Beautiful MINDS Retreats.

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Holotropic Breathwork is a therapeutic technique developed by psychiatrist Dr. Stanislav Grof and his wife Christina Grof. It involves controlled breathing techniques, combined with evocative music and sometimes bodywork, to induce altered states of consciousness for therapeutic purposes. The term "holotropic" means "moving toward wholeness" in Greek, reflecting the aim of the practice to promote healing and self-discovery.

During a Holotropic Breathwork session, participants engage in rapid and deep breathing patterns for an extended period, typically lasting several hours. This intense breathing is believed to activate the unconscious mind, facilitating access to repressed memories, emotions, and spiritual insights. Participants often experience a range of sensations, emotions, and visual imagery, which can vary widely from person to person.

The practice is often conducted in group settings, with participants taking turns as breathers and sitters, providing support and guidance throughout the process. It is important for sessions to be facilitated by trained professionals to ensure safety and provide proper integration support afterward.

Holotropic Breathwork has been used for personal growth, trauma healing, spiritual exploration, and self-awareness. However, it's not without controversy, and some critics raise concerns about potential risks, especially for individuals with certain medical or psychological conditions. As with any therapeutic technique, it's essential for individuals to research and consider their own needs and circumstances before participating.

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AWAKENING THE CONSCIOUSNESS!

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Keep your eyes on our socials as we reveal more information over the next few days and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to send us a message we would love to hear from you!!

Spiritual based retreats focused on raising your vibration and sharing knowledge on physical, mental, and emotional health typically involving immersive experiences like meditation sessions, yoga classes, group discussions, workshops on holistic healing modalities, nature walks, cold water therapy and healthy meal plans. Participants engage in practices aimed at deepening their spiritual connection, fostering self-awareness, and learning techniques to enhance overall well-being. Expert facilitators may guide discussions on topics such as mindfulness, energy healing, stress management, and emotional resilience, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.

• NEW RETREAT •

We’re planning our next retreat, more information will be revealed over the next few days.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!!!!

Hello my name is Roo,

After travelling for 7 months I reached a really dark place in my life which is why I decided to end my travels at a women’s empowerment retreat in Bali. This is where I met the lovely Gail, we quickly became friends and she even got me into an ice bath after only knowing one another for just over 24 hours!

On this retreat I was vulnerable, didn’t hold back and truly started my self healing journey by opening my mind, body and soul and realised that I had work to do in order to be happy. I fully dedicated my time to doing the inner work and improving myself each and everyday which has lead to me opening my heart and living life in a way I never have done before.

When I returned from my travels I visited Gail for a few days, we had deep chats, moved our bodies, meditated and did cold water therapy together. We had a great time, I felt full of life and while on my journey home I cried of happiness. We said spending time together had felt like a mini retreat, and that’s where it clicked that we should run self improvement retreats together. What a great feeling we get to pass onto other people, help them to look inwards and improve their lives.

Through all of this I have discovered that I am hugely empathic, understanding and passionate about helping people. I’ve realised that this is my souls purpose and I’m so excited to inspire and lift others up to reach their highest potential.

After our first test retreat went really well we are currently organising for our second and would love to see you there! If you have any questions feel free to send a message ✨

A few snapshots from our most recent retreat “Awaken the Dragon” where we looked within to see what our limitations were.

We connected our minds, bodies and souls through various activations, lifestyle changes and activities to bring balance to our soul and connect to our higher selves.

SOUL is the intertwining of the mind and the heart. The soul is the complex of all our knowing and believing. The soul is the complete activity of the inner person and is the representation of who we are on the inside, the summation of our thoughts (mind) and feelings (heart). 🐉✨☯️

Just a reminder for anyone who needs it today
Be kind to yourself! ❤️

If the mountain seems too big today
then climb a hill instead;

If morning brings you sadness
it’s okay to stay in bed.

If the day ahead feels heavy and your plans feel like a curse.

There’s no shame in rearranging,
don’t make yourself feel worse.

If a shower stings like needles
and a bath feels like you’ll drown.

If you haven’t washed your hair for days,
don’t throw away your crown!

A day is not a lifetime.

A rest is not defeat.

Don’t think of it as failure.

Just a quiet, kind retreat.

It’s okay to take a moment,
from an anxious, fractured mind.

The world will not stop turning
while you get realigned!

The mountain will still be there
when you want to try again.

You can climb it in your own time,

Just love yourself till then ..

~ Laura Ding-Edwards

THE COCKROACH THEORY OF SELF DEVELOPMENT.
At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady.
She started screaming out of fear.
With a panic-stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach.
Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky.
The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but ...it landed on another lady in the group.
Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama.
The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.
In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.
The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behaviour of the cockroach on his shirt.
When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw it out of the restaurant.
Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behaviour?
If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed?
He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.
It is not the cockroach, but the inability of those people to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach, that disturbed the ladies.
I realized that it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me.
It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me.
More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that creates chaos in my life.
LESSONS-:
I understood I should not react in life.
I should always respond.
The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded.
Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well thought of.
A beautiful way to understand LIFE.
The HAPPY person is not because Everything is RIGHT in his Life.
He is HAPPY because his Attitude towards Everything in his Life is Right!
Thank you so much for reading this through to the end.

Welcome to our page

We are Gail Harris & Amy Boxshall co-creators of
'Beautiful MINDS retreats'.

Around 10 years ago, we had both come to a crossroads in our lives where we realised we were suffering from and sick of the "same sh*t- different day" syndrome.
We felt unfulfilled, unhealthy (physically and emotionally) and were acting out our own personal repetitive trauma patterns which kept us stuck and unable to form healthy relationships or experience the true joy of life.

Over the last decade we have been on our own personal journeys of self discovery and development, during which we came
to the realisation that true healing and the ability to live a joyful, fulfilled life requires awareness of the connection between our body, mind and spirit, and the necessity of building healthy relationships within a supportive community.

Our mission is to share our combined knowledge, and to assist and guide you in accessing the highest and best version of your true self.
Discover your passions, purpose and personal power and create a life that you truly deserve to experience.

If there are any specific areas of your life that you would like to address, feel free to post on this page or hit the "message us”
button.

Love and high vibes from our soul tribe

Gail & Amy.