Bespoke Retreats
WHAT IS A RETREAT? As we perceive it, a retreat is a specific phase of withdrawal from everyday life. It can be a deliberate step back from normality, or a situation forced on you by circumstance. A Retreat is usually helpful when you have experienced illness, crisis or trauma. It is your mind/body’s way of giving you space to heal and rebalance; an essential part of your recovery. It also allows you to gather your strength, before returning to the business of living.
WHY RETREAT? In your intense, largely externalised lifestyle, you may not notice that you are “time poor”. You are constantly on the go or “busy”. This increased stress creates a greater need to maintain psycho-emotional balance. Think of instances in your life when the sheer pressure of having to meet impossible deadlines in your professional/social lives have caused you to STOP!
A lot of people keep going in a mistaken belief that they cannot change their routine. Retreat Co-Leader, CIaudia Van Buren recalls working with an ambitious, young, banker, who was encouraged to “take on” (prove himself) to more experienced colleagues. He lost his voice, and she created a bespoke, voice coaching, programme to remind him how to communicate verbally! This particular client lived in fear that he would lose control, or worse his job. It took a few months, but eventually he realised that he had to alter his mind-set, and rearrange his priorities. He did so by honouring his body and emotions on a mountain bike riding weekend. He returned to work refreshed, and re-energised, ready to succeed. The crisis point is an opportunity for you to choose whether to continue, on the same path, or to make life changes where possible? Attending a Soul Clarity Retreat will certainly help you to come to a positive, conclusion.
WHY RETREAT? In your intense, largely externalised lifestyle, you may not notice that you are “time poor”. You are constantly on the go or “busy”. This increased stress creates a greater need to maintain psycho-emotional balance. Think of instances in your life when the sheer pressure of having to meet impossible deadlines in your professional/social lives have caused you to STOP!
A lot of people keep going in a mistaken belief that they cannot change their routine. Retreat Co-Leader, CIaudia Van Buren recalls working with an ambitious, young, banker, who was encouraged to “take on” (prove himself) to more experienced colleagues. He lost his voice, and she created a bespoke, voice coaching, programme to remind him how to communicate verbally! This particular client lived in fear that he would lose control, or worse his job. It took a few months, but eventually he realised that he had to alter his mind-set, and rearrange his priorities. He did so by honouring his body and emotions on a mountain bike riding weekend. He returned to work refreshed, and re-energised, ready to succeed. The crisis point is an opportunity for you to choose whether to continue, on the same path, or to make life changes where possible? Attending a Soul Clarity Retreat will certainly help you to come to a positive, conclusion.
WHERE TO RETREAT? Withdrawing from your usual schedule means that you can slow down, and review your life plan, to see where positive change is needed. In order to gain the greatest benefit from retreating, it is necessary to temporarily remove yourself from your comfort zone (normal routine), so that you gain a more objective view of your current situation.
A good place to start is somewhere peaceful and relaxing. This could be an isolated cottage in the Scottish Highlands, a monastery in Spain, or somewhere nearer home. Whichever destination you choose should take you out of mundane living, but not be too far away from familiarity.
Our retreats are a unique combination of mindfulness, meditation, movement, and sound.
- They take you away from the mental pressure of ordinary life and allows you to relax into a structured multi-sensory experience that is emotionally nourishing and fulfilling.
- You can allow yourself to shed some of your inhibitions as you interact with people in a similar position.
- They are also about having real fun, and laughing from your belly, being childish, and honouring the child in your fellow attendees.