Description
BLOOM
Women’s Day Retreat in Nature
Sunday 2nd July
10.30am-4.30pm
£97pp
Hosted at the The Wild Playground.
Directions to site:
The Wild Playground is next to Mabie forest kennels and cattery. Satnav takes you straight to the site following the postcode DG2 8NA (sometimes satnav has taken people to the florist if you end up here we are just across the road) . If you don’t have a satnav follow the road A711 from Dumfries and turn in when you see the sign for the kennels. Opposite the kennels, there is a white house follow the road in front of the house and park at the top where the portacabin is. We share the land with the nursery the nursery has the pods that you will see. if you turn in behind the house this will lead you to the nursery, if you turn in in front of the house this will lead you to the right place.
You can get the 501 bus from Dumfries, stop the bus when you see the sign for Mabie forest kennels and cattery. Follow the path down and you will see the white house opposite the kennels and just follow the road up in front of the house.
Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather
Please bring a water bottle, blanket, towel, insect repellent, suncream, extra layers of clothing and waterproofs.
We will provide a lunch, it is not essential to bring anything to share but if you would like to contribute please label what you have brought in-case of allergies.
QiGong (Qi = Lifeforce, Gong = Function) Originated as the self-care practice behind many of the Martial Arts. It is patterned from Nature and is practiced for a plenitude of health benefits:
– Supports the Immune System
– Faster Physical Recovery
– Regulates the Nervous System
– Improves Emotional Resilience
– Increases Mobility and joint Flexibility
Movement Is Medicine and when it is harnessed with the Mindful Awareness of the Breath then Mind and Body become Balanced in a Meditation that is accessible to all!
Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing is a practice from Japan that allows you to create a reciprocal relationship with Nature. This practice has been proven by Science to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing. Amy will guide us through the practice where we will immerse into the forest by using all our senses and will be invited by the Earth to connect deeply with Nature and Ourselves.
The Retreat will be ran by:
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Ruth- Transformational Life Coach
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Leah- Qigong Practitioner and Circle Leader
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Amy- Eco-therapist
£97 per person
To give back we have One Free space for a Sister in need, please contact us directly if you feel you could benefit from this Day Retreat. Or if you would like to Pay it Forward for more Sisters to have access to this Retreat you can give a donation through our paypal link here
