Workshops

We love to give our guests the opportunity to be educated and inspired to learn a new skill whilst at

La Finca Paradiso. Therefore we have curated a selection of inspirational workshops provided by our

talented team of practitioners.

We are delighted to offer these workshops to our retreat hosts as a bolt-on to your retreat or to individual

guests on a 1-2-1 basis.

Please note that all workshops are subject to availability.

How to use Crystals to benefit your everyday Life

Hosted by Jackie Winters ||| €50 per person ||| 2.5 hours

This is an interactive workshop offering information and hands-on experience on how to use crystals effectively to enhance your daily life. Jackie will reveal the mystery on how crystal therapy actually works; explain how to store crystals, prepare them for use and translate New-Age terminology. Crystals are not always deemed a credible therapy but when you learn where scientists use them in many areas of your modern life you may be surprised.
We will look at how to use crystals:

· As a daily beauty regime (many celebrities swear by this non-invasive form of therapy and almost all beauty products contain crushed minerals and crystals, the latest trend being quartz-based facials)

· To aid common ailments , such as headaches, teething, toothache, sore throats, back pain, asthma, dyslexia, high blood pressure, common cold, mental pressure, worries, improve focus… And much more

· To produce healthy plant life; (One of my students won a marrow contest after using crystals on his prize marrow!)

· Animal wellbeing: this is an area close to my heart as we volunteer our services at a horse sanctuary and have had immense success.

Come and join us to experience a crystal pamper session, head massage and full facial or back massage. The results will leave you feeling uplifted, deeply relaxed, and mentally, emotionally and physically lighter. The sense of overall wellbeing will surprise you.

What you need to bring: all crystals will be supplied for the session however you may wish to make notes so a pad and pen may be handy. Handouts will be issued to reflect upon your day.

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Learn how to meditate

Hosted by Jackie Winters ||| €20 per person ||| 1 Hour

Jackie trained in meditation at a monastery and has some simple techniques to offer you that will reap great reward.

Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. But many meditation techniques exist — so how do you learn how to meditate? It is extremely difficult for a beginner to sit for hours and think of nothing or have an “empty mind” so joining a class will help you find what is the correct way for you by exploring various techniques.

CONCENTRATION MEDITATION

This involves focusing on a single point, following the breath, repeating a single word or mantra, staring at a candle flame, listening to a repetitive gong, or counting beads on a mala. Since focusing the mind can be challenging, a beginner might meditate for only a few minutes and then work up to longer durations. Through this process, your ability to concentrate improves.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Mindfulness meditation encourages you to become a witness of your own mind and observe wandering thoughts as they drift through. The intention is not to get involved with the thoughts or to judge them, but simply to be aware of each mental note as it arises. Judgemental thoughts of good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant seem to disappear as you become the observer and not a participant in your thought activity. With practice, an inner balance develops.

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

· Mental Control

· Lowers blood pressure

· Improves circulation

· Lowers the heart rate

· Deeper breathing

· Reduced anxiety

· Feelings of wellbeing

· Less stress

Deeper relaxation

· Improved immune system

To book this workshop please get in touch.

EAT TO LOVE- Nutrition for Self Love

Hosted by Lizzie Cooke ||| €40 per person ||| 2 Hours

EAT TO LOVE – Nutrition for Self Love

In this workshop you will discover how to eat to nourish yourself on both physical and non-physical levels. Join Lizzie to learn the following:

The importance of foods that bring you joy
Nourishing your body with nutrients
Bringing light into every cell
Body cleansing foods
How to eat to relieve stress and aid relaxation
Heart and Soul foods
Eating to balance your chakras
Honouring your body with the right foods
Gratitude for our gifts from nature

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Exploring Ayurveda ‘The Science of Life’

Hosted by Sharron Fitzpatrick ||| €50 per person ||| 2.5 Hours

In this workshop we will explore the following:

– What is Ayurveda and why is it more important than ever before

– Discover your dosha

– Understand the qualities of Vata, Pitta and Kapha and how you can you these to improve your mental and physical well being

-Learn daily self-care practices tools and tips to take away and restore balance back into your life

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Meditative Art Workshop

Hosted by Nikki WilkinSun ||| €40 per person ||| 2 Hours

“In this workshop you the creator will become both the artist and the
witness. Let go of old expectations and conditionings and fall into
the wisdom of your inner being. Become free and allow creation to
flow through you in the present moment. In the silence of you centre
you connect to and be guided by your source and higher self.
Accompanied by a gentle rhythm a space of tranquillity and peace opens up and blossoms into form.”

You will need: To assist this workshop all you need is come in loose comfortable clothing.

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Learn to make a dreamcatcher to weave your dreams into reality

Hosted by Nikki WilkinSun ||| €60 per person ||| 3 hours

Hang your Dreamcatcher above your bed so that it can work its magic for you and literally catch your thoughts and hold them safe for you within the sacred spiders web and circle of life. All good dreams gently slide down the soft feathers into your heart and life.

In this workshop you will learn how to knot and make your own
special dreamcatcher weaving in the elements and placing you own prayers, blessings and affirmations into your web in a peaceful space of guided meditation and ceremony.

Includes all materials

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Mindful movement workshop

Nikki WilkinSun ||| €40 per person ||| 2 Hours

In this workshop you will connect to your physical, energetic and spiritual body and become one with your breath, movement and lifeforce energy field. Observe and relax into this gentle fluid movement as you gather, condense, circulate and channel your energy in and around you. Step into the light of your inner being, come home to, be present and at peace in your body, mind and spirit.

To assist this workshop all you need is come in loose comfortable clothing.

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Touch for Health 1

Nicky Mainstone ||| €400 per person ||| 15 Hours

Learn how to balance body energy with a 14-muscle test, fix as you go, balance, simple pain techniques, emotional stress release, posture awareness and much more!

15 hours can be split as required, i.e. 3 hours per day for 5 days.

Price to includes all study materials.

Advance booking is essential.

Minimum capacity is 2 people per course. Maximum is 10 people per course.

To book this workshop please get in touch.

Everyone needs and should honour themselves with some time out from their routine and go on a retreat. The finca is genuine paradise. The architecture, colours, light, the best food in the world formulated by the loving, nurturing people who run it. I loved it and hope to be back.
Lisa October 2018

A beautiful and tranquil place. We have been going to various places on your retreats over the last 5 years and La Finca Paradiso has had by far the best food, alongside incredibly kind and friendly staff.
Lucy October 2018

Thank you so much for looking after us and making us feel special during our stay.
I have had nothing but praise for you and the team from all my Yoginis and Yogis. And a very special thanks to our cook, the food was exceptionally delicious this year and we greatly appreciated to effort the keep the meals healthy and interesting.
Georgina Retreat leader

We all had such a lovely time with you last week, thank you, and all the team, particularly Penelope for taking such good care of us and helping us become very relaxed. We had such a happy time. It was wonderful. Still can't believe on top of everything else that the food was so incredible. Absolutely delicious. I am so pleased that I took part in as many of your wonderful activities as possible, thank you so much for making me so welcome.
Katie August 2018

As a painting tutor, what I require from a venue is not only surroundings that will inspire my students, but a tranquil and supportive atmosphere that enables them to concentrate on their creativity and me to get on with my teaching. La Finca Paradiso fulfils those criteria admirably. Added to that, cuisine and comfort are clearly top priorities at the finca, while everyone who works there is committed to providing a personal service to each and every guest. I’ve taught at the finca on three occasions now and every time, my students are not only relaxed and happy, but produce great work.
David Retreat Leader, June 2018

After 5 years to going to different venues in Italy, France and Spain, and enjoying them, I can honestly say we have found a wonderful venue. The standard of food, guest relations, ambience, welcome and general feel of La Finca Paradiso was second-to-none. As soon as you arrive you start to relax unwind and be at one with the exquisite gardens - lying by the pool listing to the birds, to the relaxing mood music for dinner, the attention to detail was wonderful The outstanding food was superb and all dietary requirements were catered for seamlessly. The accommodation ranged from good-sized shared rooms to a fantastic main suite in the finca. I would sincerely recommend La Finca Paradiso to any instructor looking to take a group on a retreat.
Kevin Retreat leader, June 2018

The team made the whole experience wonderful. Katie is a top-class chef and the food is amazing- a riot of flavour and colour. The rooms and gardens are wonderful, the massage was the best I've ever had. But most importantly the people who run the place do it with genuine love and care which makes the retreat healing, nurturing and peaceful.
Nicola October 2018