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Pictures and commentaries
Wayne Liquorman
September 2008, London
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
August 2008, Italy
"We had a wonderful time on our Italy retreat! Apart from the sunny weather, the picturesque northern Italian countryside, the good food and the great company, I was very pleased to have the space and time to dedicate to deepening our exploration of yoga and meditation. We had a very intensive session every morning followed by a 20 minute silent meditation. The afternoons were spent by the pool, traveling into town, or visiting the local attractions including the most spectacular set of waterfalls I have seen in a long time. In the late afternoons we convened again for a philosophy discussion, asana technique and another 20 minute meditation session. I am looking forward to the next one!" Ryan
Sharing Retreat
May 2008, Spain
"A group of us met in Southern Spain at 'Valle de Vida', a beautiful and rustic retreat center near Malaga. Our intention for setting up the group was to come together to encourage each other to drop into the moment and see what happens. There was a lot of excitement in us about what this would look like, as well as being a little nervous about 'how to make it work' or 'what the hell are we going to do for 6 days'. Still, more deeply, we realized that the moment will, of course, take care of itself and all we can do is completely surrender to the unknown.
So, we were together in silence, laughter, stillness, lightness, depth, honesty, walks, pool side hanging, sharing, dancing, fun, tears, rolling around in the tipee ... living life ... very loving, simple and real. It felt like nothing and everything was happening at the same time. A group of dear friends being together.
We gathered 3 times a day and every single time it felt fresh. Each of us sincerely exploring our edges, feeling into each other, offering feedback and holding the space for whatever wanted to arise. There was nothing to do yet everything was taken care of, without anybody leading. From the first moment everyone's contribution to the flow of the group created a powerful collective, balancing itself. When we bubbled up, one of us would remind us to drop. When we drifted into a story, one of us would remind us to be still. When we got really serious, one of us would lighten us up. When we were guessing, one of us would see clearly.
Since we have been back we have realized how powerful this group was for us. This profound and nourishing experience of living together as a group is a great encouragement for us to keep expanding and connecting.
Thank you everybody for being a part of this continuous journey and making this wonderful experience happen!"
Veronika and Ryan
First Sharing Group Gathering
October 2007, Spain
"Being in sharing group 2007 at the Valle de Vida last year was one of those very special times for me. I sense the energy even now. A kind of three dimensional richness as well as an earthy silence." Graeme |
