Donna Farhi - The En-lightened Heart: Opening to a Lighter way of Being

This weekend retreat is an opportunity to uncover the natural joy and lightness of being that dwells within the heart of all. In Chinese medicine the heart belongs to the fire element. It is associated with the sun, summer, light, expansion, play, enthusiasm and excitement. Mid-January in New Zealand is the height of summer, and thus our weekend together is perfectly in tune with the support that Nature can offer us to allow the heart’s fullest expression. In our modern Western world we are encouraged to believe that happiness comes from the outside. In contrast, the Yoga tradition says that everything you need to be happy and fulfilled lives right inside you. Uncovering the lightness of being is a practice. This weekend we will use a combination of practices to invoke the En-lightened Heart. For the body; meridian stretching, Yoga and breath work. For the mind; guided meditation and contemplation. Chanting, talking circles and time in Nature opens us to spirit. To prepare for this weekend watch children at play. They are masters of this en-lightened way of being, often laughing and joyous.

For further details please visit Donna’s website www.donnafarhi.co.nz