For the second time: " Water, Rhythms & Birth" Wellness retreat is focused on prenatal bodywork ON LAND and IN WATER. It is open to pregnant women, couples, midwives, doulas, nurses, osteopaths, aquatic bodyworkers & people working with pregnancy. Participants will have an opportunity to give and receive bodywork, discover new tools through the body experience and to deepen their practice when it comes to working with pregnancy and birth. The 4 days retreat includes: Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage Prenatal Water Relaxation Sound Healing for Pregnancy & Music Communication Singing, Dance and Sacred Rituals for Birth Use of Rebozo On Land and in the Water. Body Consciousness This retreat is a space for inner exploration. The aim is to develop our quality of presence and quality of touch to consolidate our base for healing work in pregnancy and birth. Search for intuition and inner wisdom to build confidence, connect with the vibration of our own body senses. Create the new rituals that make this moment unique and sacred, always considering its complexity. There will also be time and space to rest, share and integrate. Prices for the retreat: *420€ for the program 4 days: 20 hours theory & practice, access to the pool, plus fruits, tea & fresh juices *12€ p/meal (freshly cooked vegetarian/organic food) *When participants need lodging, Cabriz Eco GuestHouse, (a lovely guesthouse with a homy feeling just 5 minutes away from our place) welcomes our guests for 23€/night. Check their page at: www.facebook.com/Cabriz-Eco-Guesthouse-1814066428916469/ +info: thai4pregnancy@gmail.com liquidzome@gmail.com +351 913 319 836 This retreat has the pleasure to invite three top therapists : Katia Leonardo, Singer and Water Rhythms Katia is a Portuguese/Angolan singer, songwriter and rhythm improvisation teacher. Katia’s academic studies were centered on Tribal Rhythms, Opera, Jazz Singing and Improvisation. She also studied Indian Music with Roop Verma (NY) and trained at Bobby McFerrin ́s vocal improvisation techniques (San Francisco, Hawaii and Montreal). As well as giving concerts worldwide, Katia applies her training method to groups and individuals using improvisations, sacred rituals and art therapy. Aqua Serena, Water Relaxation for Pregnancy Aqua Serena, Water Relaxation for Pregnancy Laurélène is a yoga-doula who lives and works in Paris. Inspired by her work as a doula and her trainings (Atma Janzu, Aguahara, Watsu pregnancy, « sport & pregnancy » at De Gasquet Institute), she has developed her own practice: Aquaserena, water relaxation for pregnancy. Laurélène runs workshops and women retreats in France, East Africa and Asia. Website: www.laurelene.com Marjorie Sa, Thai Massage Pregnancy Marjorie is a Brazilian/Portuguese dancer, body therapist and teacher dedicated to Traditional Medicines and Midwifery, with a life-training that runs from Amazon to Asia, integrating elements of massage, meditation and dance. Women Health’s specialist with Thai Massage, Watsu, Reflexology, Herbology, Taoist and Ayurvedic massages and practices. Birth and postpartum Doula, and mother of two girls. Instructor and mentor of professionals in Massage for Pregnancy since 2006 and Thai Yoga Massage since 2001. Researcher of Sacred Dances, Birth Rituals and Feminine Body Practices, offering a therapeutic approach about physiology of the movement and committed with awakening the presence of the sacred in birth and maternity. Website: www.massagemgravidez.com
