New Year’s Day Renewal

  • January 1, 2026
  • Shannon Estuary Way Retreat and Academy
New Year’s Day Renewal

The First Breath & The Plunge: New Year’s Day Renewal

Fire, Ice, and Focus: The Most Invigorating Start to the Year.

You made it through the holidays. Now, it’s time to fully refresh. This year, start January 1st not by recovering, but by igniting your energy.

Join us for a restorative and powerful afternoon designed to shake off lingering holiday haze and set a sharp, clear intention for the year ahead. We combine deep yoga practice with the incredible, mood-boosting power of our outdoor Thermal Contrast Circuit (Glass-Fronted Barrel Sauna, Hot Tub, and Cold Plunge).

Leave feeling cleansed, centered, and truly awake.

Your Journey: Thermal Reset & Intention (12:35 PM – 5:45 PM)

We’ve crafted a dynamic flow, moving from gentle movement to profound physical reset, before settling into nourishing food and mindful reflection.

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Your Day of Deep Renewal

Start the New Year with a focused reset for your mind, body, and spirit. This intentional itinerary guides you toward clarity and deep, lasting renewal.

The Journey Begins

  • 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Arrival & Gentle Grounding (Downstairs)Settle in and warm up with a comforting herbal infusion. We’ll begin with a seated Grateful Heart Meditation to anchor you firmly in the present moment, preparing your mind and body for the work ahead.
  • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Pre-Thermal Flow & Breathwork (Upstairs Studio)A focused 45-minute Gentle Vinyasa or Hatha Flow to awaken your muscles and stimulate circulation. We’ll use powerful Pranayama (breathwork) to perfectly prepare your nervous system for the thermal contrast to follow.

The Ultimate Reset

  • 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Thermal Contrast Circuit (Outdoor Area)The ultimate way to reset for the New Year! Spend an invigorating 75 minutes rotating through our outdoor thermal area. You can luxuriate in the Glass-Fronted Barrel Sauna, soothe your body in the Hot Tub, and bravely embrace the highly invigorating (optional) Cold Plunge.

Sustenance & Clarity

  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nourishing Feast & Connection (Downstairs)Deep Sustenance. This beautiful and well-earned winter soup and artisan bread feast intentionally nourishes your body immediately post-plunge, setting a healthy, grounded tone for the rest of the day and the New Year.
  • 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Sankalpa (Intention) Workshop (Upstairs Studio)Gain Clarity for 2026. This dedicated workshop guides you beyond simple resolutions. Through reflective journaling, you’ll uncover and articulate your heart-centered Sankalpa (a powerful, clear intention) for the year ahead.

Embodying the New Year

  • 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Moving Forward Flow (Upstairs Studio)Embodying the Intention. A gentle, deliberate Hatha/Vinyasa Flow sequence focused on moving with grace and focus. This practice is where you literally move your body into alignment with your new intention.
  • 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Closing Circle & Departure (Upstairs Studio)A quiet Candlelight Closing and a final collective Ohm. Depart feeling purified, energized, and deeply centered, ready to step into the year ahead with purpose.

Why Choose The Plunge Retreat?

  • Profound Reset: The combination of heat (sauna) and cold (plunge) is scientifically proven to boost mood, reduce inflammation, and enhance mental clarity—the perfect antidote to holiday burnout.
  • Structured Invigoration: We prepare your body with yoga, guide you safely through the plunge, and ground you afterward with nourishing food. This is contrast therapy done mindfully.
  • Intentional Start: Your first afternoon of the year is an act of self-prioritisation, setting a powerful precedent for health and focus.

Important Notes on the Thermal Circuit:

  • What to Bring: Please bring swimwear, a warm robe, and outdoor slip-on shoes for the thermal area. Towels are provided.
  • The Plunge: The cold plunge is highly effective but optional. We provide full guidance on breathwork to ensure your experience is empowering and safe.

Ready to jumpstart your New Year with energy and clarity?

Date: New Year’s Day, January 1st

Time: 12:35 PM – 5:45 PM

Investment: €110 (Includes all classes, full thermal circuit access, workshop materials, nourishing meal, and a small departure gift.)

Ticket Details

€110 / Person

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