**A Gift to Yourself - A Women's* day retreat with conscious movement, creative self-expression, art and sharing circles**

Take a day off for yourself! Give yourself a day to recharge, and return to your busy life with a bit more energy, or even a new perspective.

Facilitated by Agnes (creator of Embodied Seasons) and Alison (owner of Wonderland Wellness)

*This event warmly welcomes all women, including cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary individuals who are comfortable in a space centered on the experiences of women.

In the everyday hustle and bustle of work, studies, family, household chores and to-do lists, it is easy to lose connection with ourselves; the essence of who you are, that unique mind-body-spirit being, who you call "myself". Especially in winter, when the lack of warmth and light makes our batteries run low. As women, we are often brought up to be caregivers.

Can we give permission to ourselves for our own self-care?

Do we practice putting ourselves first sometimes?

Do we have space and time to turn our attention inwards, to slow down, to just be as we are in the moment?

How can we recharge by reconnecting with our inner peace or passion?

Do we have time and space to connect with other women that nurture us? That lets us experience giving and receiving at the same time?

Last year, our beautiful self-care winter workshop highlighted the need for a day that we gift to ourselves. A day to immerse in self-exploration, find ways of self-love and possibly new ways of facing challenges on the way.

In our day-retreat, you can experience:

being held in a caring and supportive circle of women;
slowing down enough to listen to your own inner needs and yearnings;
being safe and accepted with all your thoughts, emotions and authentic presence;
facilitated individual and group processes, using conscious movement and dance, creative self-expression, art and sharing circles;
nourishing your body and soul with shared food and human connection;
your embodied presence that is both grounding and inspiring;
opening up and connecting with others, in a safe way that respects your boundaries.

As part of the group, you will also witness and support others on their journey.

No previous dance or art-related experience is required. You will be free to participate in movement as much or as little as it feels right to you on the day.

Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and make you feel good.

We'll offer herbal tea, some snacks and a home cooked vegetarian meal (with gluten and dairy free options), to nourish our bodies throughout the day.

Please bring suitable food if you have special dietary requirements and we welcome plates to share with the group too.

Practical details:
Date: Saturday, 13th of July
Time: 10am 10am-4pm (including a shared lunch)
Location: Blockhouse Bay Boat Club

Investment on a sliding scale:

Early bird prices until the 25th of June:

$70 - Full price day-retreat ticket, including a nourishing home cooked lunch, herbal tea and snacks and all artistic materials used

$50 - Reduced price day-retreat ticket (for unwaged, students and anyone who’s in a financially difficult position)

$90+ - Supporter day-retreat ticket (with buying this ticket you will allow others to attend at a reduced price, also comes with our eternal gratitude)

From the 26th of June:

$90 - Full price day-retreat ticket, including a nourishing home cooked lunch, herbal tea and snacks and all artistic materials used

$70 - Reduced price day-retreat ticket (for unwaged, students and anyone who’s in a financially difficult position)

$110+ - Supporter day-retreat ticket (with buying this ticket you will allow others to attend at a reduced price, also comes with our eternal gratitude)

If you feel the need to give this day to yourself, but can't afford the price, please get in touch and we'll aim to find a solution.

Contact email: embodiedseasons@gmail.com