Rest, Relax and Reset Day Retreat
In the chaos of our daily lives, we’re constantly being pulled in a million different directions and stretched so thin that our stress levels are too high and we end up in a persistent state of fight or flight. We crave some rest and relaxation, so that we can feel restored and rejuvenated and this is what this retreat is all about! We will combine various modalities to help you calm the mind and the body and teach you some that you can do at home to help you reduce stress and relax.
SOMA Breathwork
Our retreat begins with an invigorating SOMA Breathwork session. The SOMA Breath Energized Meditation Routine is a 1-hour long workshop combining movement, chanting and breathwork all guided with uplifting, music. The Energized Meditation Routine is designed to release tension from the body, boost your mood, and be a super-effective breathwork meditation.
Sharing Circle and Cacao Ceremony
The Sharing circle provides a space for us to come together, share our experiences, and connect with each other.Cacao is a perfect plant for anxiety, as it brings natural stress relief. By directly connecting to our nervous system, it triggers dopamine and the endorphin, ‘Anandamide’, two essential neurotransmitters that make us feel blissed out and loved up.
Introduction to Meditation
An introduction to meditation and mindfulness practices that can help calm the mind.
Lunch
A light and delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided using many ingredients from our own kitchen garden.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation rooted in ancient yogic traditions that follows a systematic relaxation process. Researchers who have studied it have found that the brain goes into a unique state where it is asleep, while we’re actually awake and conscious. Apart from being deeply relaxing, being in this state also unlocks several mental, physical, and emotional benefits.
Sound Bath
To end the day Simon will create a sound journey to lead you deeper into a state of contemplation and relaxation. A sound bath is typically a way of managing anxiety, soothing the nervous system, and blocking all the ideas and thoughts out of your consciousness as you connect with your body. Sound enters the healing equation from several directions: It may alter cellular functions through energetic effects; it may entrain biological systems to function more homeostatically; it may be calm the mind and therefore the body; or it may have emotional effects, which influence neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, which in turn help to regulate the immune system—the healer within.
Tea and Dates
Before you leave, we will serve a treat of herbal tea and dates so you can quietly contemplate your experiences and set your intentions for your continued wellbeing.
