The Voice & The Way

Craft Your Own Perfume

and enjoy our programme: Your Voice and Your Path 

Day 1 Thursday: Arrival and Introduction

- 16:00 - 18:00: Arrival and Check-in

  - Welcome participants, introduce the venue, and settle into accommodations.

- 18:00 - 19:00: Opening Circle

  - Meet the facilitators and participants, introduction to the retreat theme.

- 19:00 - 20:00: Organic and Friendly Dinner

  - Enjoy a healthy, balanced meal prepared with local products.

- 20:00 - 21:00: Sound Celebration

  - Guided meditation session with natural sounds and intuitive instruments to prepare the mind and body.

Day 2 Friday: Exploring Inner Voice and Mantras

- 07:00 - 08:00: Gentle Yoga - Body Awakening

- 08:00 - 09:00: Breakfast

  - Varied buffet always with vegetarian and vegan options.

- 09:15 - 10:00: Breathing and Vibration Workshop

  - Deep breathing techniques and exercises to feel body vibrations.

- 10:30 - 12:00: Training

  - Public Speaking Workshop part 1

- 12:00 - 13:30: Lunch and Free Time

  - Light meal and time for rest or a walk.

- 13:30 - 15:00: Recitation Workshop

  - Introduction to Recitation and technical mantras, their meanings and uses. Practice reciting affirmations to explore the meditative and vibrational dimension.

- 15:00 - 17:00: Meditative Walk and Spontaneous Singing

  - Nature hike with stops for sound focus.

- 17:00 - 18:30: Perfume Creation Workshop

  - Reflect on the day's experiences and group discussions.

- 19:00 - 20:00: Dinner

- 20:00 - 21:00: Evening by the Fire

  - Storytelling, and sharing around the fire.

Day 3 Saturday: Deep Connection with Self and Nature

- 07:30 - 07:45: Antar Mouna Meditation / Inner Silence

- 08:00 - 09:00: Breakfast

- 09:00 - 10:30: Vocal and Physical Yoga

  - Session combining adapted yoga postures and vocal exercises to harmonize body and voice.

- 10:30 - 12:00: Forest Immersion

  - Silent connection time with nature, followed by a collective breathing inspired by sensations.

- 12:00 - 13:30: Lunch and Free Time

- 13:30 - 15:00: Creative Sound and Vibration Workshop

  - Use various natural materials to create simple musical instruments and experiment with sounds.

- 15:00 - 17:00: Exploring Inner Resonances / Public speaking part 2

  - Individual and paired work to discover how sounds vibrate within us and what they reveal about our identity.

- 17:00 - 18:30: Perfume Creation Workshop

  - Share experiences and learnings.

- 19:00: Meal and Harmony Evening around the Primal Chanting

Day 4 Sunday: Liberation and Cathartic Expression

- 08:00 - 09:00: Breakfast

- 09:00 - 10:30: Sound Bath and Meditation

  -  Recitation session to start the day with deep meditation.

- 10:30 - 12:00: Primal Scream Workshop

  - Introduction to primal scream, guided exercises to explore and release obstacles through powerful  sounds.

- 12:00 - 13:30: Lunch and Free Time

- 13:30 - 15:00: Animal Expression and Wild Expression

  - Practice sounds and other spontaneous vocal expressions to release conscious or unconscious streams.

- 15:00 - 17:00: Reintegration and Soothing

  - Relaxation session to integrate experienced sensations using gentle sounds and soothing sounds with a Laughter session to end with.

- Perfume Creation   

- Final sharing of experiences, learnings, and conclusions. Moments of gratitude and reaffirmation of created bonds.

Retreat Philosophy

- Intuitive Singing and Recitation: Intuitive singing and  recitation allow everyone to express themselves vocally without the barrier of musical technique, focusing on feeling and emotion or developing an intention. These meditative practices help reveal hidden aspects of our identity.

- Vibrations and Breathing: The combination of conscious breathing and sound vibrations helps release tensions and promotes better circulation of vital energy.

- Primal Scream and Animal Expression: Primal scream and wild vocal expressions offer a cathartic release of obstacles, facilitating deep inner cleansing.

- Contact with Nature: Nature provides an ideal setting for reconnecting with oneself. Natural sounds, bodily sensations, and soothing landscapes enrich the experience of intuitive singing and vibrational practices.

- Revealing Identity through Public Speaking: By listening to and feeling the vibrations of our voice, we discover aspects of our deep self, often hidden in daily life. Nature serves as a mirror and support in this process of discovery and transformation.

- Perfume Creation to travel through senses

This comprehensive wellness program offers total immersion in vocal, vibrational, respiratory, and natural dimensions, providing a unique and liberating inner journey.

All included at Le Vaquier: Food & Beverages / Room / Tours / Trails / Massage Therapist / Facilitation & activities / Perfume Workshop + your own perfume to take home

Car Transfer to/from airport available (extra) quotation to be sent upon request.

On Double Occupancy Basis (pp: per person)

Room  - double bed/bathroom      ............... € pp

Pavillion  - double bed/bathroom   ................ € pp

Friends rooms - 2 rooms with double bed - shared bathroom  .............€ pp

On Single Occupancy Basis  (pp: per person)

Room/bathroom      ............... € pp

Pavillion  - double bed/bathroom   .............. € pp

Friends Suite  - 2 rooms with shared bathroom  ..............€ pp

Early Birds Rate: -20% before November 1st, 2024

Excluding:

• Flights cost and Transfers
• Travel insurance + visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Additional activities not included in the programme
• Additional treatments on demand

Notes on Primal Scream at Le Vaquier (optional)

Primal scream is a  technique developed by Arthur Janov in the 1960s. This worshop is inspired by primal scream but not a therapeutic proces. 

Primal scream is a technique aimed at releasing repressed emotions by expressing spontaneous sounds. According to Janov's theory, some memories s and emotions remain trapped in the body and mind, causing various psychological and physical issues. By expressing these emotions through primal scream, individuals can access deeply rooted feelings, acknowledge them, release them, and thereby alleviate emotional pain.

Deep Emotional Expression

Access to Repressed Traumas

Cathartic Release

Reduction of Stress and Anxiety

Improvement of Overall Well-Being

In summary, primal scream is a powerful approach that aims to release emotions and alleviate psychological pain through vocal expression. We are offering this activity as a leisure workshop and not as a therapeutic process.