SHAKTI BELTANE ~ DAY RETREAT

SHAKTI ~ शक्ति ~ Śakti

~ The sacred feminine, that exists in all things
~ The divine energy & power in creation
~ The active life force that dances life into being

Beltane ~ beltaine

~ A celebration of the earths fertility & honouring of life blossoming
~ When earths energies are at their strongest & all of life is bursting fourth in full force
~ A cross quarter fire festival ~ from the celtic wheel of the year
~ Marks the mid way point between Spring Equinox & the Summer Solstice

Be held in the magic of circle ~ Sharing in sisterhood as we enjoy a day of delight together
This day offers you an array of delicious practices to delve into ~
Yoga ~ Sound baths ~ Cacao ceremony with elemental dance journey ~ Yoga Nidra ~ Self massage ~ Journaling & Beyond
The gathering aims to leave you feeling inspired, relaxed & energized

Saturday 7th May 10.30-6
Lunch, teas, tasty treats & more included along with a goodie bag to take home

This day has been birthed to hold you ~ woman ~ as we celebrate the seasons & cycles of our lives within & without

Know that all of you is welcome just as you are

When we weave presence into our lives by taking time out of the every day to fully land in a space
Life pulsates in an enchanted dimension
Our nervous system can unravel & our whole being can open up to receive

A space to just be ~ A journey of remembering

Blessed vessels, made of the earth herself
The oceans flowing through our veins
The breath of life breathing us as we breathe it
The sunshine’s rays encapsulated within our very cells, radiating life into us & reminding us of the light that burns bright within

You are all of this ~ You are life herself

With abundance ~ Full of gifts ~ Full of medicine
We will delve into the sacred dimensions of Shakti & all you are

You are worthy ~ More than enough & never too much

With tenderness we will guide & invite you through an array of simple & subtle, yet powerful practices
Whilst holding a sacred container for you to be witnessed, as we flow through multifaceted healing experiences that allow a true alchemy of heart & spirit to unfurl
Anchoring in fresh life force, sweeter perceptions & tuning into what transformation you wish to welcome within your life
Together with all those that join us we will co create a beautiful sharing, that will be carried in our hearts always ~Far beyond the last circle we share

~ gathering in the very special merkabah retreat center’s shala ~ dorset ~

~ THE DAYS OFFERINGS ~
10 - 10.20
welcome drinks & settling into the day

10.30 ~ 11
opening ceremony & sharing circle

Ceremonies are a way to gather & honour life, it's transitions, ebb & flow whilst exploring the part we play within it’s rich tapestry.
Celebrating our elemental nature & the energies of Beltane as we ground into our centers.
We will share in circle to open the day together ~ awakening us to the magic & medicine that can occur when women gather.

11 ~ 11.30
yoga nidra & sound bath

This will welcome you home into the body, whilst you fully drop into the day. Journeying through the body & mind, with words & awareness as your ship to explore the rivers & rhythms of energy that lie within. Healing instruments will weave sounds in to the space around you as you nest & rest.
Landing us into the present ~ Ready to receive.

11.30 - 1.30
shakti yoga flow

Movement will begin gently, taking us through a long awakening warm-up, opening the body with softness. The practice will be a flow of nourishing, energizing movement, woven together with positive affirmations, guided meditations, beautiful visualisations & mudras.
Full of juicy spiraling & rhythmic motion that will welcome & invite a creative & playful exploration of expression, connecting us to our inner rhythm & fluidity. Ending with a guided meditation & sound journey.

1.30 ~ LUNCH ~ 2.30

Time to enjoy & connect with one another over a healthy lunch & some tasty treats, as we enjoy the natural surroundings, a glorious water feature & beyond.

2.30 ~ 3.15
self massage workshop

Led by the lovely Rennee Clarke ~ A qualified massage therapist (see more info further down page). ~ We will be guided through some simple & beautiful self massage practices that we can use at any time to release tension & promote relaxation in the body & mind.

~ Followed by a short tea & toilet break, where we will move our mats out the way & create space for next sharing ~

3.30 ~ 5.15
cacao ceremony with elemental & alchemy dance journey

Together in circle, we will share ceremonial grade theabromine cacao within a nutritious concoction of plant medicines all supporting the release of endorphins & happy hormones. Welcoming us to drop into the heart space & opening it up ready to release & move, express & feel.
You will be told the whys of each magical natural ingredient, before embarking on a journey, welcoming freedom of movement ~ an exploration & expression through the elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether. Whilst music supports our journey & connection to our true nature.
More about cacao further down this page ~ under details.

5 .15 - 6
sound bath ~ closing ceremony ~ sharing circle

A mystical sound scape will drop you deep in to a sense of timelessness after the energy your freedom of expression created.
This journey will gift our bodies time & space for the days experiences to be fully absorbed before we land back into reality gently.
We will cuminate the day with a last shakti sisterhood sharing circle.

We hope for you to feel fully arrived in your beautiful sacred self by the end of this retreat day.
To feel your shakti pulsating & alive within you. To know you hold all the medicine you ever need already.
Our bodies know this, they feel the realities our mind so often forgets.
May we celebrate & remind each other that we already hold the power to create true alchemy.

~ MEET THE SPACE HOLDERS ~

~ GUEST THERAPIST ~

The lovely Rennee Clarke will be sharing a guided self massage workshop during the day.
She will also be offering therapies you can book in to ~ if you wish to pamper yourself a little extra!

Treatments to treat yourself include ~  Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Swedish Body, Reflexology, Hopi Candles ~ 20 minute taster treatments at £20 each.
& you can always book more than one time slot if you want a longer relaxation experience.

Bookings can be made on the day, or see her contact info below to prebook & will be available before the day starts & afterwards too.

~ D E T A I L S ~

Suitable for all women, new or accustomed to yoga.
Everything we share is simply an invitation & guidance & we welcome you to do whatever feels right for you.

Homemade lunch included.
Teas, healthy nibbles & tasty treats provided throughout the day.
Gifts to take home too.

The Shala is fully equipped with mats, bolsters, blocks & blankets.

Saturday 7th May
10.30 am - 6 pm
Exchange ~ £98 ~ Early bird deal
Bookings after April 20th ~ £108

PLEASE NOTE ~ If you wish to join an offering, but money is what’s on your mind, get in touch!
~ We are always happy to create comfortable payment plans & work out energy exchanges too.

~ PLEASE ~

~ Aim to arrive at least 10 / 15 minutes before the day / session starts to register, help yourself to refreshments & settle before we commence.
~ Bring yourself, an open heart & layers
~ Bring a journal /some paper & a pen for journaling / note making.
~ If you have a flask for hot drinks, bring it along as it is better for the studio than mugs everywhere.

If you are purchasing this as a gift, let us know & we can create & send you a special PDF to attach in an email or or print out(:

We will to try to assist in arranging car shares for those that are interested to keep miles & travel costs down for those joining from further a field.

~more about the cacao ~

Cacao is chocolate in it's purest form. A plant medicine that has always been associated with universal love & seen as a sacred healer & teacher. When raw, it is one of the most nutrient based foods known to man, containing over 300 chemical compounds. Bursting with vitamin C, iron, magnesium, calcium & hosting an array of mood enhancing chemicals that release & transmit serotonin & creates cosy feelings to name a few.
Whats the difference between chocolate & ceremonial grade cacao? ~ Ceremonial grade cacao is grown in nature that is allowed to remain wild, unlike most farmed foods. It is grown by ingenious local communities who get fair pay for their products, who preserve native strains of the whole bean & use minimal processing methods. It has been used & cultivated since at least 2000 BC, used within the Olmec, Aztec & Mayan civilisations shamanically, ritualistically, in ceremony, as a plant medicine & for nutrition.
Cacao even has a goddess ~ Ix cacao who was worshiped as a fertility goddess for bringing abundance to the land.

Please note cacao concoction is vegan & nut free. Feel free to get in contact if you wish to know more about it though.

A remembering of all we are & all we can be

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