Awaken to Your True Potential: A Women’s Retreat
Women’s Awakening Retreat
Join a supportive circle of women at the beautiful Frances Le Sueur Centre, nestled within Jersey National Park, for a transformative one-day retreat. Designed for earnest inner explorers, this retreat offers an immersive journey into the practices of Yoga, Tantra and Taoism, blending ancient wisdom with practical tools to awaken your true potential.
SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY - 9.30AM - 5.30PM -
£108 PER PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH, TREATS & HERBAL TEA
BLACK FRIDAY EARLY BIRD OFFER - £98 PER PERSON
Connect with the Divine Mother
Through movement, mindfulness, and shared experiences, you’ll discover how to take charge of your emotions and connect your mind, heart, and body. When fully integrated, you’ll align with the frequency of the universe and open yourself to receive inner peace and joy.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
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Qi Gong (9:30 am – 10:30 am)
We’ll start the day with an energising Qi Gong session designed to awaken and invigorate your body. We’ll begin with grounding stretches followed by Bamboo Tapping to enhance circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system. Spinal Cord Breathing will cultivate deep energy flow, while the 6 Healing Sounds help balance the emotions and clear blockages. Finally, store vital energy in the lower Dan Tien.
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Break (10:30 am – 10.50 am)
We’ll take a moment to savour delicious vegan and gluten-free pumpkin and sunflower seed energy balls, made with dates and apricots and lovingly coated in organic dark chocolate, handcrafted by Carla. Paired with a refreshing cup of Yogi herbal Chai tea, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, chat, and enjoy some fresh air. Feel free to wander among the pine trees and connect with the peaceful surroundings.
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Theory (10.50am – 11.30am)
We’ll discover the ultimate goal of yoga and explore how this profound journey can liberate us from the cycle of suffering,. Together, we’ll discuss prana (life force), the energy channels, and the chakras. We’ll also touch on Kundalini, the dormant spiritual energy coiled at the base of the spine, and how its awakening can elevate consciousness, deepen our connection to self, and unlock transformative growth.
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Breathwork & Yin Yoga (11.30am –1pm)
We will explore transformative breath techniques, including Ujjayi Breath, Bellows Breath and Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), designed to harness and channel cosmic energy into the body’s energy pathways. This empowering practice will seamlessly flow into a restorative and meditative yin yoga session to gently stress the joints to invigorate the flow of energy in the body.
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Lunch (1.30pm – 2.45pm)
A sumptuous vegan lunch, crafted by Carla to nourish your body and replenish your energy. Featuring an array of fresh, vibrant salads made with vegetables, nourishing grains, dressings, wholesome pulses, and a variety of dips and pestos. Carla infuses her cooking with positive energy by chanting into the food, creating a high-vibrational dining experience.
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Mantra (2.45pm – 3.30pm)
Open your voice and energy channels with this empowering mantra session, We’ll explore the transformative Shakti Beej Mantras, designed to activate and awaken your inner potential through the divine feminine energy of Shakti. The session culminates with a Lakshmi Mantra, inviting abundance, prosperity, and spiritual harmony into your life.
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Break (3.30pm – 3.50pm)
Another cup of herbal YOGI tea and a afternoon sweet treat. Time to share our thoughts, explore feelings, and ask any questions . We’ll introduce yoga nidra, a deeply restorative practice, and explore the concept of sankalpa—a heartfelt intention that guides personal growth. You will be able to choose your own personal intention to incorporate into your yoga nidra.
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Yoga Nidra (3.50 pm – 5pm)
End your day with a deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra practice, an ancient technique that effortlessly blends breath, body, and awareness to calm the mind and promote deep relaxation. This practice transports you to the hypnagogic state—the space between waking and sleeping—where modern psychology recognises profound potential for healing and transformation.
When we connect to and absorb the energy that surrounds us, we are able to tap into the wonders of the universe.
Understanding Energy
There are two main forces that are around and within us; electricity - the universal energy of the stars and planets and magnetism - the earthly gradational force. This Bio-electro Magnetism, is the life force that the Taoists know as chi and the Yogis refer to as Prana.
When we align ourselves to these forces we become a conduit through which we can absorb and digest these energies through the body, mind and spirit.
Usually we access this energy through food and air however there’s a way we can directly connect to the source of this primordial energy. We can use the mind and the hands to connect with this boundless energy. The taoists discovered that the more we open up to our internal energy, the more we are capable of connecting to the forces of energy around us.
Breath-work
Breathing is not something that most of us think about. As the breath is part of the autonomic system it’s something that happens automatically. Yet most of us are breathing incorrectly because our respiratory muscles become lazy!
The yogis believe that we are born with a certain number of breaths and the slower the breath the longer we live.
When our breath is fast and shallow we are usually in a state of tension, worry and fear which leads to poor health and depression. When we breath fast we only inhales and exhales small amounts of air which allows germs to accumulate in the lower areas of the lungs.
The main reason we breath is to floods the body with much needed oxygen. When we breath more deeply we remove stagnant air from the lower parts of the lungs and destroy the germs’ breeding ground. When we breath deeply we also give the abdominal organs, such as the liver and stomach, a lovely massage via the diaphragm.
Pranayama is the practice of controlled breathing in yoga, derived from the Sanskrit words prana (life force or vital energy) and ayama (extension or control). It involves various techniques that regulate the breath to enhance the flow of prana throughout the body, helping to balance the mind, body, and spirit.
Location
Nestled in the serene ambiance of the Frances Le Sueur Centre in St Ouen, Jersey (La Mielle de Morville, JE3 2FN), this experience promises an enriching journey towards holistic well-being.
The Energy Body
Yin yoga & Yoga Nidra help you delve deeper into the subtle layers of the body, releasing deeply rooted tension. Beyond the physical, it accesses the energetic body, impacting the flow of Prana or vital energy through channels known as nadis or meridians. These channels, aligned with chakras, are the energetic power centres of the subtle body.
Clearing energy blockages enhances underactive chakras and balances overactive ones, restoring the flow of energy and promoting overall well-being.
FAQs
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If you don’t have all the things don’t worry I have lots you can use.
Yoga or camping mat
Blanket or sleeping bag
Pillow
Water Bottle
Eye mask or thin scarf to go over your eyes
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The session will consist of some gentle physical yoga, breathing, chakra awareness and meditation and mantras which will take approximately 1 and a half hours.
We will then stop for a little break with a refreshing cup of herbal chai tea and vegan treat. I have made little balls of dates, coconut, almonds and peanut butter covered in dark chocolate. If you have a nut allergy please do let me know in advance. This will take 20 minutes or so.
We will then conclude with a healing yoga nidra where you will lie down and be transported into the super conscious state - a place where deep healing occurs. Your body temperature will drop here so please please bring extra blankets with you.
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The session is located at Frances Le Sueur Centre, St Ouen, Jersey.
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The session will start at 2pm. Try and arrive at least 20-15 minutes early so you are not rushing and can appreciate the beauty of the surroundings and get comfortable.
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Yes this retreat is suitable for beginners ages 16+