The Healing Canvas: Meditation, Body Wisdom & Art

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Workshops:

Kawakawa Tea Ceremony

The Kawakawa Tea Ceremony is a sacred tradition  offering a moment of connection and grounding with the natural world. Kawakawa, a revered plant in Māori healing practices, is known for its powerful medicinal properties and ability to restore balance within the body. During this ceremony, we come together in quiet reflection, sipping warm kawakawa tea as we open our hearts and minds to the intention of healing. This ceremonial tea-drinking ritual invites you to honor the cycles of nature, the land, and the gentle energies within yourself. It serves as an opening to the retreat, setting the tone for inner peace, connection, and the creative journey that lies ahead. As the tea nourishes your body, you’ll be guided to connect with your breath and align your intentions with the plant's wisdom, creating a bridge between nature and your inner world.

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Creative Reflection (Bring Your Own Journal)

Throughout the retreat, moments of Creative Reflection will offer a space for quiet introspection and self-expression. Participants are invited to bring their own journals to use as a personal canvas for their thoughts, reflections, and creative musings. Each journaling session will begin with a short guided prompt, encouraging you to explore your inner landscape, your emotions, and the themes that arise during the retreat. As you connect with your body through the nurturing practices of meditation and yoga, your journal becomes a mirror for your journey—capturing the healing insights, creative visions, and personal growth that unfold. This reflective practice allows you to integrate your experiences, honoring both the creative and contemplative sides of your being. 

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Creative Art Workshop

Artist Sigrid Freyens will be offering a transformative experience where art becomes a pathway to healing and self-expression. This workshop invites you to explore the intuitive and healing power of creativity, using art as a way to express emotions, release inner blocks, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through hands-on activities like painting and working with natural elements  you’ll be encouraged to create freely, without judgment or pressure for perfection. This is not about the final product but rather the process of letting go, allowing your creativity to flow, and embracing whatever arises. As you engage with colors, textures, and forms, you’ll tap into a deeper part of yourself, finding clarity, insight, and emotional release through the creative process. The workshop is a safe, nurturing environment where you can experiment, play, and bring your inner world to life through artistic expression.

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Sound Journey

The Sound Journey session with Ram is a soothing and harmonizing experience designed to bring your body and mind into deep alignment. Using the healing vibrations of sound bowls, chimes, and many other instruments, this practice taps into the vibrational frequencies that resonate with your nervous system, helping to release stress, tension, and energetic blockages. Sound therapy has been used for centuries to restore balance and harmony in the body, creating a state of deep relaxation and inner peace. During this session, you’ll be invited to lie down, close your eyes, and allow the sound waves to wash over you, guiding you into a meditative state where healing can occur. The gentle vibrations work at a cellular level, offering a recalibration of your energy and nervous system, allowing you to feel more grounded, centered, and aligned. This session is both restorative and transformative, supporting your overall healing journey throughout the retreat.