Relaxation: Opening And Relaxing The Heart And Mind

Pippa Cope | Weekend | 30 August-1 September

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Everybody experiences tranquillity from time to time, because this open quality of mind is natural to us all. Yet, often our bodies and minds tighten and freeze to life’s challenges and stresses, even though creative solutions and expansive ideas are most likely to arise from a relaxed state. Healing Relaxation  is a simple, highly practical, yet profound programme which helps people repair the strains and tensions resulting from the conditions of modern life and prevents them from developing in the first place. Relaxation and awareness practices can enhance our ability to access calm, expansive states of mind intentionally throughout our day.
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Empowering Imagery: Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom And Paving The Way To A Bright Future

Prof Leonina Kaestele | 2 days accommodation | 3-5 September

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As children, we lived in a magical world of vivid imagination, where trees could become beings and nature seemed to speak to us. Even as adults, we have the ability to develop imagery that connects us to our inner strength and wisdom, enhances our creative potential, and helps us build resilience. This can support us in finding solutions and coping with the challenges life presents. In  this workshop, you will learn how to use imagery to develop meaningful tools that will enrich your life. Guided walks in nature will help fill you with positive energy and offer opportunities to meditate on your future and the future of the world. This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring their imagination and discovering the treasures within.

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Practical Consciousness - A Simple Guide To Raising Your Consciousness Part 1

Dash Singh | Weekend | 6-8 September

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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding harmony can feel like an elusive dream. But what if we told you that balance is not only achievable but also transformative? Join Dash on a journey to unlock the secrets of mindful living and conscious growth. From navigating work-life balance to nurturing relationships and personal well-being, discover practical tools to cultivate clarity, calmness, and insight. Through affirmations, meditation, journaling, visualizations, and more, immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing experience filled with enriching discussions and deep rest. Together, let's tap into the power of our minds and forge meaningful connections and awake consciousness.
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Delving Deeper Into Practical Consciousness Part 2

Dash Singh | 2 days | 8-10 September

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Ready to dive deeper into the mysteries of the subconscious mind and unlock your full potential? In Part 2 of our transformative retreat we will explore the profound wisdom of Universal Consciousness. From delving into Quantum Mechanics to unravelling the secrets of Quantum Time, discover life-changing techniques that will empower you to live your “best life”. Join the small number of people who have embraced these ancient teachings and are experiencing newfound freedom and fulfilment.
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Thoughts, Words, Breath And Blood - A Story Writing Retreat

Dorian Haarhoff | Weekend | 13-15 September

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How do thoughts and words affect our body? How does the body in a meditative state help us choose the thoughts and words that will nourish us and give us life? How does this dance affect the constant self-talk that happens inside our heads and inside our mouths? Come and explore how a consciousness of story can help us to choose a path of grace.
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Write Away At The BRC

Dorian Haarhoff | 2 days accommodation | 15-17 September

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Are words and ideas stuck in your head? Want to shake them loose? Need inspiration and writing company? Create a word space? Befriend words/let words befriend you? Then this retreat is for you. Create a piece or craft one in process. So come away to the BRC to write away. In this retreat you’ll find encouragement and safe support. Breathe in the hills, dam, trees and walking paths. This retreat offers you:

prompts galore (lit matches)
solo and group time plus one-on-one support
fireside stories
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Somatic Movement - Ease of Being

Lisa Firer | Weekend | 20-22 September

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Join Lisa for a deeply relaxing and nourishing weekend of mindfulness-based Clinical Somatic Movement. Exploring the communication between the brain, nervous system and muscular-fascial systems, we will learn about pandiculation, nature's way of releasing built-up tension from the body. Slow down and learn gentle practices to help release chronic muscle tension that underlie pain and stress in body and mind. Develop your inner awareness and bring comfort and ease to your body. Basic Mindfulness practices and meditations will be woven throughout the retreat. This weekend is suitable for everyone and will meet you where you are. All bodies welcome!
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Chi Kung - Standing like a Tree To Power Up Your Chi

Paul Dorrian | 2 days | 24 -26 September

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Zhan Zhuang (‘Standing like a Tree’) Chi Gung is unlike most other Chi Gung styles, in that with the exception of changing from one static posture to the next, the practitioner remains absolutely still, whilst developing a mind like still water. Regarded by many contemporary Masters as the most powerful of all Chi Gung practices, it opens all of the nine energy portals in the body and encourages one’s chi (life force) to flow powerfully throughout one’s entire being. In this retreat Paul will teach the Five Posture Zhan Zhuang Set, which assists in developing a strong physical structure as well as creating a greater supply of healing chi to promote health, vitality and an increase in physical energy. The benefits of Zhan Zhuang also include the cultivation of a better posture as well as reducing tension in one’s muscles, thereby assisting the practitioner to live their life in a more relaxed manner.
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Stillness-Dancing

Lisa Firer | Weekend | 27-29 September

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Biodanza, mindfulness and somatic movement are blended together in this weekend of dance, meditation and nourishing mindful movement.

Biodanza: an integrative system that combines movement and music in a group setting to support human flourishing.

Mindfulness: the awareness that is revealed when we pay attention in the present moment with openness, curiosity and non-judgement.

Somatic movement: Gentle conscious moving from the inside out to sense and feel the body-mind.

In movement and stillness, we will explore embodiment, self-expression and self-compassion. If you need to move, feel more connected and at ease in your body, cultivate vitality, connection and joy, this is the weekend for you. No experience is needed; all bodies are welcome!
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A Self Retreat

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Think peace over pressure and serenity over stress. Enjoy some time at the BRC mid-week, with nourishing vegetarian meals, sunrise meditation and nature's healing embrace to colour the mood of your day. There is no better place than the BRC to rejuvenate the body and mind to guide you into presence and stillness.
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