Self Compassion & Wild Swimming retreat with Les Peebles, The Dales Dipper & Dr Rachel Dobbing, Clinical Psychologist.
Wild swimming & self compassion retreat with Les Peebles, The Dales Dipper & Dr Rachel Dobbing, Clinical Psychologist.
Les and Rachel would like to invite you to this weekend camping retreat to explore how wild swimming, combined with mindful & self-compassion practices, can support us in emotional wellbeing.
You are welcome to pitch up anytime from 2pm on Friday. We will start with an opening circle at 6pm where we will come together to set our intentions for the weekend. Dinner will be served and we can enjoy the evening around the campfire.
Our Saturday morning workshop will focus on the theory & practice of self compassion and its benefits to our well being. We will explore poly vagal theory and how it provides us with some understanding of the benefits of cold water. This workshop will have lots of new content and so, there will be something for everyone .. whether you've been on retreat with us many times or if you're coming for the first time.
After lunch (weather permitting) we will head out to an amazing location and take to the water! Later we will again gather around the fire for dinner and allow our connections to form and minds to settle.
On Sunday we will head out to another great dipping spot and have more fun putting into practice what we learn through the weekend.
We will then return to site and gather for a closing circle to reflect on our time together.
You are welcome to take your time to pack up and say goodbye.
You may already be a regular cold water/wild swimmer or this may be your first experience; rest assured you will be in very capable hands. Safety is paramount and you will learn how to access open water safely – even in the coldest temperatures! weather permitting we will take in several gorgeous swim spots, including the stream & dipping barrels on site.
Camping is at a private campsite with excellent facilities including toilets, shower, sinks and washing up facilities. Evening meals will be fully catered and hot drinks and biscuits plentiful throughout the weekend. Please bring lunches and breakfasts – there is a fridge on site to use.
We very much look forward to welcoming you!
Les & Rachel