Elemental Resonance retreat
EXPLORING BREATH AND NATUREVALE DA TELHA, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
1 – 6 September 2024
the intention for this retreat
Imagine a time and a place with no need to perform, rush, succeed, prove, or compete — a sanctuary where you’re welcomed exactly as you are. Where you are fully accepted and encouraged to authentically express and be yourself.
A space to breathe and reconnect with yourself & nature
This retreat invites you to come back home to yourself.
Through Breathwork and self-inquiry you will gain insights and a deeper understanding of the beliefs, programs, incomplete stress cycles and thoughts that shape your reality. You will have the chance to connect to and feel into emotions and past experiences that still weigh on your heart and soul, so those can be released, completed and integrated. An invitation to embrace both – your light and shadow – weaving them together into wholeness. This gives space for your true essence to be seen and expressed, for authenticity and integrity, for depth and acceptance, for clarity and trust, for self-love and empowerment, for resilience, capacity and integration.
Conscious movement practices help to ground you in your body, releasing any tension and quietening the mind. Meditations will root you back into being present with the now and tune into your inner wisdom. Connecting with nature allows you to unwind, recharge, and feel a sense of oneness. Being in community and sitting in circle creates a sensed feeling of belonging.
breathwork – FACILITATED BREATH REPATTERNING (FBR)
FBR is a very unique combination of Conscious Connected Breathing and Bodywork. It 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 subconscious 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 honors everyone’s own history, intention, present constitution and capacity. I listen deeply and work with the intelligence of your body & breath – safely and gradually.
guided by The elements
At the heart of this retreat lies the exploration of Breathwork intertwined with rituals and practices that connect us with the elements. Throughout our journey, each day is dedicated to immersing ourselves in the wisdom of one element.
earth, water, fire and air
Through different practices and rituals we will uncover their unique qualities and teachings. From grounding ourselves in the stability of earth to cleansing and purifying with the flow of water, igniting our inner strength with the fire’s energy, and expanding our consciousness with the freedom of air, each element offers a pathway to profound self-discovery and healing.
“When you bring your attention to a stone, a tree or an animal, something of its essence transmits itself to you. You can sense how still it is and in doing so the same stillness rises within you. You can sense how deeply it rests in being, completely one with what it is and where it is, in realizing this, you too come to a place or rest deep within yourself.”
— Eckhart Tolle
THIS RETREAT HAS NO FIXED AGENDA
Certainly, I have planned an array of amazing practices and experiences each day but I will highly encourage you to deeply listen to your needs moment to moment. It is 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, meditations and pranayama (mind-based breathwork)
– Daily group Breathwork journey (Facilitated Breath Repatterning)
– Sharing circle
– Elemental resonance rituals or practices
– Practices for reflection, expression and integration
– Time in nature & community
AS WELL AS
– Opening and closing ceremony
– Workshop
the space – your home & cocoon
Located in the beautiful Costa Vicentina, Casa Maresia is a beautiful and welcoming cliff villa in Vale de Telha, nestled between Arrifana beach and Monte Clérigo beach.
Wake up to birdsong and the fragrances of nature, enjoy the late summer sun, cool off in the pool, and find solitude under a tree or in the cozy living room and bed rooms.
If possible most of our practices and rituals take place outside in the garden and nature. For the Breathwork journeys, we gather in a dedicated space in the villa .
Our private chef prepares colorful, healthy, and delicious vegetarian meals, accommodating any dietary preferences. Each day features morning tea, infused water, fruits, a hearty brunch, an afternoon snack, and a comforting dinner.
We have 2 private rooms and one shared room available. Each room has a private bathroom. – ONLY ONE LAST SPOT AVAILABLE –
At Casa Maresia, we enjoy:
– A cozy, modern/boho-style villa with ocean view
– Direct access to the Fisherman’s Trail
– A cozy, modern/boho-style villa
– A living room for reading, journaling, or relaxing
– A beautiful garden with a small pool, yoga deck, and plenty of spaces to hang out, sunbathe, and rest
The venue is 75-90 minutes from Faro Airport. I am happy to help you organize a taxi.
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 & fruits, nourishing brunch, afternoon snack & wholesome dinner
– Daily Breathwork, meditation & movement practices
– Rituals & ceremony to connect with the elements
– Workshop
– Time in nature to unwind and integrate
– Check-in: 4pm on the 1st of September
– Check-out: 12pm on the 6th of September
not included
– Flights & Airport transport
– Insurance
– Additional activities, drinks or meals outside of the retreat venue and program
prices per person
– Private room: 2.200 Euro (plus VAT)
– Shared room: 1.900 Euro (plus VAT)
how to participate and book
Please send me an email if you are interested in joining the retreat so we can 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 the 15th of July 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 signing up for this retreat.
