This is an invitation to a Make – a – Mend 1 night retreat at the Milhouse. We are offering a Kintsugi inspired gathering for you to explore new ways to encounter the stories of your body through your mending hands, using the art form of kintsugi.

The philosophy of Kintsugi (meaning “golden joinery” in Japanese) is about being non-judgemental, accepting, and compassionate towards ourselves. You will explore the connections between the Kintsugi way and seeing the beauty in our own brokenness.

Kintsugi can be used to explore how to value the journey of life, how to carry our brokenness well, and how to see the beauty in our cracks and those of others.

My lovely friend Joy will be flying in from the UK to deliver the beautiful workshop. Joy is an educator, mentor, speaker and author, and a keen farmer and water weaver. Joy is a very experienced Kintsugi practitioner who is keen to journey alongside you by minding stories of your bodies.

We will also be joined by our Islands very own quantum healing practitioner, Swati Lohan. Swati will guide you through a relaxing mind/body practice to set you up for a restful psychic sleep.

Retreat itinerary:

Saturday 16th November
Arrival and check in: 10:00am
Gentle relaxation and body opening practice ( all mat based) : 11:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm
Kintsugi workshop: 1:30: – 4:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm
A journey to inner peace: 8:00pm

Sunday 17th November
Breathwork (optional guided cold river dip): 8:00am
Breakfast 9:00am
Depart: 11:00am

Kintsugi workshop with Joy:
Part 1: Body-sense: through somatic movement and poetry, including music
Part 2: Body – mend: Art of Kintsugi
Part 3: Body – listening with medicinal words
Part 4: Body – walking
Part 5: Sharing

Journey to inner peace with Swati:
Swati will take you on a journey to inner peace before bed, using ancient Indian breathwork techniques, sounding healing and yoga Nidra to prepare you for a psychic sleep.

Breathwork with Kate:
Kate will guide you through some ancient Dirga Pranayama breathwork. Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama) is one of the most calming, grounding breathing exercises you can do. It really works to help focus your attention on the present moment and get in tune with the sensations of your physical body.

What is included..
All workshops
Nutritious homemade vegetarian meals
All hot drinks
5* accommodation in shared twin rooms