Part of the registration form asks your intention for the retreat. If your intention is aligned with the intention of the retreat, then you are welcome to join.

We will leave Manila early on September 11 so we can get to Baguio by lunch time. There will be daily workshops and rituals. We will start and end each day with meditation and a yoga practice (an energetic one in the morning and a more gentle one at night). In between, you can schedule your massage, your life coaching and reiki sessions. Beyond that, the schedule is yours to do as you please, so you can rest, read, commune with nature, take long inspiring walks, or write in your journal. At night, we will chill with wine and stories.

We will depart from Baguio on September 14 and will arrive in Manila at around 4 to 5 p.m.

The yoga classes and meditations have been thoughtfully crafted to support the day’s schedule. You are highly encouraged to attend to make the most of your retreat experience. The classes accommodate a wide range of skill levels—whether you have never tried a class before or are a regular practitioner. Mindful movement helps us connect and feel safe within our bodies, fostering self-trust and -confidence, especially during this season of transition.

Heart sharing sessions come from the Buddhist mindfulness practice called “Dharma Sharing.” Dharma is a Sanskrit term that means “Universal Truth.”

These Heart Sharing sessions provide a safe space for each participant to express their innermost thoughts and emotions (fears and doubts, excitement and hope,) to the group without fear of being judged or analyzed. Sometimes, these things we carry within us simply need to be expressed so we can find clarity or unburden ourselves from its weight.

As the speaker shares the contents of their heart, other participants are encouraged to practice “Deep Listening.” This mindful practice is a skill that teaches us to both listen to the speaker and be mindful of our own thoughts and reactions towards what is being said. We may find that we get caught up in our own opinions and wish to answer immediately, however “Deep Listening” reminds us that being present for the speaker in their vulnerability can be a more powerful way of helping to relieve the suffering they carry. 

“Qi” is often translated simply as “energy” or “universal life force.” “Gong” means skillful work.

Qigong is the skillful practice of moving, balancing, and harmonizing energy to cultivate health, well-being, and presence. These movement forms are practiced slowly and mindfully with the breathing, without straining or over-exertion. People of all ages and gender can do qigong, with room for modifications and can be done even while sitting down. 

Reiki is a type of energy healing that aims to move and harmonize blocked or stagnant energies, which cause illnesses, pain, and suffering, within the body and auric field. The practitioner harnesses the universal life force (Rei Ki) and hovers or gently lays her palms on certain areas of the body where energy needs to be centered, strengthened, or harmonized.

This healing practice can be used to enable relaxation, relieve pain or suffering, assist the body’s natural healing process, and improve overall well-being.

Each session lasts 30-45 minutes.

Sound Healing is a holistic therapy that uses the vibrations produced by Nepalese singing bowls and other instruments to promote healing, relaxation, and restoration within the body, mind, and spirit.

These vibrations resonate through the environment and within the body to clear out energy blockages, evoke a sense of calm, and stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.