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Finding Yourself By The Beach: A Blissful Immersion Into Self Discovery, Somatic Slow Flow, Art Therapy & Nature
June 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - June 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
How does 3-4 days creatively relaxing by the beach in sunny NNSW via creative expression, nature immersion and flowing with the breathe of the ocean, sound to you?
You are invited to a 3 day (4 days also avail) over the long weekend in June for an exploration into You, Your life, art, writing, slowing down, body awareness and nature, with the breath of the sea and the freedom of nature filling our days!
We explore our creativity and express ourselves 
through visual, sensual, auditory, olfactory and somatic channels with body, heart, mind, emotions and spirit via art therapy, embodiment, movement, writing, gentle stretch and dance, meditation, aromatherapy, nature and somatic awareness experiences.
This is a nourishing openhearted, gloriously sumptuous recharge for the mind body and spirit. A wondrous long weekend that will have you emerging replenished, loving, in your body, aware, nourished, expressed, heard and full of your vital essence.
In safe space we embody our emotions moment by moment and release and express through art and slow ourselves away from the busy daily rush. In a lovely house with sea views we have nearby access to nature connection and forest bathing – ocean or sand interaction – gentle stretch and breathe each morning – shamanic journey with the breathe of the waves – meditation and deep relaxation. All optional and participate as much as you like.
Dates/times: 2pm 10th June – 5pm 12 June (or an extra free night until 10am 13 June) 2023
Location: Woolgoolga (near Coffs Harbour) NSW
Price: $495/$410 conc
To book click here
Please note there are only 5 places as this is a small intimate group, so if this calls to you please book asap to reserve your spot.
This may be able to be covered by the NDIS depending on eligible categories, contact us to discuss.
More about this retreat:
You can just arrive and see what emerges or you can take the deeper dive into who you are under the surface, below the usual to discover what is the story and support the person wanting to emerge?
With space and time a fuller, richer understanding of yourself emerges, all while exploring and creating expressions of your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
This is for anyone…whether you love deep emotional contemplation, want to develop your creative skills, inspire your creativity, reflect on your life, deeply relax, submerge into the bliss of nature or just want to get away from it all.
There is nourishing food, restful sleep, time with others and time just for yourself.
What is included in this retreat:
* Accommodation (shared) with inspiring ocean and forest views
* Wonderful wholesome delicious meals, morning and afternoon teas and endless tea/coffee (dietary requirements catered for!
* Breathing, gentle stretching and relaxation on the deck with fabulous views
* Materials to paint and/or sketch and draw
* Writing exercises to get the creative juices flowing and expression of what is wanting to emerge in you
* Body awareness movement and release of tension
* Body compass exercises to tune into deeper embodied creativity guided from your body
* Sharing in safe space with like-minded people
* Forest bathing and ocean bathing
* A deeper understanding of yourself and your truth.
* Deeper connection with self, others, creativity, nature and soul.
* An optional extra fourth day at no extra cost is available to continue what you have been doing or has been emerging or what is awakening or developing during the three days
Who should take this retreat:
* Anyone who wants to get away to the beach or into a small loving community
* Those who want to let go of what they are carrying that is not needed anymore
* Anyone who feels something is arising or awakening in them or feeling tired of life, frustrated or maybe stagnant
* Those who want to let go of everything for a few days and be in nature and art and personal development or deep relaxation
* Anyone who wants to explore art and writing, body awareness, tools to regulate their nervous systems, and be in nature and the sea
* People who could benefit from relaxation, meditation, nature connection, soul reflection or get a different or fresh perspective
* Those needing time out and to work out some hints in their lives or take stock
* Anyone looking for a creative or emotional outlet.
* Seekers who want to get to know themselves better.
* Individuals who want to begin a writing or journaling practice.
* Anybody looking for greater well-being through self-expression, connection, slowing down and feeling themselves.
Facilitator:
Phoenix Arrien is passionate about supporting people’s journeys towards healing and transformation. She over 25 years experience, providing sacred transformation and healing spaces for people to transform, heal and self-discover.
Her training and experience includes: Somatic Psychology, Aus indigenous healing, Native American & Sth American healing, Maori and Cherokee bodywork, dance/movement, Adventure-based Counselling, Process Work, Jungian Psychology, Core Shamanic Healing, Voice Dialogue, Healing Ecology, Deep Ecology, writing and meditation.
She has a love for nature, art, creativity and the ocean and sharing these spaces with people.
Cancellation policy for this workshop: Refundable – less 15% admin/bank fees if cancelled 30 days before the workshop or 50% refundable less admin/banking fees less than 30 but more than 14 days before the workshop begins. No refund 14 days before the workshop begins, during or after the workshop.