{"product_id":"returning-to-self-day-retreat-den-haag","title":"Returning to Self | Day Retreat guided by Lydia \u0026 Melissa | Den Haag","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturning to Self Day Retreat \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe body remembers what the mind has forgotten. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a world that constantly asks us to think, achieve, respond and keep moving, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is your invitation to do the opposite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo slow down.\u003cbr\u003eTo soften.\u003cbr\u003eTo listen.\u003cbr\u003eTo receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a few hours, we step away from the rhythm of everyday life and return to the quiet wisdom of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe body already knows the way home. We simply need to become quiet enough to listen deeply and receive it all.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough movement, breath, stillness, and sound, we gently learn to listen again and notice what the body has been carrying. The tension that has quietly built up. The places where we brace, tighten or hold on. The physical traces that periods of stress, overwhelm and difficult memories can leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than needing to understand or analyse everything with the mind, we give the body a pathway to move through what it has been holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough intuitive movement, shaking, and breathing techniques, we gently explore these sensations and create space for release. This allows held tension and stress to soften, move and find expression through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith ceremonial cacao, we create a moment of intention, not asking ourselves what we need to achieve, but what we are ready to open ourselves to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, we gradually journey towards stillness and deeper states of rest through Yin Yoga, meditation and the immersive frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis retreat isn’t about becoming someone new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is about remembering who you are beneath the roles, expectations, accumulated stress and constant doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA journey from movement into stillness.\u003cbr\u003eFrom tension into release.\u003cbr\u003eFrom holding into softening.\u003cbr\u003eFrom doing into receiving.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the mind, back into the body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the body already knows the way home.\u003cbr\u003eSometimes, we simply need to become quiet enough to hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe day will come to a close around a beautifully prepared, healthy vegetarian dinner ~\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003esharing food, experiences, and the simple pleasure of being together in community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect during the Day Retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Intuitive Somatic Movement\u003cbr\u003e~ Somatic Practices \u0026amp; Release\u003cbr\u003e~ Breath \u0026amp; Sound Meditation, Chanting\u003cbr\u003e~ Cacao Intention Ritual\u003cbr\u003e~ Restorative Yin Yoga\u003cbr\u003e~ Alchemy Crystal Sound Healing\u003cbr\u003e~ Deep Rest \u0026amp; Integration\u003cbr\u003e~ Sharing Circle with Candle-lit Dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Your Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e~ Dress warm and comfortably\u003cbr\u003e~ Consider bringing your own blanket or shawl for extra cosiness and comfort\u003cbr\u003e~ Bring your tea or water bottle, a journal and a pen\u003cbr\u003e~ Avoid eating too heavily or drinking coffee beforehand \u003cbr\u003e~ Stay tuned: you will receive a reminder and preparation email a couple of days before the event (keep an eye on your spam folder) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Melissa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThrough all that she offers, Melissa holds the intention of inviting you into the remembrance and embodiment of your authentic self. 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