Sand & Sound Mini-Retreats: Groups
Play, Connect, Restore, Heal
An immersive weekend of transformational power of Sandplay and Sound, usually starting 5pm on Friday evening and finishing 2pm on Sunday (or, for Bank Holiday weekends, starting on Saturday evening and finishing on Monday).
What you will get:
*Permission to be yourself
*Opportunities to play and create without fear of judgement
*New insights and enhanced level of self-awareness
*Deep rest and relaxation with sound
*Plenty of fun and laughter
*Supportive community in a safe nourishing space
Feedback
"I have just returned from Masha's mini retreat. An amazing weekend filled with exploration, inner adventure and fun. I would highly recommend this weekend which is held skilfully and safely by Masha."
"We have had such an amazing time in such a beautiful space, with challenge, support and love to enable me to flourish."
"A wonderful time in a most supportive and nurturing environment. When you enter it is like a Pandora's box! Simply wonderful time of rest and restoration."
"Masha has created such a beautiful, safe and loving space to explore, express and be held. I have every intention to revisit again."
"I loved the weekend! I do feel I've had some huge shifts since, and even though I felt like I'd done the equivalent of 10 hours' therapy, the processing afterwards was quite gentle. It was put together really well, and every activity seemed to build on the previous ones... I've felt a lot freer and more creative since I got home... The weekend really fired up my imagination which had been laying dormant over the long lockdown months. And of course it was lovely to be in a room with like-minded souls again! I would highly recommend this weekend and I am definitely going to attend another one. You have created something very special there."
"Masha is an amazing, knowledgeable, emphatic, very gentle guide and a teacher, who will take you on a journey of self discovery like no other!"
"What an amazing, nurturing, safe place Masha offers, not only physically but also herself, to explore your deep emotions. Thank you Masha for a an amazing safe experience to explore my inner world... through sand, clay & gongs."
Practicalities
The mini-retreats are non-residential - list of local accommodation will be provided.
The cost is £199 (£225 from October), includes light refreshments throughout, as well as light breakfast on 2nd and 3rd day.
Deposit of £60 will secure your place. Option of paying in instalments is available.
Mini-Retreat Dates
2021
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th June - FULL (names taken for reserve list)
Friday 23rd- Sunday 25th July - spaces available
Saturday 28th - Monday 30th August - FULL (names taken for reserve list)
Friday 5th - Sunday 7th November - 1 space available (price will be rising to £225)
2022
Friday 28th - Sunday 30th January - spaces available
Contact
For further information and booking form, please email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Away Days & Weekends for Teams
Bespoke Mini-Retreats, Away Days and Team Building Days and weekends may be available for groups and organisations - enquire by email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk
Mini Retreat Typical Timetable
Day 1 (Evening)
5pm - Arrivals, tea/coffee
5.30pm - Start. Introductions
6.00pm - Creating and sharing sandtrays
8pm - Break
8.30pm - Gentle Sound Bath Meditation with Masha
9.15pm - Check-out
9.30pm - Finish
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Day 2 (All day including evening)
9am - Arrivals, breakfast/tea/coffee
9.30am - Check-in
9.45am - Creating and sharing sandtrays
11.15am - Tea Break
11.30am - Drumming Circle
12.30am - Long Lunch break (2 hours) [optional activities - walking, meeting the Gongs]
2.30pm - Creating and sharing sandtrays
4.00pm - Tea Break
4.15pm - Working with Clay
6.00pm - Long Dinner Break (2 hours)
8.00pm - Gong Bath Meditation with Masha
9.15pm - Checkout
9.30pm - Finish
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Day 3 (Morning to early afternoon)
9am - Arrivals, breakfast/tea/coffee
9.30am - Check-in
9.45am - Chants & Mantras
11.15am - Tea Break
11.30am - Creating and Sharing Sandtrays
1.00pm - Creating a Sound Meditation together as a group
1.30pm - Feedback and Check-out
2.00pm - Finish and good byes
Brief initial consultation via phone or email to discuss your wishes and preferences for the retreat.
Sandplay Exploration session - creating your Sandtray world, either spontaneously, or based on an issue you wish to resolve / goal you want to work towards.
Gong or Sound Meditation / Journey
Mindful Walk / Meditation in Nature
Discovering your Enneagram Type
A session or lesson in Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) or Logosynthesis
Guided meditation to meet your Power Animal
Parts / Inner Child Therapy
Clay Therapy
Dreamwork or other metaphor work through drawing, visualisation, etc.
Land Art
Follow up support via email for a month after the retreat (if desired).
To discuss whether a Sand & Sound individual mini-retreat is right for you, please email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk