Nature Retreats
A combination of somatic work & nature awareness...
Deepening Connection: Awareness of Self & Environment
Sun Oct 30- Sat 5th Nov 2011
£275pp includes food & accommodation
Venue: The Barn, Sharpham Estate, South Devon
I take in the air of the world into my lungs
The drawing in by the involuntary action of my diaphragm
What's on the outside becomes on the inside,
Transformed, absorbed, then expelled.
I feel the air around me, the air within me,
I feel connected & at one.
This retreat is suitable for anyone wishing to deepen their connection with self, others, & the environment. Practical guidance will enable you to make contact with the deep ecology of your body through gentle movement, non-invasive touch (on self, or in pairs), somatic based meditations (body awareness) & nature awareness.
I particular we will focus on the substance of the body, the physical environment, and the connections between the two, enabling you to experience more fully what it means to be a human being, living as part of nature in this world. You will gain skills in somatic meditation & nature awareness techniques, in particular we will work with;
- the lungs & breath
- cells, cellular being & breathing
- the heart and fullness
- bones and sense of core self
- skin as a membrane between 'I' and the world.
The barn retreat structure will have the addition of 2hrs each day, plus 2 evening talks, to help bring embodied presence & deeper awareness to your meditation practice. Facilitated both indoors and outside, combining nature awareness, sensory walks & body awareness. Emphasis will be on practical application of awareness into daily life.
To Book & find out more about the barn retreat structure please visit the website or call Tel. 01803 732661
