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"Winter: the vital rooting gestation. Once the seeds have been planted, there is not much else for the cultivator to do. Winter is essentially a time of waiting, of darkness, of silence and most important, of gestation. It is imperative to stop the activity of autumn, so the planted seeds can do their own autonomous work: splitting open, rooting in the soil, and getting feed by earth's essential nutrients"
A semi-silent creative and embodied retreat (for those who don't do silent retreats). Do Less Be More Rooted is the second of our quarterly seasonal retreats. We offer experiences to support transformation aligned to nature's rhythms.
A semi-silent creative and embodied retreat (for those who don't do silent retreats). Do Less Be More Rooted is the second of our quarterly seasonal retreats. We offer experiences to support transformation aligned to nature's rhythms.
Who is this retreat for:
Curious explorers who want to go deep or find new ways to stretch body and mind.
Those wishing to dip a toe into silent retreats for the first time.
Meditation or mindfulness practitioners who wish to explore silence in a different way.
Creatives who wish to extend their practices in embodied silence.
Fees: Retreat fee + accommodation + meals as advertised on the menu page (£280 per person). Booking form is here.
The intention of this retreat is to Do Less and Be More
The intention of this retreat is to Do Less and Be More
Over the weekend, our expertly curated schedule explores movement, body, mindfulness, and nature in an immersive and creative way - accessible for those who may be new to these experiences.
Our starting point is that we are all "creators". Through multi-modal engagement with the senses, we have all we need to experience and express our creative selves in the world (but sometimes need a helping hand and the right environment to access this).
Winter is a particular time inviting us to ground, root and do the work that will make it possible to fly in the spring. Following the ethos of Chinese medicine, our practices will explore the organs and elements associated with winter - brain, kidneys, phlegm, water and the direction of North.
We do this in the beautiful natural environment of The Fintry Trust, an educational charity dedicated to the study and teaching of ideal philosophy, science, art and religion.
A misty morning
A misty morning
The Fintry Trust Retreat House
The Fintry Trust Retreat House
Evening haze
Evening haze
Dr. Tamara Russell
Dr. Tamara Russell
Mindfulness Innovator, Martial artist
& Clinical Psychologist
Mindfulness Innovator, Martial artist
& Clinical Psychologist
Trudi Simpson
Trudi Simpson
Artist, Meditator & Martial artist
Artist, Meditator & Martial artist
"It was a beautiful and freeing experience- and I so appreciate the hard work and planning that went into it to make it such a glorious experience for me and am sure for others too -- thank you is not enough. Sooo healing. I have so many threads I want to explore now too - more artwork (how to make beautiful scrolls for starters (!) calligraphy with paint, foot and hand massage techniques and my own vegetarian cooking). Tamara and Trudi truly rock - a fabulous double act."
Jo, a participant in our Do Less Be More Creative 2021 Retreat.
Please let us know if you'd like to attend
Please let us know if you'd like to attend
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