Spring Rising Retreat, Ballintubbert House & Gardens, Co Laois

Founder of Boann Yoga Barbara Carolan, chef Lu Thornely and food producer Niamh McDonnell are hosting a wellness retreat celebrating the union of food and yoga from February 4 – 6. The focus is on connecting with spring energies and nurturing good intentions, as Thorney explains: “Collectively, we’ve had a head-spinning experience over the past two years. This retreat is all about shaking off lethargy. We celebrate St Brigid’s Day with its origins in the Celtic festival of Imbolc (or “in the belly”), a festival of fertility that marked the beginning of spring in Ireland and the promise of new life and abundance for the year ahead.” The “Spring Rising Retreat” will incorporate Ashtanga-based Vinyasa Flow yoga sessions, soothing massages and reflexology in addition to a fermentation workshop with discussions on how to boost gut-healthy bacteria.

If you are unfamiliar with Ballintubbert it is a particularly special place with sublime gardens which has been home to many theatrical and literary greats including John Hurt, Sebastian Shaw and poet Cecil Day Lewis. The luxe accommodation comprises five double bedrooms in the main house, while a converted coach house has a further four bedrooms and there is also the stylish self contained Rose Garden Cottage on the main grounds. Prices start from €490 per person sharing and includes all yoga, fermentation workshop, cooking demo, dining and two nights luxury accommodation; www.balinttubbert.com.

Pilates at the Ice House Hotel, Co Mayo 

Audrey O’Connor, the founder of Corestate HQ Pilates, is leading a special weekend at Ice House Hotel from Friday, April 8 – Sunday, April 10 which incorporates, mobility, flow, and mindful movement. Guests can expect energising and relaxing Pilates and yoga classes (in a gorgeous setting), breakfast and dinner (in the newly refurbished 54° 9° Restaurant) each day, lunch on Saturday and a variety of optional daily activities. These include paddle boarding (€25), outdoor bathing treatments (€50) and spa treatments (from €80) and sea swimming on Enniscrone Beach. This “Wellness Weekend” is from €515 per person sharing, with single supplements available; www.icehousehotel.ie.

Barre or Pilates at Adare Manor, Co Limerick

The special “Wellness Package” at Adare Manor includes a two-night stay including breakfast in a Classic room in the Manor House for two people, with a complimentary upgrade. Each guest is offered a signature treatment in The Spa followed by an audio-guided wellness walking tour of the estate. There’s also the choice of a private barre or Pilates class in The Padel Club Studio for two people. Guests can also choose an extra (one hour) activity from the following Padel Club activities; a tennis session in the indoor Padel Court, including a lesson from a trained instructor; a games session in the Sports Simulation Room, including soccer, baseball, hockey or footgolf; or a golf session in the Sports Simulation Room, including a lesson from a pro golfer. Guests have complimentary use of the The Padel Club swimming pool and gym. The total package is from €2,200; www.adaremanor.com.

Cycling at PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness, Spain

An hour from Barcelona, 20 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava and just 15 minutes from the medieval town of Girona, PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness is an elegant resort to have on your radar. Whether you’re wanting to make a more conscious shift towards a healthier lifestyle or are a keen cyclist (there are plenty of challenging climbs and breathtaking descents in the vicinity) this is an ideal escape.

Along with traditional treatments to relax and revitalise and a clean eating approach designed by the resort’s nutritionist, the Wellness Centre at PGA Catalunya provides a holistic, personalised approach where natural healing is accelerated by high-tech therapy. Guests can benefit from whole-body cryotherapy (at -110C!), vitamin infusions and photo modulation therapies that strengthen the immune system and stimulate cellular regeneration.

A cycling stay includes accommodation in the resort’s Hotel Camiral, a full buffet breakfast daily, a cryotherapy session and 60-minute bodywork massage per person in the Wellness Centre, with complimentary gym access, and laundry service for bicycle gear from €245 per person per night. Bike storage and bike hire is also available; www.pgacatalunya.com.