Retreat dates in 2005:
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10 days to better health retreat programme
Retreat dates in 2005:
MAY:
Wednesday the 4th to Sunday the 15th
Wednesday the 18th
to Sunday the 29th
SEPTEMBER:
Wednesday
the 7th to Sunday the 18th
Wednesday the 21st
to Sunday the 3rd October
Wednesday – ARRIVAL
Pick up from Perpignan, if required. Registration at Le Village Catalan, and settling in to your house before dinner at 8pm.
Thursday – Retreat Day 1 – BEGINNINGS
On the first day, the emphasis is on getting to know a new place, experiencing new tastes and sensations, anticipating what is to come.
Workshop theme: BREATHING
Outing to Mariailles (1718m alt.), a mountain refuge on the Canigou Massif.
Herb: peppermint. Essential oil: eucalyptus
On the second day, there is a growing awareness of the impact of past stresses on bodily health and function.
Workshop theme: STRETCHING
Walk to enjoy the views at Pic Alzina (1017m alt.) and Le Jardin de l’Hiver.
Herb: fennel. Essential oil: sweet marjoram
On the third day, the body, mind and emotions start to release accumulated toxins, thoughts, frustrations and anxieties.
Workshop theme: HYDROTHERAPY
Visit to the natural hot springs at St Thomas-les-Bains (1309m alt.).
Herb: thyme. Essential oil: pine
On the fourth day, you will feel the depth of your accumulated tiredness, and begin the process of self-healing.
Workshop theme: AROMATHERAPY
Herb: st john’s wort. Essential oil: marigold
On the fifth day, there is a need for complete rest.
Workshop theme: RELAXATION
Quiet day.
Herb: chamomile. Essential oil: lavender
Tuesday – Retreat Day 6 – REVIEWING
On the sixth day, there is a review of the past, and of the influences and experiences that have shaped your life and your personality.
Workshop theme: SELF AUDIT
Trip to the ancient mountain monastery of St Martin du Canigou (1055m alt.) where today's workshop takes place.
Herb: nettle. Essential oil: rosemary
On the seventh day, you start to transform and let go of those things from the past that separate you from health and peace of mind in the present.
Workshop theme: AUTOSUGGESTION
Herb: yarrow. Essential oil: lemon balm
On the eighth day, vitality and enthusiasm for life start to increase.
Workshop theme: MEDITATION
Visit to the caves, Les Grandes Canalettes, by Villefranche-de-Conflent.
Herb: angelica. Essential oil: frankincense
On the ninth day, your awakening higher nature allows new concepts to enter your mind which inspire and encourage.
Workshop theme: MUSIC & MOVEMENT
This workshop is led by composer and pianist Nic Rowley.
Herb: vervain. Essential oil: sandalwood
On the tenth day, you can look to the future refreshed in body, mind and spirit, and with a new confidence in your self-healing ability.
Health workshop theme: CEREMONY & RITUAL
Farewell party.
Herb: oats. Essential oil: rose
Sunday – DEPARTURE
Transport to Perpignan, if required.