We are awakening a little to the feeling that something is wrong in the world, that our modern prejudice of overestimating the importance of the intellect and the conscious mind might be false.
Carl Jung
Finding Sanctuary Within: Embodied Awareness Retreat
with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT
& Taune Lyons, LMFT
September 27th-29th
Idyllwild, CA
Have you ever wished you could tap into more calm in moments of chaos? Have you ever wanted to regulate yourself more quickly when you feel overwhelmed? Do you desire a deeper connection to your inner Self and your inner wisdom? Do you wish for a greater sense of ease, grounded-ness, and inner safety?
Hi, we’re
Vanessa Bennett, LMFT
& Taune Lyons, LMFT
A licensed depth psychotherapist and depth/somatic-oriented psychotherapist with over 20 years combined experience in the healing modalities of somatic resourcing and movement, mindfulness, yoga psychology, Jungian and Buddhist psychology, and group facilitation.
In our fast-paced, intellectually driven culture, it’s easy to get caught up in our thoughts and neglect the wisdom of everything below our necks. Most of us were not taught the importance of creating a toolkit to reach for when things get to be too much, and we feel on the verge of spinning out, and walk through life disconnected from our inner voice, struggling to find balance and fulfillment.
We are coming together to share with you our passion for supporting others on their journey of connection to Self and learning to create safety within.
Because we know, from both personal and clinical experience, that when the body and all of its senses are tapped in to a wealth of wisdom, healing and resources become available; creating a ripple effect of greater feelings of joy, peace, pleasure, connection, and intimacy.
Together, we will explore:
- Hearing: The sounds of the present
- Taste: The inner journey through our relationship with food
- Smell: Awakening memories and emotions
- Sight: Images and imagination - bringing outer image inward through meditation
- Touch: Self-havening and beginners' tapping techniques
- Vestibular & Proprioception: Body awareness in space and facilitating connection through movement
This 3-day, 2-night immersive will include:
- Somatic movement, transformational guided breath work and meditations, and sound bath - all in the mile high mountain community of Idyllwild, California
- Group instruction and processing with Vanessa & Taune
- Journal prompts, opportunities for deep inner reflection, and a series of tangible tools to take home with you
- The opportunity to connect in community with a group of like-minded seekers
- Integrative downtime to recharge, reconnect to Self, and relax
Our Goal is that you leave with more:
- Inner Peace: By finding refuge in the present moment through sensory experiences
- Emotional Resilience: By learning to recognize and manage reactive coping mechanisms
- Insight to Integration: By gaining a deeper felt-sense understanding of yourself and your emotional landscape
- Practical Tools: By acquiring tools to support ongoing self-care, not us telling you what to do with your body, but tools to listen to the story of your own nervous system
The Specifics
Lodging
This cost includes a private, single queen bed hotel room at our local hotel partner.
Food & Drinks
Delicious, nourishing, chef-cooked meals and snacks are included & provided. All dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
Travel
Travel is not included and should be secured separately.
Cancellation Policy
- By August 23 - 100% refunded
- By August 30 - 50% refunded
- Between August 31 - September 26 - 20% refunded
- After September 26 - Not eligible for a refund
email sondra@vanessabennett.com with questions or cancellations
Let's come together to step away from the chaos and intellectualization of daily life, rediscover the slow, potent wisdom of our body and the richness of our senses, and have a transformative experience that will leave you feeling connected and empowered.
Finding Sanctuary Within: Embodied Awareness Retreat
with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT
& Taune Lyons, LMFT
September 27th-29th
Idyllwild, CA