Womens Retreat at the Maitri Yoga Centre – Truffleupagus Vegan Yums

Welcome to the Mid winter Womens retreat at the Maitri Yoga centre 12th December 930 am to 1pm

£49 includes full morning, food, Qigong, meditations and gift bag

4 The Mount

Belfast BT5 4NA

Thank you for coming over to have a look about what the day will entail .

My name is Sheena , and I run Truffleupagus Vegan Yums, Northern Irelands longest running fully vegan catering business. I am also a fully qualified fitness instructor, menopause coach, and hold many qualifications in holistic massage therapies and aromatherapy

My main focus and interest is in womens health, and in particular, how we remain healthy as we age and the impact of hormones and diet on our mind and body. Its fascinating .

Plants can bring us the wellness we deserve and a whole food plant based diet is one such way we can ensure maximum health for our gut, joints, muscles and mind.

Our day together will be beautiful with the entire vibration being one of calm and peace and great food. Just the thing to decompress in the run up to Xmas.

On arrival at 930 am you will be given a warming tea or hot chocolate ,of choice, and a nutritional snack of dates and nuts , as we meet and greet and connect. There will be a relaxing and warm atmosphere , and the promise of no pressure to do anything other than just be present. No name games, no standing up to talk in front of a room of strangers.

You will then be invited to join into the first workshop of the day which is a 30 minute deep meditation I call the Collective sigh, wereby we breathe deeply into relaxation, calm and let go of any pressures and stresses from the day, and life. This is your time to deeply let go, allowing yourself to be fully present at the retreat and bring calm and peace to your mind and body.

10 30 to 1130 QIJONG by Sonya Chambers.

In her own words

I am delighted to have been invited to deliver a Qigong

session to you at SHEENAS RETREAT..

Many people haven’t heard of Qigong but some may

have heard of Tai Chi, a form of Qigong. Qi is

pronounced chi…like the first part of cheese, this means

energy and gong means work or skill. So Qigong is

energy work or energy skills.

Regardless of your stage of life, Qigong is a gentle and

effective way to support your health and well being. As

an introduction to this deeply therapeutic practice, I will

lead you though some breath and movement work to

help you to connect to and expand your energy. As you

follow along, the movements will start to build and

move energy through your body, through your energy

system. This is a gentle process that should feel pleasant,

relaxing and restorative. We will then move through

some elemental movements, connected to the season,

to support your health and well being at this busy time

of year and lastly; an energy meditation to leave you

feeling relaxed and revitalised.

My Qigong Journey

I began my Qigong journey during lockdown, practicing

online, as a way to feel more productive and connected

and it quickly became a daily ritual. In a few months I

was hooked and I committed to formal training. I

became fully immersed in both the practical and theoretical aspects of Qigong for over six months.

During this time it evolved into a way of living, helping

me cultivate awareness, resilience, and a deeper

connection to my body, mind, breath, and energy. I

found Qigong reflected who I connect with the world

and supported, and enriched my life. It just made sense

to me. It felt natural—like something I had always known

but had momentarily forgotten. At its core, Qigong

embodies the rhythms of nature and reminds us that

we are part of a larger, interconnected whole.

Now in my seventh year of facilitating Qigong classes I

love how this seemingly simple practice can be so

deeply therapeutic.

Yours in qi, Sonja

Lunch and connection

This is time to enjoy a fully vegan lunch made by the longest running fully vegan caterer in Northern Ireland, Sheena Bleakney of Truffleupagus Vegan Yums.

The food will be nourishing and plant powered

Salad buffet, including potato , pesto and green bean, kale super slaw, and coronation chick pea, and a warming bowl of lentil and chestnut soup and home made foccacia . Please let Sheena know if you have any allergies

Plenty of water and herbal teas to hydrate

Find out how this super nutrient dense meal heals and helps your body!. There will be a quick five mintute talk on the plant powered nutrients behind your meal .

1230 to finish . Mindful Journalling and Peace

A collective breathing space to just sit and think. Guided questions will be offered for you , to consider. A journal will be gifted, for you to note your thoughts and feelings on questions regarding , rest, time, stress and being kind to ourselves. There will be no pressure to share, this is simply a safe place for you to sit, and deeply feel . To allow yourself to be present with your thoughts.

To Book, here is your form below

For any further questions

Sheena 07935294588 or via my social media pages

Text or message first to set up a conversation .

Payment arranged once booking is complete

Womens Retreat Dec 2026

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Please use this space to let us know if you have any allergies or special considerations that would make your retreat more comfortable *

Please use this space to let us know if you have any health contraindications , injuries or medical conditions that may affect your participation in the Qijong or meditation *

I understand this retreat is for relaxation, nourishment and well being , and does not replace medical or psycological care. I will only participate in activities that feel right for me. I consent to being contacted with information relevant to this retreat. *

Thank you for trusting Sheena at Truffleupagus vegan yums to provide you with a nourishing and relaxing day . A day to switch off and truely rest . We will be taking some photos and asking for a brief testomonial during the event . This will be in a discreet and gentle way. If you wish to opt out, please state here . We are really looking forward to welcoming you and this will be the first of many retreat days .

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