Heart of the Huntress... Jul 28 - Aug 2.
Facilitated by Gina Chick
(taught in English)
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Heart Of The Huntress 5Rhythms® Retreat
with Gina Chick (Gigi)
In our culture, feminine power often hides in the shameful shadows; we can see it as passive aggressive claw sharpening, or outbursts of rage when the pressure finally pops. We can be trapped by the Good Girl, often putting our own needs last, dreaming of personal power without any idea of how to achieve it.
Would you like to be free of these patterns, to stand strong in your centre, calm in the face of any onslaught, and able to choose in the moment the right action, whether it is a 'yes' or a 'no', a 'stay' or a 'go'.
To be in deep relationship with your own instincts and rightness rather than keeping everyone else happy and putting yourself last, again and again?
We will spend the workshop dancing with elements of feminine power - light and shadow - in a safe environment where nothing is ‘wrong’. Together with your sisters you can explore the gifts of these aspects of the feminine. It is only by moving into these shadows that we can learn what these fragments have to teach us. And let’s face it; it is fun to let these parts of ourselves finally have a safe space to play, move and dance.
We finally say YES to all the parts of ourselves. No judgement. Just exploration. What a relief!
Once we have embraced those often shy and secret parts we can break open the archetypes to discover the light within; the balanced power of Artemis, the Huntress; perfectly poised, able to choose in any moment when to wait, when to spring, when to hunt and when to flee.
Power flows through us and into the world. We are not too much. We are not lacking. We are simply here, in our own internal authority, guided by our rightness, our instincts, and the wisdom of our own awakening hearts.
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5Rhythms® and Heart of the Huntress
5Rhythms® is a beautiful modality for transformation. Together we move what is true, and discover that bodies do not lie, and that everybody can dance. We meet our old stories, give them shapes, and try on new ways of being. In the process, a stunning alchemy reveals itself, where we go from dancing to being danced. In the sweaty drum of feet on floor, in the snaking rhythms of hips and spines and arms all showing us how to move, we let go ancient wounds and places of stuckness . On the other side of surrender lie those perfect moments when we dissolve into pure awareness, become breath in motion, realising the stillness that we all are. Here we see ourselves clearer than we ever have before. Here, our choices are embodied and powerful. We don't think, we know. Power isn't something we do, it's how we dance with Life. We move with the power of true grace.
You don't need any experience with 5Rhythms®, or to have fitness. Everyone can dance, at your own pace. It's not about how you look, it's about letting your body tell the truth, no matter how it looks. It can be completely freeing to drop the shackles of self judgement and let your body move the way it has always wanted to.
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Archery as a tool in Heart of the Huntress
In Heart of the Huntress we will be stalking our own true, wildish nature. As we dance with our archetypes, we get to move through our often turbulent relationships with power in a nourishing way. As an extra bit of juicy fabulousness in Huntress, we use archery as a tool to further explore our relationship with power.
Shooting arrows lets us get the feeling for focusing on our needs (the target), and aiming at getting our needs met. In the process we flush up a whole bunch of old stories and get real time feedback on our relationship with power, so we can make adjustments, and see our progress. And let's face it, it's sooo much fun hanging with a bunch of awesome women, shooting arrows, supporting each other and cheering like crazy when one hits the target with a satisfying 'thwack.'
Why should I work on power?
Balanced power brings with it clarity, boundaries, direction, internal authority, healthy choices. In this place you can create the life you need. You can call in the partner who meets you. You change your pattern of relating with kids, lovers, friends to one where you say no clearly and succinctly, when that is required, and are respected in your no. Once we can embody a clear no, we can embrace our yes with utter confidence and joy.
Rather than a bunch of theories to make your head spin, the power map is broken down and taught using the powerful embodiment tool of 5Rhythms® movement meditation, so that each insight builds on the one before and by the end of the workshop you will have a whole new way of understanding your relationships not in terms of victim or tyrant, but as easily trackable movements of energy. With this understanding comes real personal power... you have the choice of how you respond rather than blindly acting out patterns that come from old stories. Awareness brings change and transformation.
When we are in our Huntress we gracefully move toward getting our needs met.
We accept what is in front of us and inside us, all of it, knowing we are big enough, knowing we have the tools to be in our truth. We move to meet ourselves, in the delicious power of Yes.
And then we dance with reality, deeply sensitive to every opportunity, every opening, flowing with Life.
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Practical stuff for Huntress Retreat
THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH, and will include...
- 6 hours of 5Rhythms® movement meditation each day. But don't worry, you take it at your own pace. (Ask the 86 year old great great grandmother who danced at Huntress for 5 days...If you can walk, you can dance :)
- In depth exploration of feminine archetypes of power, to unravel how we use unconscious strategies to get our needs met in the world. Bringing awareness into those strategies so we can start to consciously create a life and relationships that nourish us and those around us.
- Archery to connect with our inner Katniss Everdeen. Yes, you can shoot an arrow! And it's sooo much fun
- Embodiment processes to get the feeling of healthy 'no', and re-pattern our nervous systems so that our yes is a 'hell yes'.
- Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries! Claiming your own space is awesome.
- Embodiment processes to track and magnify messages from our instinctive wisdom.
- Art therapy to creatively process.
- Discovering what we feel, want and need, and how to get those needs met.
- Understanding the Good Girl so we can love and farewell her, moving into our Wild Woman, who's been locked away too long :)
- Dancing into our internal authority.
- Earth skills to connect us with the shamanic wisdom in all women.
- Vision Walk
- A whole bunch more that evolves in the moment.
D'Alijo Retreat, North Portugal... you'll feel like you're in heaven
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This retreat space is a stunning venue an hour out of Porto, perched in the hills
We'll be dancing in the semi-enclosed studio with floor to ceiling windows. It's climate controlled to keep us cool on summer days. The studio is perched atop of a small hill and provides gorgeous views of mountains and valleys. Listen closely and you will hear the sweet sounds of running water alongside the studio. The grounds are lush and tranquil.
The main house is the heart of the retreat centre, and is built from huge granite rocks. It has 5 bedrooms, kitchen, restaurant and terraces. Spread over the grounds are wooden chalet style rooms & houses. All rooms have outside verandas. The centre is surrounded by large terraces and offers undisturbed views of the area and premises.
D’Alijo Retreat Center sprawls across five hectares of land consisting of terraces, olive field and hills with large rock formations. There are two swimming pools, water features, a peaceful meditation cave and beautiful walking trails.
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Rooms
One room has 4 single beds for budget travellers: 4 bed single share room 850E p/person Earlybird 760E
Nine rooms in cabins and main house have two single beds: Twin share room 950E p/person Earlybird 840E
Three solo rooms w shared facilities: Solo room share facilities 1050E Earlybird 950E
Three luxury single cabins: Luxury cabin, 1250E Earlybird 1150E
All rooms have balconies and heating/aircon if needed. The rooms, grounds, main house, restaurant are all stunning.
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Exquisite food to make you swoon
D’Alijo Retreat Center’s kitchen prepares delicious vegetarian – vegan food. They use wholesome fresh, local ingredients and have a magic touch when it comes to homemade granola and sugar free desserts. Expect simple, natural, home cooking. Throughout the day, fresh made smoothies and juices are also available.
Exquisite food to make you swoon
D’Alijo Retreat Center’s kitchen prepares delicious vegetarian – vegan food. They use wholesome fresh, local ingredients and have a magic touch when it comes to homemade granola and sugar free desserts. Expect simple, natural, home cooking. Throughout the day, fresh made smoothies and juices are also available.
- The menu is vegetarian and vegan.
- All ingredients are guaranteed to be free from MSG and other taste enhancement agents.
- Use of salt and/or sugar is kept to a minimum.
- They use either unrefined cane sugar or wild honey from their own bees (100% organic).
- Vegetables and fruits are from the gardens and trees as much as possible. Additional ingredients come from small local producers. Vegetables are fresh and free from chemical residues.
- Only pure cold pressed oils are used.
- There are many wheat-free dishes available if you have dietary restrictions. Let us know in the registration form of any dietary restrictions and the chefs will be happy to meet your needs.
Rooms and prices
Rates include full workshop, all materials, accommodation, all meals, smoothies and juices, all facilities, pool, pool towel, use of main house and terraces, archery, art materials, and copies of any photos Gigi takes of you shooting arrows like a badass (with your permission, and we only keep the great ones, promise).
Earlybird rates end May 31.
Deposit of 300E holds your place. Balance 1 month prior to workshop.
Deposit of 400E holds your place and the earlybird price. Balance 1 month prior to workshop.
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4 bed share room in main house for the budget conscious. 850E or 760E earlybird by May 31 The main house is the communal hub... terraces with amazing views, lounge and quiet ares, restaurant. All the little touches are gorgeous. Twin share singles in cute cabins or in divine main house. 950E or 870E earlybird by May 31 Cabins are self contained looking over the grounds. All rooms have crisp lines, peaceful feel. Divine. Solo room with shared facilities- three rooms in one gorgeous house.
1050E or 950E earlybird by May 31 Ideal if you're travelling with two friends; you get your own place where you feel like you're sleeping in a cloud. Hang out in your own lounge room in between dances, make a cuppa first thing in the morning in your kitchen, and sit on your balcony getting completely zen gazing at the grounds. Perfection. Luxury cabin with the lot...
when you want to spoil yourself, because you deserve it. 1250E / 1150E earlybird by May 31 Your own secluded hideaway. The best way to integrate and de-frag during the workshop. Aaaaah, the serenity. |
Transport
Hours
- The venue is about an hour from Porto, Portugal, easily accessible from airports and transport.
- Shuttle from the airport 75 Euro each way, max three people OR
- Bus to and from airport: four people, 50 euro each way, cheaper if more people catch the shuttle.
- We will be arranging a shuttle bus from Porto to come in and out, let us know arrival times into Porto as soon as you can so we can coordinate times.
Hours
- Huntress begins strictly at 4pm on the 28th July, with arrivals between 10am and 4pm that day. First meal is dinner. Please plan your flights to arrive in Porto on the morning of July 28, so we can shuttle you in on a bus... makes it cheaper for everyone. Bus shuttles to and from the venue will be organised for you.
- Huntress finishes after lunch on the 2nd August. We'll need to be out by 3pm.
Portugal Heart of the Huntress... Summary
- A 5Rhythms® waves retreat exploring archetypes of power, for women
- Facilitated by Gina Chick, from Australia
- Location: D'Alijo Retreat Centre, Rua de Alijo 36, 4860-133, Casal – Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
- Taught in English
- Dates and times: 28th July 4pm- 2nd August 2pm.
- Shuttles to and from Porto airport not included (but we'll organise them for you)
- Includes 5 nights accommodation, all food, workshop, materials.
- Deposit of 300euro to hold your place. Or 400euro deposit to secure the earlybird rate. Follow the registration link to register or ask questions.
- Counts as 5 days elective on 5Rhythms teacher training path
Refund policy
Cancellation up to 2 months prior, full refund less 100E
Cancellation 2 months to 6 weeks prior, full refund less 250E
Cancellation less than 6 weeks prior, no refund (unless of course you find someone to take your place)
About Gigi
Hi! I'm Gina Chick, also known as Gigi, and I've been running women's retreats for over two decades, culminating in the Heart of the Huntress workshops, which dive into archetypes of feminine power, following a map I've developed over 25 years of deep processing and learning by doing.
I run rewilding programmes in the wilderness in Australia, am a 5Rhythms® teacher, and use ancient feminine shamanism to help women come home to themselves.
I love awakening the instinctive voice in women; that wild, wise creature in us all, who pads on paws and sniffs the wind, who can see around corners and knows how to trust herself first. I've mapped female archetypes of power as a result of my own journey learning how to be powerful and embodied in a female body, while staying true to the soft vulnerability we all carry in our hearts. Still learning, by the way. I don't think it ever ends.
Huntress is such a yummy, juicy workshop, and in my experience, the women who come do so because it calls, deep in your bones. If this is you, if the wild one in your belly is aching to be free, get in touch, and if it all aligns maybe we'll see you in Portugal!
Big love, from my wild heart to yours
Gigi
I run rewilding programmes in the wilderness in Australia, am a 5Rhythms® teacher, and use ancient feminine shamanism to help women come home to themselves.
I love awakening the instinctive voice in women; that wild, wise creature in us all, who pads on paws and sniffs the wind, who can see around corners and knows how to trust herself first. I've mapped female archetypes of power as a result of my own journey learning how to be powerful and embodied in a female body, while staying true to the soft vulnerability we all carry in our hearts. Still learning, by the way. I don't think it ever ends.
Huntress is such a yummy, juicy workshop, and in my experience, the women who come do so because it calls, deep in your bones. If this is you, if the wild one in your belly is aching to be free, get in touch, and if it all aligns maybe we'll see you in Portugal!
Big love, from my wild heart to yours
Gigi