of week long retreats in transformational movement arts and moving meditation practices that change the underlying structure from where our experience arises.

We hope you can join us.

May the flow be with you.

28/12/2021

We are so excited to have the wonderful Isaac Mullins Yoga on board to run our yoga and breath-work week retreat which will take place in Tenerife 12-18th of February 2022.

Combining the approaches of Vipassana and Hatha yoga and drawing on over 20yrs experience, Isaac has developed a teaching methodology is both challenging, introspective and transformative.

Isaac uses techniques of posture holding and breath-work that realign the body systems and intelligence, holistically healing the mind and body.

Breathwork:

Today's world is full of stressors that can trigger the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in fight, flight or freeze response. This negatively impacts the body by pushing it into overdrive, remaining switched on throughout the day, resulting in exhaustion.

Breathwork is key to rebalancing the body and mind to its natural parasympathetic peaceful state by alkalising the body, lowering inflammation, and relaxing the mind.

Early bird bookings available till January 9th. Check out our website www.taraflowretreat.com for more information 🌞

24/12/2021

We are incredibly excited to have Sarah Tulivu lead our second week of workshops which comprise Taiji/Taichi and Qigong.

Sarah Tulivu, or Fong Yi, (ordained name), has trained intensively in Taiji/Taichi, Qigong and sitting meditation for the past 9 years within the tradition of Taiwanese Master, Waysun Liao.

Five of those years were passed living a full-time monastic life in a Tao Temple and monastery, with 6 hours of practice per day.

She also trained in the Buddhist tradition and sitting silent meditation over a two year period in Nepal.

In 2020 she was made an instructor by Master Waysun Liao, who has been encouraging her to keep sharing her teachings with others.

15/12/2021

Our stunning venue, Mantanial Del Tara,
is a wonder to behold. An ecological farm and personal development center located on the east of the island of Tenerife.

We were originally drawn to Mantanial Del Tara while searching for a location in the Canary Islands because of its wonderful founder Guillermo. Generous, kind and humble we were struck by his vision as he described the project and decided that it aligned perfectly with our goal to contribute the financial cost of renting a venue into something worthwhile that aligned with our vaues.

Mantanial Del Tara is located between the small coastal towns of Arafo and Candeleria and the beautiful highlands of cloud forest and volcanic mountain. 

To be in Mantanial is to be on the edge of two worlds, the bustling urban coast and the purity of the mountains. We are excited to explore both as our playgrounds.

Mantanial’s microcosm somewhat reflects the macrocosm of its surroundings. By day the space is a beautiful spiritual haven and by night its amazing lighting turns it into a psychedelic wonderland.

The space is designed with many different areas, inspired by Feng Shui and the elements. From its tranquil yoga studio and wonderful dining area, to the fire pit next to the training platform, to the central circle and the meditation cave, to the gardens and water features, to various living spaces, chill out areas, tea stations and the many different nooks and crannies to enjoy.

A large shaded platform is currently being built for practice and play, that will be launched by our retreat.

15/12/2021

Jessie Wilkinson is co-curator and co-host of Tara Flow Retreats. Coming from a background in festival curation and interior design, Jessie has over 20 years experience creating spaces and experiences that touch the heart and expand the soul. Among others, she has worked closely with Electric Picnic and Body & Soul festivals and is the interior consultant for The Irish Landmark Trust historic properties.

Recognised for her creativity and innovative approach, Jessie is committed to community spirit. As a collective, she believes we are being called to step forward and support one another through new ideas and shared experiences. Her intention is to co-create spaces for communities to flourish and feel nurtured and supported.

Finding the best location for the retreat, along with creating the overall vibe, and sourcing the team that fit with the ethos of Tara Flow, Jessie is the go-to person for guest queries and concerns before, during, and after the retreat.
Breathing new life and energy into spaces is a passion of hers and seeing how this not only changes the environment, but how it supports those who use the space continues to motivate and inspire her.
Tara Flow Retreat is open to anyone who is passionate about exploration, connections and community.

15/12/2021

Tara Flow Retreat - Tenerife 2022 is happening!

The retreat center is booked and a wonderful team of the most amazing teachers will be joining us over the course of 4 weeks.

It will be possible for participants to join for a single week, choose two or 3 weeks that appeal to them most or dive in for a month long immersion.

Fully catered by our wonderful chef creating delicious and nutritious vegetarian goodness, allowing to immerse yourself in what serves you best, whether that is intensive practice, connecting with others, deep rest, or anything in-between.

We are so excited to be putting our dream retreat together!

The first two weeks will be all about sharpening the tools required to strengthen the foundations of our being. This will comprise training in some of the most powerful practices to balance and energise our systems and transform our experience. These two weeks will be led by 2 incredible teachers (to be announced shortly) that we are so excited to train with.

Week 1. Yoga & Breathwork

Strengthening and opening the body and exploring the power of the breath.

Week 2. Taiji and Qigong & Meditation.

Aligning, releasing, flowing. Guiding the system towards harmony.

From a more clear, stable and energised foundation we move into the last two weeks where we will explore movement, connection, performance and celebration.

Week 3. Dance and Movement.

Freeing the bodies possibilities and expression. Waving, flowing, isolating. Exploring inner and outer connection. Moving alone and in contact with others.

Week 4. Flow Arts, Fire and Circus.

Object manipulation techniques and tools to explore movement with and without props. Bringing the skills we have gathered to our practice and performance.

All leading to a final weekend of performance and celebration.

We hope to reveal the teachers and launch the website this week. So stay tuned!

15/12/2021

Tara Flow Retreat is created and hosted by Rónan, a world renowned fire and object manipulation artist from Ireland. Best known for his innovative style of poi spinning and as the innovator of contact poi, Rónan has been teaching and performing around the world for the past 20 years.

Taking inspiration from other juggling and object manipulation arts, as well as movement and mind/body awareness disciplines such as Taichi and meditation alongside illusion-based dance, he has developed his own unique style of movement and performance.

Rónan has been the producer and organiser of many successful events over the years. He is currently the director of ROGU - a fire, light and movement arts performance and education company based in Ireland.