Would you like to RETREAT FROM ALL THE DEMANDS PLACED ON YOU??I
remember the very first time I went to a weekend long retreat. Id had
my second baby and I was desperately tired. I was back at work, a
mother of 2, my dad had had a stroke and was living in care, and my
mum needed support. So did I.
My husband was really supportive so I decided to attend a retreat
south of Hobart. I had been doing some yoga so when this was offered
by my instructor I decided to go. I must say I felt a little guilty at
first because my youngest child was just 18 months old but my best
friend encouraged me to put down those heavy buckets of motherhood and
re-energise. I would have more to give, be in a calmer frame of mind
and a better wife and mother for taking a few days break. Those
buckets, she assured me, would be so much lighter after a few days
off. She is a wise woman, my best friend, and she was right. So off I
went to a local retreat. It was inexpensive, the food was nourishing
and prepared for me, the accommodation was simple yet somehow
luxurious. I recall being really emotional when my instructor tucked a
blanket around my feet I was weary to the bone and that simple act of
nurturing nearly undid me. Maybe I'm trying to recreate that
experience with my retreats at Huon Bush Retreats.
Retreats are offered all over the world and they generally include
aspects of slowing down and addressing stress levels via movement,
meditation, exposure to nature or forest bathing, and quietness.
Foodwise you can expect wholesome and nutritious food, and many
regularly cater for vegan and vegetarian eating styles, as well as any
personal dietary needs you may have. Your host will probably have some
specific skills or approaches you may be interested in such as
learning about fermenting, or making natural body products,
meditation, or mindset coaching. All in all not all retreats are the
same so consider what it is you are looking for before booking in.
Mine, for example are not yoga retreats - I'm not yoga trained - but
there will be elements that are similar - mindfulness. journalling,
meditations and the food - do not under estimate me as your cook (I'm
a bloody good cook . . . . and a waste in my family - so I am
particularly looking forward to cooking for my guests)
Retreats simply are "a RETREAT from all the demands on you" - a time
to be nurtured and surrender and just focus on your health. If this
resonates with you I encourage you to make contact and see if my
retreat is for you. There will be time in nature, to quieten the mind
and just appreciate being you.
Payment plans are available - message me jo@jocc.com.au for more
information
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