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Set in a secluded woodland, be guided towards a deeper connection with the self, through meditative, sound, movement and other practicesAre you craving a deeper connection to the self? Join me in The Woodland, a breathtaking and peaceful private space, for an afternoon of practices designed to nurture, encourage and explore the meaning of surrender in a group of women.
This is an intimate retreat with only 8 spaces.
Surrender to the space: With copal burning, we'll begin in the beautiful bell tent, setting intentions for the afternoon and creating a closed and safe container. After a cacao ceremony we'll take a walk through the woodland, surrendering to nature and grounding on the land.
Surrender the mind/beliefs: Using silent eye gazing and other conscious connecting practices, we'll practice letting go of the mind and it's thoughts, judgements and beliefs.
Surrender attachments: Connecting with our intuition through blue lotus tea, we'll practice a cord cutting meditation to let go of unhealthy attachments.
Surrender to our emotions: With the shamanic drum, we'll use vocal activation practies to connect to the sounds of our feelings and express our emotions.
Surrendering to the body: Through barefoot conscious movement/dance on the grass, we'll explore dropping out of the head and into our energy field.
Surredner to relaxation: The retreat will end with a relaxing sound bath.
A small gluten free snack will be offered during the event. There will be time for sharing and journalling to enable integration of each of the practices.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Please bring a journal/notebook and pen.
Yoga mats, bolsters and cushions will be provided but please bring a blanket and anything else you may need to be comfortable.
Herbal tea will be provdided but please bring a reusable water bottle
You may like to wear layers to adjust clothing for the difefrent elements of the retreat.
VENUE INFORMATION: The Woodland is a private space next to Withey Copse Farm. This is in a secluded location so please do not follow the sat nav for directions as it may possibly take you in a way that is not suitable for some cars.
From the A339 take the turning for Bishops green/ Ecchinswell (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8s6mTN75vnt2fexK9?g_st=ic)
Follow the road through Bishops Green into Ecchinswell.
(2/3 miles)
You will find Hyde lane on your left just after the duck pond.
Take Hyde lane and follow for about 1/2 mile.
Entrance will be on your right signed with and orange and white cone.
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Google Maps for the Woodland: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SadwF4RXi6eEZ5nS7
COST: £66
We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost. Please enter the listed amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please.
CANCELLATIONS: No refunds, however, you may nominate another person to attend in your place if you are unable to.
CACAO: Our Guatemalan cacao is a powerful plant medicine that contains iron, zinc, potassium, copper, and magnesium which contribute to cardiovascular health. It is said to have benefits for depression as it contains anandamide, the bliss molecule and has the ability to trigger the release of dopamine and endorphins and increase serotonin. Cacao also has powerful antioxidants and can balance blood sugar levels by increasing the blood flow to the brain. This helps with focus and awareness. Cacao also has spiritual and emotional benefits and can help us to connect with our higher self, tune in to our intuition and access transformational states.
Contraindications: Ceremonial Cacao is not recommended for anyone in the first trimester of pregnancy, with a serious heart condition, epilepsy or taking antidepressants. If you would like to still attend and take a much lower dose, you can do so at your own risk.
EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Your email confirmation might go into your spam folder. Please check. Full refunds will be issued if for any reason the retreat has to be cancelled.
ABOUT: Just BE Sound and Movement Therapy is run by Alison Heaslewood who qualified in Sound and Movement Therapy with the British Academy of Sound Therapy. She is also the founder of Ecstatic Dance Berkshire.
Following a five year episode of chronic pain in her twenties and a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, she turned to alternative methods of healing, including Sound Therapy. Along with sound, movement was instrumental in her full recovery. She has been supported on her spiritual path by cacao, meditation and connecting to nature, and has been continually called to explore deep practices of surrender and awareness.
With five years vocal training she has discovered the power of the voice to heal and bringing soothing vocals into her sound sessions along with other percussion.
She creates nurturing, relaxing and safely held spaces for anyone seeking a space to Just BE.
CONNECT:
www.instagram.com/soundandmovementtherapy
www.facebook.com/JustBEsoundandmovementtherapy
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Woodland, Withey Copse Farm, Hyde Lane Ecchinswell, RG20 4UN, Newbury, United Kingdom
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