Listening to Inner Wisdom

Return to stillness & access your Inner Wisdom

Combining Compassionate Inquiry with Yoga Nidra & other MindBody practices

After two successful retreats last year in County Down I am delighted to announce that myself & Natalie Hirst will be joined by Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Kevin Young, for this very special retreat at the stunning Cara Creek Eco Lodge in Portugal.

This retreat is an invitation to spend time with each other, in beautiful surroundings, to quieten our minds, bring awareness to our bodies and inquire, with curiosity and compassion, into the parts of us that can make it difficult to access our inner wisdom.

Our intention for you

You will enjoy time in nature, to relax, rest, be cared for and to be supported by us to connect more deeply with yourself

You will leave with greater compassion and understanding for yourself and the coping mechanisms, patterns and behaviours that have helped you survive

You will experience a better understanding of your mind and a deeper connection to your body and your wisdom

What you will receive

  • 5 nights accommodation in the beautiful Cara Creek Eco Lodge, a sustainably built retreat centre in a majestic valley where 2 rivers meet, in North East Portugal

  • Full board with nutritious, freshly prepared vegetarian wholefood

  • Three experienced facilitators to guide and support you throughout the four days

  • Group sharing, processing & experiential learning using Compassionate Inquiry

  • Individual 1-1 time with the facilitators to help you best understand your unique essence

  • MindBody practices to support you, including Yoga Nidra, movement practices, meditation, breathing practices, expressive writing & cold-water immersion

  • A small group of participants (places limited to maximum 12 people)

  • Ice bath & breathwork session

  • Optional treatments from local practitioners e.g. massage (extra payment)

  • Invitation to be screen/ technology free for the 4 days so that you can be with yourself and go inwards

  • A pre-retreat call with a facilitator & a group call following the retreat

This retreat is for you if you

  • Are unsure how to move forwards in your life and have been looking outside of yourself for answers

  • Have been looking for happiness externally or at some point in the future, thinking that ‘if I only could have this/ do this/ be this…then I’ll be happy’

  • Are confused, lost or stuck in your life or are afraid of uncertainty

  • Have difficulty trusting yourself and your wisdom

  • Are disconnected from yourself or are unsure of who you are or what is important to you

  • Are in a period of transition in your life and are unsure how best to move forward

  • Have behaviour patterns/ coping strategies/ physical symptoms that are challenging for you and that you are unsure what to do with

  • Can see that there is more to who you are than the fears, behaviours and coping mechanisms you present with

  • Recognise that some people have access to inner peace, love and joy and know that you want that for yourself

  • Are wishing to make changes in your life that best support your purpose, truth and wholeness

  • Have a desire to lean into the possibility and potential that you know is within you

Dr Aisling Quiery

I am an NHS GP and a certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner. I combine these skills with Mind Body approaches to go beyond symptom management and support people to connect back to themselves and to heal.

Kevin Young

I am a certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Educator and Circle leader. I am passionate about bringing healing, compassion and connection to humanity.

Your facilitators

Natalie Hirst

I’m a Hertfordshire-based, wild soul, ex-gymnast, yoga teacher and ecstatic dancer. I facilitate yoga nidra, a healing modality like no other, putting you deeply into my parasympathetic nervous system – providing you with healing at every level of being; physical, mental, and emotional.

What previous participants say

“Aisling, I just can’t find the words to say how grateful I am for this healing retreat. I released something very, very deep & buried in me. Words are inadequate to explain how beneficial I found it. You led the group & I to see how we can let go & process injuries from the past which may be impacting on our current wellbeing. I had revelation after revelation when I was there. I can't recommend this retreat enough for anyone who wants to heal & experience a renewed life force” Judith

“Aisling & Natalie expertly held space within the most beautiful surroundings of Tollymore & the mountains. The venue alone was worth the money. Alongside the power of the group & daily connections with new people, learning new tools and very importantly no screens, I managed to remove the ever present anxious feeling in my solar plexus. I'm home a week now and the practices we were shown are helping me maintain the non anxious state. Thank you so much Aisling & Natalie” James

Venue

Cara Creek Eco Lodge, a sustainably built retreat centre in a majestic valley where 2 rivers meet, in North East Portugal

Dates

10th to 15th September 2024

Arrive Tues afternoon 10th September for evening meal & opening circle, leave Sun afternoon 15th September 2024

Price

Incredible Early Bird price of £999 if you book by 30th April 2024 (based on single room with single bed, add £100 for a double bed)

Full price £1,199

For further info on how to book

Email info@draislingquiery.com