OXYGEN: Return to Self is a deeply nourishing 3-day retreat designed to support rest, balance, and soul alignment from 2nd–4th October 2026 at The Deerstone, Co. Wicklow.

If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this is your invitation to pause, step away from the noise of everyday life, and return to yourself. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Wicklow, this retreat offers space to release tension, reset the nervous system, and reconnect with your body, breath, and inner calm.

Held at The Deerstone, a luxury eco hideaway in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the ancient valley of Glendalough, the experience blends Qigong, breathwork, meditation, Ayurveda-inspired daily rituals, and guided journaling. Each practice has been chosen to gently regulate the nervous system, restore energy, and create space for reflection, clarity, and alignment.

Inspired by the rhythm of autumn, the retreat invites you to harvest what you’ve learned, release what no longer serves you, and consciously choose what you wish to carry forward. Nothing is required of you here. Everything is invitational, spacious, and held with care.

Over three days, you will be supported through gentle movement, stillness, nourishing food, and time in nature. There is no pressure to perform, share, or arrive with answers. Come as you are.

What this retreat offers

Gentle Qigong to support energy flow and nervous system balance
Breathwork practices for calm, clarity, and grounding
Meditation for presence, stillness, and inner listening
Ayurvedic seasonal wisdom for simple self-care
Guided journaling and reflection around soul alignment and values
Spacious free time to rest, explore nature, and enjoy the facilities, including sauna, hot tub, cold plunge pool, nature walks, and a visit to Glendalough
Nourishing meals, herbal teas, and evening wisdom circles

Who this retreat is for

This retreat may be a good fit if you are feeling stretched thin, ready to slow down, or drawn to gentle embodied practices rather than intense transformation. No previous experience is required, and all practices are accessible and guided with care.

What you’ll leave with

A calmer, more regulated nervous system
A deeper connection to your breath and body
Practical tools for daily nourishment and balance
Clarity around what feels aligned right now
A steadier sense of self to bring home with you

Schedule overview: Friday focuses on arriving and unwinding with an opening circle, restorative Qigong, and candlelit meditation. Saturday brings morning rituals, Qigong and breathwork, an interactive workshop on Ayurvedic autumn rhythm and self-care, free time in nature, and an evening wisdom circle. Sunday supports integration with morning movement, a closing circle, and farewell nourishment.

Included: 2 nights luxury accommodation, 3 days of retreat practices and workshops, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner with herbal teas, Oxygen essential oil, access to wellness facilities, guided journaling and reflection sessions, opening and closing ceremonies, and spacious free time for rest and integration.

Bonus gifts: an Oxygen Return to Self wellbeing journal, a €50 gift voucher for Headspa rituals, 2 complimentary pre-retreat online group meditation sessions, an Aveda goodie bag, and a chance to win an Aveda luxury hamper.

Accommodation is in luxury eco cottages with 3 bedrooms, private luxury bathrooms, a shared kitchen and lounge, and an outdoor hot tub. Choose between a Shared Twin Room at €990 or a Single Occupancy King Room at €1140. Payment plans are available.

The retreat is guided by Alwyn Rea, founder of Oxygen Lifestyle, whose background in Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Qigong, breathwork, meditation, and holistic wellbeing shapes a grounded and nurturing approach. This retreat was created from lived experience as an invitation to step out of striving and back into alignment with your body and inner knowing.

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