'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' One day Enneagram Retreat - BYRONSHIRE - 2024 Date to be launched
Next event - 2024 - Date TBC
@ The Octagon, Stokers Siding, Byron Hinterland, NSW
BOUTIQUE VENUE & INTIMATE RETREAT - Limited spots
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” - Aristotle
“This was a fun and fulfilling exploration. The day was an amazing opportunity to have greater understanding of others, through learning of Enneagram personality types. I will use my new awareness of my Enneagram personality type as a gauge for growth opportunities. “The Octagon” venue was peaceful, stylish and amazing and I enjoyed Louise’s facilitation, which was very professional, fun and playful. With her wisdom and presence, she held a beautiful place for us to explore.”
Ben Jennings, Enneagram Type 8
THE EXPERIENCE:
A One day Retreat Journey woven with nurturing flow yoga, healing yin yoga, developmental coaching, facilitated conversation, Enneagram experiential workshops, meditation, pranayama, nature immersion and relaxation.
Begin your journey to Freedom on this one day reflective and awakening retreat to explore yourself and free yourself using the wisdom of the Enneagram.
The Enneagram is a map of human nature experienced through nine distinct personality types that describe how we think, feel, act and how we stand in relation with the world and others.
Are you intrigued to explore why you think and act in certain ways?
How you show up in relation with others and the world around you?
When fear and anxiety seek to overwhelm you, do you understand why?
Do you ever ask yourself ‘who am I’? Well, who is this sense of self that you take yourself to be?
Would you like some answers?
Are you ready to EXPLORE yourself?
And at the same time, to FREE yourself?
Join me for "Explore yourself and Free yourself" One day Enneagram retreat.
“I'd describe the Enneagram day as a world of discovery that is beneficial to personal growth and expansion. I'm taking away from today an expanded awareness and greater understanding of self.
I now have a new navigation tool for relating and a real opportunity for self-acceptance. The venue was amazing and I absolutely loved Louise's facilitation style.”
Cine Holland 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2022 attendee
"Life changing - is how I would describe the One Day Enneagram Retreat 'Explore yourself & Free yourself. I've doubted myself for a long time and this is the start of a new me and a new understanding of myself. I now have CLARITY on who, what, why I am who I am. I also feel COURAGEOUS and speaking up in the group gave me confidence."
Con Mitsou - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2019 attendee
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This deep dive exploration retreat day will allow you to see what has been unseen for you, hidden from your conscious awareness and ready to awaken you to more of your potential.
Your exploration and discovery will be an experience of reflection and inquiry through group coaching, shared narrative and dialogue, meditation and yoga.
WHAT WE'LL COVER:
Exploration of the nine different Enneagram personality types
Discover your dominant Enneagram personality type
Understand the gifts, challenges and core motivation of each Enneagram type
Learn what each Enneagram type avoids and also focuses on
Uncover the hidden complaint of each Enneagram personality type
Explore how your Enneagram personality type shows up in relation with others
Understand your Enneagram personality trigger points and how you react to challenges
Gain insight into the habituated thinking patterns of your Enneagram type that limit your potential in your professional and personal life
Explore the relationship with ‘Uncertainty’ and ‘Conflict’ for each Enneagram type
‘Free Yourself’ from the personality structures that aren’t the truth of you
Practise self compassion in the face of self-awareness
Very gentle yoga to reflect on and integrate Enneagram teachings
Group sharings and insights
"The a beautiful combination of mind-body awareness and personal growth. An opportunity to reflect on myself, giving me a deeper understanding of my enneagram type and how I relate in the world. I realized that it’s ok for the world to see me as accomplished and achieving".
Angela Farrell - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2020 attendee
"Thank you for a beautifully and skilfully facilitated day, full of calm reflection, challenging insights and wonderful epiphanies. All wrapped up in a beautiful hug of meditation, yin yoga, essential oils and kind, respectful non judgmental participants who shared so openly and honestly. The day has been a gentle walk into me. I discovered hidden parts of myself without judgement. I learnt so much about other types of people and their personalities. I will now be able to say 'no' instead of 'yes' and will be able to face conflict. Thank you all for a fabulous day."
Wendy Ballard, 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2019 attendee
DAY'S FLOW:
Time |
Activity |
09.00am |
Welcome, Introductions and Grounding Meditation |
09.30am |
The Wisdom of the Enneagram · What is The Enneagram & what it ISN’T · Exploring the 9 Enneagram Types · Gifts & Challenges of each Type |
10.30am |
Morning Gentle Yoga – ‘Explore Yourself’- Integrate Enneagram wisdom from so far |
11.15am |
Morning Tea Break |
11.30am |
Understanding Your Enneagram Type and others Experiential session to dive in and explore each of the 9 types: · Sense of Self · What each Type avoids · What each Type focuses on · Core motivations · Hidden complaints · Reflections & sharing
|
12.45pm |
Enjoy lunch and land with new awareness |
2.00pm |
Enneagram Exploration – see the world through the eyes of other Types · Relationship with Uncertainty for each Type · Bringing flexibility to Conflict Styles of each Type
|
3.00pm |
Yin Yoga - ‘Free Yourself’ from the personality structures that aren’t you |
3.45pm |
Afternoon tea break |
4.00pm |
Integration of Wisdom, Summary and Guided Meditation · Self compassion in the face of self-awareness · Group sharings and insights |
5.00pm |
Retreat Close |
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT YOURSELF:
• Your inner motivation that informs your sense of self
• The unique gifts that you bring to yourself, others and the world
• See what has been unseen for you, hidden from your conscious awareness, ready to awaken you to your true potential
• Understand your trigger points, how you react to challenges and the habituated thinking patterns that limit your potential
• How you show up in relation with others
"A safe and enlightening journey on the road to further understanding and growth. I now have tools to take with me to integrate into my life and relationships. I now recognise that my fear of conflict can mess with my equilibrium and authenticity. I also see that my inability to say 'no' leads to an unhealthy unbalanced me that impacts those around me. Thank you for the Enneagram teachings."
Kerry Bower - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2019 attendee
"I realized how good it was to experience the surrounding nature, yoga, and to drop into my body – something I was craving. The day was an experience of becoming grounded and more connected with myself – to understand and get to know me".
Deanna Earp - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2020 attendee
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
• A deeper sense of self-awareness and understanding
• An understanding of what drives your fear and anxiety and therefore how to free yourself from it.
• Greater flexibility and choice in how you respond to challenges and triggers
• Practices for integrating your learnings
• Deeper self-compassion
WHAT TO BRING:
• Bring your curiosity, open-mindedness, sense of fun, a share plate for lunch and your yoga mat ☺
ABOUT THE VENUE:
'The Octagon' is a stunning retreat space - we will spend the day held by a custom architected hardwood Octagon built by a master german builder on 5 acres of lush gardens
The Octagon windows look out onto beautiful views of three mountains: 1) Mt. Wollumbin (Mt. Warning), 2) Mt Chowan or Mt. Lucky (locals name it this) and 3) Mt Gurrinyah.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ONE DAY RETREAT?
• A blissful, transformative day of scheduled activities set at a private location, 'The Octagon' in Stokers Siding, Byronshire
• 2 x Yoga & Meditation classes – 1 x yin, 1 x gentle flow
• Transformational coaching workshops and facilitation
• NB: Each Guest receives a retreat ‘Explore Yourself & Free Yourself - Enneagram" take home workbook to complete during the workshops
• 1 x Closing Ceremony, where we create a powerful space to take the Retreat learnings forward and apply to our Lives
• 1 x 30 min coaching session pre or post retreat to explore your Enneagram test result and typology
• Complimentary teas and filtered rain water
• All classes and workshops are held inside our beautiful yoga & workshop space, set high up in the trees with stunning views of 3 mountains: Mt Warning,
Please bring: Your curiosity, open-mindedness, sense of fun, a share plate of food, your yoga mat ☺ and a blanket
"I am now aware of the hidden aspects of my personality. The more aware I become of myself, the more I grow. 'Explore yourself and Free yourself' retreat was a journey into self and others to learn and embrace how to be our authentic selves. I learnt how to work on my strengths and turn my weaknesses into strengths. The day retreat showed me how to see these qualities in others and how to communicate with others effectively. I now see that we're all not very different, and that we're all experiencing a battle inside, so kindness is key."
Michael Edwards - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2019 attendee
INVESTMENT AND BOOKING:
$250
Ticket price includes:
- One day retreat 9.00am - 5pm
- Teas and snacks (BYO share plate lunch)
- Lunch enjoyed on the deck with stunning mountainous views
- Retreat take home workbook
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I ask you to complete an Enneagram test prior to this retreat
- Here is link to Enneagram test, please be sure to select RHETI version. https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/
- Please email me the PDF of your test results once completed please. At least one week prior to the retreat date
- Cost for test is $12 US and takes approx 30-40 mins to complete, so be sure to put sufficient time aside to do test in one sitting
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1)If you book a space on this retreat and then wish to cancel you will need to find someone to take your place. Or if we can find a replacement to take your place, then you will receive a full credit back to use for a future retreat.
WHERE:
The Octagon, Stokers Siding, Byron Hinterland, NSW
WHEN:
2024 date TBC
" The day retreat was a great tool for personal insight and for opening into deep group sharing and discussion. I have been reminded to look after myself and be true to myself. I also feel more compassion for others from this experience in understanding we all have different personality types "
Rebecca Caine - 'Explore Yourself & Free Yourself' 2019 attendee
YOUR ENNEAGRAM RETREAT HOST:
Louise is a Developmental coach, providing lovingly disruptive coaching to empower her clients to bring awareness to how they're getting in their own way. Her coaching awakens her clients to new perspectives which allows them to identify what's been holding them back from living their Truth, Purpose and Potential.
Her portfolio of clients include entrepreneurs and senior level executives across Australia, UK, NZ, USA, Mauritius and Fiji. Previously Louise has worked as the in-house coach at Five Star Health Retreat The Golden Door (now Elysia Wellness Retreat).
Read more here about Louise's approach to coaching.
Louise is also an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, when she lived on the Central Coast Louise was a permanent teacher at Modern Organic and Living Om. Specialising in running unique, 'Immersion Retreats' in Australia and overseas, Louise is passionate about creating unforgettable retreat experiences involving coaching, yoga and meditation that heal and transform guests.
"Louise is very intuitive coach and a fantastic listener. I felt nurtured and encouraged the entire program. I am now calmer, softer, at ease. & enjoying life more. I'm very conscious of my thoughts and now able to change them. I've let go the need to control & have certainty. I'm so much more relaxed & have found great joy in going with the flow of life. I now know that I'm the author of my reality. I choose how I feel and what I do. Everything is a choice. This has been a very liberating realisation. .” Brooke Duncan
"Coaching with Louise was Phenomenal!!! I cannot emphasise that enough. Louise made me feel safe & pushed me to look at myself in ways that I was resistant to. She made me “sit in my stuff” and get comfortable in doing so. When I started the coaching journey, I was closed off, sad and negative. I now feel confident with who I am, & no longer feel the need to put on a mask. I cannot thank Louise enough for what I got out of coaching with her. She took me places I would not have felt safe to go on my own." Michayla Simpson
"After hiring Louise as my coach I am calmer, softer and more at ease. I’m enjoying life and not taking it so seriously. I am very conscious of my thoughts and because of this I am now able to change them. I have let go of the need to control and have certainty. I am so much more relaxed and have found great joy in going with the flow of life and having faith that my journey is taking me exactly where I need to go.
What I have learnt about myself during the coaching, is that I am the author of my reality. I choose how I feel and what I do. Everything is a choice. This has been a very liberating realisation. As a coach, Louise is very intuitive and a fantastic listener. I felt nurtured and encouraged the entire program.”Brooke Duncan“Yoga with Louise is simply wonderful! Following the class I felt incredible, so balanced, calm and full of bliss. I love Louise’s approach to teaching; it is the perfect flow of strength and inner connection – guided by her voice which is so calming!"Carly Grace