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Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life Retreat ( Barton under Needwood, Staffs)                                16 - 19 September 2024

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius

Overwhelmed by your thoughts?
Struggle with stress or anxiety about the tasks you need to complete on a weekly basis?

Want to simply stop worrying about life in general?

Unwanted Intrusive thoughts?

Or even self/sabotaging thoughts that have been in your life for what seems like forever?

This retreat is all about YOU!

Learn about the power of positive thinking, love and  accept yourself just the way you are and quit all the down talk, release  self-limiting beliefs & emotions and learning to stop thoughts that  are not serving you well

I will be showing you how to stop your thoughts using a variety of  different methods, from mindfulness to CBT to DBT and other methods
You will leave the retreat feeling energised, enlightened, inspired and  equipped with practical tools and techniques to stop or dramatically  reduce the amount of negative thoughts and anxiety in your life forever

A little about the accommodation
I have booked accomodation at Wychnor Park Country Club for this life changing retreat to take place

Set in a private, peaceful estate, this country club has landscaped  gardens and combines the best of old and new for a relaxing environment.  It features a leisure centre with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool,  sauna, steam room and fitness centre. A 9-hole golf course and mini golf  are also available on-site.

The cost is £299 shared room bed and breakfast
£399 for for single occupancy bed and breakfast. (Including using of the leisure centre )

Or you may just wish to attend the retreat, without accomodation . Day only is just £175

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before  the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with  details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions
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Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life DAY Retreat ( Barton under Needwood, Staffs)                                16 - 19 September 2024

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius

Overwhelmed by your thoughts?
Struggle with stress or anxiety about the tasks you need to complete on a weekly basis?

Want to simply stop worrying about life in general?

Unwanted Intrusive thoughts?

Or even self/sabotaging thoughts that have been in your life for what seems like forever?

This retreat is all about YOU!

Learn about the power of positive thinking, love and  accept yourself just the way you are and quit all the down talk, release  self-limiting beliefs & emotions and learning to stop thoughts that  are not serving you well

I will be showing you how to stop your thoughts using a variety of  different methods, from mindfulness to CBT to DBT and other methods
You will leave the retreat feeling energised, enlightened, inspired and  equipped with practical tools and techniques to stop or dramatically  reduce the amount of negative thoughts and anxiety in your life forever

A little about the venue
I have booked Wychnor Park Country Club for this life changing retreat to take place

Set in a private, peaceful estate, this country club has landscaped  gardens and combines the best of old and new for a relaxing environment.  It features a leisure centre with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool,  sauna, steam room and fitness centre. A 9-hole golf course and mini golf are also available on-site.

Day only is just £175

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before  the retreat), please register you interested and I will be in contact with  details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life Retreat: Day workshops Only, 

Staffs

16-19 September 2024

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius

Overwhelmed by your thoughts?
Struggle with stress or anxiety about the tasks you need to complete on a weekly basis?

Want to simply stop worrying about life in general?

Unwanted Intrusive thoughts?

Or even self/sabotaging thoughts that have been in your life for what seems like forever?

This retreat is all about YOU!

Learn about the power of positive thinking, love and accept yourself just the way you are and quit all the down talk, release self-limiting beliefs & emotions and learning to stop thoughts that are not serving you well

I will be showing you how to stop your thoughts using a variety of different methods, from mindfulness to CBT to DBT and other methods
You will leave the retreat feeling energised, enlightened, inspired and equipped with practical tools and techniques to stop or dramatically reduce the amount of negative thoughts and anxiety in your life forever

A little about the venue
I have booked Wychnor Park Country Club for this life changing retreat to take place

Set in a private, peaceful estate, this country club has landscaped gardens and combines the best of old and new for a relaxing environment. It features a leisure centre with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. A 9-hole golf course and mini golf are also available on-site.

Day workshops only is just £175. Please contact me if you would like to book onto the retreat accomodation for costs

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in 

contact with details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions

Autumn 07455757144
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New Year :  New You. The happiness retreat  in Sri  Lanka - 10-16 Jan 2025

This  is the ultimate retreat to find and keep your happiness and keep it for  the rest of your life. New beginnings from 2025 and onwards.

I have chosen wonderful Sri Lanka for your journey into happiness to take place.

The retreat will focus of how to bring about deep and  meaningful happiness into your life by combings breathing techniques,  mindfulness, meditation, yoga and knowledge about the mind and how to  manage negativity, as well as other interactive processes with ease and  success in a stressful world.

By the end of the retreat you will have gained..
• Stress management skills
• Improves health and well-being
• More energy
• Strengthens immune system
• Reduces cholesterol levels
• Greater creativity
• Greater clarity of mind
• Improved sleep
• Improved ability to manage challenging situations
• More ease, joy and harmony in personal and work relationships
• A deeper sense of community
• Increases awareness both of self and surroundings
• Improves patienced
• Increases confidence and self-esteem
• Experience a deep inner peace of mind
And how to contiue with this into your everyday life

Each day there will be yoga, mediation, workshops and an  afternoon activity ( You are welcome/encouraged to take part in all  activieties but its not obligitory).

I have booked a lovely family run guest house in negombo, close to the beach

There are many activities in the afternoon that you can take part in including snorkling, diving, lagoons and many beaches

A little more about the area you will be staying in...
Negombo is a delightful seaside town located on the west coast of Sri  Lanka, about 38km north of Colombo. Apart from being a popular beach  destination, Negombo has a number of great bars, pubs and restaurants that come alive in the evening, creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement. The city also has many interesting sites that showcase its colonial past. A visit to the charming town of Negombo should definitely be part of your Sri Lankan adventure!

Price is just an amazing £499 for a double room to yourself with breakfast
(excluding flights and transfers )
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat),  please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of  how to pay

Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144

Mind Body And Soul Re-awakening Retreat in the Maldives - 20 - 25 Jan 2025

Details

Join us on the beautiful paradise island of Maaenboodhoo in the Maldives for the 2025 reboot of your mind body and soul. Let the start of the new year begin with health, happiness, peace and love for yourself and others

During this retreat, you will be able to take some time out from daily life to reset, refresh and recharge.

There will be daily guided meditations and inspirational life-changing workshops about how to live a stress-free life and learn how to follow your inner guiding soul

The daily workshops will include positive living skills, how to live a life free from fear, how to develop inner resilience and mindfulness, how to use energy and how to harness and listen to your inner guiding system. Plus, much more

You will unwind, de-stress, and cultivate inner well-being. You will not only enjoy the amazing paradise location but also discover practical tools that you can take into daily life to help you maintain your restored well-being and vitality.

There will be breathing and yoga for wellbeing that will be taken on the beach with the sea as the amazing backdrop, this will enable you to deepen your relaxation and enhance your concentration. The soothing and healing yoga sessions also help to improve physical flexibility, strength and resistance.

We’re sure you’ll leave feeling refreshed, nourished, and stress-free – with new tools to reduce your stress and anxiety and to feel more positive and peaceful.

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• Completely unwind, relax and let go of any      stress and tension
• Feel refreshed, nourished, and stress-free
• Soothe and balance the overworked mind and      body
• Connect with your true inner nature – inner      peace, tranquillity, happiness and fulfilment
• A Paradise Location to unplug, slow down that      fast pace, and get back in touch with nature
• A chance to get away and step aside from all      the hustle and bustle of city life
• Become stronger mentally and find inner peace

LOCATION OF THE HOTEL:
The hotel is situated on the local island of Maaenboodhoo, in Dhaalu Atoll
Please note this is a total escape from your day-to-day life, this is not a touristy island. I intend most of the workshops and activities to take place in shaded areas of the beach.
There will be plenty if opportunities to snorkel in the coral reef, swim, canoe and visit other islands
(NB Bikinis are not permitted in public areas apart from on certain beaches which we will have opportunity to travel to)

Cost
Here are two price options...

1. £399 bed and breakfast, shared room. (Excluding      including flights and transfers)

Or

2. £499 for a room to yourself bed and breakfast (Excluding including flights and transfers)

Please let me know which option when you are booking
Please note: This will sell out as numbers are very limited
£50 is required to book (full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register your interest, and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions
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Finding Love: A Dating Coaching Retreat

Details

Do you find dating difficult?

Do you feel like you will never meet the right person and may be on your own forever?

Do you struggle with dating social chit-chat and body language and finding dates?

Is the baggage and trauma of your past relationships stopping you from finding true love?

If any of the above are true then this retreat is for you, and I have chosen an amazing location for you to learn the skills to find your soul mate

When you’re having trouble finding a love connection, it’s all too easy to become discouraged or buy into the destructive myths out there about dating and relationships, this retreat will help you sort out the good from the bad information

Even if you’ve been burned repeatedly or have a poor track record when it comes to dating, this retreat will help you to keep things in perspective and put you on the path to finding a loving relationship that lasts.

This retreat will give you a step-by-step plan for how to free yourself from the baggage of past relationships/dating experiences and guide you smoothly to finding your life partner/ relationship of choice

I will cover everything from body language to social communications to where to find your partners what warning signs to look out for in potential partners and how to find the perfect partner for you.

I will help you find your blind spot or what keeping you from finding and keeping your partners and give you a strategy to stop that from happening again

I have booked the wonderful Gilletts cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside for the retreat to take place at the Gillett's cottage is a 5-bed detached cottage on the grounds of Charney Manor which is in a the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside

Here are two price options...

    £299 bed and breakfast, shared room.

    Or

    £399 for a room to yourself bed and breakfast

Please let me know which option when you are booking

Please note: This will sell out as numbers are very limited

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interested and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions

Autumn 07455757144

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Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2025: Mind and Body Awakening Retreat- 19 -23 June 2025

Have you always wanted to celebrate the solstice at Stonehenge?

Do you want to seize back your life and let go of the mental constraints (self-sabotaging behaviour, negativity, trust issues etc) that are holding you back?

Do you want to live your life authentically and not live the life you feel you "should" be living

If the answer is yes, then this retreat is for you

I have organised a very special 5 day retreat at a very  special time, the summer solstice. We are going to harness the power of  the summer solstice and allow the reawakening of you and letting you  begin to live the life that you have always dreamt of living.

This is a total transformational retreat in the , we  will look at the area of your life that you are unhappy with and want to  change. What's self sabotaging your inner happiness, Exploring and  conquering your limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the  authentic version of yourself that is the real you

This retreat will you may face and shift core issues hat  have been stopping you, discover your inner richness, and find an  increased self-worth and passion for life. This will results in an  increased capacity to live in honesty and dignity, with an underlying  sense of peace and to make your future one of your own choosing, not  allowing life to just happen to you

In this retreat you will:

Learn how to be more confident and assertive
Learn how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Take a fresh look at challenging relationships, old and new
Practice the art of self-appreciation
Set life goals and learn how to stop procrastination

It will also include a little yoga, relaxation and a heap of fun

Its your time to create a new vision for your life,  become more confident stand in your own power, you will leave with a  tool bag of strategies and a solid plan for the next 12 months and  hopefully a huge smile on your face and memories of a life changing week  in Salisbury

A little about the accommodation

I have booke a beautiful 5 bedroom house for this extra special retreat  with a hot tub for your use. Its in the secluded country side with great  views and a countryside setting yet still and still accessable to  Sailsbury and Stonehenge

Pricing for the 5 days /4 nights

Option 1) three single occupancy double bed rooms £499 per room
Option 2) One twin room £250 per person
Option 3)Book your own accomodation and just come for the workshops and  activities the cost is £170 (A lift can be arranged if needed to and fro  the retreat house each day)

Thiis will sell out as numbers are limited

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before  the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with  details of how to reserve your place

Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144

Face Your Fears: Achieve Your Dreams Retreat in Cappadocia, Turkey.

# "I’d rather look back at my life and say – I can’t believe I did that – than – I wish I did that"

This is a very special life-changing retreat set in an  amazingly special area of the world (Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in  central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall,  cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley)

The comfort zone can become a prison or a trap,  particularly if you are there because of fear and avoidance, this  retreat is specially designed to free you from the trap of fears that  are stopping you live the life you have always dreamt of.

Once you learn how to face your fears this increase  confidence and self-esteem. This in turn will allow you to achieve your  personal goals which will release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone.  “Then you start to feel better about yourself – you’re aware of what you  can do, more willing to take positive risks. You have more energy. It’s  a kind of domino effect.”

So whether you have a fear to face, a business you have  always dreamt of starting or you feel you are not living to your true  potential this is the retreat for you

On this retreat you will learn how to attain your potential via
...Mindfulness
...Mediation
...NLP
...Self Hypnosis
...CBT Strategies
...Yoga and Quigong
...Law of Attraction techniques
....Plus much much more

You will leave this retreat with a tool bag of stragies for you to live the life of your dreams and a huge smile on your face

During the retreat you will also have the oppurtunity to  enjoy the wonders that Cappadocia has to offer including hot air  ballooning, a brilliant new beginning to your new life free of fear

The accomodation
This family-run property is situated in the historical town of Urgup, in  Cappadocia. 4 Oda Cave House features a stone structure built within  the caves and rock formations of the area and spacious terraces  overlooking the valleys.
Accommodation is provided by authentic cave rooms with stone walls, high  ceilings, traditional decorations and special hand made details such as  antiques, ceramics and mosaics.
Each morning starts with a rich breakfast menu including local cheese,  homemade jams and a variety of homemade pastries. You can enjoy a cup of  Turkish tea or coffee on the terrace while admiring the surrounding  views.

Please note this retreat has very limited places

Pricing for the 7 days /6 nights

Option 1) One single occupancy double bed rooms £750 per room
Option 2) Two twin cave room £499 per person
Option 3)Book your own accomodation and just come for the workshops and activities the cost is £250

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before  the retreat), Price does not include flights and transfers, please register you interest and I will be in contact with  details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions

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Mindful Walking Retreat 1 - 10 Sept 2025, "Santiago de Compostela" NOW FULL 

This will be a mindful walk of the last 100km (the minimum required to earn your Compostela certificate) of the Portuguese Way from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in eight walking days at a leisurely pace and take your time to explore the beautiful villages along the route, the local culture and the  Galician cuisine.

This final stretch of the Camino Portugues Coastal is  100 km from Vigo to Santiago. This Portuguese Coastal Route or  Portuguese Way starts in the dynamic seaside town of Vigo, in the heart  of the Rías Baixas

Each morning we will meet, I will guide you to do some  gentle yoga stretches and mindful meditation and have a small mindful  task for the day, which we will discuss during our evening get-together

I am repeating the walk due to popular demand but this time starting from a coastal resort "Vigo",  home to a fishing port plus ancient Roman ruins, neoclassical churches,  and an authentic Galician old town. You may wish to stay for a day or  so before the walk begins
The Camino is always beautiful to walk whichever route you take and great for a beginner

This is a breakdown of the days
Day 1: Arrive in Vigo
Day 2: vigo to redondala | 15km
Day 3: redondala to arcade | 8km
Day 4: arcade to pontevadra | 12km
Day 5: pontevandra to a portela 14 k
Day 6: Portela to caldras de reis | 8km
Day 7: caldras de reis to padron | 18km
Day 8: padron to teo | 12km
Day 9: teo to santiago | 13km
Day 10: Departure

(Please note this is the rough working itinerary atm and may  change a little regarding overnight stops and distances due to availability of accommodation in the village as we are often travelling  through tiny hamlets with limited accommodation)

### Difficulty and terrain

This itinerary is relatively speaking a relaxed walk which includes walks of 10-12km per day on average The terrain is flat or hilly without steep ascents or descents. You will follow a mixture of  dirt roads, woodland paths, minor roads and some busier roads close to  the bigger towns and cities. The routes are well-marked with yellow  painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background, and the  itinerary is very easy to follow.

Please note this will be a small walking group of no more that 6 people and myself, so it will sell out
Each nigh there will be shared accomodation in a twin room as close to the end point of the day as possible.
We will have one or two meetings before going so pople can ask questions

The cost is £750 including accomodation and luggage  transfer between accomodation Accommodations on this walking retreat  include a mix of welcoming countryside guesthouses, whole  house/apartment airbnb type accomodation or comfortable 1-3-star hotels,  located close to the route of the Camino.

### Compostela/Pilgrim’s Passport

You need to get your passport stamped in churches,  restaurants or hotels along the way. At the end of the walk in Santiago  de Compostela, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate.

### Excluded

• Airfare and connecting land transfers
• Breakfast, Lunches and dinners, drinks and snacks
• Additional luggage
• Travel Insurance
• Personal expenses

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before  the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with  details of how to pay
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Mexico Adventure Retreat "Day of the Dead" 29 Oct - 5 Nov 2025

Join me on one of the greatest celebrations in the world, The Day of the
Dead Festival in Mexico.

Every year at the start of November, Mexicans take to the streets to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The festival is included on  UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Expect to see staples of Mexican culture everywhere once activities kick-off

This is going to be the adventure retreat of a lifetime, this isn't a normal retreat it is an adventure retreat

Each day there will be a suggested activity/ place to visit and each day you will be learning a little from the Words of wisdom from the teachings of the Toltec, who ruled central Mexico a  thousand years ago and how to use it to improve/enhance your everyday life via a short workshop.

So you can go home with the unforgettable memories of Mexico and some skills you can use to better your life

So take part in the Day of the Dead Festival plus so  much more, in fact, we will be staying in Oaxaca itself which is a UNESCO  World Heritage Site

Suggested Itinerary of excursians includes

Monte Albán - The ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed  Monte Alban one of the greatest archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley,  with its pyramids
Visit the world’s widest tree
Bathe in the frozen waterfall at Hierve El Agua
Sip mezcal in its birthplace
Maybe have a **Take a spiritual steam, in a house of heat -**Temazcal

The excursions are all optional , you may wish to just take part in the festival and relax by the pool

About the accomodation
I have booked 5 rooms in a 4 star hotel in Oaxaca City with an outdoor  swimming pool, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star  hotel offers a 24-hour front desk All rooms in the hotel are fitted with  a flat-screen TV with cable channels and each has with a private  bathroom equipped with a shower.

This is a one week adventure retreat, 7 nights
The cost is The cost is £499 shared room or £750 for for single occupancy
Excluding, flights, food transfers and excursians

£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat),

please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
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