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NEW
Ayurvedic Retreats -click here
More about Ayurvedic Therapies click
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Half
Day Mini Retreats NEW
Therapies & Healing Retreats
Transformational
Theatre Workshop
Sacred
Geometry with Nick Marchmont
Rebirthing: The Transforming Powers of Breathwork
Ancient
Celtic Site Tour
1
Day Bushcraft Adventure
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga Day Class
Polarity Reflexology
Living Willow Workshop
Forest & Sea Bushwhacking Adventure
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Ayurvedic
Retreats |
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Retreats begin with a lifestyle evaluation and each day includes:
- Individual
Ayurvedic bodywork sessions
- Yoga
and meditation
- Lifestyle
evaluation and recommendations
- Three
nutritious meals a day
- Ayurvedic
cooking demonstration
- 4
star en-suite accommodation
- Use
of hot-tub and infra-red sauna
You can book a retreat of between 2 and 5 days. The price of
the retreat packages are a follows:
- 2
days ………. £240
- 3
days………...£340
- 4
days……….…£435
- 5
days ………...£525
For single occupancy add £30 per day
For an in-depth consultation with Dr Greg Watras there is
an additional fee of £85. Dr Watras is an Ayurvedic medical
doctor and is the Health Director of the Maharishi Ayurveda
Health Centre.
Individualised
personal retreats can be arranged at other times on a B&B
or half-board basis. We will be happy to help design a retreat
to suit you including bodywork and yoga sessions. Call
for availability and prices.
Sample Schedule
First Evening
4 – 6
p.m. Arrive and settle in
6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Dinner
8 – 9
p.m. Meditation/Relaxation techniques (Optional)
Subsequent
Days
7 – 8
a.m. Yoga/Meditation
8.30.-9.30 Breakfast
10.30 – 12.30
Bodywork Session (One per day)/ Free time
1.00 pm Lunch
3- 5 pm Bodywork Session/Free time
6.00 pm Dinner
8 – 9
pm Meditation/Relaxation techniques (Optional)
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The Gower Holistic Retreat Centre - Ayurvedic Therapies
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- Ayurvedic
Massage
- Polarity
Therapy
- Yoga
- Hot-tub & Sauna
- 4
Star Accommodation
What
is Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda is a 5000 year old tradition from India
and translates as the ‘knowledge or science of life’.
It is a comprehensive system of natural medicine based on the
innate wisdom of nature. It shows us how the life-force functions
everywhere in creation through the energy of the five elements
of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Ayurveda is a simple
and time tested approach which can show us how to rediscover
a natural state of inner balance and radiant health in our
body, mind and spirit. The key aspects of Ayurveda are bodywork,
yoga & meditation, and lifestyle/nutritional counselling.
Experience ……
- Relaxation
of Body and Mind
- Release
of tension and stiffness
- Improved
posture and breathing
- Increased
energy levels
Ayurvedic Bodywork
Ayurvedic Massage is tailored to individual constitutions (doshas), and works
to correct imbalances in the body by understanding the underlying cause
of the symptoms. It uses medicinal oils which help to eliminate toxins
from the body as well as strengthen and increase overall energy and stamina.
Ayurvedic massage nourishes, supports and stimulates the natural flow of
energy in the body, restoring wellbeing. It is deeply relaxing and at the
same time truly rejuvenating.
Polarity Therapy is an Ayurvedic system of energy-balancing which has incorporated
osteopathic and craniosacral methods of treatment. A Polarity session involves
gentle contacts on acupressure (marma) points to release the life-energy
and allow it to re-establish a normal balanced flow. This process results
in a
deep relaxation for the client, allowing for a release of tension and chronic
pain. It also provides an opportunity to discover more about mental and emotional
blocks and how to develop a positive attitude towards life.
Rest
Relax
Rejuvenate
Yoga & Meditation are an integral part of
the Ayurvedic rejuvenation system. Through breathing and stretching
exercises the life-energy or prana is balanced and the body
is re-aligned, bringing a feeling of inner peace and radiant
health. The yoga instruction is designed to suit the individual
client/student. This is a wonderful way to learn how to take
care of yourself and renew your energy.
Lifestyle and Diet
Simple adjustments to your lifestyle are important in maintaining the feeling
of wellbeing you experience in the bodywork sessions. Based upon your constitution
(vata, pitta, kapha) we may make recommendations regarding exercise, diet,
herbs and general lifestyle.
Ayurveda Retreats
Our Ayurvedic rejuvenation retreats are designed
to reconnect you with your own inner life-force and give you
inspiration and practical skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle
in your daily life.
Transform stress into vitality
A personal retreat is ideal if you would like to get away to de-stress and
renew your energy.
The retreats include:
- Individual
Ayurvedic bodywork sessions
- Yoga
and meditation
- Lifestyle
evaluation and recommendations
- Three
nutritious meals a day
- Ayurvedic
cooking demonstration
- 4
star en-suite accommodation
- Use
of hot-tub and infra-red sauna
Retreats can be booked from 2 to 5 nights.
5-day retreats are an opportunity to unwind at a deeper level and can also
include an in-depth consultation with our visiting Ayurvedic medical doctor,
Dr. Greg Watras, Health Director at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre.
Please refer to our current schedule and price list for more details.
Individual Sessions of Ayurvedic Bodywork can
also be booked at Seren Retreat. First appointment is £45
and subsequent sessions are £35 or £120 for a
series of 4 sessions.
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The Relaxation Experience - Half-day Mini-Retreat |
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Take time for yourself
- Wednesday
and Friday 9.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Includes:
- Initial
Consultation
- Ayurvedic
Bodywork Session (Polarity
Therapy or Ayurvedic Massage)
- Use
of Hot-tub or Infra-red Sauna
- Yoga
and Breathing Exercises
- Use
of Relaxation Room and Library
- Fresh
Juices, teas
- Walk
in the forest and stone circle
- Vegetarian
lunch
Cost: £65.00
We take a maximum of 4 people for these sessions.
Pre-booking is essential. Gift Certificates available.
Call
01792 371421 to book now. Relax and rejuvenate in the heart of Gower
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NEW
Therapies & Healing Retreats |
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Our
new therapies include Ayrveda...
What is Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda translates as the knowledge or science of life. It
is a 5000 year old tradition from India. It is a comprehensive
system of natural medicine based on the innate wisdom of how
nature functions everywhere in creation.
Ayurveda is a simple and time tested approach which can show
us how to
re -discover a natural state of inner balance and radiant health
in our body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda is not just a health care
system but a complete approach to living and a return to wholeness
which is everyone’s birthright.
What is Ayurvedic Massage?
Ayurvedic Massage is tailored to individual constitutions,
and works to correct imbalances in the body by understanding
the
underlying cause of the symptoms. Ayurvedic massage uses medicinal
oils which help to purify and eliminate excess from the body
as well as strengthen and increase overall energy and stamina.
Ayurvedic massage nourishes, supports and stimulates the natural
flow of energy in the body, restoring wellbeing. An Ayurvedic
massage is deeply relaxing and at the same time truly rejuvenating.
To find ot more call 01792 371421
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Transformational
Theatre Workshop |
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Do you want to strengthen your confidence, bring out your creativity,
reduce your stress and have fun.
To find out more view the full
details in this PDF, click here.
Introduction sessions on Thurs 2nd or Fri 24th October, 7:30-9pm
(£10)
Weekend course Sat 25th 10am-6.30pm and Sun 26th Octoer 10am-5pm
(£125).
Introduction and weekend course takes place at The Seren Retreat
Centre.
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Sacred
Geometry with Nick Marchmont |
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 Sacred
Geometry presented by Nick Marchmont. Based on the work of
Jiva and Juliet Carter.
An
Illustrated introduction to the principles and growth of
form: Friday 3rd October 2008 at 7pm, entry £5.00
Venue
Seren Retreat, Bryncoch Farm, Gower, Swansea, SA2 7LB
What
is Sacred Geometry?
Sacred geometry is the configurative language of the force that gives birth
to all life.It offers a direct conduit to prime consciousness...to Source.
This sacred language passes the perimeters of the intellect to transmit knowledge
that exists beyond the reach of religion, philosophy, belief or disbelief.
Sacred
Geometry is a pure language that cares not for the country
of our birth or the colour of your skin, it seeks only to unify
humanity by exposing the interrelating harmony that lies at
the heart of our own creation.
Conscious
communion with sacred geometry is a fundamental aspect of or
awakening.
As
we commune with sacred geometric forms we interact with their
fields of informational influence. Their energetic radiance
emits a frequency that co-responds with the vibrator infrastructure
of our DNA in search of a like frequency with which to resonate.
In
order to understand the implicate order of our own creation
we need to expose ourselves to the simplicity of the lanuguage
in which it is written...
Sacred
Geometry - The Language of Light
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The
Template |
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THE CEREMONY OF ORIGINAL INNOCENCE
Reconnecting Humans to the Benevolence
At the Heart of Creation
THE 13TH CIRCUIT CEREMONY
Celebrating the Marriage
Of Spirit and Matter
The
price for the weekend at Seren Retreat is £150 (Sat.
only £75)
This price includes:
A workshop that introduces the specific function of each ceremony
A question and answer session on all subjects raised
A demonstration of the disconnected circuits under discussion
A spoken Ceremony supported and activated by the presence of
elemental
and geometric forms
A demonstration to each participant of their reconnected circuits
A light lunch of soup and bread
Residential Option Available
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Rebirthing:
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 Experience
the Transforming Power of the Breath:
A residential weekend of deep healing
17th - 18th May 2008
Arrival by 9.00pm Friday 16th having eaten.
Finishing by 4.00pm on Sunday 18th
Group size - 6-10 people
The weekend centres around Breathwork (sometimes known as Rebirthing),
a natural and very powerful self-healing process that can offer
a wide range of benefits:
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Basic health – improving circulation, detoxifying the
body, reducing stress
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Increasing creativity – greater connection to one’s
life force
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Strengthening person will – more groundedness , self-recognition
and appreciation
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Emotional freedom – letting go of self-judgement and
guilt
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Releasing fears – healing one’s limiting beliefs,
fears and panics
Breathwork uses the process of Conscious Connected Breathing to support your
own natural body healing as you lie fully clothed in relaxed surroundings (for
more information on Breathwork, see the British Rebirth Society Website: www.rebirthingbreathwork.co.uk)
As well as Breathwork, there will be other group activities and individual
reflection time with the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful ancient woodlands
and meadows of the Seren Retreat.
Workshop leaders
Glynis Judge - a Breathwork Practitioner building on her 20 years
with British Airways and 16 years as an Organisational Development
Consultant. Loves working with the Breath and with Groups.
Barry Seward-Thompson - just completing his Breathwork Practioner
Apprenticeship. Discovered Breathwork after years as a government
scientist, IT sales engineer, Organisational Development Consultant,
and father of 4 daughters. Inspired by the Breath and by working
with wood.
Venue
Seren Retreat is located in the heart of the lovely Gower Peninsula
near Swansea and offers shared accommodation as well as group
space and beautiful surroundings – Website - http://www.serenretreat.com
Workshop price £220 inclusive of board & lodging
Further information
For more information on the programme, call Glynis or Barry on
01792-386626
To book a place, call the Seren Retreat on 01792-371421
Joining instructions will be sent once a booking is received.
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Ancient
Celtic Sites Tour |
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JOIN US ON GOWER
Reconnecting with our ancient heritage
Not only is the Gower Peninsula an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (the first in the UK designated as such), but it ranks
among the richest anywhere in ancient sites and places regarded
as Sacred. The magical peninsula, lingering 18 miles out into
the Irish Sea, with the Atlantic beyond, steeped in Celtic mythology
and possessing innumerable Megalithic sites in areas of special
energy. For millennia, these sites have been the destinations
of pilgrimage for people to experience powerful resonance in
their bodies, minds and spirits. Join us in following the paths
of our ancient ancestors and take time to experience the energies.
Reconnect with both our natural senses of the Earth and our ancient
heritage.
Workshop
EXPLORING ANCIENT POWER SITES
We have the pleasure of having expert archaeologist, Howard
Middleton Jones, as our guide during the Easter Holidays. This
is an opportunity to take a break and explore the Celtic sacred
sites, and learn about the history and spirituality of our
ancient heritage found in this “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.
Schedule:
Day1
Check-in to Seren Retreat between 4-6 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Slide show of the findings from Paviland Cave and “The
Red Lady”, the oldest human remains found on the British
Isles.
Overview of the ancient heritage of Gower
Day 2
Breakfast 8-9 a.m.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guided walk through Ilston Valley to the “Giant’s
Grave”, a Bronze age communal burial site.
Explore prehistoric caves, ancient lime kiln. See the remains
of the first Baptist Chapel
Lunch at Gower Inn
Afternoon free
Day 3
Breakfast 8-9a.m.
10 am-1p.m. Guided Walk to the “Bulwark”, ancient
Bronze and Iron Age fort. Great views of North and South Gower
Coasts.
Lunch at the Britannia Inn, Cheriton.
Afternoon Free
Other sites of interest:
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King Arthur’s Stone-megalithic monument-atronomically
aligned
• Burry Holmes-tidal island with occupation from Bronze and Iron
Ages to pre-Norman with ruins of a Celtic chapel/hermitage
• Oxwich Church-Site of original Celtic cell
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Llangennith church-site of St. Cenydd’s priory
Cost:
£25 per person per day, including slide show.
B&B £35 per person per day, Ask for family rates.
Slide show only: £5
For more information, link
to: www.ambilacuk.com/celticpowersites.
We are also intending to run other tours/workshops on the Gower
Penninsula throughout the year. If you would like to book a group
of 8 minimum, a 10% reduction is available.
Trail of the
Saints – Explore
the history Celtic Christianity by visiting the ancient churches
of Gower dedicated to the
earliest Welsh Saints
Stone Circles and their magnetic energy fields
Celtic Sacred Sites
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1
Day Bushcraft Adventure |
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On
the Gower Peninsula
Join Andrew Price, founder of Dryad Bushcraft,
for a day of family fun in a safe and outstanding natural setting on the
Gower Peninsula, South Wales.
“Bushcraft is the practice of learning
to live in harmony with Nature, using techniques perfected by Indigenous
People throughout the world. By becoming more in tune with Nature,
it is possible to become more in tune with ourselves”.
This adventure offers a unique and memorable
team building experience for the entire family, an opportunity to build
confidence for individuals of any age.
You will stay at Seren Retreat, a 3 star B&B with 23 acres of private
grounds. Our 6 acres of ancient oak forest will provide the setting for
learning shelter building, fire making and foraging for wild crafted forest
foods, and more.
About Andrew:
Andrew Price has travelled throughout the world, and has lived with indigenous
people in Malaysia, Central America, Australia and Canada. His experience
has taught him a great deal about the techniques and lifestyles of the
people who live closest to nature. He started Dryad Bushcraft in order
to teach others these valuable skills and to help individuals to understand
and respect Nature rather than fearing it.
Space is limited to 12 participants,
children 8 years and older welcome, if accompanied by an adult.
When: TBA
Location: Gower
Peninsula
Time: All day
Cost: £40
adult, £20 children
B&B: £35 per person per night
Call for prices on family rooms and discounts if you book 3 or more days.
For
further inquiries or to reserve your place, click
here.
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A
Day of Kundalini Yoga |
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Kundalini
Yoga - A
Dynamic Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit
Regular practice of Kundalini Yoga will:
• Improve your health and mental outlook
• Give you more energy
• Help reduce stress
• Elevate your consciousness
Kundalini Yoga contains the inner teachings of Hatha Yoga. The
combination of breathing techniques, stretching postures, relaxation,
and meditation clears the energy channels so as to brings calm
and balance to the mind and promote healing. Deep meditation
becomes much easier once you have cleared the blockages in the
energy flow. Kundalini Yoga can be practised without conflict
with any religious faith you might have and can be used for self-healing,
keeping fit, releasing stress, as well as relaxing and centering
the mind. All are welcome since everyone can go at their own
pace.
Rex Beynon M.A., R.P.P., has practised and taught Kundalini
Yoga for the past 25 years, under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan.
He has completed several teacher training programmes in the U.S.A.
where he lived for 18 years, and also brings to his teaching
the experience gained from years of study with Tibetan and Taoist
yoga masters. He is also a practitioner and teacher of Polarity
Therapy.
When:
Venue: Seren Retreat, Fairwood Common, Gower
Cost: £35
(includes lunch)
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Polarity Reflexology |
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Polarity
Reflexology (3 days) teaches you how to work not only
on reflex points on the feet and hands, but also how to trace
and release energy blocks throughout the whole body by following
specific patterns of energy through their positive, negative
and neutral phases.
Rex
Beynon M.A., R.P.P., has practised and taught Kundalini Yoga
for the past 25 years, under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan. He
has completed several teacher training programmes in the U.S.A.
where he lived for 18 years, and also brings to his teaching
the experience gained from years of study with Tibetan and
Taoist yoga masters. He is also a practitioner and teacher
of Polarity Therapy.
When: May
31st - June 1st 2008
Location: Seren
Retreat
Cost: POA
Residential option add £25 pppn B&B
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Living
Willow Workshop |
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With
Alison Jones
WILLOW
SCULPTURE
We will be constructing a magical outdoor dome and labyrinth from living
willow trees. Learn how to cut, harvest and weave willow into wonderful structures
and
sculpture. You will also make something that you can take home to your garden.
WILLOW
BASKETWEAVING
This is an opportunity to learn how to weave a basket out of willow. Once again,
you will be shown how to work with willow from the start to a finished beautiful
product to take home.
About Alison:
Alison is presently in her final year at Carmarthen College
of Art. She believes passionately in the power of healing
and regeneration
which we experience when
we come into contact with nature and earth crafts. “When we weave a willow
basket or hurdle, we are weaving a connection with earth and spirit.”
Alison is presently building an Earth and Sky Lodge at the Coed Hills Rural Art
Space based on Sacred Geometry, drawing inspiration and techniques from several
ancient traditions including Native American, Celtic and Egyptian.
Alison also runs the Will o’ the Wisp workshop at the Gower Heritage Centre.
When:
Cost: £30
per day or £50 for both. Children 8 years
and over welcome if accompanied by an adult, £10 per
child. Bed and Breakfast: Please call to inquire
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Forest
and Sea Bushwhacking Adventure |
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on
the Gower Peninsula
Join Andrew
Price, founder of Dryad Bushcraft, for a weekend
of family fun in a safe and outstanding natural setting on the
Gower Peninsula, South Wales.
“Bushcraft is the practice of learning to live in harmony
with Nature, using techniques perfected by Indigenous People
throughout the world. By becoming more in tune with Nature,
it is possible to become more in tune with ourselves”.
This
weekend offers a unique and memorable team building experience
for the entire family, an opportunity
to build confidence for
individuals of any age. You will stay at Seren Retreat, a 3
star B&B with 23 acres of private grounds. Our 6 acres
of ancient oak forest will provide the setting for learning
shelter building, fire making and foraging for wild crafted
forest foods, and more.
The following day we will enjoy a boat trip around the Gower
Peninsula, noted for its spectacular coastline, Neolithic cave
sites and wildlife, including seals and birds. You will be
sure to come away inspired by a new relationship with yourselves
and nature, taking home new found skills and knowledge which
can be applied to many aspects of your life.
About
Andrew:
Andrew Price has travelled throughout the world, and has lived with indigenous
people in Malaysia, Central America, Australia and Canada. His experience
has taught him a great deal about the techniques and lifestyles of the people
who live closest to nature. He started Dryad Bushcraft in order to teach
others these valuable skills and to help individuals to understand and respect
Nature rather than fearing it.
Space is limited to 12 participants, children 8 years and
older welcome, if accompanied by an adult.
When:
Location: Gower Peninsula
Time:
Friday: 7pm. Evening Talk
Saturday: Forest Day 10a.m. to 6p.m, lunch included
Sunday: Sea Day: Boat trip, and time to enjoy the Gower beaches
Cost:
Course: £40 adult, £20
children
Boat ride: £20 adult, £12 children
B&B: Please call to inquire For
further inquiries or to reserve your place, click
here.
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