Five things to do at this weekend’s Thrive Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend?
If you are, but you’re still trying to stick to those New Year resolutions, head to Thrive Festival 2020.

Ireland’s premier fitness, lifestyle and wellness event, is back this year with even more activities than before.

Hosted in the Convention Centre Dublin over two days there are over 250+ classes and demonstrations ranging from fitness classes, panel discussions and healthy cookery demonstrations.

Have you always wanted to be that person that heads off to a weekend yoga class before brunch? Now’s your time to give it a try as there are tonnes of yoga classes on over the weekend.
Michael D Higgins’ yoga instructor, Michael Ryan will be teaching you how to manage your spinal health whilst Deirdre Murphy will be showing us all how to master a headstand. For something more relaxed The Breath Guy, Richie Bostock will be hosting a breathing masterclass.
There are over 64 yoga classes on throughout the weekend so plenty of time to find some zen in the centre of Dublin.

If you fancy something a little more intensive than a yoga class, there are dozens of different workouts you can try. Top of our list is Boom Cycle, one of London’s most dynamic spin classes known for it’s epic music. Over the weekend they have themed classes like, All Out 80’s, Boy Bands vs Girl Bands and Rhianna vs Beyoncé to name but a few.
Also from London is Kobox Boxing Club. Vogue Williams and Rosie Huntington-Whitley are fans of the class, which explains why they were totally packed at last years festival, so get there early.

It’s not all exercise over the weekend as the festival has a dedicated retreat space which offers an array of different therapies. There are over 60 different treatments from massage, reflexology, cupping and acupuncture, so definitely something to suit everyone.
These sessions are booked in advance so make sure to look at the timetable in advance to avoid disappointment.

To keep your motivation going after the weekend is over make sure to head to one of the panel discussions. Fitness influencer Niamh Cullen will be hosting a Women’s Health panel alongside Nathalie Lennon and Jess Redden.
Stages will be guest hosted by Glenda Gilson and Bonnie Ryan covering topics like what “being healthy” really means in 2020, top tips for healthy living, food waste and sustainability as well as sleep hygiene.
Highlights include Alana & Lisa Macfarlane from The Gut Stuff and a male mindfulness panel. You’ll come away from the weekend brimming with inspiration to continue your healthy living journey.

For a nice break in-between working out and dosing up on inspiration, browse through the Thrive Marketplace. There are loads of vendors there over the weekend including many of our favourite Irish brands like Skingredients, Peachy Lean leggings, Ambr eyewear, Cali Cali foods and Cloud Picker Coffee.
You can also expect bigger international fitness brands like Symprove, KIND snacks, Danone and Clarins too. Grab some healthy snacks and fitness gear to keep you stocked up and ready to launch into your new fitness routine.