Amanda Giacomini | Self-Discovery Retreat | Morocco | 28 Sept - 5 Oct 2019
Amanda Giacomini | Self-Discovery Retreat | Morocco | 28 Sept - 5 Oct 2019
Dates: 28th Sept - 5th Oct 2019
Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Purpose: Self Discovery Retreat
Retreat Type: Women-Only Retreat
WOMEN-ONLY RETREATS
Born from personal experience and driven by a need to create a space for women to empower themselves and each other. We love you men, but this is just a little something for us. As women we wear many hats, juggle the world and do it all with as much grace as possible. While often battling inner turmoil, self-doubt, trauma, and a wealth of other roadblocks. But neither ourselves nor society allow us to be vulnerable and when we are it’s perceived as weakness. We are conditioned to feel that we must always be strong and resilient. I’m sure many of us have tried some form of retreat in our lifetime. In the moment we feel motivated, even transformed. The cocoon that has been created for us empowers our health and wellbeing and supports in nurturing our inner selves. But what happens when you leave? Often you return home with the best intention, even try to replicate what you have experienced, but somehow, it becomes difficult to sustain because life isn’t utopia. You find your health and wellbeing returning back to the point that drove you to the retreat in the first place.
We are approaching our retreats from an altogether different prospective. Utilising travel as the tools for local and self discovery and as the catalyst to cultivate inner and outer emotional and physical change. Each retreat collaborates with a leading health and wellness expert from around the world, providing a specific focus and purpose, in addition to a curated team of some of the best holistic practitioners and an immersive, transformational and exploratory program that connects you to people and place. Allowing you to discover a destination, while rediscovering yourself. Replenish your mind, body and soul, through the ideology that everything lies within us. We are simply acting as your catalyst to unlocking it and creating a space that allows you to be you.
SELF-DISCOVERY
ESSAOUIRA - MOROCCO
28th Sept - 5th Oct 2019
Self-Discovery is at the heart of the yoga tradition. It is essentially being aware of oneself. Becoming the observer, finding solace and strength in our solitude, being able to identify the paths given to us, and learning how to navigate our lives to fulfil ourselves personally rather than our notion of how we should be living.
Be transported to the tranquil bohemian haven of Essaouira, Morocco. This idyllic fishing village and artistic paradise has proven to be a fountain of creative inspiration for many. With the late Jimmy Hendrix being a frequent visitor, having being inspired to write Castles Made of Sand during one of his visits.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
AMANDA GIACOMINI
Amanda Giacomini aka 10,000 Buddhas is an artist, yogini and gifted storyteller. Her 10,000 Buddhas project was inspired by ancient Buddhist artwork in the Ajanta caves in India. This experience sparked an awakening which led her on a mission to paint 10,000 Buddhas. Now 10,000+ later, 10,000 Buddhas has become a worldwide, highly sought after art project, including large scale murals, fine art paintings, works on paper, and apparel. She’s taught yoga everywhere from prestigious art museums & yoga conferences, to The White House and the Forbidden City in China. She’s also the co-founder of Point Reyes Yoga, a studio she and her husband, MC YOGI, started in 2001.
Amanda is a kind and compassionate teacher. She calls on her more than two decades of practice to support students in letting go of stress and opening up to their own innate peace and joy. During the retreat she will offer nourishing yin and gentle yoga woven with mythic stories from the yoga and Buddhist tradition. She will also share the wisdom she has gained on her own path as an artist and offer tools and practices to spark your own creative play.
Amanda will be leading our retreat with yin yoga, dharma talks, watercolour classes and sharing her personal journey. She will also be showing the tools and techniques in her creativity workshops that help invoke a deep sense of security and awareness to ignite the flame within our souls and lead down the road of enlightenment and personal fulfillment.
CHANTAL RUSSELL
Chantal is an international yogini, best selling author, holistic nutritionist and ayurvedic wellness consultant. She is passionate about awakening and reclaiming the sacred feminine, creative Shakti power within us all. Whether through yoga and meditation, simple daily ritual, moon gatherings, conscious lifestyle design, curiosity or conversation, her desire is to empower women with practical wisdom.
Chantal believes that well-being comes from aligning to nature and soul, and is ultimately about embodying who you really are. She is the founder and director of The Well, a boutique yoga studio on Bowen Island, British Columbia Canada where she resides; a faculty member at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts, and Wellness Director at The Orchard Addiction Recovery Center.
When not teaching or writing, she can be found gardening with her husband and son, reading by the fire, or traveling the world in search of good waves, healing foods and nourishing conversation. In Essaouira, she will be leading daily yoga and meditation sessions, ayurvedic self- discovery workshops, and one-to-one ayurvedic lifestyle or holistic nutrition consultations.
Her kind, generous spirit will support in creating a safe and sacred container for women on their journey of discovery. Together Chantal and Amanda will provide guests with beautiful and meaningful rituals that invoke an unconditional self love and awareness for guests upon arrival, during their transformation throughout the week, and upon completion of the retreat to send them back into the world feeling expanded and grounded.
FOCUS:
This retreat will focus on the importance of Self-Discovery, how we can cultivate our own, and the benefits of being connected to our higher and inner source of love and light.
It is of immeasurable value to give ourselves the time and space to ask important questions about who we are and what our purpose is. When we align with that deep inner truth, life becomes a joy and we are filled with fresh enthusiasm and energy.
Come to Morocco on the Self-Discovery retreat and you will be guided on a journey through the senses designed to awaken your soul to remember your own creative nature, embody your own unique expression, and savor the beauty and magic of life.
Each day we’ll explore the flow of creation through the doorways of our senses and the five elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth. Each element provides a particular power in the art of manifestation, and together we’ll discover how to awaken our senses for deeper well being, greater joy, and to create the life of our dreams.
PROGRAM:
Retreat Dates: 28th Sept - 5th Oct 2020
Retreat Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Daily Group Self-Discovery Sessions with Amanda Giacomini
Daily Yoga & Guided Meditation
Daily Journaling & Downtime
Restorative Yin Yoga
Mythic Storytelling
Ayurvedic Self-Care with Chantal Russell
Creativity Workshops
Sisterhood Sharing Circles
A day Discovering Marrakech
Dinner in the Desert
1-2-1 Sessions with Amanda Giacomini & Chantal Russell
1-2-1 Sessions in Yoga, Meditation, Breath-work, Coaching, Tapping Therapy
INCLUDED:
Luxury Accommodation in a Private Villa (Accommodation based on 2 sharing.)
Complementary Airport transfers to/from Marrakech & Essaouira Airports
All daily meals prepared with local organic ingredients & with our renowned International Master Chef
All activities outlined in the program
EXCLUDED:
Flights & Travel insurance
Pre & Post Retreat Destination Immersion trips
All meals offsite
All Optional Activities
Spa & Wellness Treatments
GETTING THERE:
Our in-house flights & logistics team are on hand to assist you with flights, transfers, Pre & Post Retreat Destination immersion trips & any Visa assistance required.
Marrakech Airport - approx 2.5 hrs. Understanding that the majority of guests are international, we recommend using this airport.
Essaouira Airport is the nearest airport to the Villa - 20/30 min Distance
Casablanca Airport an International Airport - approx 4 hrs Distance - Transfers can be arranged, although we advise taking a connecting flight to Marrakech or Essaouira.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
FULL PAYMENT or opting for a PAYMENT PLAN are available. To activate the Payment Plan, simply select the DEPOSIT option at checkout.
Deposits are none-refundable
PLANT A SEED
Consciously Connected Travel was created out of a necessity to do more. Our tribe of beatniks truly believe that everyone has a part to play, and ours is creating a space where travel, wellness and philanthropy intertwine. So that the future generations might live in a world that is a little bit more full of love and light.
CCT was designed to blur the lines between travel and supporting communities in the places you travel to, every time you travel with us - either through our Travel Design service, Culturally Connected Experiences or Wellness Activations, we donate a % directly from our own pockets to a local project, charity or community in that destination in addition to planting trees to offset each travellers carbon footprint.
QUESTIONS?
We get it, you want to make sure you have all your basis covered and all questions answered. Read our FAQs below or Schedule a Call to discuss and explore any questions you have about travelling with Consciously Connected Travel.
12. CAN I SHARE A ROOM EVEN IF I’M NOT COMING WITH A FRIEND?
If you’re travelling alone and would like to share a room, you’ll be combined with someone of the same gender attending your retreat.that compliments you. We take an in depth compatibility profile to gain an essence of your purpose and passion and do our best to align you with someone that will enhance your overall journey and experience.
13. HOW DO REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS WORK?
Please notify us ASAP if your plans have changed. Unfortunately, all deposits are non-refundable.
If cancellation takes place more than 120 days prior to retreat start date any payments made will be refunded (minus a £500 per-person service fee)
If cancellation takes place after this point, 100% of the trip price will be forfeited.
If you opt for the payment plan, no payments will be reimbursed. The remaining balance is non-refundable once paid
14. HOW CAN I MAKE PAYMENT TO CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTED TRAVEL?
Deposits and Full Payments are taken via the Consciously Connected Travel website.
If you opted for a Payment Plan, then consecutive payments can be made either by Wire Transfer (please inform us), Online Payment Gateway (via invoice), or PayPal (4% additional fee)
15. HOW DO I CONTACT THE CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTED TRAVEL TEAM?
CCT Tribe Line: +44 203 966 9067
Email, Please head over to our Contact Us Page
Whatsapp Messenger
Instagram: @consciouslyconnectedtravel
16. WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR A RETREAT?
Our welcome pack will provide you with a suggested packing list for each retreat after you sign up. But the destination and program outlined on the retreat page should support in giving you an idea of what would be suitable.
Some general suggestions are:
Stay hydrated and bring along a reusable water bottle
Pack your camera or camera phone, our in-house photographer is going to help you capture those special moments.
Pack some sunscreen and insect repellent. There shouldn’t be too many nasties, but just in case.
A cute hat and a fab pair of sunnies....you never know who you might bump into.
Some sneakers for our morning sunrise walks and a cool pair of flip flops, barefoot optional.
A warm cover up because it can get a little chilly in the evenings.
Whatever self-care rituals you have with skincare and haircare, we always advise to bring those.
The rest we have you covered!!!
17. WHEN WILL WE NOTIFY YOU IF A POSTPONEMENT IS NECESSARY?
Any postponement decisions will be made 45 days prior to departure dates (or closer to travel if the situation dictates).
18. WHAT IF I AM BOOKED ON A TRIP THIS YEAR AND HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT TRAVELLING?
For any guest booked on a Consciously Connected Travel Retreat, traveling in 2020, if you are not able to travel on your original Retreat booking, we are offering Retreat credits. This allows you to transfer 100% of your booking value to any current or future Consciously Connected Travel Retreat. Travel must be completed by the end 2021.
19. WHAT IS CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTED TRAVEL’S TRANSFER POLICY?
For all postponed departures, a Retreat credit will automatically be applied and available for use on a future Retreat. If your Retreat is not postponed, requests for a transfer must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the original Retreat departure date. Reservations can be transferred directly to an active Consciously Connected Travel Retreat or credited to your guest account. Any remaining balance can be applied towards an additional Consciously Connected Travel Retreat traveling before the end of 2021. All transfers and credit allocations are final and non-refundable.
20. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY RETREAT IS POSTPONED?
We are actively rescheduling impacted departures and in most cases offering them in the same travel month for 2021. If you are unable to travel on the new date, you can transfer to another Consciously Connected Travel Retreat without penalty or cancel your reservation per the terms of your original booking.
15. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AS A GUEST ON A POSTPONED TRIP?
If your Retreat is postponed you can:
Travel on your rescheduled date.
Transfer 100% of your booking amount to travel on another Consciously Connected Travel Retreat.
Cancel your booking per the cancellation terms of your original travel date.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Seven nights at unique accommodations based on double or single occupancy throughout the journey; Roundtrip airfare; arrival and departure airport transfers, private travel for all day trips and excursions; private tours with local guides/insiders and cultural experts; exclusive access and tastings; guided activities, artisan discoveries and programmed, adventures and expeditions; entrance fees; daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners; non-alcoholic beverages with meals.
2. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Flights and travel insurance; activities not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs; food and beverages not included in itinerary; gratuity for guides/insiders and artisans. Spa and Wellness treatments and Pre and Post Destination immersion trips.
3. WHO IS GOING ON THIS TRIP?
The Retreat is limited to 14 female guests, in addition to the Consciously Connected Travel team. Our retreats are fun and inclusive and you can expect to be joined by a diverse group in terms of age, background and interests—including solo travellers, couples and friends even family members traveling together. This adventure is for travellers aged 21 and above.
4. DO I NEED TO PAY A SOLO TRAVELLER SUPPLEMENT?
This retreat offers Shared Accommodation . For solo travellers who wish to book a private room simply select 2 spaces upon checkout.
5. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTED TRAVEL RETREAT?
Consciously Connected Travel bridges that gap between Travel, Wellness and Philanthropy. Our retreats are about deeply and spiritually connecting you with people and place. Leaving an impactful reminisce of yourself behind and knowing that you have created a real catalyst for change. Our retreats give you the opportunity to discover the world through a unique lens and rediscover yourself in the process. We help you push past your pain and obstacles and better understand your passion and purpose, providing you with sustainable tools and armour to live and flourish in your reality.
6. HOW DO I SELECT WHICH RETREAT TO ATTEND?
Immerse yourself within our retreat page. Be transported on a journey of discovery. Each retreat has a specific theme and purpose centred on “self”. Thus we cultivate everything to support that theme and purpose in being as impactful and transformational as possible. We cultivate everything from scratch. Identifying which location would provide us with the greatest impact to fully serve you on your journey. Identify which theme and purpose resonates with you the most. Then establish which length of time you have available. Our Immersion weekends are 4 days long, while our retreats range from 6-14 days in length. Whether you have a limited amount of time and taking a flight isn't on the cards or you have decided to take the leap and truly invest in yourself. We design retreats all over the world in destinations such as the Peruvian Amazon, remote parts of Brazil, off the beaten Argentina, the surf haven of Senegal, nature immersed in Morocco, barefoot boltholes in the Joshua Tree, spiritual spaces in Mexico and so much more. You are guaranteed to find something that aligns with you. Remember this, no matter how rough the journey of self will be, you are guaranteed love, laughter, safety, sisterhood and a space to truly reveal your vulnerabilities and be embraced for exactly who you are.
7. DO I NEED TO ARRANGE MY OWN FLIGHTS?
Yes. You are responsible for booking your own flight. Each trip will have suggested arrival and departure details based on when we know you need to be in the airport. Our in-house flights and logistics team are also on hand to assist you in booking these flights to take the pressure off completely. If you require assistance making these arrangements, please email us.
8. I WANT TO BOOK A PRE AND/OR POST RETREAT EXPERIENCE. CAN YOU HELP?
We have cultivated some incredible pre/post retreat experiences that connect to the heart of the destination. Should you need assistance making these arrangements, please do contact us and we’d be happy to help and provide you with our local knowledge. Send us a note an email.
9. DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE?
All guests are strongly recommended to have their own travel and medical insurance to cover any loss or injury, including repatriation if necessary. It is advisable to take out travel insurance in the event that you have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. If you need assistance, our team are more than happy. We use World Nomads as our preferred travel insurance partner. However their policies are independent to them. We are simply stating our preference and hold no responsibility for anything World Nomads does.
10. WHAT IF I HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
We will send out an intake form to all guests prior to the retreat to capture any dietary requirements. We will share these with our private chefs who will make arrangements to accommodate to your needs.
11. WHICH YOGA PROPS ARE PROVIDED?
The yoga spaces are fully equipped with yoga mats, blankets, and meditation cushions. You don’t need to bring anything from home. Unless we state otherwise.
