‘Rest is both our birthright and our portal to embodied intelligence.’ Elena Brower
This 5 night yoga holiday 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.
You will return to your everyday life with some practical tools for managing stress and implementing rest that you can use for the rest of your life.
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 Yin and restorative practice to nourish and relax
- Shiatsu; a form of massage bodywork renowned for being grounding and deeply calming and restorative
- Nudity; stepping out of our clothes is a metaphor for stepping out of our stories and identities. We can put the weight of these down and rest in our bare essence.
- Rest; plenty of time and space to unfurl, unwind and rest deeply in cradle of the surrounding countryside.
Rest and rejuvenation 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.
Prices and accommodation
Casa Brisa is a contemporary, beautiful and clothing-optional boutique guesthouse for gay men on the outskirts of a national park, 6km from Sitges near Barcelona and easily accessible from Barcelona airport. It's situated in the hills and nestled in a beautiful garden with big trees all around. It's truly peaceful and magical.
Prices include all costs: shared twin room/double accommodation, two delicious and hearty vegetarian meals a day and refreshments, fruit, hot drinks etc.
Places are limited to 10 so secure your spot with a £150 deposit.
Twin Accommodation:
1345 euros or £1150*
Single Accommodation (limited):
1575 euros or £1350
*lower cost assistant space available. Please contact Andy for details.
Your guide
Andy has led many workshops and over 30 retreats across 10 years, regularly supporting events for Loving Men, Yoganu and Tantra for Gay Men. His expertise includes: Yin & Hatha Flow Yoga, Shiatsu, Tantra, TRE®, Meditation and Trauma Therapy and Coaching.
A typical day*:
9.00am movement and yoga
11.00am brunch
5.00pm session 2
7.00pm dinner
8.00pm evening wind down session
INCLUDED
– 2/3 sessions per day
– Two delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals a day, fruit, herbal teas and water
*schedule may be subject to modification
To apply, please contact Andy for more information at andybutterfield@icloud.com or +447968846610