Now is the time to learn how to rest and awaken to your power
This retreat is a precious opportunity to deeply receive the medicine, the pleasure and the wisdom that comes from saying yes to rest.
Andy will share with you some beautiful tools and practices that will enable you to calm and regulate the nervous system, restoring your capacity to deeply relax and reconnect with safety and wellbeing.
The tools for radiant rest
- TRE® (tension trauma release exercises) - release deep held tension patterns in the body by safely activating the tremor - the body’s innate and instinctive stress management mechanism
- Slow yoga; a mindful, breath-led practice to nourish and relax
- Shiatsu; a form of massage bodywork renowned for being grounding and deeply calming and restorative
- Reiki; a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing, self-regulation and self-care.
- Rest; plenty of time and space to unfurl, unwind and rest deeply in cradle of the surrounding countryside.
Rest and refreshment can also come from community and connecting authentically with like-minded and friendly gay, bi and queer men and this retreat is designed to facilitate that level of connection.
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Our venue
Gayles is nestled deep in the Sussex countryside. Atop the stunning Seven Sisters coastline, it is a haven of peace, calm and beauty. Conveniently close to London/Brighton with excellent rail/bus links and plenty of parking should you wish to drive the 90 minutes from London to the Sea.
Andy Butterfield is your host. They have led many workshops and retreats over the years, regularly supporting events for Loving Men, Yoganu and Tantra for Gay Men. Their expertise includes: Yin & Hatha Flow Yoga, Shiatsu, Tantra, TRE, Meditation and Trauma Therapy and Coaching.
Prices include all costs, including your room, three delicious vegetarian meals a day and all refreshments, fruit, hot drinks etc.
Prices and accommodation
Large Dorm (8 beds, most bunks, 2 showers, two toilets) - £330
Small Dorm (4 beds, no bunks, one toilet and one shower) - £349
Attic Double Bedroom Hideaway with En-Suite (only one available - for two people who will share a double bed) - £799
Quiet Single Room (only one available) - £499
Camping under the trees with horse box bathroom (only two spaces available) - £320. Tents, pillows and towels provided.
Secure your place with a £150 deposit and we will contact you to organise payment of the balance which must be settled 6 weeks before the event.
Cancellation policy
- Full refund if cancelled before 30th June
- Full credit if cancelled before 20th July
- 50% credit available if cancelled before 31st July
- No credit available if cancelled after 20th August
Arrivals from 1700 on Friday 8th September for dinner at 1830.
Departures after lunch at 1445 on Sunday 10th September.
Food at the event is vegetarian and with sufficient notice it's possible to provide vegan, dairy-free and wheat-free diets.
You will be invited to switch off your mobile phones for the duration of the retreat to support you in taking a rest from the demands and commitments of your life. However, the choice is yours and you’re very welcome to stay connected if you need or choose to.
‘Rest is both our birthright and our portal to embodied intelligence.’ Elena Brower
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