Winter activity packages in Connemara

Bootcamp weekend at Delphi Mountain Resort, ConnemaraIt is coming up to end of the year and whether you want to shake off the Winter blues, shed a few pounds for a Christmas party or just visit the West if Ireland to end 2010 on a high note, Delphi Mountain Resort in Leenane, County Galway has everything to lift those incoming change of season clouds.

To revive its visitors, Delphi Mountain Resort, a four star activity centre with luxury seaweed spa, is collaborating with three of Ireland's best in the fields of yoga, nutrition, lifestyle and personal training with its "Healthy Body..Healthy Mind...Happy You" program. This consists of three separate weekends, each run by one of the following experts:

Sinead Bradbury is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist and runs the Nutrition and Health Clinic based in Galway. She offers comprehensive dietary and nutritional advice to some of Ireland's top athletes and business people and is bringing herr "Bring Out The Best In Yourself" workshop to Delphi Mountain Resort. Taking place on 19th and 20th November, this package which costs €299pps includes two nights B&B in luxury accommodation with dinner on each evening and one lunch. In addition there is a 3 hour session on dietary and lifestyle changes. Meditation in the afternoons, followed by an outdoor activity such as a walk or a cycle, to remind you that exercise can be enjoyable and relaxing. You will then have a consultation with a style coach.

Sarah Thornton is one of the leading Personal Trainers in the West of Ireland. With six years of industry experience She has devised a challenging Bootcamp weekend  focusing exclusively on full body fitness and toning. Sarah will also be giving advice on nutrition and recommendations for improving your lifestyle. From 12th and 13th of November, costing €299pps this includes two nights B&B with two dinners and one lunch. Sarah's action packed itinerary includes a full individual fitness assessment on Friday evening. Saturday morning begins with a 1.5 hours Circuit Session,  a 2.5 hours hour hike or cycle through the breathtaking Connemara countryside before lunch. There will then be some free time where you can try out our award winning spa. The day's activities will finish with a stress relieving Boxing and Core Workout before dinner. This is the perfect kick start to getting yourself fit and in shape for Christmas.

The Yoga Shala is a hugely successful and widely respected Yoga studio based in Galway. David and Laragh, the ownersDelphi Mountain Resort, Leenane County Galway3 and teachers have a wealth of experience and The Yoga Shala is very well respected throughout Ireland. Adopting the Hatha Yoga Teachings they provide fun and challenging tuition for a variety of clients. They work with the Connaught Rugby team and Galway Football teams and are also working with doctors in University College Hospital Galway on rehabilitation programs for patients.  The Yoga and relaxation weekend is 29th, 30th and 31st of October and costs €299pps, including two nights B&B in a luxury suite with 2 dinners and one lunch. There will be a 2 hour session of Yoga each day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the rest of the time will be for you to relax, unwind and reflect.

For more information and to book a place, read our full Review of Delphi Mountain Resort.