Embodied Awakening Easter Retreat For Singles & Couples With Pete Bampton & Julian Marcus 28 March - 2nd April 2024 | Monte Mariposa Retreat Center, Algarve Portugal Are you curious about the potential to transform intimate relationship into an alchemical crucible for spiritual growth - a space to soften the grip of ego and experience your true nature as a continuum of ecstatic and evolutionary Love? Are you compelled by exploring what it might mean to awaken and authentically embody your masculine and/or feminine essence? Through inquiry, meditation and somatic practices we'll explore and embrace the heart-opening practice of healing and dissolving the conditioned patterning - physical, emotional and mental - that limits the expression of our natural ecstasy and freedom. The first day and a half of the retreat will be devoted to silence and deep meditation, accompanied by some breathwork and qi gong, to relax, ground and open the body-mind to the inherent peace, clarity and radiance of the Spiritual Heart. Then, from our individual and collectively Awakened Heart-Space, we'll enter into an exploration of Embodied Awakening that is not only a potentially journey of deepening intimacy with a partner but an immensely liberating journey into ourselves. We'll explore the anatomy and evolution of relational intimacy, authentic polarity and a a spectrum of somatic practices to call forth the innate healing power and alchemical wisdom of the body. Living in tune with our naturalness is the way of this retreat. In this dynamic wholeness we'll birth together a crucible of radical acceptance and honesty, in which you are invited, welcomed and supported into your sovereign feeling of wholeness. |
28th March - 2nd April 2024 Camping/Camper van 725€ | 850€ Single bed in 2 person cabin or 3 person cabin with double and single bed | 1700€ double bed cabin 25€ Discount per person for 2+ reservations If you have any questions about this retreat please contact: info@thefireoftheheart.com Price Distribution: Monte Mariposa: 70€ per day per person in cabins / 50E per person camping or camper van Tuition: 100€ per day divided between Pete and Julian Please pay your non-refundable deposit of 250€ HERE to reserve your place. Add a note referencing Easter Retreat and which accommodation option you want |
Your Facilitators
- Pete BamptonPete is a transformational mentor who has lived 4 decades of deep meditation, penetrating inquiry and innovative, trailblazing spiritual community both as student and teacher. His passion and focus is the individual and collective remembrance and embodiment of the sacred fire of the human heart.
He was co-founder of The Awakened Life Project, a bold experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture from 2008-2023, is the founder of the Men's Collective, and is the author of The Fire of the Heart.
His approach to the theme of this retreat will not be theoretical, but will be sourced in the insights, revelations and actualised discoveries of his own lived experience and journey of awakened relationship and embodiment. - Julian MarcusJulian is the Founder of The School of Relational Bodywork
Julian has immersed himself in body-based practices for over two decades training, practicing and teaching bodywork and somatic coaching.
He helps practitioners bridge talk and touch with a fluid unified approach in service of the clients inherent wellness and body-intelligence.
More information about Julian here
5 Day Program Day 1 - Friday 29th - Grounding in Being Silence & Meditation - Discovering your inherent peace, clarity and fullness Daily Practices of: Vocal Tai Chi Guided Meditations Chi Gong ________ Day 2 - Saturday 30th - The Sacred Dance of Shiva and Shakti Day 2 - The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti Presentation & Contemplations Consent, embodiment and confidentiality Evening Circles of mental, emotional and physical exploration of feminine and masculine: what do I feel in my body, what does my Shiva want what does my Shakti want? _________ Day 3 - Discovering Being-Centred Relating 4 Stages of Relating & Transformation Through Intimacy Me-centred, We-centred codependent & co-independent, Being-centred The Bliss/Pleasure Triangle Evening: wheel of consent __________ Day 4 - Erotic Embodiment Making Love the Divine Way & Sexual yoga Healing love practices, ovarian, testicular breathing and sexual alchemy Active Receiving Touch 3 Circles Ritual ___________ Day 5 - Integration Day Embracing & Living as the Wound of Love |
The Embodied Awakening Retreat is for you if you are: Hitting a threshold in your relationship and/or awakening process and have a feeling it could go deeper, but are unsure of how to make that happen Wanting to cultivate intimate relationship as you learn how to actualise the inherent freedom of your masculine or feminine polarity Feeling limited in your spiritual practice and excited to learn new ways to unite your innate sensual aliveness with a path of devotion Ready to dive into your shadows and receive loving feedback on the ways you unconsciously resist deep love and intimacy in your life |
The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti
* Meditation * Non-Duality * True Tantra * Dancing Down The Light * Qi Gong * Restorative Yoga *
In this retreat Peter will first lead participants on a journey of Awakening into the Eternal, Transcendent Consciousness, Being or Heart, that is radically Free and untouched by all that arises and passes away.
Once that ground is significantly established, the collective journey will expand to embrace Awakening - as unique gendered individuals - to a Creative Process of Spirit-in-Action. Through Meditation, Dialogue, Qi Gong, Dancing Down the Light and other modalities Peter will facilitate a living exploration of "The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti".
This dynamic potential emerges when men and women discover, surrender to and embody their masculine and feminine poles with a depth that radically transcends all the reactivity and drama of social conditioning, and especially the postmodern 'war of the sexes' and its depolarization of the genders.
There is an increasing interest in alternative spiritual culture in 'Tantra', the 'Divine Feminine' and 'Sacred Masculine', however as broadly positive as these developments may be, it is Peter's conviction that Tantra and an Awakened embodiment of the dynamic polarity of Shiva & Shakti, are rarely understood and actualized with true ego-transcending depth and authenticity in western alternative culture.
Peter's approach to this theme will be not theoretical, but is sourced in the groundbreaking insights, revelations and embodied discoveries of the Awakened Life Men's Collective and the Awakened Life Women's Creative, which he will draw upon to fuel the shared exploration.
As a participant this retreat will demand that you bring an open mind and heart together with a real willingness to be challenged, to take risks and to transform. This retreat will be a shared experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture, and its transformative impact depends on the commitment and passion of everyone involved.
In this retreat Peter will first lead participants on a journey of Awakening into the Eternal, Transcendent Consciousness, Being or Heart, that is radically Free and untouched by all that arises and passes away.
Once that ground is significantly established, the collective journey will expand to embrace Awakening - as unique gendered individuals - to a Creative Process of Spirit-in-Action. Through Meditation, Dialogue, Qi Gong, Dancing Down the Light and other modalities Peter will facilitate a living exploration of "The Sacred Dance of Shiva & Shakti".
This dynamic potential emerges when men and women discover, surrender to and embody their masculine and feminine poles with a depth that radically transcends all the reactivity and drama of social conditioning, and especially the postmodern 'war of the sexes' and its depolarization of the genders.
There is an increasing interest in alternative spiritual culture in 'Tantra', the 'Divine Feminine' and 'Sacred Masculine', however as broadly positive as these developments may be, it is Peter's conviction that Tantra and an Awakened embodiment of the dynamic polarity of Shiva & Shakti, are rarely understood and actualized with true ego-transcending depth and authenticity in western alternative culture.
Peter's approach to this theme will be not theoretical, but is sourced in the groundbreaking insights, revelations and embodied discoveries of the Awakened Life Men's Collective and the Awakened Life Women's Creative, which he will draw upon to fuel the shared exploration.
As a participant this retreat will demand that you bring an open mind and heart together with a real willingness to be challenged, to take risks and to transform. This retreat will be a shared experiment in the evolution of consciousness and culture, and its transformative impact depends on the commitment and passion of everyone involved.
Where is it?
The retreat will be held at Monte Mariposa Retreat Center, a secluded location pervaded by beautiful nature near Tavira in the Algarve, the southeast Portugal.
Our home for the 7 days includes:
- Group Retreat Space: Temple of the Valley (80 m², glazed)
- 9 wooden cabins with 2 single beds
- 2 wooden cabins with kitchenette, double bed, bathroom
- 1 wooden cabins with 1 double and 1 single bed
- 1 tipi (2 single beds)
- Kitchen with dining area
- 2 shower buildings with toilets (6 showers, 5 wc)
- Outdoor Qi Gong / Yoga Decks
- Temple of the Trees (approx. 18 m²)
- Outdoor Swimming pool
- Space for camping
| Monte Mariposa |
On this Retreat
you will explore and experience:
you will explore and experience:
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1-2 days of Silence, Guided Meditation & evening Q&A sessions
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Exploration of Embodied Awakening through dialogue, self-inquiry and somatic practice
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Community erotic Body Poem™ somatic circle time with body focusing, clean language and waking lucid dream work for group cohesion, container making and intention setting
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Beautiful boundaries - an introspective journey into the heart of service and pleasure, rotating embodiment triads of 3 working as witness, receiver and doer
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Unlocking the hidden power of shame & revealing our greatest gifts with group circle sharing and embodiment triads
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Touching Wellness - a practical biodynamic craniosacral touch for healing and deep resource in pairs
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Surrendering into the mastery of touch - the principles of "feel and follow".
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Principles of ego-transcending regenerative sexual yoga (this doesn't include live sexual practice)
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Daily Meditation & Chi Kung practice varying styles from internal sexual alchemy to standing and dynamic forms
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Ritual Trance Dance
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Voice work/meditations
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Delicious Vegetarian Meals
(Optional one to one sessions with our supporting practitioner retreat team - subject to availability, pre-booking recommended)
1-2 days of Silence, Guided Meditation & evening Q&A sessions
●
Exploration of Embodied Awakening through dialogue, self-inquiry and somatic practice
●
Community erotic Body Poem™ somatic circle time with body focusing, clean language and waking lucid dream work for group cohesion, container making and intention setting
●
Beautiful boundaries - an introspective journey into the heart of service and pleasure, rotating embodiment triads of 3 working as witness, receiver and doer
●
Unlocking the hidden power of shame & revealing our greatest gifts with group circle sharing and embodiment triads
●
Touching Wellness - a practical biodynamic craniosacral touch for healing and deep resource in pairs
●
Surrendering into the mastery of touch - the principles of "feel and follow".
●
Principles of ego-transcending regenerative sexual yoga (this doesn't include live sexual practice)
●
Daily Meditation & Chi Kung practice varying styles from internal sexual alchemy to standing and dynamic forms
●
Ritual Trance Dance
●
Voice work/meditations
●
Delicious Vegetarian Meals
(Optional one to one sessions with our supporting practitioner retreat team - subject to availability, pre-booking recommended)
