Seeds of Insight 55: Spring Equinox Portugal Retreat - Let the Heart Lead
Meet in Silent Truth
Have you been longing for a more aligned, purposeful and heart-centred life?
Do you want to find clarity about what that would actually look like?
Do you want to find the courage to step out of your comfort zone?
This retreat is for you. Don’t postpone, dear One. This life is sacred. Nourish yourself after the long winter, reconnect with you body & soul, immerse yourself in a journey that helps you discover what your life is about, deeper than merely surviving. Join us for a yoga + self-discovery retreat from Mar 20 to Mar 27 in a truly magical setting at the top of the holy Monchique Mountain, the Algarve, Portugal.
10% Early Bird discount is now open and will last until Jan 20.
The Art of Leading with the Heart
Last October, something quite magical and healing happened at the top of the Monchique mountain in South Portugal. It didn’t have much to do with me, though I did play an important role - to organise it, structure it and invite you. I’m taking on this role once more.
I’m very honoured to welcome you to our second week-long retreat at beautiful Bodhi Bhavan, Mar 20 -27th. We will meet again in the sun after the long North European winter and plant seeds for a life - your life - of fulfilment, rest and joy.
This time, the intention is for a Spring Equinox journey revealing the art of leading with the Heart. It is designed to help you discover what your essential desire is, how you often betray it in the name of something else, what drives these patterns and how to get out of your own way to live a fulfilled life.
Join an intimate crew of like-minded people, get into your body with some soulful yoga, rest your mind fully with yoga nidra & sound healing, discover what your life is all about with skilful self-inquiry & cacao rituals…and dance.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you:
if you are at a point of transition in your life and you can’t quite fit in your old costume however hard you try;
if your job and your life situation leave you unfulfilled and empty in some deeper way;
if you would like to live a more heart-centred and aligned life, but you don’t know what that could look like in practice;
if you are sh*tting yourself a little bit leaving behind what’s familiar and safe and stepping into the unknown;
or you are simply tired of general winter greyness and want to rest in the sun.
What am I in for?
7 deep and healing, but also nourishing and restful days. The truth is, whatever I had imagined about the October retreat wasn’t quite true, so I don’t fully know what I’m inviting you to this time either.
My structure never went to plan and I cannot begin to describe the beauty of letting it go. The group that gathered was totally unexpected, half of them unknown to me, and I couldn’t have wished for a better, more loving crew. I vaguely remembered the location when I first visited it, but that view when we arrived on the first day…I couldn’t breathe. I wondered (and worried) whether I would be able to lead it on my own and I cannot begin to describe the amount of support that was there for me - from the beautiful hosts to our local friends and musicians who infused the retreat with so much mystery.
We cried profusely, reclaimed and loved back some difficult parts of ourselves, danced and laughed even more profusely. So I don’t know what this retreat would be like, but I suspect it will be some kind of magic.
What do people say about the experience?
“I would return in a heartbeat”. ~Lesley
“I feel so well rested and healed in so many ways. I learnt so much and came back full of joy and love for life. “ ~ Anonymous
“This retreat was one of the most magical experiences of my life...from the quiet, mountaintop location, to the beautiful Bodhi Bhavan resort, to your powerful and kind guidance. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone in need of reconnecting with themselves, their body and their spirit. HIGHLY transformative.” Jen
“What an experience! I had such a special time with the October 2021 crew. I felt part of something really special with 9 complete strangers that became close friends. 10/10 would recommend and will return.” ~Andy
“We cried and laughed and cried even more and laughed till our jaws and bellies hurt. That’s a good summary of the retreat.”~ Anonymous
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1:1 Sessions
These sessions are a unique mix of spiritual self-inquiry and therapeutic skills, but most importantly, they are rooted in silent loving Presence. This simply (but powerfully) means meeting you with a quiet mind and an open heart - being a mirror without agenda, without opinion, without judgement. I have found time and time again that this truthful open meeting has a deeply healing effect and leaves space for you to see your own beautiful reflection. It is the greatest gift I ever received and I am so honoured to extend the invitation to you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Iri
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