Date Time: 3 May 2024 - 8 May 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 am
Type of event:
Access: In Person
Teacher: Mairead Moodie (Shanti Nam Kaur) Bogi Fekete (Jai Shanti)
Location: Camino de Alpujata s/n, Monda , Andalusia, 29110
Cost: From £925 but Payment plans and possible discounts available
Website: https://www.thesacredspaceuk.com
Email: mairead.moodie@thesacredspaceuk.com
Phone: N/A
Event Booking Link: https://www.thesacredspaceuk.com/events
Join us in the warm, Andalusian sun for 5 days of deep rest, nourishment, movement and safe, nurturing community. This women only retreat will be infused with feminine energy, support, care and healing as we learn how to become more Sattvic in our every day lives. From each yoga practice, to the lovingly prepared plant-based meals and every activity in between, you will be held and encouraged amongst like-hearted women. Experience simple ways to increase your energy, balance your emotions and embody a state of calm and relaxation – these will form the building blocks as you return to life after our time together.
Creating Sattva
“Sattva, being pure, is illuminating and free from misery’
-The Bhagavad Gita
In Ayurveda there are said to be three main energies that affect our mind and bodies:
Sattva – the state of contentment and calm;
Rajas – the state of reactivity and excitability; and
Tamas – the dull, slow and stagnant state
We can all identify with these states and will have experienced each, brought on by our food and lifestyle choices in our daily lives. Sattva literally means “true essence”. It represents qualities like strength of character, wisdom and brilliance! When we want to be healed on every level of our being, this desire is realised through sattvic awareness. It is an understanding of truth and humility that we are ready to improve the whole self. During our five days together, we will step into a place of pure sattva. Through our food, yoga and meditation practices, relaxation time and time spent in nature we will experience the pure joy available to us when we cultivate the energy of sattva. Our 5 days together at the magical Tierra Cosmica will be a truly grounding, nourishing and cleansing experience, offering opportunities abound to learn new ways of living. At the end of our time together my greatest wish is that you experience the signs of a sattvic mind & body:
An ability to concentrate, as well as calmly shift your attention
Self-confidence
Sound sleep
Healthy cravings
Sustained energy
Emotional stability
What to Expect
As the days lengthen in the late Spring, we will enjoy lots of life giving sunshine. Days will follow the Ayurvedic principles of Dinacharya – daily routine – and consist of morning Kundalini yoga, long table, feast style brunch, optional walks into the village or in the mountains, afternoons by the pool reading or taking a Yoga Nidra, or having an Ayurvedic massage, early, light dinners and evening yoga and meditation.
Our days will start in The Temple as we gather to experience the power of Kundalini Yoga. We will follow this with a delicious brunch and you are then free to take a walk into Monda or into the spectacular surrounding mountains before it gets too warm. Return to a delicious snack, fresh fruit and some herbal tea and then enjoy a gentle afternoon of sun worshiping, reading or even taking a Yoga Nidra in a shady spot under a tree. There are many wonderful, quiet spots around Tierra Cosmica where you will be able to find some solitude for journalling or simply gazing out across the landscape. An early dinner will be followed by our evening yoga practice, golden milk and early bed! Sleep is one of the greatest cultivators of Sattva in our lives.
You will be served up foods which cultivate sattva – fresh, seasonal, lovingly prepared, simple and nourishing. Whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables will be the staples of our delicious meal times. Benjamin & Anne Marie who founded Tierra Cosmica, began their retreat journey with their stunning catering company, La Pachamama Organic Kitchen & Garden. With over 15 years of experience in retreat cuisine and with a cookbook to their names, they take pride and joy in creating delicious, nourishing, plant-based food that feeds the mind, body & soul. They use 100% organic whole food ingredients; produce that comes straight from the beautiful vegetable garden and fruit orchard at Tierra Cosmica, as well as from local organic farmers. Visit Pachamamaorganic on Instagram to whet your appetite!
This late Spring retreat will give you lots of space to deeply relax, re-charge and nourish the body, mind & soul. You do not need to have any yoga experience to gain a huge amount from our practices together. I, and my co-teacher Bogi, work predominantly with the women’s teachings from Kundalini Yoga – designed to help us reach our full potential as the most creative creatures on this planet! We use Kriya (a sequence of postures designed to create a specific effect in the body, specifically the glandular system), pranayama (breath) and meditation to help us elevate our divine creative energy source and become more graceful in our everyday life and interactions. Read more below if you are new to Kundalini Yoga.
Having run many of these retreats now, I know that ‘less is more’. In the early days I used to over schedule talks and workshops in a bid to ensure people felt they were getting value for money. It has taken me years to fully understand that time is actually our most valuable resource. So, I offer you space and time and the opportunity to explore the offerings we will put on for you. You can do as much or as little as you desire. I will always have some ideas of optional things you might like to try. I also offer you my time and will always be available for a chat or embrace. I quite often find that little ‘talks’ and mini workshops naturally evolve around the meal table and I will be led by the group energy at the time as to what we might most need to delve deeper in to. The women hosting this retreat with me come with their own set of incredible skills and huge, open hearts. They too will be on hand for anything you might need. Between us, we have all the bases covered! It is also my experience that the women who come on these retreats bring their own wonderful life experience and one of my greatest joys on retreat is to witness women holding space for one another as they develop bonds with their fellow retreaters.
Our Retreat Venue – Tierra Cosmica, Monda, Spain
“HIDDEN IN THE LUSH MOUNTAINS BEHIND MARBELLA, A NEW PLACE HAS EMERGED. A SANCTUARY FOR GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION, SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY”
A magical space nestled into the stunning Andalusian countryside, Tierra Cosmica looks out on a lush valley with small fincas and fruit orchards scattered around, flanked by hills dotted with cork oaks & pines. The green landscape of the valley is formed by the presence of life giving water that has attracted small farmers since ancient times. This special venue offers a truly peaceful space to reconnect with yourself.
Tierra Cosmica has been lovingly restored by its owners Benjamin & Anne Marie to create a special place where the human soul can flower through retreat & ritual. The Temple at the heart of Tierra Cosmica invites you to connect to Spirit through yoga, breath work, mantra, music and circle time with other women. Read what this beautiful venue has to offer:
A totally secluded, restorative retreat space, nestled into the ancient farmlands around Monda
Temple studio space fitted with sound system, underfloor heating, fire place, air conditioning & divine energy!
A stunning, spring fed saltwater plunge pool gifting us the perfect place to cool down on warmer days, with a jet for swimming against the stream if you wish
Lots of shady, quiet areas for rest & contemplation, either alone or with others
6 simply, yet beautifully decorated rooms, comprising twins and triples. Viscoelastic mattresses with pocket springs, gel memory foam and breathable bamboo fibre ensure a restful nights’ sleep
2 shared shower rooms with WC, Shower & vanity unit, cleaned daily
Small kitchen with a self-service tea & coffee bar, fridge and water filter
Beautiful dining area where inside meets outside. Protected from the elements, this garden room has lovely lighting, natural stone & lots of greenery
Wifi (though you will be encouraged to unplug as much as possible)
A short walk to the picturesque mountain town of Monda. The village is set in the Sierra de las Nieves biosphere, a beautiful mountainous area with many streams & forests, a lesser-known side of Andalucia. Monda offers small shops and a few nice restaurants. We will enjoy at least one walk out into the mountains in search of some natura swimming spots
40 mins from Malaga Airport
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