Set in picturesque Plettenberg Bay, this spiritual retreat is the perfect spot from which to embark on a healing journey – Experiencing Life Creatively promises to be a life-changing, empowering workshop.
ONLINE BONUS This spiritual retreat centre is situated in Plettenberg Bay (the jewel of the Garden Route), home to beautiful beaches, mountain vistas and the Robberg Nature Reserve. Sat Chit Anand, a mere 200 metres from the beach, is perfectly positioned for tranquility and inner reflection. This weekend away promises to ‘empower you to begin making changes that will enable you to live a more relaxed, happy and authentic life, regardless of your life situation.’ FEED THE SOULThe Experiencing Life Creatively, Journey towards Inner Healing retreat takes place from 25-27 October. This weekend away promises to “empower you to begin making changes that will enable you to live a more relaxed, happy and authentic life, regardless of your life situation.” It will help you on a gentle journey back to you, so that you will, “Gain insight into your incredible being; begin to understand the rhythms and patterns that often block progress and limit your sense of inner peace; learn to trust your inner guide – your intuition; and find the bliss that empowers us to be the best we can be in all life situations.” Make sure you bring: a photograph of yourself between the ages of two and five years old (this is crucial as it will begin the journey work); a few pens and pencils; a hardcover book and a clipboard for writing exercises. Plus any home comforts and refreshments that will help you to relax into your journey. YOUR GUIDES Joy Truscott is skilled in guiding participants towards higher self-awareness and release from the trauma and stress of everyday living. Joy has a teaching background and lived in Colorado, USA, for a few years where she gained her Masters Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling and studied Integrated Health Care, Healing Therapy, at Mercy Medical, Durango, Colorado. Joy worked with Hospice and continues to study and work in the field of Energy Therapy, Energy Alignment and Trauma Release. Leela Verity has Degrees in Psychology and Law from Wits University and practiced as an attorney in Johannesburg. She resigned from her professional career to follow a spiritual calling, and spent several years traveling in India, studying Eastern religion and philosophy, and doing retreats. Her teachers include Thich Nhat Hanh, well-known Vietnamese, Zen Master, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Leela has over ten years of meditation experience, in the Zen, Vipassana and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. She’s also a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher. In 2000, she founded Sat Chit Anand Spiritual Retreat Centre and has been director and manager since then. Leela hosts teachings, meditations, yoga, and retreats. With extensive knowledge and understanding of both Buddhism and Christianity, it is her joy to help and guide others on the spiritual path. Clinical Psychologist, Lynda Allen, will also be on hand for therapeutic assistance should any of the attendees need a private counselling session. Lynda worked in a Private Practice in Port Elizabeth and now works in Franschhoek. Prior to this, she has worked in various corporations as the Public Relations Officer as well as the Office Manager and Events Coordinator for a high profile game lodge. Lynda brings her considerable experience in human relationships into her work both in the private and corporate sector. Lynda has co-facilitated many workshops for prominent businesses and works with individuals and groups to uplift humanity. ACCOMMODATION & BOOKINGSThree fully equipped, self-catering, luxury cottages set in beautiful, tranquil gardens, minutes from the beach. All cottages have their own entrance, safe parking and private gardens. (No children allowed.) To book the Experiencing Life Creatively, Journey towards Inner Healing retreat, contact Joy Truscott on, email:[email protected] or tel: 079 180 7639. Rates: R2 400, including accommodation, morning and afternoon teas and lunch at Sat Chit Anand. CONTACT DETAILSTel: 044 533 0453 or email [email protected]
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Joy Truscott is skilled in guiding participants towards higher self-awareness and release from the trauma and stress of everyday living. Joy has a teaching background and lived in Colorado, USA for a few years where she gained her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling and studied Integrated Health Care, Healing Therapy, at Mercy Medical, Durango, Colorado. Joy worked with Hospice and continues to study and work in the field of Energy Therapy, Energy Alignment and Trauma Release. Joy has presented this course to both American and South African participants, all of whom have delighted in the process of transformation. Leela Verity has degrees in Psychology and Law from Wits University, and practiced as an attorney in Johannesburg. In her mid 30’s she resigned from her professional career to follow a spiritual calling. She spent several years travelling in India, studying Eastern religion and philosophy, and doing retreat. Her teachers include THICH NHAT HANH, well-known Zen Master, and His Holiness the DALAI LAMA. Leela has over 10 years of meditation experience, in the Zen, Vipassana and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and is a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher. In 2000, she founded SAT CHIT ANAND Spiritual Retreat Centre in Plettenberg Bay, and has been Director and Manager of the Retreat Centre since then. Leela hosts teachings, meditations, yoga, workshops and retreats. With extensive knowledge and understanding of both Buddhism and Christianity, it is her joy to help and guide others on the Spiritual Path. She brings the fruits of her many years of studying and practicing Buddhist philosophy and meditation to enhance the practice and mystical understanding of Christianity. It is her passion to help people grow spiritually, and to enjoy a fuller and richer spiritual life that is grounded in meditation, prayer, love, worship and personal experience of God, with whom we are united in Love. Our Life Journey reveals to us the many experiences that are our greatest Gifts for our Awakening. Every Experience is an Opportunity GUIDELINE OF WORK: Session One with Joy: The Journey of the Inner Child Connecting with the insight and authenticity of the inner child A glimpse into our inner soul-self Sensing the rhythm and patterns of our life Session Two with Leela: Picking up the Pieces Restoring “broken-ness” to whole-ness Bringing awareness to emotional and physical burdens that hold us back Connecting with the Power of Spirit when we feel overwhelmed and powerless Insight into our mind and how we can align our thoughts and intentions with Spirit Session Three with Joy: Descansos - Honouring the Journey and Letting Go of Pain Setting sail for your destination – steering to alignment of soul’s purpose Mapping the life path to find perspective and meaning Recognising the patterns and awakening our resiliency and inner strength. The ability to see our lives in a more creative way, even in the “menial”. Honouring the journey of pain and disappointment Learning to give ourselves the gift of release Guidance on how to use energy to release blockages so the system can flow Session Four with Leela: Healing Emotional Obstacles How to honor our emotions with discriminating wisdom Overcoming hurt, rejection, loss, disappointment, failure, and redeeming our lives Dealing with negative thoughts and emotions, doubts and fears that do not serve us Letting go and forgiveness, and moving into the future with hope Seven steps to emotional health and healing Session Five with Joy: Finding the Balance of our Inner Genius How to utilize our brain to bring us to balance How to remain emotionally in control, and to view from enlightened perspective Methods to use left / right brain functioning to stabilize emotions How to work with the mind to set positive thought processes in motion Session Six with Leela: Alignment of Mind Body and Soul How to harness thought processes and make positive changes that bring harmony Seeing from a worldly egoistic perspective vs seeing with Spiritual vision Connecting our walk through this life to our authentic guiding Light How to resolve conflicts between head and heart, and align with Spirit Living in the Love and Freedom of Spirit, the goal of Spiritual life Stepping into your true identity as beloved Child of God and sharing this with others ... and then it dawned on me that these obstacles ARE MY LIFE The time to sit with the full meaning of our Life Journey is now - then we can begin to Live more confidently and with greater Love Take a Moment - a mini moment of retreatExperiencing Life Creatively August 2014 in Jeffrey's Bay And this is what the day looked like ....Tea time with delicious muffins made by Loretha Kennedy - thank you for a day of treats
John wrote this in a flash of inspiration during the workshop - thank you for sharing your Heart with us Quick decisions are sometimes InspiredAll it takes is a call from a Sweet Soul and ideas begin to flow.... "Let's do a workshop in JBay". .... why not? I am going to be there in August doing an art workshop in St Francis Bay, so let's get together for an Inspirational Workshop - Experiencing Life Creatively - in JBay. SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST, 2014 - JEFFREY'S BAY Experiencing your life creatively and understanding your unique journey will gift you with serene acceptance of what ‘has been’, and the ability to live in present awareness with the light-hearted joy of Being. Revive Mind, Body and Soul as you work in alignment with your inner compass. This power-packed one day workshop will empower you to begin making changes that will enable you to live a more relaxed, happy, authentic and fulfilled life, regardless of your life situation. GUIDELINE OF WORK: Session One: The Journey of the Inner Child Connecting with the insight and authenticity of the inner child A glimpse into our inner soul-self Sensing the rhythm and patterns of our life Session Two: Mapping the Life Journey Setting sail for your destination – steering to alignment of soul’s purpose Mapping the life path to find perspective and meaning Recognising the patterns and awakening our resiliency and inner strength. The ability to see our lives in a more creative way, even in the “menial”. Honouring the journey of pain and disappointment Learning to give ourselves the gift of release Guidance on how to use energy to release blockages so the system can flow Session Three: Finding the Balance of our Inner Genius How to utilize our brain to bring us to balance How to remain emotionally in control, and to view from enlightened perspective Methods to use left / right brain functioning to stabilize emotions How to work with the mind to set positive thought processes in motion Quick, quick book your space for this powerful day that will change your outlook on Life. If you are ready to Connect to your Higher Self and wish to learn the skills and tools that will enable you to harness your Magnificent Self, then come and spend a fun day with us in JBay. Spirals Yoga & Art Studio 12 Impala Street Jeffrey's Bay - just off Da Gama Street Saturday 2nd August, 2014 from 10:00 to 4:00 with a break for lunch and tea. (Please get to the venue by 9:45 so we can begin promptly at 10:00). Mari Stander has graciously offered her lovely venue - Spirals Yoga & Art Studio for our day workshop. A light vegetarian lunch will be prepared by our dear friend - Loretta Kennedy. We will break for tea and snacks. Should you have specific dietary needs please bring what you can enjoy. WHAT TO BRING: Most important - please bring a photo of yourself taken at about the age of 2 to 5 years, a pen and journal. Bring a bottle of water and any comforts you wish - like a warm blanket if it is cold. You will receive a link to the full day of recording plus a Guided Connection to assist you in maintaining a new Inner Landscape of Deep Peace and Inner Harmony. WORKSHOP INVESTMENT: R500 (usual price is R2000 for two days - only because this was my home town for a while -:) Call Joy at 079 180 7639 to reserve your spot - limited number will be accepted. I LOOK FORWARD TO TAKING THIS JOURNEY WITH YOU..... Our June 2014 Retreat Workshop was an amazing Journey.Our June 2014 Group of Participants were incredible. Thank you for the way you Held one another in this honourable space and for taking this time to do your Inner Healing Journey.
Taking a Retreat from the Chaos and Confusion of this Life
I learnt tonight - June 8th 2014 that one of our delightful participants to the Experiencing Life Creatively Retreat Workshop 2013 in Plettenberg Bay - Carol-Ann passed away recently. Such a beautiful, vibrant and authentic soul. She captured our Hearts and radiated Love through her gentle eyes and happy smile. We could not know the level of pain and suffering she had endured and she said that it was a miracle that she was able to attend the workshop and manage her pain. She earnestly aligned herself with the work and went through the process of being in Witness of her Life Journey. Her dedication to this Inner Work was timely as soon after the Retreat she went into hospital and now a few months later, dear Carol-Ann is in the Divine Realm. There comes a time in each of our Lives when we need to just sit a while with our deep Inner Awareness and make our Inner Peace with our Life Journey and all those with whom we have traveled. Experiencing Life Creatively is one Journey we all need to take before the moment we lift from this Realm. It is a sacred Journey that helps us to Awaken to our Spiritual Being. When we have come to sit a while with our Divine Aspect, then we Know that we are Loved and in the Arms of God. I am so grateful for the Light and Love that Carol-Ann brought to our Retreat and very glad that she was able to be in that space with herself and others who held her with great Love and admiration. We shall dearly miss Carol-Ann but will forever see her sweet smile shining into our Heart. Carol-Ann wrote beautifully and shared her thoughts with us. Now reading her words again it is easy to feel the Loving, Guiding Hand of God. I am sure Carol-Ann would gladly share these words if it can open the Heart, Mind and Soul of another. In tribute to this Gracious lady, we share these letters: Dear Joy & Leela My bladder op is scheduled for Friday of this coming week , or Monday of the following week ------------------that too can’t come quick enough, tolerance level for discomfort and pain is reaching its zenith!!! I thank both of you for the two days of the retreat, it was pure gift - lots of people have asked me what the retreat was like and the only word that comes to mind is “the such-ness” which of course no one understands, so I just reply “I got a lot from it” When I wrote to Leela, I mentioned that it is not so much a lot of words needed to explain it, it is rather a state of “being” and in spite of being in pain and discomfort I still have the peace that I received - fear is a thing of the past, what a pleasure to get rid of THAT companion!!! Thank you for sharing with us how, using our breath in & out, to honour and accept our day and all events as being for our higher purpose. I believe that all my pain and discomfort is serving a higher purpose – although at the moment I don’t know or understand. One thing that it has taught me though, is that when I pray I not only pray for myself but for all people that are in pain, I have begun to feel a sort of connectedness, and I pray with gratitude. I have been given the gift of seeing the end of my pain where as some people live in painful conditions day in and day out. As I write these words I realize that maybe the purpose is teaching me, gratitude, even in pain,---- because when I look into it, it has created in me an acute awareness of people who suffer every day with no end in sight, just part of their daily life conditions ( i.e. Doug ) I realize now that he didn’t have the monopoly on pain, even though he bore it so courageously (I see that now too is a lesson, it never touched his Spirit) - Wow, is all I can say, in the magnificence of it I know I have a calling but I don’t quite know what yet??? --------------I am sure it will come to me as I spend six weeks after the op recovering in stillness and reflection, and I ask for your prayers too, please. I woke up at 1.30am on Monday morning and knew that it was a calling to mediation, prayer and reflection. I never went back to sleep again and with pen in hand wrote what I called my “Damascus Story’ I have put into a frame the photography of me as a child - I was bowled over by what other people saw in that little face? Have typed it out and put it behind the photograph to be reread from time to time to remind me never to let those qualities be buried in conformity by life’s events – but in such circumstances draw them as my strengths!! Could you imagine how much more I could have taken from my experience with Doug – because actually I was only being what I was programed to be from the start --------------how many people get the gift and joy of that knowledge. I kept saying after Doug’s death that I had lost my purpose in life ------- I know now that I will carry those strengths into every situation that comes my way, maybe what I experienced with Doug was preparing me for my calling & life purpose????? ---------------- maybe by reflecting on that I will come closer to knowing my call – how exciting that with the tools of mediation & reflection to be able to live a full life from now onwards day by day - even maybe in loneliness, pain & discomfort and trying to find & learn a lesson there to?? I received another gift on the retreat, Chinky asked me to sit on the beach quietly before she drove home on Sunday, which I did. Sat on the beach just letting the sand sift through hands, when I looked up and became aware of my surroundings, I was sitting on the exact same beach that Doug and I had walked on two weeks before he walked into hospital never to fully recover, it then hit me that I had come full circle and I let go with honour love and gratitude. ------------ haven’t I been blessed!!!!!!!! Thank you both with Lots of love light & blessing Carol-Ann MY DAMASCUS EXPERIENCE by Carol-Ann McMenamin
My Damascus experience began on 6th May 2004 when I was struck by a life experience of my husband losing all life or movement in his body in the blink of an eye. I was struck blind in as much as I would never again see, experience life as I had known it --------- I was catapulted into another life dimension within a heartbeat. I lived this life of blindness until on the 26th October 2013 the scales began to fall away and once again I could see - I woke up to very different world from where I had come - and yet in a strange way had always known. I have found the mystery that I have been searching for all my life – even as a child. The Mystery is within me (always has been) it is not me and yet I am it, and because of that it connects me to everything that lives & breaths ----it is the very Source of life itself ------- known as God. I have been called to live close to that Source, and take that gift of awareness to everyone I encounter. I do not know the way yet, but it will be shown me. I do not shun that period of Blindness as it showed and made me aware of Strengths I have which I never knew I possessed until they were put to the test. I honour that period of blindness as gift, and welcome my new sight with joy. In the Source that created me, lives in me, and becomes me --------- for the world I cannot thank you & Joy enough for the gift of the retreat, it has turned my life around 360 degrees - I see everything now as gift, even the pain - not immediately of course!! When I look back it was once again a sense of connectedness – I am not the only person, and I won’t be the last. The lesson I learned from it is to be more patient & empathetic, for people in pain. It is difficult to be kind or understand when someone is in pain when you are bubbly & full of life, have places to go and things to do ------- and they are down & depressed, ( I experienced that as well) it takes a deeper understanding, and that comes from connectedness. Out of everything comes good, if you choose to see it that way. Love, thanks, light and gratitude Carol-Ann Experiencing Life Creatively Weekend Workshop Retreat in Plettenberg Bay - October 2013 |
This short alignment meditation is incredibly powerful as it sets an understanding or a "contract" with Mind Body and Soul that we allow for those experiences that are for our Higher most Divine Life Purpose. May you be Blessed as you encounter Alignment in your Life x | Why not set a Contract to invite into your Life that which you are willing to accept and that which is for your most Divine Life Purpose ? |
November 4th, 2013 St.Francis Bay Water Colour Workshop: Reflections and Colour Magic
Delicious DRAMA and Magnificent Colour Magic
This looks reckless and unpredictable - even dangerous - but the true danger is repeating worn-out ways of painting that reflect nothing except painful marks of a frustrated artist.
We begin to find new ways of seeing and expressing our creativity and water colour is the perfect medium as it allows us to BE IN THE MOMENT, breathe and allow the Unfolding of Magic. In truth we find ourselves when we find our creativity - that which is beyond the usual.
If you are ready to take these steps and challenge yourself to find a new way of painting beautiful, glowing reflections, then this workshop is for you.
If you are ready to take these steps and challenge yourself to find a new way of painting beautiful, glowing reflections, then this workshop is for you.
Please book your space - limited number of participants - contact Joy at 079 180 7639
Price for a day of delightful painting - R200 and please bring lunch snacks to share and your own refreshments.
Please check this link for suggested art supplies and notice the paint colours that are recommended - http://joytruscott.co.za/category/supplies/
MANY THANKS TO CHRISTINE CHAPMAN AND HEATHER FUNSTON FOR INSPIRING THIS EVENT.
Price for a day of delightful painting - R200 and please bring lunch snacks to share and your own refreshments.
Please check this link for suggested art supplies and notice the paint colours that are recommended - http://joytruscott.co.za/category/supplies/
MANY THANKS TO CHRISTINE CHAPMAN AND HEATHER FUNSTON FOR INSPIRING THIS EVENT.
We had a great day - Monday 4th November, 2013 in St Francis.
Take a look at some of the beginnings of beautiful creations.
If you are ready to use your water colours in a fun, new and dramatic way, then this workshop is for you.
Come and explore flow, texture, granulation and techniques that bring luminosity to your art.
Set yourself apart and liberate yourself from "the safe paintings".
Feel the thrill of creating unique art.
Set yourself apart and liberate yourself from "the safe paintings".
Feel the thrill of creating unique art.
It is my great happiness to teach water colour art wherever I can gather groups. Sometimes in mall's, art stores, church halls, beautiful country settings, in my kitchen, golf estates, ... anywhere will do, and it is always a great delight.
A day of painting happiness with all the treats of this gorgeous hotel - teas and scones, a restaurant with a lunch menu to choose and country setting to breathe in the fresh air. Many thanks to Country Crescent for making this venue available to us. We are going to soak in the setting and paint from our Heart.
Tea and treats. Beautiful views. Fresh Air and Happiness.
Now here is a great idea ... how about making a weekend of the event.
The 3 Star Crescent Country Hotel offers 39 spacious, luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms that lead onto private patios, overlooking our immaculate gardens. Our Gourmet chefs will provide unforgettable experiences to the most discerning palates with local and international speciality cuisine. The Crescent Country Hotel is situated in a tranquil setting a mere 3 kilometres from the centre of town.
The 3 Star Crescent Country Hotel offers 39 spacious, luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms that lead onto private patios, overlooking our immaculate gardens. Our Gourmet chefs will provide unforgettable experiences to the most discerning palates with local and international speciality cuisine. The Crescent Country Hotel is situated in a tranquil setting a mere 3 kilometres from the centre of town.
If you are coming from out of town, a weekend at the Country Crescent Hotel will place you in the heart of Plettenberg Bay with all the fun of the surrounding area.
This is the added treat - for those attending the Art Workshop you will get a special rate - just say you are attending the Joy Truscott Water Colour Art Workshop and you will receive the special rate.
To make your booking for the weekend contact:
Crescent Country Hotel
Piesang Valley Road
Tel: +27 (0)44 533 3033
Email: [email protected]
To make your booking for the weekend contact:
Crescent Country Hotel
Piesang Valley Road
Tel: +27 (0)44 533 3033
Email: [email protected]
Water colour painting is my passion. I taught myself to paint, or more accurately, life taught me to paint. The way we learn to approach our creativity in art, can become a new way of finding how we can best approach our life journey - with greater confidence, originality and delight.
If you are ready to re-experience the joy of water colour, stretch the boundaries of your creativity, and embrace the serendipity of flow, then this workshop is for you, (regardless of the level of your accomplishment).
More detailed information about the workshop and materials list at joytruscott.co.za or you may contact Joy at [email protected] or 079 180 7639. As there will be limited space participants will need to reserve their place with payment made in full at the time of booking and this will not be refundable.
Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant will be for your own account, plus any drinks other than the tea and scones provided for in the morning and afternoon break.
We will meet in the small conference room or the gazebo (depending on the weather) at 9:00 am and end our fabulous day at 4:00 pm.
All this happiness for just R 300 for the day.
I look forward to painting with you.
If you are ready to re-experience the joy of water colour, stretch the boundaries of your creativity, and embrace the serendipity of flow, then this workshop is for you, (regardless of the level of your accomplishment).
More detailed information about the workshop and materials list at joytruscott.co.za or you may contact Joy at [email protected] or 079 180 7639. As there will be limited space participants will need to reserve their place with payment made in full at the time of booking and this will not be refundable.
Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant will be for your own account, plus any drinks other than the tea and scones provided for in the morning and afternoon break.
We will meet in the small conference room or the gazebo (depending on the weather) at 9:00 am and end our fabulous day at 4:00 pm.
All this happiness for just R 300 for the day.
I look forward to painting with you.