the breath quest
EXCLUSIVE BREATHWORK RETREAT
November 20-25, 2024
Vale da Telha, Portugal
this is more than just a retreat
It is an invitation for self-exploration and embodiment. Dive deep into curious self-inquiry through various breath practices and cultivate an attuned relationship with your precious body. Explore your edges to realize your potential. Engage in conscious movement to awaken vitality and joy, while connecting deeply with nature to rediscover an embodied sense of wholeness and oneness.
Be held and supported by a nurturing and empowering community and environment.
RE · assembling all parts of you into wholeness.
According to the idea of retro nuevo we use ancient techniques and practices with the understanding and knowledge of modern science and research.
Experience different breath practices, swim in the refreshing Atlantic ocean, hike along the magical coast and hills, and explore your edges through guided practices and self-inquiry. Be held and supported in an intimate, like-minded group, nourished by a private chef with delicious, healthy, and organic meals. Unwind with yin and restorative yoga, recharge in nature, purify in the sauna, and allow silence and solitude to support your integration.
This retreat will offer you the opportunity to pause and step back from obligations, the known and the habituated way of living. By being in an environment of honest acceptance, care, grounded presence, allowance and deep connection – we are making space inside to:
Reconnect & Return home to ourselves
Regulate body, mind and emotions
Rethink our way of living
Remember our core values
Relate with loving kindness to ourselves and others
ReclaiM our Responsibility and expand our Resilience
Rewild our deepest joy and admiration for life
breathwork
The main focus of this retreat will be the deep exploration and connection with our own breath through:
FACILITATED BREATH REPATTERNING (FBR)
FBR is a very unique and powerful combination of Conscious Connected Breathing and Bodywork and is based on the newest understandings of neuroscience, breathing mechanics and the effects of conditioning, past experiences and trauma on the human body.
This practice allows us to tap into our subconsciousness and go beyond the limitations of our mind and reconnect with the deeper wisdom within to:
– restore our breathing mechanics
– regulate our nervous system
– release emotions and reflexes
– process and integrate incomplete past experiences
– find more ease, clarity, confidence and trust
– increase physical, mental emotional capacity and resilience
Every one of us is unique and so are our breathing mechanics, nervous system responses and every breath journey we embark on. This practice honours everyone’s own history, intention, present constitution and capacity. We listen deeply and work with the intelligence of the body & breath – safely and gradually.
Every day we will have a Breathwork Journey and Sharing Circle together to connect with ourselves and each other on a deeper level.
THIS RETREAT HAS NO FIXED AGENDA
It is about listening deeply to your needs moment to moment – not about working off another to-do-list. It is designed to support and empower you in tapping into your body’s inner wisdom and deciding from a state of alignment, intuition and capacity in what activities and practices you participate.
DAILY
– Conscious movement practices (Yin & restorative yoga)
– Guided meditations
– Various breath explorations and practices
– Breathwork journey (Facilitated Breath Repatterning)
– Sharing circle
– Practices to explore your edges and to dive deeper into your body and psyche
– Refreshing ocean swim
– Time to be in solitude and in nature
AS WELL AS
– Two half-day hikes
– Sauna
– Additional: Surf session, horse back riding, holistic physiotherapy session
THE SPACE – your home & cocon
The retreat location is a hidden gem nestled along the cliffs of Vale da Telha. The Fisherman’s Trail lies just in front of the villa, providing access to beautiful cliff walks through the stunning landscapes of Costa Vicentina leading to Monte Clérigo or Arrifana. There are numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in the stunning nature, unwind on the beach, enjoy a refreshing swim or coffee at a charming café.
In the house, you’ll find a beautiful and cozy communal space around the fireplace, a dining area, a dedicated spot for our Breathwork Sessions, and three bedrooms each with a private bathroom.
nutrition by our private chef
– Fruits, tea and coffee before we start our morning practice
– Colourful and nourishing brunch
– Light but satisfying snack in the afternoon
– Comforting and delicious dinner
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN
– Wednesday, 20th of November, 4pm
CHECK-OUT
– Monday, 25th of November, 12pm
Overview
This retreat is an exclusive and intimate retreat with maximum 4 participants.
– 6 days/ 5 nights in a private or shared room
– Tea, infused water and fruits
– Colorful and nourishing brunch, perfect afternoon snack and a wholesome dinner
– Daily Breathwork practices, movement and guided meditation
– Daily Breath Journey
– Sauna, ocean swims, self-inquiry practices and hikes
not included
– Flights
– Insurance
– Airport transport (The nearest airport is Faro, approximately 75-90 minutes away. You can either take a taxi from Faro directly to the villa or a bus to Aljezur and then a Taxi.
– Additional activities, drinks or meals outside of the retreat venue and program
prices per person
– Ocean view private bedroom (1 queen bed + private bathroom + own little terrace)
– 2.700 €
– Ocean view private bedroom (1 queen bed + private bathroom)
– 2.550 €
– Shared ( 2 single bed + private bathroom)
– 2.100 € pp
how to participate and book
Please send me an email if you are interested in joining the retreat. We will schedule a video call in order to get to know each other, clarify any questions, your intentions and expectations.
booking & Cancellation policy
To secure your spot at the retreat a deposit of 50% needs to be pay immediately and is non-refundable.
The remaining balance needs to be paid latest by October 1, 2024. The full amount needs to be paid if you book your spot after that date.
– 100% refund of the remaining balance for cancellations 45+ days before retreat start date.
– 50% refund of the remaining balance for cancellations 44-30 days before retreat start date.
– 0% deposit refund of the remaining balance for cancellations 0-29 days before retreat start date.
To make sure that this retreat is supportive for you and your current physical, mental and emotional constitution, it is necessary that we have a call and that you fill out an intake form before you book.
Kindly note that I am not a medical doctor or psychologist. Your health remains entirely your responsibility. If you have any concerns, please consult with your doctor before engaging in Breathwork and Movement practices during the retreat.
