‘Retreat to replenish, renew, re-align and dive deep into your own inner journey.’

Mita Shah

the whole Being retreat

18 – 29 Nov 2018

10 nights/12 days

Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh

Come and explore deep nature connection and exciting wildlife in the geographical heartland of India among one of the most scenic, beautiful and best maintained wildlife reserves in the whole of Asia where Nature’s artistry is strikingly palpable….The inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s unforgettable ‘Jungle Book’, where the romance is still as beautiful.

Retreat into the sacredness of nature, anchor in your heart and gift yourself this time to bring more peace, spaciousness, compassion and clarity to your life and the world around you.

The wilderness is not only the perfect place to practise yoga, it’s surrounding beauty and rural energy makes it a wonderful place to enhance our perception of life.

Why Retreat?

The benefits of retreating from our familiar surroundings and busy schedules and ‘pulling back’ are manifold. The word “retreat” comes from the Latin root meaning to ‘draw back’.

If you’re willing to honestly challenge yourself, a retreat can be a life-changing experience. It allows you the space and time to contemplate life, reevaluate paradigms, and become better equipped to walk life’s Journey more consciously. On retreats, we have the opportunity to slow down our days and see ourselves and everything more clearly. A retreat is often a transformative experience that gives you time to restore, relax, reflect and re-awaken to health, happiness & wholeness. It’s a time to focus on you, go deeper into yourself, let go and open up to new possibilities.

Retreats afford us the opportunity to see accumulated habits of distraction and begin to soften them. In removing everything we do that is not supportive of living with freshness and wakefulness, practice retreats realign us with our deepest values, helping us discover ways to upgrade how we live our lives on a daily basis. Many of our unskillful choices stem from unconscious patterns of unaware living, shielding us from the inherent simple joy in ordinary moments. Removed from our daily activities and responsibilities, we learn to interrupt the habits of our conditioned patterns through compassionate attention, freeing us to live from a larger truth, an authentic clarity of being.

We are also encouraged to attend to that which is pulsing softly within us, under all the noise or numbness. Sufis call this primordial aspect our Hidden Essence, Taoists call it the tranquility at the center of all storms, the Tao, Hindus say the Self or Brahman, Buddhists refer to this as our Buddha nature, while others say inner spirit or God.

A retreat opens the door for you to do something great for yourself, and in the process do something great for everyone you touch in your life. In turn, you’ll also be better able to support the people in your life – at work, at home, and at play – and contribute to their wellbeing as you contribute to your own.

The Whole Being Retreats

 

We will explore hatha yoga, meditation, spiritual inspiration, connecting with nature and much more to renew our connection to our deeper self. These are wonderful tools for inner transformation helping us to deal with life in a more enlightened, integrated and joyful way. We will also explore yoga off the mat by experiencing local sights and natural beauty giving us an opportunity to expand our horizons. We choose high standard accommodation in beautiful locations to give you a retreat that will truly inspire and uplift creating a happier healthier you! Retreat is your time to dive into the depths of your being and help you experience the stillness of the now, and learn how to access it at any time.

These retreats are intentionally small, a perfect setting for a more personalised experience. A space where you can fully express yourself amongst the nurturing support of an intimate group, create authentic connections and go into solitude when desired. This is your opportunity to boost your energy and calm your mind, improve flexibility and strength while having lots of fun and laughter with like minded guests. It is all about you!

Come as you are, with whatever is now, with your hopes, your challenges and your trust. No matter what your experience, level of yoga, meditation or fitness is, this retreat is open to everyone. My aim is to meet you wherever you are and gently guide you towards your personal next steps towards ease and relaxation within yourself, bringing you closer to your true self.

Silence

I always include a period of silence on my retreats. When faced with the idea of silence in a group for the first time people can often feel very apprehensive. However once they have tried it most people find silence can be a welcome relief.

In silence we have the chance to allow our experience to be whatever it is. It helps us notice the world around us more clearly and rediscover the wonder of life. We move from silence into speaking again gently with the understanding that silent contemplation can be a powerful experience. Some people don’t want to give it up!

Indulge

You will be embarking on jeep safaris to admire the tigers & other wildlife, guided cycling & walking tours through unspoilt rural villages surrounded by forest & lakes with experienced naturalists, visit tribal villages, enjoy picnics in nature, indulge in spa treatments or just relax by the pool! Ample fresh unpolluted air and plenty of free time for personal reflection and stillness as well as connection with others.

Delicious vegetarian/vegan meals freshly prepared with ingredients grown in their organic garden & produced locally!

what others say…

The whole experience was amazing. Mita really took us to new levels. The venue & teaching was second to none. Mita radiates energy & enthusiasm for yoga which is highly contagious. Definitely recommend her retreat!

A & S

 

Fantastic balance between yoga and exploring a new region. I would definitely recommend Mita as a teacher and Optimal Travel, as it has been effortless from the booking process until we returned. Everything was taken care of! I really enjoyed space to myself as well as the intimate connections with others. I feel amazing after the last 5 days.

HS

The whole experience addressed my purpose to have some space and learn more about yoga. It met more than my expectations. With Mita, it’s not just about yoga, its about the whole spiritual journey and experience and living more consciously. Mita as a teacher is absolutely amazing, she really connects with everybody individually, she recognizes their strengths and challenges and guides them accordingly.

LS

The Accommodation

The Retreat will be in an eco-luxury tented resort committed to ecofriendly practices, treading lightly on the earth. Spacious, air-conditioned tents with double or twin bedded, en-suite facilities (with daily towel change, toiletries, hair dryer, safe, unlimited drinking water & much more), are located along the lake and amidst the foliage of trees.

Each has its own verandah at the front, a perfect place to relax in the majestic tapestry of birds, animals & plant life.

You will be in a blissful relaxing environment perfect for yoga, meditation, reflection & inspiration. Enjoy the nature, relax by the pool and/or treat yourself to Spa treatments!

Investing in Yourself

Investing in your inner wellbeing and enhancement is the most important investment you’ll make in your life, There’s no other financial investment that will ever match because if you develop more competence, more skill, more ability, more capacity to take 100% responsibility for your life and become a joyful human being, the way you experience and express yourself and the world will change. Your activity will rise to a completely different level and you will become a catalyst for a more joyful, loving and inclusive world.

Please take some time to invest in yourself – retreat to replenish, renew, re-align and dive deep into your own inner journey. You’ll be glad you did!

 

Yoga & Safari Retreat

18 – 29 Nov 2018

10 nights/12 days

 

 

 

MORE DETAILS:

 

Mita ShahT:077 6485 1122E: yoga@mitashah.com
Optimal TravelT:020 8954 4065E: info@optimaltravel.co.uk

 

 

Video testimonials from Puglia, Sth Italy Retreat May 2017