NEDERLANDSE BESCHRIJVING HIER:
https://www.neptunus-wellbeing.nl/elementen-3-daagse/
Would you like to re-connect with yourself, with other men and with nature? During this 3-day weekend workshop you can dive into the elements in the beautiful Samaru Retreat Center, in order to feel deep relaxation and to let go of your daily stress.
Christian and Tijs offer you a clothing-optional long weekend retreat, as a gift to yourself. An opportunity to feel deep connection with your inner nature and your body, through yoga and massage. To discover new aspects of yourself through the philosophy of the five elements, and befriend them. You will be pampered with yoga practices and we will give each other soothing and relaxing massages.
The five elements
We will travel through the five elements of the yoga philosophy. We connect to the Earth to ground ourselves. We let go of what no longer serves us and let the Fire transform in into what is needed. We flow through to Water to connect with our emotions and desires. The element of Air helps us to invite love, empathy, and compassion into our hearts. And the element of Space gives us more clarity and space, so we can consider what we want to make room for this fall.
What will we do?
By doing a combination of massage and playful yoga, we will stimulate and bring more balance into our body and mind. We will experience how nice it is to move, stretch and sweat, recharging our body with energy. And we will discover how pleasant touch can be, in an atmosphere of trust and connection. In addition to yoga and massage, we will do contact and attention exercises. On several moments during the weekend, there will be space for integration, through meditation, reflection and sharing.
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice, designed to reconnect with your inner self, calm your ever-active mind and stimulate the flow of life-energy in your system. Some yoga postures stretch and massage your muscles and tendons, while others create strength and stamina. Christian's playful, inquiring and interdisciplinary form of yoga is inspired by ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, with elements of yin yoga. By meditation, breath exercises and postures, we will work on self awareness, strength, flexibility and our vital energy (prana). Some exercises will be done in couples, to create connection with each other.
Massage
You will learn to give Esalen massages, a holistic style of massage developed at the hot springs in California. An Esalen massage is considered an inward journey. We will use this form of massage to connect with the elements in us. Through long strokes, a slow pace, and pauses, you are invited to return to your natural state of balance between the five elements. Transformation occurs through an active participation between giver and receiver, creating awareness, relaxation and sensuality. The body and mind are getting more aligned when you receive this flowing touch. All touch will be conscious and based on consent, in a safe setting.
Facilitators
As a life coach and experienced masseur, Tijs Breuer specializes in in-depth bodywork. He works with mindfulness, body awareness and the power of loving attention. Tijs gives weekly workshops in which playful discovery and connection with yourself and the group are central.
Christian Wicke works as a general practitioner and yoga teacher in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga. He enjoys sharing his insights about and from yoga with others, in group classes and 1-on-1 settings. Besides teaching the practical aspects of yoga, he also likes to study and debate about yoga philosophy and its implications for our daily life.
The venue
Samaru Retreat Centre is a home in nature, in the East of The Netherlands. We will stay in a comfortable house, completely private in the middle of a natural oasis. The workshops will take place in beautiful, recently built workshop space, surrounded by trees. There is a swimming pond, a food forest and a vegetable garden. ou will find lots of spaces to relax by yourself or together.
For more information:
https://www.samaru.nl/
Food and overnight stay
We will arrive on Thursday evening and leave on Sunday early evening. Our host will provide healthy organic and vegetarian breakfast, lunches and dinners. Alcohol and drugs will not be allowed. We will sleep in single beds in a 2- or 4-person bedroom, or in a shared bed in a 2-person bedroom (ideal for couples!).
Date and time
Dates: Thursday 26th of September (evening) until Sunday 29th of September (evening) 2024.
Times: welcome on Thursday at 18:00 h
Workshop program every day 8:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:00 hrs.
Open program in the evenings.
Location: Samaru Retreat Center
Address: Oude Deventerweg 4; 8121 RL Olst (Overijssel)
Costs
For the workshop (3 days): €255. Discount: €145 (students, refugees, 2 tickets available).
For accommodation and food (full pension): €330 (4-persoon room) or €370 (2-person room). The 2-person rooms are only available to participants without a discount. If you would like to participate in this workshop but your financial situation doesn’t allow you to, please contact us to talk about the options!
All identifying as men (including transgender men) and all sexual orientations are welcome in this workshop. Yoga or massage skills are welcome, but not necessary. A basic level of fitness is recommended. This workshop will be clothing-optional at all times.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Cell phone numbers:
Tijs Breuer: +31626174884
Christian Wicke: +31610314713
Thursday 26 September 2024 om 18:00 tot Sunday 29 September 2024 om 18:00
Samaru, Oude Deventerweg 4, 8121 RL Olst, Nederland
