Mindfulness Based Health & Healing Retreat – Callander

Retreat Description:

This is a mindfulness based health and healing retreat that will support guests in the following ways:-Nervous system restoration-Emotional balance (reduced stress / anxiety)-Increased self awareness & impulse control-Awakening of self compassion-Reconnection with self (calmness & greater clarity)-Create the conditions to support health recovery-Promote physical and emotional healing-Learn tools and techniques to integrate daily to optimise health and vitalityThe Retreat will provide a holistic approach to health and wellness using a range of practices, delivered in a particular sequence to guide attendees out of the head and into the body, restoring inner harmony, increasing insight, awareness and feelings of connection.Self compassion will be a focus of the weekend as will ancestral healing. Includes time for introspection, group reflection and optional sharing.

What's included:

Mindfulness and meditation practices, breathwork, mindful movement (e.g. Qi Gong), sound bath, Polyvagal nervous system practices, SOMATIC practices, compassion based practices, ancestral healing practices, sharing circle, nature walks, tutor guidance.There will be free time in the evening’s and an opportunity to explore specific topics from the Retreat, inviting self enquiry and optional sharing. This can help to deepen the retreat experience for guests.

The Venue:

The Retreat will take place at Lendrick Lodge, in Brig O’Turk, Callander surrounded by beautiful grounds on the edge of the Trossachs, home to some of Scotlands most enchanting lochs and mountains.The retreat room where we’ll be based, has panoramic glass windows looking out into nature, with a flowing rover and woodland to create a calming ambiance.https://lendricklodge.com/

Key Retreat Dates, Times:

Friday 28th Nov - Arrival (check-in): between 3pm and 4pm

Friday 28th Nov - Welcome, Introductions and Opening Practice: 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Saturday 29th Nov - Retreat activity starts - morning meditation (optional) - 7.30am

Saturday 29th Nov - Retreat activity finishes - 5pm

Sunday 30th Nov - Retreat activity starts - morning meditation (optional) - 7.30am

Sunday 30th Nov - Retreat finishes - 4pm

Food Times:

Breakfast 8.30 - 9.30am

Lunch 1 - 2pm

Dinner 6 - 7pm

Food Provisions:

Friday 28th Nov - dinner provided

Saturday 29th Nov - breakfast, lunch, dinner provided

Sunday 30th Nov - breakfast and lunch provided

Facilitator:

Gary Young, founder of The Mindful Enterprise, will be the retreat facilitator and a special guest facilitator will be announced in July.Gary is an experienced Mindfulness Teacher, Therapist, Coach and Meditation Guide with a passion to empower people with the tools to live a conscious, healthy, fulfilling life.His childhood experience of his father’s serious, recurring, mental health issues and his own recovery from depression and a long term chronic fatigue / fibromyalgia condition have equipped him with a lived experience that can be invaluable for others in their health and healing journey.Over the last 10 + years, Gary has embarked on a dedicated journey of healing and spiritual development, exploring meditation, mindfulness, yoga, reiki, theta healing, breath work, mindful movement, shamanic healing, Polyvagal (nervous system) and SOMATIC practices.Accreditations and certifications include: Coaching Certification, Mindfulness Teaching Accreditation, Counselling Diploma, Emotional CPR and Trauma Informed Peer to Peer Support Training.Gary believes passionately in the power of mindfulness as the foundation to unlock human potential, increase health and wellbeing and enhance our relationship with self and others, which is fundamental to guiding humanity through these difficult times.

Who is it for?:

This retreat is open to anyone interested in exploring mindfulness meditation, breath, sound and movement practices to support the nervous system and learn some of the foundations for self mastery.It can be beneficial to have had some experience of mindfulness practice beforehand, however not mandatory. If you wish to attend but haven’t had any prior experience, you can contact us at [email protected] if you would like a brief discussion before booking. This Retreat experience will be a notable milestone in your personal growth journey and has the potential to be a catalyst to support individual transformation.

Pricing:

Ticket Type 1 - Full weekend - Single occupancy = £430 (limited availability)

Ticket Type 2 - Full weekend - 2 person sharing room = £390

Single occupancy rooms are limited. Please book early to secure. Once gone, the remaining options are 2 person sharing rooms.

Payment Options:

Deposit = £150 (required in July to secure a space)

Option 1: Payment in full

Options 2: Deposit then remaining balance to be paid by 1st September.

Once we receive your deposit we will be in touch via email to organise the remainder payment.

Cancellation Policy (as Eventbrite will not allow us to list this anywhere else)

Cancellation request is received 30 days or more prior to the retreat start date - full refund. Cancellation request between 29 days and 14 days prior to the retreat start date - refund of 50% of the total fee. Cancellation request between 13 days and 3 prior to the course start date - no refund will be given, although you will be able to transfer to an alternative retreat within 12 months if places are available (please note you can only transfer once). Cancellation requests 48 hours or less - no refunds and no transfers. In the unlikely event of a retreat being cancelled by us due to low numbers or other unforeseen circumstances, all money already paid will be refunded.

Host or Publisher The Mindful Enterprise C.I.C