Past Retreats

Forest, Creativity, Yoga & Mediation Retreat, Monte Da Orada, Portugal

8th – 13th November 2018

Sjaan van de Langenberg & Caroline Druitt

Slowing down. Exploring & enjoying the creative processes through movement, meditation, writing & ceremony. What better place to do this than than deep in the forest of Orada. “an abundant green womb for expansion and transformation” Movement: Exploring through movement yoga and dance: by improving your posture & unblocking energy channels we create space vital to our organs and everything inside us. Vital life energy flows more freely. Meditation: By taking deep conscious breaths, observing the ‘chitti vritti’ or mental chatter that often fogs and clouds our judgement. The physical aspect of our practice gives us more energy, while the meditative aspect allows creativity to flourish. Move, breathe and flow with love, presence and intention – surrounded by all the natural beauty that Monte da Orada has to offer.

Location: Nestled in 71 ha of abundant green nature, Orada is a family run, eco-sustainable, community based soul retreat centre. A perfect spot to dive a little deeper into our meditation & yoga practices and to nurture creative energy.

Investment includes: Transfers to and from Faro international airport. Delicious Healthy food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee)
Daily yoga and meditation workshops. Your own essential oil. A bag full of beautiful creations. Accommodation in the beautiful Monte da Orada.

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The art of NON - doing — Yoga retreat , Tarifa SPain

24th – 28th May 2023

Sjaan van de Langenberg & Sara Martin Blanco

5 day retreat in Andalusia embracing the art of non -doing. Over the 5 day program we will embrace the art of non - doing through creative meditative practices, which bring us into the space of stillness & awareness . Deeply relaxing & energising practices which help to bring our nervous system into balance. Space to witness the fullness within the quiet and empty moments & appreciate our own creative potential. Daily Yoga, Pranayama, Tea Meditations, 5 Elements Workshop, Ecosomatic Art Dance & Mindfulness Workshop, Myo Yin through the 5 Element, Beautiful Views and Nourishing Food. Twice daily yoga practices led by Sara & Sjaan to enhance your wellbeing: Hatha, dynamic flow, pranayama, meditation, yin yoga, yoga nidra, myo yin, and shiatsu. With Sara we will cover the 5 element with each Yin Practice inspired by a different element. Sjaan will lead us through some dynamic flows with some inspiration from contemporary dance.

Tea Mediations - Sunrise & sunset tea ceremonies offer a chance to appreciate the sacred hours. Through tea we appreciate the elements, earth, water, fire, air & space. Sitting with tea we are invited to open to our inner experiences of emptiness, fullness & non - doing, & enjoy the healing & nourishing qualities of the tea itself.

5 elements & Food Energetics Workshop with Lori Hillman LicAc, BSc (Hons) OMBAcC- We look at our pattern of physiological & emotional health according to the principles of oriental medicine. The 5 Elements is the study of health within the context of nature i.e. living within the seasons, eating seasonally for health, our 24 hour clock or how not to waste our energy. Learning how to work with your pattern and not against it!

Ecosomatic art Dance Mindfulness workshop - A creative & fun workshop exploring contemporary dance, mindful movement, breath-work, meditation, art making, imagination and storytelling. We will look through the lens of ecology, contemplating how we are in relationship with the earth & world around us.

Myo yin through the 5 elements - Sara will lead us through a daily yin practice inspired and informed by the 5 elements and how they relate to how practice and finding balance through our daily lives. Sara will also introduce us to some the basics of Shiatsu.

Location: A majestic spacious mansion in the small Andalusian town of El Cuarton. Close to bohemian Tarifa & its wonderful beaches. A beautiful pool & gardens, with lovely patios for relaxing & magnificent views. From the house & gardens you can see Gibralmussa, the African half of the pillars of Hercules. It feels like you can almost touch Africa!

Investment includes: Transfers to and from Athens international airport. Delicious Healthy food from local Greek products (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee)
Daily yoga and meditation workshops. Creative Writting workshops. Dance Workshop by Melisa Diktas. Self care rituals, home made body scrubs and face masks. A bag full of beautiful creations. Accommodation in the beautiful K4 Kastellas.

sland, Creativity, Yoga & Mediation Retreat, Kythnos, Cyclades, Greece

4th – 9th September 2017

Sjaan van de Langenberg & Caroline Druitt

Myself and beautiful Caroline ruitt will be running our first yoga retreat in Greece this September. The yoga sessions will be a combination of dynamic, energising morning practices and restorative yin, yoga Nidra and meditative practices in the evening. The days will be filled with a range of optional creative workshops as well as free time to rest, explore the natural beauty of Kythnos with hikes and walks, swim in the infinity pool or sea and to eat and drink delicious locally sourced food. Other activities can also be arranged. The retreat centre is stunning, typically Greek with white walls and very colourful, a pool and terrace with sea views to enjoy the glorious sunny weather. Open to all levels of yoga experience. From complete beginners to advanced practitioners.

Investment includes: Transfers to and from Athens international airport. Delicious Healthy food from local Greek products (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee)
Daily yoga and meditation workshops. Creative Writting workshops. Dance Workshop by Melisa Diktas. Self care rituals, home made body scrubs and face masks. A bag full of beautiful creations. Accommodation in the beautiful K4 Kastellas.