Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Up to 14 in group
October 25, 2025 - June 20, 2026
About this Retreat
From zapped to zippy, from frozen to free
Hi! I’m Máire Ní G. (and for those of you not familiar with Irish names, it's 'Moira')
So the existential question everyone is trying to answer - who am I? And how did I end up doing what I do?
I guess it started with Cosmo magazine. And fumbling my way through early sexual encounters. Experiencing sexual trauma, but not even aware of that until years later.
I had a deep knowing that there’s got to be something more meaningful to sex than what society is offering up on a plate.
I was looking for less all-you-can-eat buffet and something a bit more fine-dining!
I traveled the world in my 20s and did the cliché spiritual journey of finding myself in the Far East and beyond!
I shook hands with the Dalai Lama in the Himalayas, stayed at yoga ashrams in India, participated in ceremonies with shamans in Brazil, and tried all sorts of treatments and ‘healing sessions’.
Then I found the Tao.
And with my science hat on, I approached it with a healthy dose of cynicism.
When I say transformation within a few weeks…the efficiency of these practices blew me away.
Within a couple of weeks, I had:
more energy & vitality - less zapped and more zippy
got a handle on my anxiety, which was ruining my life & I started to feel happier & more confident
My hormones became balanced, and my periods improved so much that it's now the most zen time of the month for me with no pain or PMS.
I started to feel interested in sex again, which had frozen over. This has been an upward curve right into my 40s and rising!
Now, 16 years later, these Tao practices are the absolute nourishment of my life and also for the women I teach.
I live the Tao every day.
And I’m here to show you a few things that can make your life so much easier.
A few credentials...
I’m a Senior Universal Tao Instructor trained directly with the world-famous Taoist Grandmaster Mantak Chia. I’ve done over 3,000 Tao training hours and continue to learn and upgrade.
Roll back 20 years, and I graduated from Trinity College with a Health Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Bereavement and Loss, which is something that we all experience in our lives.
I studied Trauma and Polyvagal Theory, the science of safety and trust, with top neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges, who developed the theory, and leading clinician Deb Dana.
I've completed Wheel of Consent Training for professionals.
I'm currently undergoing a 16-month accredited training in Passion & Presence: Mindful Couples Sex Therapy.
A little more about me…
I love traveling, and my wild spirit is happiest when I’m on a scooter with wind in my hair, sunshine, and the smell of coconuts!
When I’m not doing Taoist work, I love to dance and eat pink grapefruits, not at the same time.
Details of this retreat
This hybrid training program consists of 8 monthly online modules and a 7-day in-person residential program in Mallorca, which will take place from Saturday, May 23rd, to Friday, May 29th, 2026.
Online Program (October 2025 – June 2026)
1 Saturday per month, 2:00–5:00 PM (Irish / London / Portugal time)
Delivered live via Zoom, with recordings available for review
A 9 month immersive certification programme to become an inspiring, embodied teacher & experience your own profound transformation on the path of the Tao.
This training is a return to inner stability, rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Tao and the intelligence of your body.
It’s for women & vulva owners who sense they have a role to play in this collective turning point - as guides, space-holders and embodied leaders. And who are ready to meet the chaos of the world with calm, clarity and deeply anchored presence.
This is about championing women's health & vitality - stepping into agency & embodied power and guiding others to do the same.
Most importantly this is about creating impact and improving lives.
At the end of these 9 months you’ll be:
- Certified to teach Qigong, Taoist meditations of the Inner Smile & 6 Healing Sounds, 5 Elements Theory, Breast Massage & energy practices for women (following assessment)
- Embodying a living lineage and feel deeply rooted in Taoist wisdom, philosophy and its shamanic aspects
- Guiding other women with confidence, presence and authenticity
- Have a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional understanding of Taoist energy cultivation - through art, poetry, ritual, calligraphy, breath, meditation and movement
- A part of a vibrant, supportive sisterhood of fellow practitioners
- Have a toolkit of trauma-informed, cyclical and heart-centred tools for healing and transformation
The Residency:
The highlight of the teacher training is a 1-week transformational residential retreat in a private villa overlooking the sea in Mallorca.
Here, we’ll deepen your craft - refining teaching principles, embodying the methods, and receiving direct feedback so that you feel confident and well-equipped to share these empowering Taoist practices with others.
But this is more than just practice and pedagogy. The residency is an opportunity to live the Tao in community - like in the old days, when learning happened through transmission, shared ritual, meals and story.
Something powerful happens when women gather with a shared intention. In this immersive setting, layers shed, clarity deepens, and your inner teacher begins to emerge. This is where the teachings land in your body - and the transformation becomes real.