Retreats portugal
Retreats 2023
MindWise has developed a number of retreat themes for specific retreat settings. These can be adapted for other settings while Gerry will be happy to discuss creating a retreat to suit your location and needs and philosophy. Retreats can vary in length – weekends, long weekends and multiple-days. MindWise also works in combination with some of the best yoga teachers in Mozambique and Europe to create unique retreats for well-being featuring both mindfulness and yoga practices.
Moving Mindfully Through the Elements
Portugal 2023
Our Portugal retreat was held in the Algarve this year in Aqua Ventura. I had the pleasure to co-host ‘Moving Mindfully Through the Elements’ with the wonderful Becca Spooner. We had a lovely international group of people combining the essence of mindful practice with yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine to explore our being through the concept of the Elements.
During the week we laughed a lot, shed some tears and did some great inner work.
We can’t wait to do it again!
Watch this space for further editions of this retreat in 2024.
“One week on and I’m still processing what was an incredible few days of mindfulness and reconnection with my body and mind. I already new that Becca was going to be a brilliant yoga teacher but Gerry was the real surprise. I’ve meditated before, but only really learned breathing strategies to get through to the bell.
After this week I’ve got such a different perspective on it all. Gerry was able to break down complex eastern philosophy into relatable ways of understanding the world, ourselves, and the role of meditating within this melting pot of madness. Our fruitful, lively and often hilarious discussions were hugely helped by the incredible group that came together for the retreat. Each and everyone an absolute diamond. We belly laughed a lot. And we danced like nobody was watching.
Eternally grateful to both Becca and and Gerry for being absoute G’s (gurus) and holding such a special place for us all. I went for the yoga and came out a budding Buddha.” Genevieve, participant.
“I had the good luck to participate in a mindfulness yoga retreat with Gerry and Becca. I travelled from Ireland to support a friend but I was the one that gained.
The immersion in this beautifully crafted experience was just what I needed to reconnect me to the magic of who we are as human beings and the power of taking time out from the responsibilities of life. Both Gerry and Becca are gifted respectful teachers inviting you to experience the offerings and wisdom of their training. The fusion of specialities was so impactful and over the 5 days I gained lots of practices from these fields to take home which I am continuing which is testament to their approach. The learning followed by consistent practice has helped form my new practices. If you truly want to reconnect and nourish yourself and reset with kindness , gift yourself time with Gerry, Becca or both! I will be back for more. 30 years in healthcare I see this as preventative medicine and connection with our own healing power. Thank you, Karen x”
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My European retreat this year retreat took place from June 24th-28th in the beautiful Aqua Ventura in the Algarve.
What a pleasure it was to work with the wonderful Becca Spooner as co-host.
We had a lovely international group of people combining the essence of mindful practice with yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine to explore our being through the concept of the Elements.
During the week we laughed a lot, shed some tears and did some inner work through a combination of meditation practice, yin and flow yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Watch this space for further editions of this retreat in 2024.