About this retreat
Do you ever want to ‘Press Pause’ on your life? If so, this eight-day retreat is for you. Carefully crafted for those who are working hard and find little time to look after themselves, this retreat offers an opportunity to focus deeply on mind, body and spirit and come away feeling not only rejuvenated, but also taking tools with you for ongoing self-care.
Press Pause is a retreat for busy people who work tirelessly under constant pressure including activists and advocates, individuals and couples who give their best to improve the lives of others – including people who have felt close to burn out.
The retreat offers a programme that gives participants an opportunity to reflect deeply on how our thinking affects all aspects of our lives - working on personal and professional relationships, communication, shame, finances, body and stress.
Carefully designed, each day builds on the one before. We exercise our bodies through early morning yoga, followed by voice work to unlock our potential and truly enjoy the creative art of singing.
The Press Pause retreat invites participants to take the time to slow down, give nourishment to mind, body and soul. Taking the time to appreciate and honour our bodies with nourishing food that is thoughtfully planned that feeds and heal our gut - which is our second brain.
Following our nutritious and delicious breakfast, we go on a silent walk in the beautiful nature of Bali. We then gather for the day of identifying and questioning thoughts, tapping into the wisdom and freedom within. There is much laughter, body movement, dance and some tears too - all emotions are welcome here.
Through self-inquiry in questioning our thoughts, self realization is possible and participants go home with a feeling of deep peace and joy together with the knowledge of how to support themselves and their working and personal lives.
The retreat package includes the daily programme - self-inquiry sessions (the Work), yoga, facilitation, accommodation, cooking class, detoxifying nourishing meals and non-alcoholic drinks at the retreat center.
This retreat has been inspired by the Facilitators’ personal experience. We have both worked in the field of health and development for many years and have realised deeply the importance of self-care. We took time out of our activist lives and found ways to achieve a balance between our passion and our inner selves. We both re-trained, Frika as a Yoga Teacher and Health Coach and Nadine as a Certified Facilitator of the Work of Byron Katie. We are now combining our energy and skills and offering workshops to others to share what we have learned, while still actively working in health and HIV.
The retreat was initially designed for, and continues to attract, advocates, activists and community leaders working in the field of HIV and related areas of health and human rights. Our desire is to support the people who support others in a meaningful and holistic way to achieve balance in their lives. In this retreat, we are working on creating a balance of healthy body and mind. Supporting each participant to find what works for them to maintain well-being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. We have an amazing curriculum planned and all you need is an open mind.
Please find below an article from the Guardian with more information on the Work of Byron Katie:
Byron Katie: ‘Just ask yourself, is that thought really true?’
Retreat schedule
A daily schedule will run from early morning till evening and includes:
- A morning wake-up yoga and meditation
- An organic healthy breakfast (plant-based), carefully prepared diet to support your body and overall well-being (no bacon & eggs – Sorry )
- Gentle voice work
- Morning session using The Work of Byron Katie
- A long lunch break (2 h) for lunch and siesta
- Afternoon session using The Work of Byron Katie
- A healthy dinner
- Optional after-dinner sessions
Besides this we will also offer:
- Walks
- Silence
- Nutrition talk
- Excursions
We have designed this intimate retreat for a group size between 8 - 12 participants.
