RETREAT
Why Invest Time on Retreat?
Retreats are the most wonderful way to soothe your mind, ease your body and nurture your heart. You can nourish yourself on every level; mind, body and spirit. It is a warm opportunity to cherish yourself, explore what you need and begin listening deeply to the whispers of your heart.
Here at Kind Mind HQ, we offer a whole selection of nourishing retreats; from week long silent retreats to half day themed retreats. From start to finish, we provide a safe and supportive space to help you get the most out of your retreat experience.
If you have wasps buzzing inside your mind or if your heart is heavy and weighed down by the burdens of life, then taking time out for yourself, or rather, ‘time in’ is the most invaluable and kind choice for you and your well-being.
"The retreat was very well organized and clearly structured so that I felt safe at all times. Kathryn and Liz guided us very cleverly and lovingly into the process and out again, so that a lot of healing could happen for me. This led to a surprising calm and clarity that I have never felt before. Thank you for all that from my heart.”
Sonja Köppert, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Online Silent Retreat
There are many deeply rewarding benefits of silence. The tranquillity, serenity and inner peace that can evolve through silent practice is second to none. Silence provides a space to ‘be’ rather than ‘do’. We are all very busy doing and often forget we are human beings not human doings! Silence can help you press pause, go gently within and peel away any layers that may be blocking you from the warmth and love inside yourself.
Some find the idea of being in silence rather daunting. Our experience is that when you are supported appropriately, resting in a safe embrace and affectionately guided within silence, you will feel a depth of clarity and tenderness like no other. We encourage you to go gently and to apply the self-compassion fundamental self-care skills, such as opening and closing, anchoring and taking a self-compassion break when needed.
Not all retreats are silent. We offer self-compassion retreats around the world, where you can really give yourself space to breath. You can enjoy exploring your creativity, investigating your loving kindness phrases, awaken your self-reflection journaling skills and strengthen your personal practice. You can spend time consciously resting, savouring the beautiful environment or mindfully colouring. There are many varied and delightful ways you can enjoy your time on retreat.
Our ultimate aim is to offer a safe, supportive and confidential space to help you explore the wonders of being on retreat. We encourage a peaceful movement towards opening your heart, one tender practice at a time. We gently tend to your often busy mind and invite you to let go and relax your often weary body.
We provide a variety of retreats; half-day, full day, 5 day and 6 day retreats. Some are online, some are in person (usually!) Because of the continued uncertainty due to the pandemic, we will not be holding any in person retreats until further notice.
We warmly invite you to experience the magic of being on retreat. We believe giving yourself this space, this precious time to pause is one of the kindest gifts you can give to yourself.
