The Resonance of Retreat: Trust, Power, and Sacred Connection

I’m still feeling the resonance of retreat – the freedom, the love, the faith and a deeper embodiment of truth. The rich container that held us over 5 days allowed each person to feel and receive themselves at a new profundity. The expansive land supported us effortlessly, mirroring the deep sense of trust that unfolded through every breath and moment shared.

When the first rain fell on Tuesday morning, I knew it was time. Every retreat (yes all 4 of them!) has begun with purifying rain, and this time it was amplified — not only was the rain present on the first day, each deep sharing circle was met by rain or storm, as though the elements themselves were holding, supporting and clearing the path ahead for everyone. 

We began by acknowledging the land, offering a piece of nature from where we had each travelled. Our offerings were laid with gratitude, a co-creation with the land for what would hold us across the five powerful days.

Each person set an intention and placed a sacred item on the altar — a collective symbol of what we came to release, reclaim, and receive. This altar became the thread woven through every moment on retreat and alchemised us collectively to unite at the completion of retreat in the expression of freedom and liberation. (A picture shares a thousand words and I feel the image above demonstrates this story so gracefully. x) 

Dr Carol and I divinely curated the 5 day Immersion to open hearts and embody a deeper sense of the premise ‘rebirth’. It is a collaboration of many Earth Angels who weaved their medicine into the retreat. Each day was an exploration into the realm of the infinite through various practices. Sometimes through the portal of love and compassion and sometimes through the portal of pain, an innate connection was revealed and experienced for all in such a profound way. When the soul felt safe and was taken care of the depth of vulnerability and connection was next level! Humanity in all forms!  

Day 1 began with a yin yoga practice, (my first class since my training last month!) inviting everyone to land gently in the space. 

Then medicine woman Bec guided spinal flow, dissolving paradigms of pain and fear and awakening the body’s innate wisdom.

Kirtan with Seriya opened hearts even wider — moving from noble silence to sound, from inward listening to full expression through mantra and song, which was effortlessly transitioned.

Morning yoga with Helen invited grace and presence. Every movement became a service to the body, mind and soul.

Breathwork with Troy and Bec was the turning point – ‘the breath of transformation’ – dismantling old patterns, beliefs, and tensions. It was a journey of self-exploration, self-soothing, and a reclamation of personal power. Tears were wept for all of humanity. 

IV’s with Tayler reminded us that our body is the vehicle to move through the world and to replenish, hydrate and deliver nutrition to the fullest capacity.

Simon nourished us at every meal with the most vibrant and nourishing plant based menu, that was prepared with a deep connection and knowledge of the ingredients. Each meal feeding a positive change in the environment of the body.

Julian from Wybalena guided us on a walk on the land, sharing how he intentionally created the space. You feel this loving intention from the moment you arrive at this deep resting place. 

The infrared sauna, magnesium pool and ice bath offered daily detoxification and restoration. 

The final day was a mystical blend of sound and restorative yoga, guided by Matty and myself. Leaving no stone unturned, here, the body released what remained in the way, any unresolved trauma or pain, – physical, emotional, or mental – allowing peace and stillness to return. Nothing to fix, nothing to fill or take away, simply space to be. A rekindling of faith and trust in every cell of the body.

Been given the space to process is one of the most powerful transformers.

As always, Carol and I are humbled by what is experienced, received and alchemised on retreat as new timelines of freedom and miracles are realised. Each day the light shone more brightly from within, hearts expanded beyond time/space into the unknown and freedom was reclaimed.

This loving presence is medicine.