Via Four Elements Walking Meditation Week / Weekend
Combine a unique Orkney Island break with a mindful meditation retreat at Via House.
Earth
Follow the path of the ancient sacred stones, on this meditation retreat.
- Join us on our earth walks and Seascapes and find a deep stillness as you reconnect with the Earth element.
- Absorb the spirit of nature - 'stand still like a tree' with relaxing morning Tai Chi and Chi Kung.
- Listen to the voice of the sacred drum. Let your mind, body and spirit explore the rhythms of the Earth.
Air
'Breathe in the quiet purpose of this place on this meditation retreat; breathe out the busy world, the teeming mind'.
- Breathe in the gentle movement that is Tai Chi - refresh - recentre - rebalance.
- Peaceful bird watching, wandering on the remote island of Hoy amongst the silent beauty of the wild flowers, heather and heath.
- Create a sacred space in our meditation room, a place to clarify your thoughts as you breathe in the lightness and power of the air element.
Fire
'In the evening the household gathered around the peat fire. The women had their spinning - stories were told. There was seldom other light used than that from the fire'.
- Around the peat fire sense Orkney's ancient oral traditions, rural dance, music and song.
- See the meditation candle, sit with mindfulness, and a a sense of possibility.
- Immerse and walk in the North Atlantic Sunsets.
- Embrace the power of the fire element raising energy through Chi Kung movement and breath.
Water
'The island seas vary their hues almost as rapidly and magically as the glasses in the kaleidoscope'.
- Combine seascapes with cliff walks.
- Spectacular Atlantic coastline, secluded beaches, moorland lochs.
- The sea draws you to it. Release deep stress in our movement and walking meditations.
- Satisfy your sense of adventure with an exhilarating Hoy island trail.
- Rebalance the flow of Yin and Yang energy in gentle Tai Chi movement.
This six night programme includes:
- Accommodation and full board (Orkney organic produce where possible, special diets catered for).
- All retreat workshop sessions.
- All Earth walks and seascapes.
- An evening of Peatfire Tales, island music and dance.
- An evening of traditional Orkney folk music and song.
Price
- Week (6 nights) - £495
- Weekend (3 nights) - £365
Booking Information
A detailed schedule of Via Retreat Weeks and Orkney Island information pack can be sent on request.
Please confirm by e-mail together with a (non-refundable) deposit of fifty pounds (£50) per person. Cheques made payable to:
Orkney Images Ltd
Postal address:
Via Retreats,
Via House
Sandwick
Orkney Islands
Scotland
UK
KW16 3JF
Enjoy the freedom, safety and tranquility of Via House, take part in retreat activities or
choose your own personalised island break. Please contact us to find out more!!