hOMe Retreat

You have been longing for somewhere to put things down. For ground that holds you, rather than needs holding up.

You have been longing for a place to stop performing, and feel into your inherent belonging. To let the body speak before the mind gets there first.

You have been longing for a moment to feel, to process, to allow some spaciousness to unfold, so you can catch your breath and let your nervous system exhale.

COMING HOME

Most of us need two or three days before we actually arrive. Not because something's wrong. Modern life often goes at a pace that is out of sync with our true nature. Retreat life offers us the chance to step into a slower rhythm, a different pace - away from daily routines and habits. To allow the nervous system to catch up, to process, to sensitise, and to cultivate more aliveness and joy - all in the supportive village-like community that emerges as the week unfolds.

This week isn't shaped like a straight line with a specific destination or transformational promise. It's a spiral, the same ground met again each day, a little further in each time, until whatever you've been holding finally gets to rest and whatever wants to be revealed has space to emerge.

We will use the gifts of mantra, movement, meditation, breath and sound. No need to be an expert, only a willingness and curiosity to discover. We'll explore the theme of home, perhaps not as a place you arrive at, but something you remember, that was there all along.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Mornings begin in silence with Qi Gong inspired movement to meet the day gently, bare foot on the grass. We continue into morning Sadhana practice: Mantra, Kriyas, Meditation and Pranayama.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we meet for yoga asana practice, an opportunity to delight your body and meet yourself with curiosity and kindness

After a full and nourishing lunch, the afternoons offer time to relax by the pool, go on a leisurely hike through the forest, take a nap, sip a cup of tea, lie in your hammock, read a book, watch the nature....

As the day winds down, we gather for mantra practice, a Vedic sound bath, restorative yoga, or a dedicated mantra workshop going deeper into the practice itself. Two full Kirtan concerts are offered through the week, Jai!

We will also have one afternoon off to allow space for integration and maybe a trip to the beach for those who would like to. That evening we come together again under the new moon for kirtan, the darkest, most star filled sky of the whole month.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Maybe you already use mantra in your practice, and kirtan is a regular date in your calendar. Or maybe you've never sung one in your life and have no idea what to expect. Either way is great!

What matters more is the feeling underneath it: a sense that you need a moment to tune in, to find your way back to whatever home means for you. Curiosity and an open mind are the only prerequisites.

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Please contact the organizers for details, pricing, and booking.

https://pippamossyoga.com/home-yoga-bhakti-retreat-algarve