The Request to Rest

And 4 questions to help you create space

Sometimes it takes recognising that you are in deep need of rest, reflection and a renewed course of action within the same life, to reach out and ask for that support.

Even though I said I had stopped retreats, I am grateful that those that know me well, and have stayed or practiced yoga with me, still feel they can ask. In some ways, it’s just how I imagined things would be - private retreats for those in need. So when the text came, it felt like a natural yes.

The key is listening when the need arises, and then actually booking the time. Seven days on retreat will give you three to six months in return: steady energy, a revised outlook, and a sense of yourself again.

It takes three days to land and four days to regain energy and integrate the process, so that you feel ready to return home with a sense of how you will reorder your life with renewed priorities, rather than feeling you are drowning under them, always catching up, emotionally and physically depleted.

Typically day four is when I offer a coaching session. At this stage everyone feels rested and knows each other enough to be comfortable and offer shared support.

I wanted to share some of the questions from our coaching session on retreat, that were personal to the two guests, but I am sure will be a simple exercise for you to create space too.

1. If your body could speak, what would it ask for right now?

2. What are you saying yes to that is draining, in your work, friendships, family and self?

3. What does saying yes feel like in your body when it comes from a true and free place?

4. What is the one yes you could offer yourself this week, to begin to restore what has been given away?

Next Sunday I will host an open session to expand upon these questions, their value, and welcome anything that arose for you.

If something here calls you - whether you wish to join the open session, enquire about a personal retreat (I have two rooms, and recommend seven days for the full benefit) or seek one-to-one coaching support - simply reply to this email and we can begin the conversation.

Explore your Yes and Create Space
FREE OPEN SESSION - Sunday 26th 19.30 - Paris Time
Reply - YES - and I will forward you the zoom code

Until next time,
Much love, Tamsin x