Falling Awake: Mindfulness and Pilates Retreat in Gozo, Malta

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET YOURSELF JUST AS YOU ARE, WITHOUT THE EXTRA LAYERS OF JUDGEMENT, CRITICISM AND EXPECTATIONS?

‘FALLING AWAKE’ retreat was carefully designed to provide a unique integration of methods that can support your movement toward an awakened mind, relaxed body and a more open-hearted life. This retreat will provide you with a fusion of ancient techniques with approaches based on most recent neuroscience. Our techniques are suitable for complete beginners and for those with well-established practice of mindfulness and Pilates or other forms of mindful movement.

Why Retreat?
Retreat is an opportunity to step out of the complexity of your life and embrace new tools that will enable you to live more mindfully, with greater ease and self-kindness. This retreat will combine the fertile atmosphere of Gozitan silence with time for meditation and walks in nature, supported by systematic instructions and Pilates sessions. Our aim is to support you in living with an alert yet calm mind and open heart through profoundly relaxing sound bath, structured activities with horses, exploring some of the most ancient locations on the island and optional Lomi Lomi massage.

Why Mindfulness?
Through different mindfulness and movement practices you will experience first-hand the impact that developing awareness can have on your mind and body. You will be introduced to a range of skills to help you be more embodied, calm and responsive and less controlled by worry or constant mental chatter. You will learn new tools to help you build your resilience to physical and emotional pain, whether expressed through anxiety, stress or depression.

Why Pilates?
Pilates is a body conditioning method based on the fusion of body and mind which results in improved posture, flexibility, strength and the transformation of the way a person's body feels, looks and performs. Pilates exercises will not only strengthen weak muscles, but will also elongate tight muscles.

On Tuesday October 25,