Sacred Life Retreat - Embodied play through the chakras

Welcome to Sacred Life Retreat! Join us for a deep dive into the magic of the embodied experience, and centering into our authenticity and integrity. During this retreat we will explore the sacred dimension of life through yogic and tantric practices. The framework for the retreat journey is the exploration of the centers of force (chakras) and the respective dimensions of consciousness in an embodied and experiential way. What are the chakras, what is kundalini, and what do these have to do (if anything) with awakening and embodying wakefulness moment to moment. We will facilitate a space of allowing the ever fresh unfoldment of the unknown present moment, deep relaxation and expansion. The field of the retreat is created to help the participants to detach from limiting mental structures, and to recognize the sacred chapel of the heart (the center). We explore various methods like yoga, breath-work, somatics, dance, authentic sharing, visualization methods and emotional alchemy to rebalance and recalibrate the various structures of our being. We learn to let go of identifications and beliefs that limit our ability to perceive reality as the sacred dance that it is. The practices and methods spring from the long experience of the facilitators in the fields of yoga, tantra, meditation, self-inquiry, dance, movement, integrative psychology, trauma sensitive psychology, breath-work and ceremonial work. All of our retreats are dedicated to self-connection that supports authentic and meaningful ways of living and relating. Our authenticity is an expression of our freedom: being and acting from what we honestly are. It takes courage and awareness to express and live our core values in relationships, sexuality, work and daily life. In this retreat we will cultivate deep connection, sacredness and well-being on all levels. At the retreat we will experience: Life in integrity and authenticity Present moment unfoldment The Journey through the Chakras Embodied practices Emotional Alchemy Living Compassion Rituals and ceremonies Circle work Yoga & awareness cultivation Breath-work (holotropic breathing) Interrelated meditative practices Delicious vegetarian food Sauna & nature Ecstatic Dance DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRACTICES: Morning yoga and meditation We will begin the mornings with varied and gentle movement, allowing the body to warm up and wake up for the new day. Yoga and movement practices are designed to allow free circulation of prana, life force, throughout the energetic body bringing a state of overall balance. The movement practices prepare us for meditation and interrelated practices. For those struggling with sitting meditation, the movement practice offers a wonderful foundation to ground in the body with ease. Morning/ Evening Meditation We will practice different meditation methods for self-awareness with and without verbal guidance. We will enjoy both silent sitting (tattva bhavana) and guided tantrik visualization practices as well as interrelated practices like Dyad Inquiry Meditation. Restorative Yoga and Breath-Work Evening practice is for centering back to ourselves, calming down the nervous system and taking time to contemplate the experiences of the day. Restorative yoga is gentle, slow paced practice combining easy movements and stillness, loving awareness and deep relaxation. Breath work will further balance and deepen the established meditative state and spontaneously translate the consciousness into a state of meditation. Tantric Practices We will explore somatic tantric practices for awakening and rebalancing of the chakras, as well as of deep surrender, allowing life to be exactly as it is. We will also enjoy the practices of ceremonial approaches to daily life that help us ground our awareness to the sacred dimension of life. Emotional alchemy and integration Practices include deep self-compassion, letting go of the narratives around painful emotional experiences, direct experiencing of emotions as energy and aliveness, empowering self-responsibility and tracing any experience, however difficult, back to our essence, from where all our emotions arise. This unconditional and empathic space to experience all of ourselves brings us more and more into wholeness and the sacredness of who we are. VENUE: We will stay in a beautiful retreat centre in the quiet countryside of southern Finland. An old village school building situated in the middle of fields and forests will offer generous space to practice and rest. The venue provides an atmosphere of calm and simplicity with beautiful surroundings that invite for walks and contemplation. There are different options for accommodation that will be chosen during the registration. For more detail ls, please visit: http://lammiretreat.com/home/ FOOD: We will have three meals per day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our catering is taken care of by an amazing culinary crafter. She will cook us delicious vegetarian and gluten free food during the whole retreat. Water boilers, coffee and tea will be supplied all day. There will be an evening snack also availabale after the program ends every evening. WHAT TO BRING: -Bedding (sheets and covers or a sleeping bag) -Warm and comfortable clothes suitable for sitting as well as for movement -Pen and Paper / Notebook -Water bottle -Thermos flask if you would like to keep hot drinks on you during the day -Personal hygiene and towel -Yoga mat (yoga blocks if you have) TIME: The retreat begins Wednesday 5.10.2022 and participants can arrive from 16:00 onwards. The official program begins at 18:00. The retreat ends Sunday 9.10.2022 after lunch and clean up. PRICE AND REGISTRATION: **Earlybird** price (until 5.9. 2022) 520€/420€ (full time students and unemployed). After this 620€/520€. The price includes the retreat program for 5 days, accommodation, three meals per day and sauna every night (payment plans available for those with low income). To reserve your place please send an email to: [email protected] After receiving your email, we will send you payment info and some questions for you to answer like food allergies, accommodation preferences etc. Your place at the retreat will be secured after your registration and payment of a deposit of 100€. If you have any further inquiries, don't hesitate to contact us! TRAVELLING TO THE VENUE: By car: Map link to the center: https://goo.gl/maps/HBMSY8b8JhR2. By train/bus: Check www.vr.fi and www.matkahuolto.fi for the most recent info. With a train you first have to go to Hämeenlinna or Lahti and then with the bus to “Lammi (Hämeenlinna)”. Busses go to Lammi from all major cities via Hämeenlinna or Lahti. Ridesharing (Google Doc): In the registration email we will send you a link to a doc where people can share car rides and to synchronise their arrival in Lammi with public transport for a shared taxi (10km) from the venue. You are warmly welcome! Gloria & Thomas Please check the discussion area for the introduction of the teachers, and other information!