With Special Guest Mauricio Kruchik
Created by reflexologists for reflexologists, this Equilibrio retreat brings reflexologists together in a beautiful and tranquil setting. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in your chosen healing art, recharge your batteries and inspire your mind. A week at Equilibrio will leave you feeling energized, rejuvenated and relaxed… The perfect combination for hardworking and caring professionals!
All activities are optional, so you can treat your time at Equilibrio retreat as a time to completely relax, enjoying workshops and discussions as and when they interest you. There will also be plenty of time to soak up the sunshine and the tranquil atmosphere, make use of the facilities at the centre and explore the stunningly beautiful mountain location.
By participating fully in the activities provided during the week you can achieve up to 20 CPD points in the category of Self Directed Learning, with each hour of study being worth 1 point CPD. Time and support to evidence this will be available throughout the week and a certificate will be awarded at the end.
Our price includes accommodation, three delicious meals a day, daily yoga or qi gong class and guided meditation, four workshops sessions, supported treatment exchange sessions, a shiatsu and aromatherapy acupressure massage and full use of the centre facilities including sauna and covered outdoor pool.
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8.00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Yoga and meditation
8.30 Tuesday and Thursday: Qigong
Each day starts by nurturing your physical and mental well being. These sessions are suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced and individual requirements can be accommodated for.
The practice room offers stunning views across the mountains to the sea. Like the rest of the programme this session is optional, so if your needs are better served by staying in bed that’s fine too.
10.00am A nutritious breakfast
The focus in the Hidden Paradise kitchen is on tasty and health giving meals.
Each day will be an opportunity to experience and gain information about eating well.
11.00 Morning workshops
In this session, workshops on reflexology and the treatment of pain; using herbs to complement bodywork therapies and self awareness, will be offered by practitioners in these fields. The team section on this page gives you more details about the workshops.
Two mornings will be dedicated to sharing our skills and techniques with each other in practical hands-on sessions.
2.00pm A delicious lunch
Making full and fantastic use of the abundant local and homegrown vegetables, local olive oil, cheeses and other local produce.
3.00—7.30pm Afternoon session
Two treatments from top quality bodywork practitioners are included in the Equilibrio experience, an Aromatherapy Massage and a Shiatsu treatment. As well as relaxing, energising and balancing you, you will gain or increase your first hand knowledge of these therapies. As part of the Equilibrio team, these practitioners will be on hand at other times during the week to share their knowledge with you in a relaxed and informal way.
There will also be time and space in this session to team up with one of the Equilibrio reflexologists or other participants for a treatment swap and more in depth sharing should you chose to do so. Whether newly qualified or an experienced reflexologist, learning from and sharing knowledge with peers can be interesting and rewarding. Experiencing each others techniques and discussing methods of treatment allows us the opportunity to look at things in a different way. It can be a great opportunity to build confidence in our own skills and empower us as therapists, especially if we are working in practice on our own or returning to reflexology after a break.
Wednesday afternoon will be free and is your opportunity to explore the wider area, go hiking or horse-riding, visit the local town or mountain villages, Granada or the seaside. Your host Anna will be available to organise any trips you would like to take.
This is also the time to swim, walk, sleep in the sun, to breathe in the beautiful mountain air and to fully relax. There are many interesting books in the Hidden Paradise library which you can borrow during your stay.
7.30pm A tasty dinner
Another Hidden Paradise kitchen delight, also including a sumptuous and surprisingly healthy desert.
Evenings are free time for moonlight swimming, saunas or just hanging out. One evening will include a talk about nutrition.
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Mauricio Kruchik
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Mauricio will be joining us as
Special Guest Workshop Leader in September 2016.
He is a Reflexologist, Doula, Antenatal Educator and Lecturer.
A passionate Reflexologist, he has travelled the world lecturing in three main topics: the treatment of pain, maternity reflexology and foot reading.
He believes that Reflexology is an wise therapy which works on a deep level and he focuses his work on connection, dialogue and the understanding of the body mind connection. The Reflexology method he has created is based on motion, the stimulation of pleasure and on ways to create happiness in the body.
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[ut_tab title=”Workshop” id=”t6″] Introduction to foot reading.
Do you think you will be able to describe the main personality patterns of your partner through his feet in just a question of minutes by only using your intuition? Through this enjoyable, inspiring and entertaining experience you will gain some tips to get started in the amazing world of foot reading.
Reflexology and the enhancement of pleasure.
The Kruchik method for the treatment of pain is based on the detection of painful spots, working in depth, motion and precision and also in the enhancement of pleasure. This concept helps the therapist to quickly help the patient’s body recreate pleasure to deal with pain. However, what can be the reaction when you work on the five pleasure zones in the feet? Through this mini workshop you will be able to discover and experience a whole new concept in reflexology which will certainly add a great value to your treatment.
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Anna Bartholomew, MAR
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t1″] Anna is an experienced retreat host and facilitator. A self-employed reflexologist, she trained in Thai Reflexology Massage in Krabi, South Thailand and later in Reflexology at the London School of Massage. She has also undertaken training in Advanced Reflexology Technique (ART) and is a member of the association of Reflexologists (MAR). She is currently working as a reflexologist and host at various retreats and events and as co-administrator of Equilbrio retreats. Anna will be your host for the retreat making sure that your whole experience is as rewarding as it can possibly be. [/ut_tab][/ut_tabgroup]
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Jane Bartholomew, MAR, ART (registered)
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t2″] Jane trained at the Oxford School of Reflexology. Since qualifying she has continued her professional development by attending courses in Advanced Reflexology Techniques, Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT), Clinical Reflexology, Reflexology in Pregnancy, Caring for pregnant clients, Enhancing Fertility and Maternity Reflexology, Baby reflex and Palliative and Supportive Care.
She previously worked for 8 years at a Holistic Health Centre in Cheltenham and has a broad knowledge of complementary therapies and experience of co treating with professionals of other disciplines.
She now lives in Manchester where she works as a self employed reflexologist. She also works in Spain as part of the Equilibrio team.
She will be coordinating the reflexology exchanges and helping participants to get the most from the retreat in terms of Self Directed Learning. [/ut_tab][/ut_tabgroup]
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Charlotte Toomey
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t7″] Charlotte is an Holistic Aromatherapy Massage Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Her treatments are formed by her interpretation of her clients well being, based on the Chinese 5 element system: She combines traditional massage & aromatherapy with various bodywork techniques including acupressure, pulsing, trigger point therapy & myofacial release and subtle energy work, to help bring body systems into healthy alignment.
Alongside her career as a therapist at retreats & private clinics, Charlotte has worked as an Aromatherapy Consultant, an Assistant Massage Teacher and a Retreat Manager & Administrator.
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[ut_tab title=”Therapy” id=”t8″] Holistic Body Massage with Charlotte.
The treatment Charlotte gives reflects the rich experiences she draws upon, to aid relaxation and release of tension; promote flexibility and balance; and maintain the body–mind in harmony.
Holistic Body Massage: (45-60 minutes)
A thorough and firm yet nurturing body massage. Charlotte blends specific organic essential oils according to the clients needs and uses them together with a range of bodywork techniques she has learned from various traditions over the past 15 years.
By encouraging deep relaxation, tonifying the body’s systems and aiding the elimination of toxins, this enjoyable massage can restore and maintain the body and mind in balance, harmony and well-being.
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Dieter Zechmeister
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[ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t18″] Dieter is a shiatsu Practitioner trained with the European school, he has a deeply holistic approach and believes in tapping into natural rhythms and cycles of nature; as a beekeeper and permaculturist he understands the importance of patience and observations before any actions his Qi Gong practice informs and assists his development.
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[ut_tab title=”Therapy” id=”t19″] Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to balance itself, working on the whole person supporting the psychological, emotion and spiritual aspects of being.-
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Ceri Stockwell
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t3″] Our yoga teacher, Ceri has been practicing yoga for almost 10 years. She has trained in India, Spain and the UK and is recognised as a 500 hours certified teacher. She is passionate about yoga, its health benefits and its ability to quiet the mind and is passionate also to share these experiences with others. She has taught yoga to a wide range of people young and old, from complete beginners to those who already have their own daily practice, from the fighting fit and fully active to people with injuries or physical disabilities. Her classes are accessible and fulfilling for all. [/ut_tab]
[ut_tab title=”Yoga” id=”t4″] Ceri will be leading the morning yoga class, teaching Vinyasa flow, a fluid, flowing form of yoga, linking the moves on the wave of the breath. Creating a moving meditation, Vinyasa Flow Yoga focuses on the breath to bring you into the present moment. It allows the breath in turn to move you smoothly through a sequence of movements which on a mental level signifies that all forms are impermanent and for this reason not to be held on to. The beauty of Vinyasa flow on a physical level is its versatility, ranging from slow (Yin style yoga) flow to more dynamic practices. This enables Ceri to modify and adapt classes to the needs of our particular group. Your yoga journey is absolutely personal to you and of course goes far beyond the physical so you are encourage you to come to the mat with acceptance and compassion of all physical and emotional states, cultivating an introspective, meditative attitude through your practice. Hopefully, these feelings of calm and tranquil oneness will be carried away from the mat and into every day life. [/ut_tab] [/ut_tabgroup]
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Maggie Whiteley, M.Ed
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t9″] Maggie is an international Coach and educator. with over 30 years experience. She owns a successful coaching practice which has been designed to empower people to listen and respond to their own deep inner wisdom. She takes a holistic and spiritual approach to coaching and her own life and the purpose of her work is to unlock the dreams of the human spirit.[/ut_tab]
[ut_tab title=”Workshop” id=”t10″] Listening to intuition
Maggie will be offering a workshop about listening to your intuition.
Complementary therapists frequently affirm that they use their intuition in their treatments, but what do they actually mean by this?
In this workshop we will enquire into what we understand about our intuition. How do we recognise intuitive messages? How do we respect and respond to our inklings? Can our intuition ever be wrong? What can we do in our lives to enhance our access to our intuition?
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Amanda Norris
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t11″] Amanda has been cheffing for 6 years in yoga and raw food communities. Having initially been turned onto the raw and superfood lifestyle by a bout of ill health, she has embraced its tenets and can be considered a true foodist with a growing reputation. [/ut_tab]
[ut_tab title=”Workshop” id=”t12″] Amanda Norris will be leading a workshop focused on healthy living through conscious eating. She will be sharing her knowledge of nutrition and food preparation, with an introduction to raw, living and superfoods. Offering helpful advice on how to get the most from your food, her emphasis will be on how to integrate good food practices into your existing life style. Eating well does not have to complicated and time consuming !
You will leave with an information pack containing various recipes and health tips for future reference and inspiration.
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Sophie Paulding, BSc. (Hons)
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[ut_tabgroup last=”false”] [ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t13″] Sophie is a Medical Herbalist, Health Educator, Hypopressive technique trainer and mother of 2.
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[ut_tab title=”Workshop” id=”t14″] Sophie will open a discussion about the Therapeutic Relationship in the realms of Integrative Medicine (which includes both Reflexology and Herbalism). She will share with you her views on the use of herbs from the kitchen to the clinic room, discuss herbs that can be easily grown or wild harvested in your local area and offer informed advice on which herbal approaches are appropriate for your clients (based on severity of conditions and herbal safety considerations)
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Rebecca Faro
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[ut_tab title=”Overview” id=”t16″] Rebecca is a dancer, a poet, a performer and a movement facilitator, who has created dancing inside out & has been facilitating workshops for twenty five years in Spain & U.K . She comes from a classical dance background & after a back injury she explored creative/expressive movement forms & has created her own unique style of teaching which encourages self-exploration and personal empowerment, that can be explored and enjoyed by anyone and everyone! She has a subtle, supportive and compassionate way of leading, creating a safe environment for group members to get in touch with their inner wisdom. She believes we all possess a well of creativity that can help heal our lives. [/ut_tab]
[ut_tab title=”Workshop” id=”t17″] Moving Into the Moment
When we move into the moment, our vitality and sense of one-ness with all life is there awaiting us. In a rich blend of movement, meditation, authentic movement, release dance, deep relaxation, creative writing, powerful exercises we encounter our deep sense of our own true selves, and all we have to do is let it blossom with love and acceptance! When we allow our bodies to move freely in thoughtless awareness, without judgement, we release layers of inhibition, bringing us to our authentic centre, our individual fount of creation. Working with exercises to experience being blissfully in the present moment, our exploration of being in the moment together and integrating the deep wisdom we encounter there.
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Sarah Morris
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[ut_title_divider margin_top=”60″] Booking an Equilibrio Retreat [/ut_title_divider]
The price for the retreat is £650, with a 10% early bird discount for bookings paid in full 5 months before the start of the retreat.
- We understand that you need time to organise your travels, so to hold a place for seven calendar days from the date of booking, pay a £50 non-refundable deposit now.
- Your booking will be secured once you pay the second instalment of £250 minimum.
- The remaining balance is payable on or before arrival.
This includes accommodation, three delicious meals a day, daily yoga or qigong class and guided meditation, four workshop sessions, supported treatment exchange sessions, a shiatsu treatment and an aromatherapy acupressure massage as well as full use of the centre facilities including sauna and covered outdoor pool.
It does not include flights or transfers.
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