September 2024: Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th
Vibrational Empowerment Retreat
Everything is motion and motion is vibration. Even in stillness, our heart is still beating, our lungs still breathing. In this retreat we are going to deepen our connection with our Selves through sound, movement and breath. It will be an empowering week to help you reclaim your own strength and setting your boundaries.
Duration: 5 nights, 6 Days
Arrival: Monday 2nd September 2024
Departure: Saturday 7th September 2024
Host: Caterina & Alex
Contact Hours: approx 20 hours
Experience: Beginner
Ideal For: Releasing stagnant energy. Healing through breath work. Disconnecting from our fast paced world.
Capacity: 7 Guests
The Benefits & Intended Outcomes Of This Retreat
Everything is motion and motion is vibration. Even in stillness, our heart is still beating, our lungs still breathing. In this retreat we are going to deepen our connection with our Selves through sound, movement and breath. It will be an empowering week to help you reclaim your own strength and setting your boundaries.
Our bodies hold memories, stories, and unexpressed emotions, which can lead to having stagnant energy stuck within. In this retreat, we will be giving an opportunity for the body to release any heavy energy that has been weighing us down to be transformed.
Through movement, we start clearing up the energetic channels (Nadis); through Pranayama and breathwork we start filling up our body with our life-energy and resetting the Nervous System. Through Sound healing we will be moving and removing stagnant energy from the body. Through Chanting we will be connecting to our inner vibration and our heart, as well as connecting to the group as we all become One voice. No separation. Coming back to feeling, coming back to union.
Catarina holds a safe space for deep listening. Turning our focus inwards and listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us. Slowing down to witness and observe, rather than impulsively reacting.
We live in a fast paced, virtual world and it’s so easy to become disconnected from our bodies and from each other. This is an opportunity to dig deep and develop a loving relationship with the Self, embracing your voice and your body.
About Your Hosts: Catarina & Alex
Catarina Carvalho
Catarina is a classically trained singer who has been exploring mindfulness through sound, breath, and movement over the past 3 years. Catarina is also a Yoga and Pranayama instructor, as well as a Sound Healer. She holds regular Yoga classes, Soundbaths and Kirtan sessions in various studios around London.
Her passion is blending wisdom from different cultures, using various practices and techniques. Catarina is a curious soul, always eager to travel, listen and learn from different perspectives.
Catarina’s work also includes Music in Community, using singing and chanting to better people’s mental and physical health, aiming to improve their quality of life.
In the future, Catarina would like to explore music and health more in-depth, focusing on people with disabilities and dementia.
She has worked with world leaders in the fields of Opera performance, Music Therapy, Yoga, Kirtan, Sound Healing, Meditation and Breathwork.
Alex Dmochowski
Born and raised in Hackney, Alex has been around music from all over the world since a young age. After first picking the clarinet at 6 years old and the saxophone at 12, Alex went on to graduate from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
He is currently playing music from varied and rich cultures in bands with musicians from Ghana, India, and South America. Each of these projects continue to inspire and humble him on a daily basis, heavily influencing his own work in his band: “In the name of Ra”.
In the Sound Healing sessions, Alex plays the Native American Peruvian flute, as well as saxophone and drums during Chanting and bass clarinet during Live Music Yoga and Meditation classes.
Schedule
Catarina & Alex work with our guests to create a safe and relaxed environment and due to our intimate group sizes, we pride ourselves on guests receiving a very personal retreat experience. Below you will find details of what a typical day during this retreat may involve.
A typical day...
Breakfast
0830hrs - 1030hrs
Continental Buffet Breakfast Served at the Communal Dining Area
Morning Session
1130-1300hrs
This session may vary between different styles of meditation, including breathwork, journaling, visualisations and chakra toning sessions.
Lunch
1330 - 1500hrs
Take time to reenergise. Get to know your fellow guests better. Engage with the onsite team. Lunch is served buffet or in a shared meal environment with guests all enjoying our communal dining area whilst taking in the nature around them.
Down Time
1500 - 1730hrs
Head back to bed. Take a shower. Head out for a walk or a run. The choice is yours! But down time is extremely important during your stay. Want to chat? The team are on hand to engage with you during your stay but dont forget that your complementary journal is also an integral part of our experience and well-being.
Evening Session
1800 - 1930hrs
Your evening session with Catarina & Alex will begin. This session may vary between a Yin Yoga class, a Chanting session, a Sound bath or a Live Music Meditation concert.
Dinner
1930 - 2100hrs
Your included evening meal will be served where you can unwind, share stories & relax with your fellow guests. Our team will also be on-hand to share the evening with you.
Quiet Time & Reflection
2200hrs onwards
Take in the night sky - observe the Milky Way & star constellations. Meditate. Read. Or simply be. During quiet time & reflection we ask guests to spend the late evening to reflect & prepare for the following day.
Costs & Inclusions
£995/ €1165 per guest
5 nights, 6 days
We pride ourselves on including everything you'll require during your retreat. The investment in your well-being is complemented with our unique approach to off-grid living. You can find below a list of everything that your retreat includes...
Classes
Your retreat includes:
1 x Retreat Leader contact sessions on Day 1
2 x Retreat Leader contact sessions on Days 2, 3, 4 & 5
Closing ceremony on the morning of Day 6 (prior to departure)
Accommodation
Your retreat includes shared accommodation in one of our luxurious glamping tents:
Bell Tent 1: 2 guests
Bell Tent 2: 2 guests
Emperor Tent 1: 3 guests
We will work with you to 'pair' tent mates in the most suitable manner. If you would like sole occupancy of a tent, this can be arranged, but addition fees will apply.
Food & Beverages
Your retreat includes the following:
Day 1:
- Arrival drinks and snacks
- Evening meal
Day's 2, 3, 4 & 5:
- Continental style breakfast
- Light buffet lunch
- Evening meal
Day 6:
- Continental style breakfast (before departure)
Tea, coffee & drinking water are included, unlimited throughout.
We do not include alcohol as part of our retreat packages, but our cash bar is available for those who wish to purchase alcohol responsibility.
Well-Being
Your package includes the following:
- A welcome Group Spiritual Cleansing session with our Spiritual Healer, Raquel. All guests are invited to take part in this Opening Ceremony to cleanse themselves and to set your intentions for the retreat.
- This will be followed by a Welcome Meeting & Orientation.
Additional Spiritual Cleansing sessions are available on a 1-to-1 basis at an additional cost.
Comfort
Your retreat includes the following:
- A mindfulness journal
- All bedding, pillows and blankets
- Bath & Beach towels
- European Mains power sockets (in your accommodation) generated by our solar system
- Use of communal areas such as lounge area, dining table & the gardens
- Free wifi throughout the common areas & in your tent
Activities
A variety of activities are available during your retreat. You can find out more about what is available under the EXPERIENCE menu tab at the top of this page.
TRANSFERS
Your retreat package includes transfers from and to Lisbon airport:
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Group airport transfer from Lisbon Airport on the Monday at 1000hrs (arriving at Fonte De Ferro around 1130hrs).
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Group airport transfer to Lisbon Airport on the Sunday at 1400hrs (arriving around 1530hrs)
What is not included?
We hope we have included everything you will require during your retreat with us. There are several things which are not included in your package. This includes:
- flights
- transfers to the venue
- insurance
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Important Information
All guests who attend our retreats are required to complete a pre-arrival questionnaire so that we can ensure that your experience is the best that it can possibly be. This will include details about your medical history. This is for us to assess the suitability of the retreat for your specific needs & to ensure your well-being & safety but also of that of fellow guests. For more information about this specific retreat and the terms & conditions, please click the link below...