RETREAT TO THE JUNGLE
FIRE GATHERING
& MEDITATION
WINTER YOGA IN THE GARDEN
AYURVEDIC
FOOD & DRINK
BREATHWORK BENEATH THE TREES
SACRED ART
THERAPY
Saturday, 16th December 2023
- ALL DAY -
ARK EDEN, MUI WO, LANTAU ISLAND
$1100 - $1600 HKD*
This day retreat to nature aims to bring you some relief and grounding from the hustle and bustle of city life as this lunar cycle comes to an end.
It's an opportunity to connect to the beautiful natural surroundings on Mui Wo and let go of anything that no longer serves you - allowing you to gain clarity for the next chapter of your journey..
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*we offer a sliding scale with an aim of inclusivity, however please enquire if you are needing additional support with payment.
THIS CREATION IS A BABA'S #TOGATHER EVENT,
WHERE THE INTENT IS TO GATHER AND CONNECT COMMUNITY,
INSPIRE COLLABORATION AND FOSTER RESILIENCE
- EVENTS FOR THE PEOPLE -
About the venue;
The Valley
Engage with the great outdoors in this special retreat, designed to allow you the space you need to let go and be yourself.
Jenny and her family have been caretakers of the Tung Hang Mei valley in which Ark Eden is situated for over 30 years, and over this time have created somewhat of a magical wilderness. The feel of the valley is truly unlike anything in Hong Kong, and remains to most a hidden secret.
When you step into the fertile valley, you step into a womb of creation. A place to be held, to express, and to become in-touch with what many of us forget, living here in Hong Kong.
Most of the trees you'll see on the valley's surrounding hillsides have been planted in the countless tree-planting initiatives Jenny has led during her time spent in the valley. Jenny's mission has been to create a framework of accessible programs that can bring Hong Kong residents to understand the importance of environmental preservation and regeneration.
Ark Eden inspires with the three core messages of Permaculture:
EARTH CARE - PEOPLE CARE - FAIR SHARE
The valley has become a refuge for those seeking both inspiration and escape from the hustle and bustle of life in Hong Kong - adults & children alike. With the pandemic locking many people to Hong Kong, and with uncertain times ahead, we feel that it is time to open up the valley to a series of accessible and affordable wellness retreats and activities for those who need them.
This day retreat into the jungle aims to do just that.
Ground & release in nature
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0840 - Ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui Wo (Ferry at 0900, but please arrive early to guarantee your spot)
0930 - Arrive & meet at Mui Wo Ferry Pier
1015 - Opening fire circle & meditation
1100 - Winter Yoga in the Gardens (with Bex)
1230 - Ayurvedic lunch (by Matt)
1330 - Break
1400 - Cacao & Sacred Art Therapy (with Bex)
1530 - Breathwork under the trees (with Matt)
1700 - Closing circle, reflections, tea & cake
1800 - Walk to Mui Wo ferry pier for ferry to Central (1840 Ferry)
What the day looks like
ACTIVITIES
OPENING FIRE CIRCLE
& MEDITATION
Enjoy wild tea from the jungle as we meet our group for the day and get to know each other. We'll drop into a connecting meditation led by Matt, to fully arrive and ground into the space together.
Bex will then guide you into some gentle Yoga, designed to warm your wintery body and get connected to the abundant nature that surrounds us. The yoga Bex teaches is for all levels and is deeply nourishing.
WINTER YOGA IN THE GARDENS
AYURVEDIC LUNCH
Matt will prepare a selection of seasonal Ayurvedic-inspired dishes for lunch, packed with Prana and carefully selected ingredients. The food is designed to ground & balance the body - for all body types to enjoy.
Alongside a warm cup of homemade spiced cacao, Bex will guide a very special Sacred Art workshop, which will allow you to connect to your intuitive expression and allow for a creative flow to allow you to reconnect to your creative flow. You'll discover gifts within you to take this practice beyond the retreat and into your lives.
CACAO &
SACRED ART THERAPY
BREATHWORK UNDER THE TREES
We'll explore a powerful method of self-regulation, called Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB). This session will help you clear your mind and regulate your nervous system - creating space and clarity where there was not before. CCB also helps with emotional release for anything that has felt stagnant or stuck.
Enjoy some homemade cake & tea whilst integrating the breathwork session, creating closure for the day beside the fire. Feel warm and renewed as you prepare to leave Ark Eden with fresh insight into your life and the energy to carry it forwards.
CLOSING FIRE
& REFLECTIONS
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Saturday, 16th December 2023
ARK EDEN, MUI WO, LANTAU ISLAND
$1100 - $1600 HKD*
*we offer a sliding scale with an aim of inclusivity, however please enquire if you are needing additional support with payment.
If you would like to know more information, or chat to us about the upcoming retreat, then please email us here
YOUR HOSTS
MATT
As a trauma-informed Breathwork facilitator, registered yoga teacher and holistic energy coach, Matt is a student and a teacher of techniques of bodily and emotional regulation. His main focuses include harnessing the breath in a therapeutic and conscious setting, guided meditation and self-affirmation techniques, mindful food practices and introducing people to methods of self-therapy.
Matt’s aim is to provide a safe container in which people can be comfortable being themselves.
BEX
Rebecca is a dedicated facilitator, therapist, and illustrator with a decade of experience in fields like Occupational Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Energy-work, and Yoga, spanning locations from Hong Kong to Montreal. She creates safe spaces for individuals to heal from trauma related to intimacy, body image, and self-esteem, empowering them to discover their ideal self-care practices and fostering a deeper connection with their mind, body, and spirit. Rebecca is also a co-founder of Baba's, sharing the wisdom of ancient and modern global practices.