ReWilding the Sacred
Women's Kundalini Yoga & Hiking Retreat
French Alps 13-19 October0
Mountains/Nature
Kundalini & Mindful/Energy Yoga
Hiking/Swimming
Luxury Beauty Ritual & Facial
Energy Medicine
Teachings on the Five Universal Elements
Sacred Breathwork
Meditations/Journeys
Full Catering with Delicious Food
Fun Women's Group!
“The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.”
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Strengthen mind, body & spirit
Escape to the beautiful French Alps with me this autumn, for a week of Kundalini Yoga, breathwork, Energy Medicine & hiking. We will Immerse ourselves in the stunning natural surroundings while finding inner strength and clarity through daily yoga practice.
Nature in Autumn
If we observe Nature at his time of year, she is releasing a long exhale. Surrendering, letting go of everything that is no longer necessary. There's clarity, space, a sense of freedom,
The energy of nature is turning inwards. I love this time of year and the idea of releasing, nurturing and gathering our energy and strength back into ourselves!
Autumn is associated with the lungs, breath & movement. Inner strength, vitality & discernment.
When we are in balance our lungs and life force are strong. our breath flows freely. we are clear, strong, spacious, inspired & deeply connected.
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We seek simplicity, and are able to distill everything in our lives so we are left the pure essence of what we need, what is nurturing for us. We become closer to spirit.
Retreat
In our week together we will breathe, move, create space, gain clarity, and be inspired! We will strengthen our body, minds & spirit (and lungs & life force!) with daily yoga practice, hiking, mantra, meditation, good food and good conversation!
Listening to the wind, soaking up the energy of the mountains and forests, watching the clouds, and reconnecting deeply to nature & the flow of the seasons.
If you want to get a head start....scroll down for practices for Autumn and the lungs
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.
— John Muir
Chalet Savoie Faire
Our home for the week is a beautifully renovated 1900 farmhouse in the heart of the French Alps. We will be well looked after by Nikki Hugh & Opi. Enjoying beautifully prepared meals together, long conversations around the fire, and experiencing one of Nikkis famous cooking classes!
A typical day will be rising at 7-7:30am to walk the 1 km to our beautiful yoga shala. Snacks, nuts, dried fruit, water and tea or coffee will be available
90 minute yoga/medittion/breathwork/energy medicine. Returning to the Chalet for breakfast at 10am
Hike, anywhere from between 2-5 hours. On longer hikes we will take snacks/picnic. Connecting to nature practices outside.
Between 4 & 5pm, our afternoon yoga/movement/breathwork session
7pm dinner, relax, chat around the fire
INVESTMENT
Early Bird, until July 31st - 1875 euros shared/twin
From August 1st - 2075 euros shared/twin
300 euro single room supplement
Payment plans available on request
A deposit of 300 euros is required to hold your space. This is fully refundable by August 31st. 50% refundable by September 24th
Included
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7 nights in luxury accommodation in twin rooms (single supplement available)
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All meals - Home cooked, fresh & local, loving prepared by Nikki. vegetarian (vegan and GF options available)
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Cooking class with Nikki
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Daily forest walks and hikes, breathwork and connecting with nature practices outside
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Kundalini and Yin Yoga, Breathwork , Meditation, Energy Medicine
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Self Beauty Ritual & Facial
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Transfer from train station
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Gifts
Nearest Airport is Geneva. A taxi transfer can be arranged for up to 8 people, 300 euros.
Practices for Autumn
Reflect
Autumn is a time to reflect. Take some time for yourself and reflect on your life and the past year. Starting a journal and write everything down its a powerful way to gain clarity.
What is good in your life? and what not so good? Does there need to be change? What nourishes you? What needs to be released? What makes you happy and more deeply connected?
Go over every aspect….job, relationships, hobbies, emotions, interests. Don’t just look outside of yourself, take time to take a good, honest look at what is going on inside. When the energies of nature are turning inwards, it's also easier for us to go deeper into our inner worlds. Making changes on the outside while still holding on to things that really need to be released from the inside will not have lasting effects. Self inquiry is one of the most powerful (and often eye opening!) practices we can do
‘To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful that to be aware of a thousand in somebody else’
HH Tenzin Gyatso XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet
Breath
Be aware of the breath. Spend time in nature and breath deeply. We come into this world with our first breath, and we leave with our last breath. With every breath in between we are fully alive. We inhale the universe, and when we release the breath the universe inhales us. How magical!
Release
Rub your hands to create warmth and place them on your lungs. Breath deeply drawing in warmth and nourishment feeling the lungs soaking up this life force energy.
Breath is pure, healing chi. As the healing chi reaches your lungs they turn into a beautiful, shining white.
Breath in inspiration and everything that is pure & new.
Exhale with the sound ssssssssss, releasing the old, the stagnant and any sadness or grief that has been held too long in your lungs. It’s time to let go….
Do this 5 times. Sit quietly and send gratitude and love to your lungs. Feel the space you’ve created. Breath is the link between the physical and the subtle. When we create space in our lungs we have the potential for flow and powerful connection in our lives
Garuda Mudra - Eagle Seal, A beautiful mudra, meditation practice for Autumn
Debbie is a Kundalini Yoga & Hatha & Traditional Tantra Teacher, a Qigong Teacher and Energy Medicine Practitioner
She is passionate about nature & the outdoors. And loves to combine hiking, cycling and time in the mountians with teaching.
Debbie is currently studying Biomancy & Feminine Magic.
Testimonials
Debbie, you are an amazing spirit!! Thank you for sharing your positive energy, and love with us. You are a generous, kind and fierce person. You created a wonderful atmosphere for the group as well as respecting everybody's pace without any judgement. We love you!
Eliane & Joe
Have just returned from a weekend retreat with Debbie .
Just want to say this lady is absolutely amazing - she will totally transform your life !
Such energy, such love, such interest , concern and enthusiasm for everyone .
Just wish she lived nearer
Geraldine
Debbie is the most amazing woman, warm , kind, caring, giving, I love her, when I was having a dark time, she was there with that beautiful smile and amazing energy that is Debbie.
She has a gift to uplift and put you back together with ease. She is so knowledgeable in so many areas of how the body heals.
Next time she runs a workshop, don't hesitate , just go - you will never look back...….
Kim
