An Emergence of Self

This is your journey of unfolding – a homecoming to yourself.

Nestled within the lush, idyllic surroundings of a safe and secluded sanctuary, this three-day, soul-reviving retreat offers you a chance to re-emerge anew in 2021, embracing your own process of emergence, as you deeply nourish yourself with mindful practices, wholesome meals and the intimate, uplifting company of others.

And when you’re ready, return to the outer world, carrying with you a renewed sense of clarity, awareness and resilience to fulfil your unique path and onward journey.

Lodging and Retreat Space

The retreat will take place at a restored 100-year old black and white house located within Labrador's lush nature reserve - Villa Samadhi. At every corner of this quiet enclave, you'll find safe and nurturing spaces conducive for you to take the journey within. At the end of each day, recuperate within the comforts of your room located in this hidden sanctuary.

Food

Guest chefs on site will serve up curation of nourishing recipes, using fresh, quality ingredients laden with nature’s goodness and sourced sustainably where possible, in tandem with the seasons.

Dates

Our retreat opens from 3pm on Sunday, 24 January 2021, and ends at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.

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About the Sessions

Embodied Mindful Movement

Embodied mindful movement specialises in the foundational, mindful understanding of body mechanics so that one can find the rhythm in all movements – deepening body awareness, connecting to feeling and developing an intelligent self practice of conscious movement, leading one perfectly into stillness. The retreat sessions will be held against the immersive beats of live hand instruments and specially curated music, varying around themes of Release, Alignment, Trust, Inviting in and Inspiration.

Active Meditations

These are structured meditation methods that consciously bring the practitioner from the periphery to the centre of the storm – to that place of witnessing, where one can reside in awareness while all continues to exist around them. In this retreat, we will explore movement, sound and chakra meditations, in which we will actively cultivate body awareness as a means to enter the present moment.

Elemental Yin Yoga

Elemental yin yoga uses gentle, physical postures, gestures, visualisations and affirmations to bring harmony to the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Space) within the body/mind constitution by strengthening, stretching and supporting the correlating elemental meridians. In this practice, we will explore the receptive polarity of the five elements through a passive, gentle and meditative yoga practice.

Fire Ceremony

Practised widely across the globe as one of the core rituals in many medicine traditions, fire ceremonies are used to release unwanted energies and past attachments to make space for new intentions. Our morning session begins by welcoming a new day with an open heart, using an energetic meridian practice to invigorate the body and connect with receptivity, before settling in to the call of the day — music, gong and birdsong – followed by an invitation to let go of that which you may no longer align with, in a purifying ceremonial fire.

Cacao and Sound Healing

The ancient holistic practices of cacao and sound balance the physical and subtle energies of the being. Cacao is a heart-opening beverage traditionally taken in communal gathering. Allow yourself to be gently guided with intention and reflection to reconnect to the divine within. The ceremony closes with soothing vibrations of the gong, allowing the mind to rest, and the physical body lulled into a state of deep relaxation.

A Day of Silence

For one day of the retreat, we will practice ‘mouna’, the art of maintaining silence. When we participate in somatic (body) experiences, particularly while holding a space of silence, often insights, reflections and memories will surface — all a part of our unfolding. Journaling and self-reflection sessions will allow you to sit with them and allow the process to unfold gently in your hands, knowing that these moments of taking pause are instrumental in connecting to your Self.

Wellness Essentials Kit

Valued at S$1,000, our Wellness Essentials Kit is comprised of items from thoughtful, homegrown and wellness-centric brands such as Bynd Artisan, COMO Shambhala, and Skin Inc. These handpicked items encourage self-care, inspire reflection, and support Blue Sky Escapes’ commitment to sustainability.

RETREAT PRICE

Solo:

Standard Access: S$2,460 per person;

Early Access: S$2,100 per person, which includes:

• a two–night stay at Villa Samadhi in a private king bed category room for 1 pax;

• all wellness activities and sessions conducted by expert practitioners as specified;

• all meals, beverages and refreshments as plated by professional chefs; and

• Wellness Essentials Kit (valued at S$1,000 each).

Come As A Pair:

Standard Access (Come As A Pair): S$2,115 per person;

Early Access (Come As A Pair): S$1,750 per person, which includes all of the above. A two-night stay at Villa Samadhi in a shared king bed category room for 2 pax. An extra bed can be included at an additional charge.

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Our Facilitators

Amber Sawyer, PhD

Amber Sawyer brings her unique perspective on empowerment and self-discovery through more than 20 years of study and experience in scientific and ancient wisdoms. She creates heart-centered integrative embodiment practices, intuitive offerings and holistic approaches that are designed to guide individuals to live with vibrancy, authenticity and totality.

Daniel “Sonic” Rojas

Daniel “Sonic” Rojas created the Embodied Dance Movement (EDM) methodology that experiences movement in a holistic way. With the aim of connecting to feeling, deepening body awareness and developing an intelligent self-practice of conscious movement as a foundation, movers will leave with a deeper understanding and alignment of their human form.

Serene Satya Charan

Serene Satya Charan is a multidisciplinary practitioner of healing arts of various modalities— sound, meditation, yoga, astrology, and metaphysics. She has been sharing her practice professionally in the spiritual wellness industry across Asia and Australia. She aspires to live in dedication to divine service by helping others on the path of liberation, breaking free of limiting narratives through the practice of meditation, and empowering the collective through awareness, knowledge and self-mastery.

About Blue Sky Escapes

Blue Sky Escapes, a member of the exclusive Virtuoso travel network, is a travel and lifestyle company which empowers the curious and independently-minded to unlock and uncover extraordinary experiences around the world.

We offer our expertise in curating one-of-a-kind experiences which are authentic and transcendent; so as to spur you to step out of your comfort zone, discover the world we live in and enrich your sense of self.

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