Awakening to Self Love Half Day Retreat

Self-love is natural to you. Let your true nature come to the fore and be reminded of who you really are.

• Experience a precious opportunity to relax into the naturalness of your own being.

• Deepen your practice and taste the benefits of a retreat in a supportive, accessible environment.

• Enjoy skilful guidance and meditation practices that reaffirm your OK-ness, just as you are.

• Find relief and respite from the stress of life as you learn to rest fully into your own heart.

Set in the beautiful gardens of historic Broadgreen House, this half-day retreat will reconnect you with simplicity, clarity, beauty, and ease, both within and around you. Relax, and be supported with expert guidance, in a peaceful environment.

Whether you have never meditated before, are a beginner or an experienced meditator, this retreat offers you everything you need to experience the benefits of the silent meditation retreat environment. It is an opportunity to simply be yourself, exactly as you are.

This is your time. Let go of any other agenda except your own wellbeing. Learn to deeply trust your own experience and wake up to your inherent natural love.

The retreat will include :

The retreat will comprise of guided meditations, walking meditation, meditation teachings and an opportunity for question and answers.

This retreat is tech-free and silent. There will be opportunities for questions, answers and group discussion.

• Chairs are provided to sit in (or you can bring your own meditation cushion or mat).

• This retreat is nonreligious and emphasises your own inherent capacity for depth, wisdom and spirituality.

• A delicious morning tea is provided

Meet your facilitator Chani Grieve

Hi, I'm Chani.

I'm so glad you've found your way here, and I'm delighted to be sharing this retreat with you.

In our crazy, busy lives it can feel so difficult to step away for even a moment, to get some much needed space and perspective.

As Brene Brown says "it takes courage to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol".

My experience is that taking time out, even just a few hours like this, can refresh us in ways we can't even imagine. We connect with ourselves, with what is truly important, and we discover that we have what we need inside us, right here. It's like discovering our own wellspring of energy and inspiration that may have been in hiding for a long time.

The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important, and long-lasting, relationship we will ever have, and it impacts all our other relationships. Cultivating a healthy and loving relationship with ourselves is one of the hardest, yet most rewarding, things we can ever do. Learning to firstly recognise our own fundamental OK-ness, and then learning to rest deeply in that, becomes a reliable source of nourishment that never runs out!

I have had a dedicated meditation practice for over 17 years now, and this aspect of my practice has been the most important re-learning I have done. Building a loving relationship with myself, and trusting my own heart, has been endlessly rewarding, and has allowed me to back myself, follow through on my dreams, and experience more joy and satisfaction in every day life. Although the learning never ends, I can honestly say that this path has become a way of life for me.

I am passionate about supporting people to re-discover their own innate goodness, their inner gold. That's what this retreat is about.

If you feel an internal pull, something inviting you to listen, I encourage you to follow it.

I look forward to sharing this retreat with you.

Testimonials

"Chani's teaching style is both relaxed and inspirational. I felt deeply engaged in the practices she offered, which translated to a deep calm within. Thank you!" - Karen H.

"Chani is a wonderful teacher whose humility allows for her students to learn and grow under an umbrella of deep compassion." - Simon J. 

"Chani leads a course with heart. Her presence offers safety, and her mind offers wisdom. I could really be myself. That's exactly what I'm after, to be myself and to find rest in that." - Khasha K. 

FAQ's

I've never done a silent retreat before. It makes me nervous.

That's totally understandable! It's an uncommon thing to be in the company of others and not speaking. I was a bit freaked out my first silent retreat too. What I, and many others, have discovered is that not talking is actually a huge relief. It allows us to sink into our own experience without the usual demands of social engagement. We just get to be with ourselves, which is a huge gift. The silence is warm, friendly, and supportive. I encourage you to give it a go!

I don't know if I can sit still for that long. What if I get uncomfortable?

The morning will be divided into a combination of meditation postures - sitting, walking, possibly lying down, and a break for morning tea. There will be plenty of opportunities to refresh your body and attention. You are encouraged to experiment with different postures and you are always welcome to move to find your own comfort.

I'd like to try this, but I'm worried my busy mind will drive me crazy.

This is normal, and to be expected. We will be gently encouraging our attention to the body and other aspects of our experience, and withdrawing our attention from the contents of our thoughts. We're not trying to control our thoughts; we simply let them be there as we pay attention to other things. It's like sinking down into the ocean. The waves can still be going on, but our attention is anchored somewhere deeper and calmer. It can be surprising to discover we have this capacity, and very rewarding.

Got any other questions? Get in touch!

chani@movementfromtheheart.com

+64 204 1537 356