What does it mean to be awake as
a man in the 21st century?
What does it mean as man to be in relationship (single, partner/married or divorced)?
This retreat is an opportunity
To nourish the body and mind
Experience authentic communication
Rest in community
Transform limiting beliefs
and
Recognize freedom
We encourage you to bring an attitude
of curiosity
playfulness
and
willingness to look wholeheartedly at yourself.
This will be supported by
a community atmosphere of trust
openness
and
an encouragement to recognize
the freedom of the heart
This weekend retreat will explore what is to be man through the seminal work of Robert Moore PHD rediscovering the archetypes of the mature masculine: king, warrior, magician, lover. It combines a contemplative shabbat service (the torah portion for Shabbat Vayeishev), interpersonal mindfulness, shadow work, story telling and will include periods of silence.
This weekend includes
learning and experiencing TRE (Tension/Stress Releasing Exercises) which is a simple technique that uses exercises to release stress or tension from the body. The exercises aims to release deep tension from the body by evoking a self-controlled muscular shaking process in the body called neurogenic muscle tremors.
This technique is particularly beneficial to those experiencing stress working in the helping professions eg doctors, nurses, counsellors and therapists.
Amaranatho has taught this to at least two hundred people including professional in the mental health sector
Amaranatho a former Buddhist of 15 years who has had a complex and uncertain life, he has learned how to deal with this through presence and clarity. He has run large residential retreats, corporate coaching programs as well as spent long periods alone contemplating the deeper questions in life.
Whether you meet Amaranatho in a workshop, retreat or personally, his approach is to respond to the situation as it unfolds. He facilitates a safe space enabling you to recognize your own wisdom, through co-exploration, playfulness, and love. He is interested in finding ways of being authentic whilst recognizing that everything is already okay. By exploring the dynamics of the way we relate to each other, we can start to recognize the limitations we impose on ourselves and access more energy, abundance, peace and wisdom.
He has facilitated Buddhist/Jewish mindfulness retreats, mentors Rabbi’s, and spoken at JCoss, JW3, Leo Baeck, and Limmud.
You can find more about what he trained and about his background here
Reading before retreat
If you are not familiar with the archetypes of King Warrior Magician Lover – you can read a very good introductory article here.
What retreatants say about coming to this retreat
Timetable
Friday 30th November till Sunday 2nd December
This retreat will focus on using the archetypes to explore who we are and how to recognize inner freedom.
For participants that have been on my retreat before it will remind you that you are already free and will help in the ongoing integration of hidden personality traits that can restricts us from seeing who we really are.
For new participants it offers a welcoming space to explore who you are and the practical skills needed to embedded peace in our daily life.
Timetable
Friday / Erev Shabbat
2 pm Arrive (Shabbat begins at 3.38pm)
2.00pm – 2.15pm Welcome
2.20 -3.40pm Introduction to TRE
3.48pm Light candle
4.30pm – 5.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
5.30pm – 6.30pm Check-in
6.30pm -7.00pm Meditation
7.00 – 8.00pm Kiddush and Dinner and Grace after Meals
8.00 – 8.45pm Introduction to weekend
Shabbat / Saturday in Noble Silence
8.00am – 8.30am Sitting
8.30am – 9.00am Breakfast in silence
9.00am -9.45am Session 1
9.45am- 10.30am Niggunim – Singing / Chanting meditation as preparation for davening
10.30am – 12.00am A contemplative approach to Torah study; personal time for prayer, meditation, study. We will make Kiddush and eat something prior to Torah reading.
12.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch and Rest
2.00pm – 2.30pm Break (individual Mincha)
2.30pm – 3.30pm Session 2
3.40- 3.50 pm Break
3.50 -4.50pm Session 3
4.52 – 6.52pm Shabbat Ends – Evening meal
7.00 – 8.00pm Session 4 and closing
Sunday
8.30am – 9.00am Sitting (optional)
9am – 9.30am Breakfast
9.30am – 10.30am Checkin
10.30-11.45 am Session 5
11.45-12 Break
12pm -1pm Closing
Are you ready to book?
Awaken to your true potential
The early bird rate is 130 pound for up to five people.
and valid till 30th Sepetmber *
The Investment
The early bird rate is £130
valid till 30/9 for five people (all five places have been taken 15/9)
Two hours of training in TRE usually costs 70 pound
It is then £150 - it is possible to pay in instalments
Where
The retreat will be held in a residential house in a quiet area in Stoke Newington, London. There is limited accommodation available.
Limited Place
Don't miss out! There is a limit of 12 places, and filling fast.
What you need to bring
Simple breakfast and lunches are included, you will need to bring vegetarian food to share for the other meals. A camping mat or blanket to lie down and your beautiful heart.
Refunds
Full refunds are available up to three weeks before the retreat starts, less credit card fee if applicable, two weeks admin charges (75 pound) and credit card fee if applicable, one week no refunds – please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel.
The retreat requires 10 people to attend if we do not get the full number you will get a full refund or ask if you would consider covering the costs.
Assistance
Participants are asked to assist with the smooth running of our retreats by helping with various jobs both during and at the end of the retreat.
