Finca Argayall: Our program for 2021
January
16. 01. – 23. 01. 2021
“Mindful with yourself”
Coaching Intensive with Volker Tepp (cancelled due to landslide!)
An intense process of reflecting and rediscovering of our five senses, time to rest and meditate and an individual coaching about how to define and reach good goals for our life.
We use elements of radical constructiveness and the systemic approach of NLP.
Course language is German.
Volker Tepp
Contact: www.coachinginstitut.berlin
v.tepp@coachinginstitut.berlin
23. 01. – 30. 01. 2021
“Mindful with yourself”
Coaching Intensive with Volker Tepp (cancelled due to landslide!)
An intense process of reflecting and rediscovering of our five senses, time to rest and meditate and an individual coaching about how to define and reach good goals for our life. In this week methods of trans action analysis and Gestalt therapy are used.
Course language is German.
Volker Tepp
Contact: www.coachinginstitut.berlin
v.tepp@coachinginstitut.berlin
February
30. 01. – 06. 02. 2021
The perfect winter yoga holiday
with Kate McKenzie (cancelled due to landslide!)
A wonderful opportunity to take some luxurious time for yourself, to restore and nourish mind, body and soul and prepare for the year ahead in the truly healing environment of La Finca. The morning class will gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, the class will slowly move and build into a flowing and dynamic sequence, always incorporating the cultivation of awareness, physical alignment, breath and the chakras (energy centers). The afternoon sessions will take us deeper into the chakra system as a means of recognizing our gifts and shadows. This awareness will support our Sankalpa – the setting of an intention for the year ahead. Through powerful kundalini kriyas, chanting, meditation and guided rest, we will hear the true messages of our hearts, light up our intuition, and ignite the fire in our bellies, ready for action.
Course language is English.
Kate McKenzie
Contact: www.yogaonashoestring.com
06. 02. – 13. 02. 2021
The perfect winter holiday
with Kate McKenzie (cancelled due to landslide!)
A wonderful opportunity to take some luxurious time for yourself, to restore and nourish mind, body and soul and prepare for the year ahead in the truly healing environment of La Finca. The morning class will gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, the class will slowly move and build into a flowing and dynamic sequence, always incorporating the cultivation of awareness, physical alignment, breath and the chakras (energy centers). The afternoon sessions will take us deeper into the chakra system as a means of recognizing our gifts and shadows. This awareness will support our Sankalpa – the setting of an intention for the year ahead. Through powerful kundalini kriyas, chanting, meditation and guided rest, we will hear the true messages of our hearts, light up our intuition, and ignite the fire in our bellies, ready for action.
Course language is English.
Kate McKenzie
Contact: www.yogaonashoestring.com
20. 02. – 27. 02. 2021
Shakti-Trance Retreat
“A journey through the seven temples of our soul”
with Sonja Rössler (cancelled due to landslide!)
In the Yoga flows, meditations, through sounds and movement and trance journeys we focus every day on one of the seven main chakras. We will find more clarity and transparency in all aspects of our nature and want to meet the creator in us.
Course language is German.
Sonja Rössler
Contact: www.perform.at
March
27. 02. – 06. 03. 2021
“Wise at Heart”
A Movement Medicine journey through the 4 dimensions of love
with Grace (cancelled due to landslide!) New Date in June!
Dancing we are going to explore our heart. And find: Love.
We move from the unconditional love of the mother and self love to the passionate, the romantic love.We remember and dive into the archaic ocean of emotional love. And cleansed we lift ourselves up into the realm of the soul, expand and embrace spiritual love.In the center of our heart, still and witnessing all, lives the wise one.This journey is designed for all who have danced the October workshop with Grace already as well as for all who have experience with any of the conscious dance practices. More…
Course language is English.
Grace Greuner Yona
Contact: gracegreuner@yahoo.com
13. 03. – 20. 03. 2021
Libido Fundamentals
Open Floor Movement workshop with Jonas Klingberg (cancelled due to landslide!)
“Libido is appetite in its’ natural state” – Carl Jung
Libido is an essential part of our body’s natural expression. Complicated one moment, ecstatic the next, absent or burdened with expectations of past experiences, this energy within and between us comes to the dance longing for freedom.
The intention in Open Floor Movement practice is to mindfully support our full embodiment. It is often challenging to navigate our own experiences of life force/sexual energy.
Libido Fundamentals investigates this complex and creative mystery by using movement to ground, build and explore our sexual energy. We embrace a wider definition of Libido as life force, birth place of creativity, vitality, presence and aliveness. Because the sexual energy is so often unconsciously acted out or ignored, the exploration of this territory tends to be intense, intimate, liberating and empowering.
All genders and sexual orientations are welcome. Welcome solo or in relationship. Nudity is not part of this workshop. Some prior experience of Open Floor or other conscious dance practice is required.
Jonas Klingberg is an Open Floor movement teacher, and has been in apprenticeship with Andrea Juhan for several years to qualify to teach this work. He is also an accredited 5Rhythms® teacher by Gabrielle Roth since 2005. I have a M.A. in social & education science, certified massage therapist and studies in dance therapy.
Jonas Klingberg
Organizer: Mona Edwertz
Contact: info@bodymoves.se
www.bodymoves.se
20. 03. – 27. 03. 2021
Selflove – Yoga – Awareness
with Sandra Bohnenpoll (cancelled due to landslide!)
Two sessions of yoga practice, Yin and Yang, await you every day whilst you will be accompanied in a loving way. The Yin postures allow you to find deep relaxation, the yang postures again and again to come into all your strength.
In addition to yoga and body awareness, the focus of this wonderful week is on self-love.
Questions that often arise during this particular practice are:
– Where am I now?
– What are my needs?
– Where do I want to go?
In mindful awareness work you learn to take care of yourself and you will get enough space and time to empathize with yourself.
Course language is German.
Sandra Bohnenpoll
Contact: info@zumglueckgibtsyoga.de
April
27 03. – 10. 04. 2021
Easter-Holidays – No groups/seminars
Time and space for guests and friends.
10. 04. – 17. 04. 2021
Spring Cleaning – 5Rhythms® workshop
with Joanna Hussakowska
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
Joanna Hussakowska (Cracow, Poland) Graduated from Lodz Film School in 1985 and has twenty years’ experience as an actress in theater, film, and television. Fascinated by 5Rhtythms, she completed her training at Waves level 9 years ago and Heartbeat level 4 years ago.
Contact: joanna@5rytmow.net
24.04. – 01.05.2021
Grounded in Trust –
Open Floor Therapy in Motion Workshop
with Mari Ljungqvist & Marisu Rimoldi
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
In this workshop you are invited to take your ground in trust, to appear as you are with others and to anchor in the tranquility of belonging without changing. To be more present in your life and to improve ways to treat yourself with profound gentleness. We know that walking through life could be a challenge, especially in relation to the critical internal voices. But when we heal as individuals, we will also heal the world around us, the nature, the animals and the whole planet.
This is more important than ever right now!
Open Floor Therapy in Motion brings us the necessary resources to develop this emotional intelligence through conscious dance. It’s a body based movement practice to cultivate embodiment and presence. A deep and dynamic methodology that integrates leading psychological concepts into profound transformation of emotions and energy.
We are both psychotherapists for more than 20 years, and we both share the passion for dance as a tool to heal. Mari is from Sweden, living in Mallorca and Marisu is from Argentina, part time living in the US.
https://mariljungqvist.se/
http://marisurimoldi.com/marisu-rimoldi/
Course language will be English (translation to Spanish or Swedish possible)
Organizer: Mona Edwertz
Contact: mona.edwertz@gmail.com
May
08. 05. – 15. 05. 2021
Fire women
a 5rhythms Heartbeat® retreat
with Iris Harms
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
Be sincere to yourself. What’s your heart desire? If you’re a fire-woman like me, you’re driven by impatience. Your energy is hot. A volcano is burning in you. You are far too ready to pull your fire-sword to claim your position. You’re not holding back. Your gift is to gather people around you. To warm them with your being here. To spark their enthusiasm. Your gift casts shadows. How often did you burn your fingers? Went beyond your limits? Were you burned out? Emotions belong to you like the salt in the soup. And you long for a real love at eye level.
In this Heartbeat® retreat, you’ll learn the pleasure to earth your fire and surrender yourself to the feminine power of the water. You will experience what it means when you accept your power and lead it in your direction.The Finca Argayall on La Gomera offers the perfect environment. On this island erased from volcanoes, nature, sun, the ocean and a place to dance and dream.
Iris Yasmine Harms
Movement is my issue. I have my roots in paedagogic, have worked as manager and topseller in the busines world until my soul guided me to the 5Rhythms®. Here I can express my creativity and live the warmth of my heart.
5Rhythms® Certified Teacher
Contact: www.5Rhythmen-duesseldorf.de
facebook. 5 Rhythmen düsseldorf
zen-dance@t-online.de
22. 05. – 29. 05. 2021
Tantra & Holiday – sensual joy of living
This week will inspire you for life
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
This seminar will be a powerful combination of self-awareness and group holiday. Through laughter yoga, energetic meditations, tantric rituals and body exercises, sensual encounters and highest awareness, the aim is to be touched from inside and outside. On a new, deep level of consciousness we will look inside, let visions emerge and entrench new insights for daily life. Common group activities will complete this special week. And of course, fun will be part of all! This seminar is meant for singles as well as for couples. We welcome experienced people as well as Tantra newcomers.
Seminar Language is German, partial English translation is possible.
Ralf Lieder, Felice Pospiech, Angela Mecking
Contact: www.tantraurlaube.de
June
05. 06. – 12. 06. 2021
The perfect spring yoga holiday
with Lisa Powell
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
A wonderful opportunity to take some luxurious time for yourself, to restore and nourish mind, body and soul in the truly healing environment of La Finca.Lisa will offer two sessions each day. The morning practice will gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, slowly moving and building into a flowing and dynamic sequence. There will be time set aside in the day to explore and take in the stunning beauty of the surroundings, relax by the pool or dip into the sea just a few steps away. The group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more gentle and restorative class.
Course language is English.
Lisa Powell
Contact: www.yogaonashoestring.com
12. 06. – 19. 06. 2021
Yoga with Susannah Hoffmann
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
This beautiful venue, surrounded by all of nature allows for the perfect opportunity to bring aspects of yoga often forgotten into play, so that you can discover a deeper awareness within and re-connect with nature. We will explore the elements Earth, Water, Fire and Air, the associated Chakras and how they relate to the postures. Be prepared to play and explore and most of all to laugh.
Susannah has been practicing yoga since childhood and teaching for over 20 years. Her teaching style is intuitive and creative. Susannah’s classes have a meditative quality and work on the principles of ‘Sthira and Sukham’ – (form and experience, strength and softness). Susannah has an innate understanding of the body which enhances her ability to teach yoga. In addition she has studied holistic massage and herbalism, Reiki and crystal healing – and therefore has a very broad and balanced view of the body. She teaches the triyoga teacher training program as well as her own accredited ‘teaching yoga to children’ and on going courses. Susannah is a BWY (t) and a SYT YA UK teacher.
Course language is English.
Susannah Hoffmann
Contact: www.susannahhoffmanyoga.com
19. 06. – 26.06. 2021
“Wise at Heart”
A Movement Medicine journey through the 4 dimensions of love
with Grace
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
Dancing we are going to explore our heart. And find: Love.
We move from the unconditional love of the mother and self love to the passionate, the romantic love.We remember and dive into the archaic ocean of emotional love. And cleansed we lift ourselves up into the realm of the soul, expand and embrace spiritual love.In the center of our heart, still and witnessing all, lives the wise one.This journey is designed for all who have danced the October workshop with Grace already as well as for all who have experience with any of the conscious dance practices. More…
Course language is English.
Grace Greuner Yona
Contact: gracegreuner@yahoo.com
July
03. 07. – 10. 07. 2021
Embodyment – 5Rhythms® workshop
with Joanna Hussakowska
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
Em-body-ment: of thoughts, events, history, memories, fear, pain, joy…taking away, bringing in, searching, discovering, decoding, expressing through the body and in the body. Awaken the body, embodying the self, wake up to life. The Rhythms will lead us: Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, Stillness®. We will dance them together and separate. Wave after wave, trusting this simple, but effective movement practice: 5Rhythms®.
Joanna Hussakowska (Cracow, Poland) Graduated from Lodz Film School in 1985 and has twenty years’ experience as an actress in theater, film, and television. Fascinated by 5Rhtythms, she completed her training at Waves level 9 years ago and Heartbeat level 4 years ago.
Contact: joanna@5rytmow.net
10. 07. – 17. 07. 2021
The power of Fire – Biodanza Week
with Gabriele Freyhoff
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
Fire is an element of the universe, the force that shines, warms, ignites, makes us passionate and burn for someone or something. The Fire in us is our passion. It is the unbearable lust to be, to eat, to jump, to celebrate. Passion is the inner decision to love: other human beings, nature, life. To love love itself. In our relationships the fire of love starts with a meeting, the spark of fire. Then the fire needs feeding. It has to be guarded. like this we nourish our friendships, our relationships or our love for beauty.
A week of inner renewal and rediscovery of the treasure of fire, of warmth of light in us.
Course language is German.
Gabriele Freyhoff
Contact: www.biodanza-online.de
17. 07. – 24. 07. 2021
Heartbeat – 5Rhythms® workshop
with Joanna Hussakowska
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
..details will be here soon….
Joanna Hussakowska (Cracow, Poland) Graduated from Lodz Film School in 1985 and has twenty years’ experience as an actress in theater, film, and television. Fascinated by 5Rhtythms, she completed her training at Waves level 9 years ago and Heartbeat level 4 years ago.
Contact: joanna@5rytmow.net
August
31. 07. – 07. 08. 2021
Lust and Love – Tantra for couples
with Ulla and Juergen Kallisch
(cancelled due to landslide and Corona!)
This heartful tantric “educational holiday” for love encourages you to have a happy relationship. We awaken, explore and celebrate the magic of Shiva and Shakti. And we dive deep into the relationship with ourselves, our partner and that which is bigger than us. With healing exercises for love, sexuality and communication, with meditations, tantric evening rituals and an excursion day as well as lots of dance, joy and humor we create a week in paradise, which provides you with plenty of tools for your relationship in your day to day life.
Ulla and Juergen create with their authentic and loving attitude a safe space to engage, to let go of old patterns and pick up new ones….from slow sex to ecstasy. For the Siesta break we encourage you to beautiful intimacy in your own room. Couples with and without experience in Tantra are invited to meet each other deeper, to open their hearts and widen the realm of lust and give love more space.
Course language is German.
Ursula Kallisch
Contact:www.ulla-ka.de
07. 08. – 04. 09. 2021
Argayall Experience
A month long educational work & study program for young adults and those who feel young at heart. We lifted the age limit, adjusted the dates and our program and are full of hope and enthusiasm that we can embark this year together with a wonderful group on a journey of transformation. Fully booked. See more…
September
06. 09. – 11. 09. 2021
Lomi Ke ala Hoku® Mini-Retreat
with Suramya Margareta Kappl
I stand upon a mountain
which stands upon an island
which lies upon an ocean
which is upon a planet
which is within a universe
which is _ I
von Kahu Abraham von Kawai’i
Arrive home within yourself and become aware who you really are, in the abundance of your being. With meditations and Lomi Ke Ala Hoku®
11. 09. – 23. 09. 2021
Master Lomi Practitioner I
with Suramya Margareta Kappl
Advanced Level
The work with ourselves including all the different techniques of the Kahunas of the old Hawai’i enables us to let go deeply on all levels of our being.
From this source we take our inspiration for the bodywork.
“flow is how the universe communicates with us” (Kahu Abraham von Kawai’i).
Course language is German, English translation is an option.
Suramya Margareta Kappl
Contact: www.lomi-ausbildung.de
24. 09. – 02. 10. 2021
“wild and free”
– a journey back to our nature
with Joanna Hussakowsa and Grace GreunerYona
Wild and free is what we are longing to be. Now more than ever.
In this week we have the opportunity to use the medicine of movement to explore how to come to what is always untamed and unbroken inside.
Joanna Hussakowska and Grace GreunerYona will use the maps of the 5 rhythms® and the mandala of Movement Medicine to co-create a journey back to our wild and free Self.
In the powerful and magic nature setting of Argayall we will work with movement, sharing and shamanic rituals.
We will create a safe space as a group and travel deep together.
Course languaguage is: English, Polish and German.
Joanna Hussakowska (Cracow, Poland) Graduated from Lodz Film School in 1985 and has twenty years’ experience as an actress in theater, film, and television. Fascinated by 5Rhtythms, she completed her training at Waves level 9 years ago and Heartbeat level 4 years ago.
Grace GreunerYona just completed her 13 years long training with YaAcov and Susannah Darling Kahn and continues her healing work with people now as a fully graduated professional Movement Medicine teacher.
Contact: joanna@5rytmow.net und gracegreuner@yahoo.com
October
02. 10. – 12. 10. 2021
Deep Dive Somatics Retreat
with Tom and Lou Luddington and Darren Gibbs
Easeful, effortless, supple living sounds impossible, but it’s not just for the lucky few – it’s a skill that can be learnt. The only thing stopping you being supple in life is tension. Releasing tension is what this retreat is all about, that and discovering our true potential.
Over 7 inspiring days you will learn:
– the Active Somatics Method® and how to use its unique movement, meditation & breathing techniques to reset the nervous system – freeing up movement, breathing and thinking; developing suppleness, ease, dynamic strength and connection.
– through an introduction to free-diving and apnea training you will cultivate the composure and self confidence to skilfully navigate past what you “think” your limits are; to dive into new realms of possibility, wonder and calm.
– guided expeditions and talks on land and in sea will give you a greater knowledge and understanding of the incredible marine ecosystem and our role in it. To reconnect with the ocean.
You will leave feeling more connected, more aware, more capable, more at ease and more in love with this miraculous beautiful world.
Have a look at their promotion Video:
You will be taught, guided, encouraged, challenged and supported by:
Freediving Instructor and Adventure Guide – Tom Luddington
Tom Luddington is an AIDA Freediving instructor, and has spent his life teaching many different adventure activities, and inspiring people to live out their dreams of more active and adventurous living. To experience life to the full. In the past Tom has coached advanced surfing, sea cliff rock climbing and as a 5* sea kayak guide has organised kayak expeditions to remote places around the world.Recently Tom – leading by example – has embarked on the biggest adventure of his life – casting off the bow lines and living full time on his 35ft sailing boat with his wife of 19 years Lou. In this past year they have sailed from Wales – France – Spain – Portugal and on to the Canary Islands.
Tom is also first aid qualified and fully insured with DAN (Diver Alert Network) and is a leader that knows how to encourage people to reach their true potential whilst staying safe during adventures. Read more here
Somatic Education Expert – Darren Gibbs
Darren Gibbs (CCSE) is the founder of Active Somatics and is the creator of the Active Somatics Method® (ASM).
Darren has over 20 years experience teaching yoga and movement for wellbeing, and has qualified in a wide range of both Eastern and Western health education disciplines. Darren trained with somatic pioneers and meditation masters including Sonia Moriceau, and was one of the first people in the UK to train and qualify under Martha Peterson of Essential Somatics.
Darren went on to pioneer the Active Somatics Method ® (ASM®), a step by step process which teaches the skills needed to cultivate a more supple, easeful, authentic and connected life which he has used to help thousands of people at workshops, events and online. Read more here
Marine Biologist, award winning Photographer and Author – Dr. Lou Luddington
Dr Lou Luddington has a PhD in Marine Biology and is at heart an ocean conservationist. Lou is currently focussed on using nature photography and writing to inspire people to be more connected with our natural environment and wildlife and make the changes necessary to protect species and habitats.Lou has written a celebrated book ‘Wonderous British Marine Life’ and won awards for her nature photography. Lou currently writes articles in various publications including Oceanographic Magazine.
Sailing full time around the world together with husband Tom , Lou is dedicating her life to shine a light on the marine species that are under threat, and using powerful images and writing to show the raw beauty of our marine world and campaigning for stronger protection for our oceans. Lou is a master of helping people to interpret and re-connect with life in our oceans and going snorkelling with Lou should be on everyone’s bucket list. See Lou’s work here
Course language is English.
Contact: tom.luddington@gmail.com
15. 10. – 23. 10. 2021
ReSource – For all our relations
A Movement Medicine journey with Grace
Find your connection to the earth. Root yourself. Follow your feet. Express your fire. Dive into the ocean of your emotions. Dance until your feet grow wings and your soul feels free to fly.
In the six days of this workshop we will come together in person again and make the dance floor our sanctuary. As a group we will create a sacred space and and enjoy the magic of re-connecting and resourcing ourselves. In the wild, powerful nature setting of Argayall we will be dancing with the elements as allies and explore the roots of the Movement Medicine Mandala: All our relations! More…
Course language is English.
Grace Greuner Yona
Contact: gracegreuner@yahoo.com
22. 10. – 30. 10. 2021
Journey through the Chakras
Yoga retreat with Zuzi Balaziova
CHAKRAS are energy points in our body. Each chakra corresponds with various physical, emotional and mental attributes, depending on their location. When energy becomes blocked in a chakra, it creates an imbalance in our body which can lead to illnesses. Asana practice can free up this blocked energy and stimulate an imbalanced chakra.
During this week you will explore your body and your inner world through daily yoga practice. Each day we will focus on different chakra. We look into its qualities and attributes, and practice poses to empower and balance each chakra. Together we will create a safe space, in which we will encourage our body’s own ability to heal.
Zuzi Balaziova has been practicing yoga for 12 years, teaching for 6 years. She trained with elite teachers in London`s Triyoga studios.
Her teaching is intuitive, accommodating to every body type and every personality. Her intention is to serve her students and create warm and playful environment for students to explore their breath, mind and body. She is a qualified Reiki Master.
Course language is English.
Zuzana Balaziova
Contact: zuzana.balazi@googlemail.com
November
30. 10. – 06. 11. 2021
The perfect winter yoga holiday
with Jess Horn
This retreat is already fully booked.
YogaOnAShoestring
Kontakt: www.yogaonashoestring.com
06. 11. – 13. 11. 2021
Creative Vinyasa Yoga
with Liz Lark
Course language is English.
Contact: www.freespirityoga.co.uk
20. 11. – 27. 11. 2021
Opening to Intimacy
with Tameer
Intimacy is one of our biggest longings and yet one of our greatest fears. Opening to intimacy means opening up to ourselves and to others in a heartful and honest way. This group is an invitation to explore in a touching, creative and playful way how we can relate to ourselves and to others in a more joyful and nurishing way. Accepting and honoring our own truth and bounderies, as well as those of the others, will allow us to drop old habits, judgements, masks and strategies. From this space we can relax into creating more healthy and honest ways of relating, from the heart, vulnerable, and with a clear sense of self. This new insight can support our fundamental need for a balance between intimacy and individuality in our daily life. Opening to Intimacy as we look at it in this group is not about sex and relationships. It’s about the joy and wonder of creative, honest and heartfelt relating. This is a group open to everyone who is curious about connecting with others in different ways or feels somehow trapped or lost in relationships.
A life long meditator, Tameer is a trained Osho Therapist at the Osho Multiversity in Puna India, where he lived and worked for many years. This experience, and his years of leading groups in Europe and South America, result in a very heartful way of working with people. He combines Eastern and Western methods to create and hold a safe space that facilitates and supports a long lasting, body grounded, experience of the self. Acceptance of the self with all its depth, aliveness and expressions clears the way towards relaxation, celebration and meditation.
Contact: swtameer@gmail.com
www.opening.life