{"id":1779,"date":"2021-11-02T10:02:53","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T09:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avalenn-bretagne.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2022-09-09T09:37:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T07:37:50","slug":"connection-mindfulness-retreat-2022-colette-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avalenn-bretagne.com\/en\/connection-mindfulness-retreat-2022-colette-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindfulness retreat with Colette Power : Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Residential
\nDates: Sunday 24th to Friday 29th July 2022.<\/h4>\n

With Colette Power<\/h3>\n

Organisation Ker an Avalenn<\/p>\n

French translation by Gaye Lloyd-Morris and Fran\u00e7oise McLean.<\/p>\n

“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep<\/em>“. William James<\/em><\/h3>\n

This retreat includes exploration of compassion-based meditation practices, enquiry, gentle movement and close connection with nature.
\nIt also includes time spent in silent contemplation in the hamlet\u2019s re-energising park.
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Who is this retreat for?<\/h3>\n

Whoever you are, whatever your practice, whether you are just beginning or more experienced, everyone is welcome. You may have learned through MBSR or MBCT, or other Mindfulness courses, or be a solo practitioner, or this may be your first experience; there is no particular level required to take part in this meditation retreat.<\/p>\n

There are some contra-indications for the practice of Mindfulness. Please read the list below to see whether one or more of the criteria concerns you:
\n\u2022 a major depressive episode in an acute phase
\n\u2022 suicidal tendencies
\n\u2022 non-stabilised manic depression disorder (bipolar disorder)
\n\u2022 after-effects of psychological trauma
\n\u2022 dissociation
\n\u2022 hallucinations, delusions
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What Colette says about it:<\/h3>\n

“We frequently seek connection outside ourselves hoping to find it in an activity or with another person. Connection can then so easily become dependent and conditional. What if connection was everywhere, always present and always available? How would this change the way we feel, the way we practice and the way we live? Resting the mind, the body and heart enables us to heal as well as explore more deeply the nature of experience. Connecting with our environment, ourselves and each other, we align with the undivided nature of our being.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What Nolwenn of Ker an Avalenn has to say:<\/h3>\n

“How lucky we are and what a joy it is to welcome Colette, who is rarely in France, for this meditation retreat with us in Brittany! She is a fabulous teacher with a very touching sensibility. I love her simplicity and her very British humour, her piercing clarity. Colette is a genuine person and meeting her is a great gift. I\u2019m really looking forward to sharing the pleasure of her company with you.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Why take part in a meditation retreat?<\/h3>\n

The practice of Mindfulness helps connect us to the truths of life, to its ever-present change, comfortable and uncomfortable. The world is seen as it really is, and not as we would like it to be. Stress is often the result of this disparity.<\/p>\n

Numerous scientific studies have shown that we can develop capacities for self-regulation, better balance, more tranquillity, more patience, and a simpler relationship with the things that cause us suffering. A meditation retreat over several days (or longer) is a wonderful opportunity to learn to have a more authentic and closer rapport with oneself, with others and with the world.<\/p>\n

Sometimes people arrive at the retreat with very particular expectations and sometimes they are surprised to experience something they really didn\u2019t expect! Often for the better. Whatever your needs, bring them along, but bring your curiosity too.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#d3c3d8″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Biography<\/h3>\n

Colette Power PhD<\/strong> www.colettepower.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Colette is a mindfulness and self-compassion teacher, trainer and supervisor delivering retreats in the UK and Europe. She trained with Vidyamala Burch<\/em><\/a> (2009) and is a senior Breathworks<\/em><\/a> trainer. She also teaches Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and is a certified Mindful Self Compassion teacher.<\/p>\n

Her teaching is informed by non-dualism (meaning ‘not-two’ or undivided). This approach helps us understand that we are not the objects of our experience (the thoughts and sensations that we regularly identify with) but pure awareness. The alleviation of human suffering is inextricably linked with the realisation that we are not separate, isolated units, but expressions of open, limitless awareness that is single and indivisible.<\/p>\n

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Here are some free-to-listen guided meditations<\/a> by Colette (in English).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]She explores ways of applying insights from meditation practice and dharma teachings to situations of social, political, environmental, and economic suffering and injustice. She facilitates \u2018The Work That Reconnects,\u2019 Deep Ecology workshops based on the work of Joanna Macy. Colette offers equality, diversity and inclusion training for groups and organisations and is engaged in developing mindfulness-based approaches for social change.<\/p>\n

Colette qualified as an integrative therapist in 1995. She incorporates insight and compassion-based inquiry to gently invite us back to the source of our power, wisdom and ability to self heal. Colette holds a doctorate from The University of Liverpool.<\/p>\n

“My work is based on the exploration of what it means to be human, embracing our vulnerabilities and capacities in the service of waking up. I teach, I write, I help others to question their own experiences and learn to reach for their resourcefulness and resilience”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colette is a member of the British Association for Mindfulness Approaches<\/strong> and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1885,1883″ img_size=”full” onclick=”” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” images_space=”gallery_without_space”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]I would like to receive the documentation<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]DOCUMENTATION<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#d3c3d8″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Organisation<\/h3>\n

Retreat dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n