August 29 - September 3, 2023

Exploring freedom: Movement, Yoga & Hiking

Exploring movement: Mindful movement, Yoga & Hiking

"I wish to dance what I am…the non-existent self…that which is not found in my memory."
-Min Tanaka

Think about when was the last time you danced to the music of a forest.

Get some days of “retreat” from your busy life to take perspective. Live the present moment with freedom, and make space in your life for what really matters to you.

  • Let go the exhaustion and stress by connecting with yourself and nature.
  • Explore movement, yoga and meditation daily and become more aware of yourself at each present moment and let go tightness and bondage.
  • Walk silently in a paradise of calm, surrounded by natural beauty.

 

Who is this retreat for?

For everyone, regardless of physical condition, level of practice or age. Because movement and yoga practice is for everyone.

During these days we will practice daily:

  • movement sessions in nature
  • meditative hiking
  • yoga asana sessions
  • meditation
  • movement techniques such as Body Weather, Katsugen Undo, Yuki, among others.

Rates include

All meals made with love in our vegetarian kitchen.
5 Nights of accommodation.
Guided meditations.
5 Yoga and movement sessions.
2 Satsangs.
Mindful movement workshops.
2 Meditative hikes in nature.
2 Long half-day hikes in the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
All taxes, public liability and accident insurance for activities: hiking and yoga.

Not included

Transportation

Activities

Daily circumstances are full of wonder if one encounters the serenity to observe them in silence. And being conscious that we a part of something bigger, maybe infinite is mind blowing.

Life is movement. No matter how small or slow, this constant and continuous vibration is present in every cell that forms part of the Universe. So the Universe breathing is also present in our bodies. Looking deeply this movement, a beautiful dance in itself, arises the same awe that in a child watching the sky.

In the movement sessions we will explore movement techniques such as Body Weather, Katsugen Undo, Yuki, among others.

Yoga classes are for all levels of practice.  The sesiones are based on principles of Kashmir Yoga.

In this practice, the asanas are special moments in which we sense the tranquility that lies at the heart of all life. Time between the asana practice is dedicated to meditation allowing us space to familiarise ourselves with our body’s natural absorption and vibrational state that arises unexpectedly during these moments.

We will explore the body just as it is in each moment – any areas where we feel emptiness, tension or reaction. Allowing deep listening to become the guiding principle, without expecting anything in return.

During the meditative walks we connect with our internal nature, as well as with our external surroundings, allowing our perception of nature to flow through all our senses, including those we may not even be aware of. Perceptions and sensations flowing from inside to outside and visaversa.

Our breath and its modifications, sensations and bodily reactions, the organic movement that the body creates and the perception of the environment through all of our senses are some of the elements that allow us to re-learn to walk, experiencing the integration of the body, mind and all life.

Walking in silence we can find a natural state of calmness and harmony within ourselves and with everything around us. In this state our minds can experience a deep sense of rest.

There will be 2 longer excursions in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.

Everyday there will be guided meditation sessions, in the morning and some nights before going to sleep. The best way to start and finish the day.

We practice simple techniques that are easy to carry on at home. We use universal elements to all of us as concentration objects, such as the breath, the body sensations, sounds, etc.

In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sang means group or community. Satsang is a gathering to share our concerns, questions, and our deepest insights. It is also a time to meditate together, contemplate nature and sing meditative songs or mantras.

Karma Yoga is Yoga in action = finding skillfulness and integration in any action.

We bring the principles of Yoga in everything we do. We invite you to practice Karma Yoga by helping us with simple tasks of the house as fetching water from the fountain, chopping vegetables, drying dishes, etc.

Everyday from the end of the evening Satsang up until before lunch the following morning, we cultivate joyful silence in the house. This deep silence is very healing for calming the mind and being in peace with ourselves, allowing us to deeply listen to ourselves. We will have a restful sleep and the next day we will enjoy the silence with mental clarity during our asana practice, meditation and other activities. Breakfast will be taken mindfully and in silence. By participating in this period of joyful silence we will be supporting each other in our practice.

Throughout the afternoon we will enjoy conscious speaking and deep listening, which will allow us to get to know each other in a more authentic way.

6:30 Wake up
7:00 Meditation
7:45 Yoga
9:15 Breakfast
10:00 Meditative Hike
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Free Time
16:30 Movement session
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Satsang
22:00 Rest

DATES: August 29 to September 3, 2023.
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

Duration

The retreat starts on Tuesday, August 29th at 16h and it finishes on Sunday, September 3rd at 12h, after brunch.

Check-in is from 15 to 16:30h, then there will be a yoga class and an introduction, followed by a dinner and an opening of the retreat.

Facilitators

Carme Torrent

Movement, yoga and meditation

Lara Rey

Mountain guide

Rates per person

Types of accommodation

Rates per person

Standard shared dormitory

750€

Attic double occupancy

785€

Attic single occupancy

859€

Chandra double occupancy

899€

Chandra single occupancy

1045€

Bhumi double occupancy

899€

Bhumi single occupancy

1045€

Surya double occupancy

955€

Surya single occupancy

1085€

Without accommodation*

635€

*Without accommodation: it includes all the retreat activities and meals. It doesn’t include the accommodation, that can be in another guest house nearby.

Prices, donations and grants

We want our programs to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

The published rates correspond to the basic/standard retreat prices. If you are in a difficult financial situation and require financial help to attend this programme, you can find here two support options we are offering. You can select one when you make your booking.

At the end of the retreat we will open a space for donations. With your generosity you are supporting Casa Cuadrau (cooperative of social interest) and its team. You are also enabling other fellow practitioners, who are in a more difficult financial situation, to attend our programmes.

The assistance we offer is only for people in a difficult financial situation, who are unable to afford the cost of this programme.

The price includes:
– Shared dormitory accommodation
– All meals
– All activities
– Taxes & Insurance

Please consider paying the highest rate you can afford from the following:
– Reduced dorm rate: 675€
– Super reduced dorm rate: 625€

If you cannot afford either of these rates, please consider applying for a Karma Yoga/Volunteer programme (minimum stays are 8 weeks).

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