Setting the stage

Author

Angeline
May 26, 2024

Remember that feeling of alignment when you set an intention for your yoga class? Imagine that for your entire retreat.

đź’­ Nuggets of Wisdom

"The beginning is the most important part of the work."

— Plato

📝 This Week’s Curated Insights

So, you're toying with the idea of hosting a retreat? Or maybe you're about to join one, with an eye on orchestrating your own one day. Wherever you stand on your retreat-host journey, I'm here to nudge you towards a key consideration - defining your retreat's purpose.

Think of it as setting up the stage for your retreat.

What's the vibe you're aiming for? Who are your attendees? And, of course, what's YOUR unique spark?

To help you think about your retreat’s purpose, I've broken down common retreat purpose into bite-sized categories for you:

  1. Low vs High Energy Retreat: What energy do you want to cultivate and infuse into your upcoming retreat? Is it something more calm and mellow that allows your participants to rest and recharge? Or is it more active and filled with movements. What about balancing that feminine and masculine energy?

  2. Skill-building Retreat: Are we pushing our physical limits or breaking through barriers to become a better version of ourselves? From mastering a handstand to cultivating leadership skills, there’s no limit as to the type of skills building activities you can incorporate in your retreat.

  3. Seasonal Retreat: Mother nature is a total babe because we can totally vibe with it and bend it to our will. Is winter pushing us to get off our butts and stay cozy while kicking those winter blues? And let's not forget about prepping for summer. What's the current weather calling for?

  4. Thematic Retreat: Organising a retreat around a specific theme or focus offers a unique and exciting opportunity for growth and transformation. Are you seeking to instil a deeper sense of gratitude in your audience? Or perhaps you desire to address and heal past traumas? And let's not forget about liberation from societal pressures.

⛳️ This week’s goal:

Set the stage for an upcoming retreat you have in mind.

I hope you find this valuable. In the next few weeks, we will dive deep into each of the common retreat purpose to help you organise retreats.

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