How do we remain grateful in the face of it all?
We intentionally slow down, pause and come into silence, nourish the nervous system and pay deep attention. This is an invitation to reflect on all your experiences and relationships; immerse yourself in meditation, creative expression, gentle movement and begin the holidays with an open and grateful heart.
Event Date
29 November 2024
Event Time
16:00
Event Location
Temenos Retreat
Gratefulness does not require that we substitute happiness for the richness and learnings of our challenges.
#theselfcompassionbreak offers an opportunity for you to enter a warm and nurturing retreat space. Carve out time to slow down, come into silence and come to center. This creates space for paying deep attention to heart, mind and soul and allows for more possibility. The invitation is to reflect on your experiences, relationships and what matters most to you. Observe your way of being with an open, kind and loving heart.
The practice of self-compassion makes it possible for us to be present with all of our experiences, including those that are challenging. It is the stepping stone to acceptance – of self, of others, of uncertainty.
By following the path of self-compassion, and of self discovery, we eventually dissolve the line between loving a self and loving another.
This invitation includes: time for silent self-reflection, guided meditations, self-compassion and grateful-living practices, mindful movement and creative guiding in silence. There will be time for sharing with each other.
The chance to greet a fresh new day that will undoubtedly ask for our courage and conviction, and one that will also impart wisdom and invite growth… this is the unpromised gift for which to be grateful.
- Re-connect with your true self
- Practice letting go of perfectionism, control and overthinking
- Cultivate a practice of self-compassion and gratefulness
- Practice listening to your body
- Open to new experiences and outcomes
- Connect with like-minded individuals
- Practice being in silence
- Practice observing yourself and the world differently
- Move from anxiety and fear into acceptance and peace
- Re-connect with your intuitive creativity
- Become clear on what matters most
“Listen to the silence, it speaks, listen to the heart, it knows.”
Temenos is the ideal place to take time out to retreat. The beautiful gardens offer a contemplative milieu to support your embrace of inner stillness, reflection, creativity and silence. There are many spaces within the grounds where you can withdraw to for quiet meditation or be inspired by nature and all her elements. The cottages are in the gardens and are set up for self-catering too, should you wish to extend your stay.
R6900 per person.
3 Nights single accommodation with en-suite bathroom & all meals: R4300
Teacher’s Fees including all Art Materials, Mindful Movement with Charmaine and a 6o minute follow-up Coaching conversation with Karen: R2600
Total: R6900
Shared accommodation & all meals. (Only available to couples, friends or family, although individual accommodation is recommended): R4200
Teacher’s Fees including all Art Materials, Mindful Movement with Charmaine and a 6o minute follow-up Coaching conversation with Karen: R2600
Total: R6800
The package includes 3 nights en-suite accommodation, all meals during the retreat, guided meditations, creative guiding, all art materials, coaching, gentle somatic practices, Mindful Movement plus 1 FREE Coaching session with Karen after the retreat.
The package does not include: your meals on Sunday evening and Monday morning (the cottages are set up for self-catering and there are other options within the village), bottled water and any other refreshments from the restaurant.
Arrive Friday at 14h00. We will begin the programme at 16h00. On Saturday afternoon you will have free time and may wish to book treatments between 14h00 and 16h00. Our programme ends on Sunday after lunch after which you will have free time to rest, integrate all you’ve experienced or book more treatments.
All treatments are at your own cost and you can book by following this link: https://www.temenosretreat.co.za/wellness
Karen uses a creative approach and shares mindful body practices, grateful-living and self-compassion practices that will encourage you to become more aware of your unhelpful habitual patterns, guide you to center, let go of fear and anxiety and begin to cultivate more acceptance and compassion. This time there is an invitation to create a mindful and unique Gratitude Journal using a variety of materials and inspired by nature and poetry.
Creative Guiding centres on the creative process and journey of making art rather than the finished product. Karen gently nudges and guides art-making in a supportive, silent environment. She draws on inspiration from nature and its elements, stories, poetry and other stimuli. The Emphasis is on the experience of creating, developing, learning and reflecting. There is a deepening of self-awareness in which one’s thinking does not override the process of spontaneity and creativity. It’s about an inward exploration, being in the present moment, letting go of expectations and being curious about whatever emerges.
No art experience is required.
Karen has been guiding retreats since 2014. She partners with clients to re-connect with their innate wisdom and cultivate a more resilient and resourceful way of being so that they may navigate consistent change and respond to challenges with more ease. She comes together with her clients as conversation partners, creativity partners, co-observers and co-learners. Karen embodies care, love and deep respect for personal dignity and brings a presence to her coaching that is both compassionate and encouraging. This in conjunction with her sensitivity to all in a group creates an environment for all to explore and discover.
Karen facilitates processes that expand through three key approaches: Ontological Coaching, Leadership Embodiment & Creative Guiding.
Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognise ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and reconnecting to ourselves and others.
Appreciate your body
Charmaine Horsburgh is a Yoga practitioner and Conscious Movement Facilitator who met her teacher, Swami Venkatesananda of Rishikesh, India in the the early 1970’s and began a lifelong journey of yoga study, practice and investigation. The culture of learning which Swamji encouraged has led her to constantly be looking for ways to deepen and inform her own practice and teaching skills. Charmaine now incorporates the cutting edge postural alignment techniques of the Bowspring into the yoga classes that she offers.
The Bowspring is a new and exceptional alignment template that can be applied to any yoga pose, athletic movement or functional posture for optimal performance. A unique way of working with the natural curves of the body to improve balance, enhance strength, flexibility and a sense of lightness. Since it positively affects the nervous system and the circulatory system, a student can expect to see better mental focus, emotional clarity and a reduction in stress with regular practice.
Wherever you may fit on the movement spectrum, she invites you to bring your Beginners Mind so that you may grow together.
” A unique experience to come home to yourself and take care of yourself. Karen helps you to develop an awareness of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits of self-compassion. Building an awareness, she helps you to begin a simple practice of being kinder to yourself and therefore others. This takes place within a nurturing, calming and creative environment. I highly recommend #theselfcompassionbreak.” ~ Helen
” The retreat highlighted for me the importance of self-soothing and compassion. It helped me to release my old judgmental and critical way of thinking.” ~ Nicolas
” Liberating, educational, joyful, compassionate, reflective and the opportunity to enjoy nature.” ~ Margot
” It has reminded me of things forgotten and renewed my commitment to a path of kindness to myself and to joy.” ~ Tom
“I can highly recommend #theselfcompassionbreak especially if you’re needing a safe and nurturing environment to go within and reflect. Karen’s guiding and art processes offer a rich opportunity for self enquiry and insights to emerge.” ~ Lana
“This opened new ways of getting to know myself and ways to discover what matters to me. It encouraged me to discover what gives me joy.” ~ Petra
” This is for anyone wanting to explore their creative energy and move forward in a personal path of self-discovery.” ~ Melissa
“Thank you so much for your energy, insight and for holding the space in such a nurturing and mindful way.”~ Leo
” I am leaving the retreat feeling reinvigorated, safe and a lot braver than when we began. The safe space Karen created was supportive, nurturing & challenging at the same time. It allowed me to expand my thinking and to let go of limiting thoughts.” ~ Anthea
” This has put me in touch with emotions I didn’t know I felt but desperately needed to touch.” ~ Bruce
Completing and submitting this registration form is a sign of a firm commitment to this retreat including payment. Payment is Due in Full on submission of this form. The Retreat will run with a minimum of 6 participants. If, due to unforeseen circumstances the retreat is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. If the retreat is rescheduled, you will have the choice of a refund or to attend on the new dates.
Should you cancel: Refund Policy:
Please note that the refunded amount/percentage is calculated based on the full retreat fee of R6900.
More than 12 weeks prior to retreat: There will be a refund less 15%.
6 – 12 weeks prior to retreat: There will be a refund less 50%.
6 weeks or less prior to the retreat: No refund is possible.
You may transfer your registration to another person. Please contact Karen at +27 82 828 2028 for any transfer requests. By submitting this form, you hereby indemnify Karen Nebe against any and all damage, illness and/or loss of whatsoever kind, caused by Karen Nebe’s involvement (whether direct or indirect) in terms hereof and render Karen Nebe harmless against any claims (regardless of whether they arise).