The Wild Retreat: raw food, yoga & authentic wellbeing adventure

September is an excellent time to look back over the summer months so full of sunshine, lightness, nourishment, adventures and inner discoveries. Take the time to integrate all that movement and energy. Re-energize and solidify healthy habits and rituals into your everyday life and prepare solid foundations for the busy and productive, but often more introverted autumn/winter season. If you know us already, you know that we like going deep: deep into the roots of holistic, authentic wellbeing; deep into personal development and the core of thriving; deep into our hearts and souls; and of course, deep into the process of preparing and enjoying delicious food! We have planned an unforgettable retreat in France, nestled in 30 acres of stunning grounds containing a nature reserve, a spectacular lake and enticing woodland. The holiday will incorporate the rawsome, wild and creatively nourishing food that the Wild Food Café is famous for, daily raw food preparation and instruction wellbeing lectures and personalised guidance, chakra stimulating yoga classes, soul soothing gong baths, heart opening ceremonial cacao ceremonies, evening circles, Thai yoga massage mandala’s, ecstatic dancing, celebration and lots of laughter! It might well be the best holiday ever Nothing is more precious than consciously discovering the treasures lying deep within yourself and nothing encourages that exploration more than some time in nature with like-minded people, holistic movement and high-vibrational food. So be invited to our Wild Rejuvenation Retreat. Play, learn, discover. We are bringing a wonderful team of super-heroes with us to make sure that all the beautiful, multi-dimensional sides of you are taken care of. We will be delighted for you to join with us… The Wild Retreat Schedule: This schedule is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes. 0800am – Morning yoga 0930am – Breakfast 1100am – Raw food workshop & practical 1230pm – Lunch 1530pm – Wellbeing lecture / workshop 1730pm – Evening yoga / meditation 1900pm – Dinner 2030pm – Evening circle & celebration You'll begin your morning with warm water and lemon or herbal teas self-served in the kitchen before meeting in the yoga practice room. Every morning you will gently greet the day and awaken your senses with pranayama, flow yoga and relaxation. A light and healthy buffet breakfast, selection of juices, smoothies and teas will be available followed by some free time to enjoy your surroundings, relax, reflect and rejoice! Towards late morning you’ll have the opportunity for hands on experience in preparing amazing raw food creations, how to use superfoods, balance amazing flavours and all the incredible health benefits of incorporating raw foods into your everyday diet as we prepare the lunch feast together under the guidance and support of Joel, Aiste and the Wild Team. There is plenty of time after lunch to enjoy a treatment, make use of the meditation space, enjoy the facilities (rowing boats, a wind surf and bicycles), the beautiful nature and throughout the holiday everyone will benefit from some one-to-one time with Joel to discuss their health and diet. The afternoon lecture will be more theory based on anything from the benefits of fats and ferments, health and the four elements, embracing the sacred and the importance of wellbeing rituals in our lives. You’ll follow all this brain activity and learning by waking up the body with some gentle, playful yoga and meditation. The group will come together in the dining room for dinner followed by the awesome evening circle activities, including ceremonial cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, Thai yoga massage mandala’s, gong baths and sound immersions. The Wild Rejuvenation Retreat Team: Joel Gazdar – co-founder of Wild Food Café, executive chef, alchemist and all round genius. Having spent more than half his lifetime devoted to discovering worldwide traditions of wellbeing and longevity his journey has led him to a deep exploration of body movement, detoxification and nutrition which he has been sharing and teaching internationally within the wellbeing industry for 15 years. Joel is a pioneer of the wellbeing revolution and ignites this passion in others. Aiste Gazdar – co-founder of Wild Food Café, super star host and all round saint. Aiste has always immersed herself in wellbeing and spiritual traditions, leading a healthy and authentic lifestyle. Aiste creates and hold the space for excellence with her loving, calm, unassuming and gentle manner. Laura Bowers – vinyasa flow yoga, naturopathy, Bowen, flower essences & Thai yoga massage Laura has practiced yoga on and off the mat for more than 20 years and has studied a range of wellbeing disciplines and therapies from around the world as well as a BSc in Integrated Medicine. She spent many years teaching Naturopathy and has over 10 year’s clinical practice supporting others experience of wellbeing using the power of nature’s remedies, healing touch and physical movement. Ieva Wildlovebeamer – therapeutic yoga, acro yoga, ecstatic dance & Thai yoga massage Ieva facilitates heart-warming experiences in yoga and dance, bringing people together in an interactive, social and safe environment to support individuals to open up to the wonder of life. She holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Transpersonal Counselling and Social Work and combines this academic knowledge with her holistic learnings to create a sense of belonging and union through play. Marcin Furtak – raw chef, gong master & sound massage Fascinated by sound, especially by its influence on physical and emotional wellbeing Marcin runs gong baths and sound massage workshops in London and around the world. He is also a talented raw food chef with Wild Food Café and infuses the food he creates with his gentle, happy, fulfilled and loving energy. Prices: General ticket price - from £970.00 available from 1st June 2015 onwards. Prices are inclusive of yoga, workshops, ceremonies and so much more! General accommodation is in shared rooms with shared bathroom. Other accommodation options and travel are available at additional cost. If you have any further questions please contact [email protected] or visit www.wildfoodcafe/retreat