Celtic Spirituality Tour, West of Ireland, a tour of sacred and special places in Limerick, Clare, Galway and Mayo.


	Celtic Spirituality Tour No longer available For details and prices of our tours log onto the new website www.killarytours.com A tour of sacred and special places in the West of Ireland and introduction to Celtic Shamanism Counties: Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo Steeped in myth and history, the West of Ireland holds a special kind of magic for the spiritual traveller. From the mountains and lakes of Connemara to the barren limestone rock of the Burren, the backdrop for this tour is a landscape that is as wild and free as it gets - the perfect place to escape from the world and inspire and nurture your soul. Whatever your own spiritual beliefs or background, this tour is a veritable celebration of nature and Mother Earth. Shamanism is a practice that was used by the Celts - as well as other indigenous cultures all over the world - since the beginning of time, but which died out, in the western world with the rise of religion and modern civilisation. Simply described, it is a celebration and awareness of the interconnection of everything around us and within us, and in particular connects us to nature and the natural energies and cycles of the earth. It is a very fluid way of perceiving the world and empowers the individual to develop his own way of doing things, rather than providing a rigid set of rules. Indeed, it sits alongside many religions around the world from Buddhism to Catholicism and is still the basis on which life is led within some cultures today eg. in South America. Celtic shamanism draws on the practices of the ancients - the druids and the bards and also draws on the threads of Irish culture which still remain today, for example, the importance of music and song.

experience Spirituality	Today, shamanic practices are being revived around the world in the search for answers to the questions that life poses. Some say Ireland and the Irish - and particularly the West of Ireland - never really lost the natural magic, one reason why so many are magnetically drawn to this special place to learn about shamanism and rediscover a more natural way of life. We invite you to discover this magic too, and with it, the magic within yourself. The Celtic Spirit tour is a collection of special days in special places with talks on different aspects of Celtic shamanism and Celtic spirituality. We visit a number of sacred sites and take walks in magical areas, interspersed with guided meditations, shamanic journeys, rituals, music, song and dance. Celtic Spirituality Tour - introduction to Celtic Shamanism DURATION: 10 days (9 nights) LEVEL: easy GROUP SIZE: individuals (min 10 - max 16) ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable Hotels & guesthouses MEALS: 9 dinners, 9 Irish breakfasts TRANSFERS: Van Support throughout Tour Guide: Irish guide with personality For details and prices of our tours log onto the new website www.killarytours.com
Poulnabrone Dolmen Croagh Patrick	Daily itinerary: Day 1 Arrival. Transfer from Airport to the Burren Yoga and Meditation retreat centre (or hotel). Introductory talk and a relaxed evening meal. Get to know your travelling companions. Day 2 Morning yoga wake-up and opening of sacred space ikn the centre. Explanation of Celtic Shamanism, its evolution, demise and rebirth in Ireland. Exercises on getting in touch with the energy. Practice and explanation of how to do a journey using shamanic principles. Afternoon walking expedition into the Burren to ruins of St. Colman’s monastic retreat and well. Evening at leisure to relax. Day 3 Shapeshifting and Pathworking with Trees – learning to connect with nature for insights and guidance. Visit to Coole Park and Yeats Tower. Evening talk and poetry/ writing workshop at centre. Day 4 The sound of the Goddess: healing wells and healing stones in the Burren. Early morning visit to Ailwee Caves for healing with sound & stone, followed by visit to Cliffs of Moher, St Bridgid’s Well, Liscannor, and Liscannor crystal and stone centre. Return via Poulnabrone megalithic tomb, healing wells and beaches around Black Head. Evening Beltaine bonfire and raising the rhythms with drumming workshop. Day 5 Morning shopping in Galway. Afternoon transfer to Killary Lodge, Killary Harbour, Connemara. Optional trip to pub in the evening. Day 6 Killary Harbour. Ancestor healing and Soul Retrieval. Explanation of the importance of our ancestors in our make-up and the soul retrieval concept. Morning workshop at Killary Lodge, followed by afternoon guided meditation and walk of the Famine Trail. During the walk gather items from nature to create a prayer stick which will be dedicated in an evening bonfire ritual on the shores of Killary Fjord. Day 7 Morning free for optional activities at Killary. Afternoon departure for Shannon airport. (or Galway for your onward journey). For a more detailled programme, list of suggested equipment or any questions contact tours@killary.com For details and prices of our tours log onto the new website www.killarytours.com
		Killary Tours Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland