Soul Pilates Retreat, Emo.
We are delighted to launch our new Soul Shine Sunday Retreats. We wanted to keep them short and sweet but meaningful for busy people.
The retreat will be located in our beautiful country farmhouse in Emo, Co. Laois which is very secluded and picturesque away from all the distractions in life.
21st September, 19th October & 16th November 2025
Location: Castle House, Emo, Co. Laois
Contact: ehpmcdonnell@gmail.com or call 0874160160
Soul Shine
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in a day of restoration, movement, and mindful connection. Our Pilates Day Retreat has been thoughtfully designed to nurture both body and mind, offering you the space to pause, recharge, and take away simple, effective practices you can weave into your daily life.
We begin the morning at 9.30am with gentle introductions, creating a warm and welcoming environment where you’ll meet like-minded people. At 10.00am, Karolina will guide you through Body Unwind — a 50-minute session combining yoga and Pilates techniques to gently stretch, release tension, and awaken your body with ease.
At 11.00am, we turn our attention inward with Mindful Moments. This calming practice invites you to sit in stillness, explore mindfulness techniques, and learn how to settle your thoughts, bringing clarity and peace. At 12.00pm, we step outside for Forest Bathing — a mindful walk designed to help you reconnect with nature, soothe your senses, and refresh your energy.
At 1.00pm, we gather for Mindful Eating, enjoying a nourishing lunch together in a peaceful and relaxed setting. This shared meal is an opportunity to slow down, savour each bite, and connect with both friends and new acquaintances. We then close the day at 1.45pm with Final Sharing, a reflective group circle where we come together to share our experiences and takeaways, offering inspiration to one another before finishing at 2.00pm.
Relax, take a walk or enjoy a treatment.
9.30 Arrive and Introductions
10.00 Body Unwind - Work with Karolina for 50 Min to Stretch and Unwind using Yoga and Pilates Techniques.
11.00 Mindful Moments - Sit with yourself and learn how to relax your mind with simple Mindful Techniques.
12.00 Forest Bathing - Lets go for a walk and reconnect with nature - allowing it to soothe and refresh our mind and body.
13.00 Mindful Eating - Enjoy a mindful and peaceful lunch with friends and new acquaintances'.
13.45 Final Sharing - As a group we share our takeaways from the day and inspire each other
14.00 Finish
This retreat is your invitation to pause, breathe, and realign with yourself. Whether you are seeking to ease stress, find a deeper sense of calm, or simply enjoy a restorative day in good company, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired.
Cost: €95 per session p.p
Max: 10 People | Cash payment on Day
The Retreat
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A Studio with Soul
Nestled in the heart of Emo, Co. Laois, our new studio has been lovingly crafted from old stables, seamlessly blending rustic charm with state-of-the-art Pilates equipment.
This passion project, brought to life by Karolina and Eoin, offers a unique and inspiring space for your Pilates practice.
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Co-ordination
- Speed
- Agility
- Endurance
Develops every aspect of physical fitness:
Join Our Community
SoulPilates Emo is more than just a place to exercise. It's a sanctuary where you can connect with your body, mind, and fellow Pilates enthusiasts. We're building a soulful Pilates community in the heart of Laois, and we invite you to be a part of it.
We're excited to embark on this new adventure and can't wait to share it with you. There's so much more to come, and we look forward to seeing you on your reformer soon!
Why choose Soul Pilates?
Karolina Misztal
Karolina Misztal
Soul Pilates Founder & Instructor
Hi Everyone! My name is Karolina and I am the founder of Soul Pilates. My passion is to make this journey joyful, innovative, invigorating and challenging for your mind and body.
I will guide you in a unique and inspiring way to get you to connect with your body and mind whilst continually challenging you to do more to get the best results.
Karolina Misztal is an experienced professional Pilates instructor. When it comes to exercise, she firmly believes that 'knowledge is power'. Pilates has been proven to be one of the safest methods of exercise for post-rehabilitation, and if you know how, it can be one of the least stressful-yet most effective-forms of exercise of all. Karolina is trained and certified by The Progressive Pilates Academy, and with her wealth of experience she guides each client effectively to achieve their physical goals.
Training Plans are constantly evolving and improving through continuous research in the area of Pilates, so SoulPilates adds new and exciting methods to their programmes, based on research in the area of movement structures. Through collaborations with other instructors across Ireland and abroad, co-operation with local medical professionals, and their own detailed knowledge, Soul Pilates ensures the best, most modern practices available.
Whether you need rehabilitation from an operation, a special treatment, to strengthen your body before or after childbirth, or just want to positively transform your body, there is a programme that will suit you.
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