Retreats
Marrakesh, Morocco: Reconnecting with Your Essence
Join us for an extraordinary retreat in Morocco, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the transformative energy of Mama's Africa’s sacred elements—its soil, wind, sun, and water—nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits. This journey isn’t about packing in activities; it’s an invitation to slow down, dream, and engage in profound self-care. Guided by the Pause3™ Method, narrative practice, and the healing energy of the land, our time together will center on the power of simply being.
This space will allow you to deepen your connection with yourself, the natural surroundings, and the community we create. As we settle into the slower rhythm of the Moroccan landscape, we’ll also explore the principles of Narrative Medicine—being seen, heard, and supported in your personal healing journey. You will have the space to be witnessed, understood, and held, which is a transformative element of this retreat.
Dissolve: You are your own best healer meditation & Narrative Medicine Retreat | Murchison Falls, Uganda
"I am two places at once. My soul is a home with no walls, a roof held up by whispers of stories."
-Rupi Kaur
The Retreat
To truly understand the complexity and diversity within oneself, guests are exposed to a wide range of perspectives and experiences. What we know to be true, is that we possess a variety of thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that might contradict each other or evolve over time. By engaging with diverse viewpoints from others, individuals can recognize that their own internal landscape is rich and multifaceted. Come and unlock your internal landscape as you deepen into exploring the origins of your own beliefs, in this intimate transformational retreat.
In partnership with the visionary and founder of Voyager Global Solutions (VGS), Sarina Carrasco, Ssanyu Birigwa has crafted an exclusive, curated, and bespoke journey, offering a truly unique opportunity to unlock and enrich.
The Process
Over the span of 7 days, you'll be expertly guided across the metaphorical bridge, on a journey towards recognizing and embracing your personal evolution—a mindset shift achieved in a brief time frame. Each day will carry a distinct intention, nurturing your evolution and enabling you to pause, reflect, reconnect, and embrace your higher self. Remember, this retreat is entirely yours to shape and savor.
Envision indulging in morning meditations, leisurely nature walks along Victoria Falls, exhilarating afternoon game drives in Murchison's National Park, relishing organic and fresh daily meals, and unwinding by the pool. Amidst these moments, you'll immerse yourself in the art of stillness and the discovery of life's pauses. Within these tranquil interludes, you'll come to realize that your life journey can take a different course, empowering you to fashion the lifestyle you truly deserve, complete with daily practices that resonate deeply.
This retreat encapsulates life-altering moments meticulously fashioned to liberate you from outdated behavioral patterns using the Pause3™ method, narrative medicine, sacred and deeply resonant healing rituals, artistic expression, communion with nature, and ultimate relaxation. Harnessing the curative energies of the land, this sanctuary provides an exceptional chance to undergo a profound metamorphosis catalyzed by the captivating essence of these rejuvenating landscapes.
The Venues
Natures Green Beach Resort
Embark on this journey alongside us at Natures Green Beach Resort, an oasis of ecovillage splendor nestled in the untouched forests of Busabula, Uganda. A mere hour and a half away from Entebbe Airport, this is the starting point of our shared adventure.
Paraa Safari Lodge
In this hidden gem of luxury, amongst the wildest surroundings, overlooking the river nile, one can relax, pause and take in this raw serene beauty. Not far from Murchison Falls, where the world's longest river explodes through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43 meters below.
Itinerary at a Glance
November 13 - Welcome to the pearl of AfricaArrive in Entebbe Uganda, a nation of stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity. Transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure at Natures Green Beach Resort.
Day 1November 14th - Jinja Source of Nile Exploration
7:00 am : Breakfast
8:00 am- Welcome guests, gather for nature walk, meditation & breathwork
8:30 am- Departure to Jinja
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:15 pm - Evening immersion and meet your soul care partner
On our initial day, we'll commence a shared expedition to unlock our multifaceted nature with focused intention. Our emphasis will rest on underscoring the importance of open-mindedness, empathy, and exposure to diverse viewpoints, all converging to foster a deeper grasp of one's own multifaceted essence.
We'll begin with a morning stroll through the burgeoning forest of the resort, delving into the medicinal properties of the trees and discovering how the ecovillage has established a haven for birds migrating from around the world, finding solace and perching along Lake Victoria. Our first meditative and breathwork session will follow, as we align our intentions for the day.
Subsequently, we'll embark on a day-long journey to Jinja, immersing ourselves in Uganda's natural beauty and cultural heritage. This adventure will culminate with a visit to the source of the River Nile – the world's longest river. The afternoon is reserved for exploring this remarkable site, where a brief cruise will unveil the enchantment and wonder of the River Nile.
Day 2November 15th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
8:00 am- Departure to Murchison Falls
4:30 pm- Arrive at Paraa Safari Lodge - Welcome Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 pm - Evening immersion
Day 3 November 16th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
7:30 am- Morning meditation & breathwork, followed by a morning walk to dwell in nature
9:00 am- REST
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:30 pm - Afternoon immersion
4:00 pm - Wildlife Safari
7:30 pm - Dinner
8:45 pm - Evening Immersion
A drive through the scenic Buligi area west of Paraa to the Delta Point (where the Victoria Nile passes through the Northern tip of Lake Albert to become the Albert Nile), takes around three hours. Expect to see elephant, buffalo, giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and oribi. With luck, lion (s) and perhaps even a leopard may be sighted.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 4November 17th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
7:30 am- Morning meditation & breathwork
10:00 am -Guided tour to the top of Murchison Falls
Afternoon Immersion Part 1
Afternoon Immersion Part 2
Day 5November 18th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
7:30 am- Morning meditation & breathwork
Morning Immersion
Afternoon Immersion part 1
Afternoon Immersion part 2
Evening Immersion
Day 6November 19th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
7:30 am- Morning meditation & breathwork
9:00 am- River excursion to the Falls
Afternoon Immersion
*Guests have this evening free
Day 7November 20th - Murchison Falls
7:00 am : Breakfast
7:30 am- Morning meditation & breathwork & journey
Meet with your soul care partner
Open/ 30 mins 1:1 sessions with guest
Open/ 30 mins 1:1 sessions with guest
Closing ceremony
November 21st - Departure to Entebbe7:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Journey Back to Entebbe
*Where ‘Open’ , guests can schedule other activities offered by the lodge through VGS.
*Detailed itinerary will be released two weeks prior to day 1 of the retreat.
The Why
Ancient wisdom harmonizes with modern science and the humanities in a world besieged by stress and burnout. By practicing breathing techniques and meditation, we'll re-calibrate our adrenal system and amplify the body's innate production of natural opiates, welcoming life with renewed vitality. As we explore our personal 'origin story' together, we'll foster somatic awareness of where our experiences reside within us and how they manifest, whether through the unveiling of buried emotions or other forms of expression.
We'll navigate this journey armed with the fusion of age-old wisdom and the principles of Narrative Medicine, grounded in both clinical expertise and scholarly inquiry. The cornerstone of our exploration is the Pause3™ method—an integrative pathway towards cultivating greater compassion and empathy not only for ourselves but also for others. Here, we embark on the journey of relinquishing control and embracing love.
Why You Should Join Us:
*You are ready to do things differently
*You possess a solid foundation, yet at times, you still grapple with these restrictive beliefs.
*You desire to embody a different way of ‘doing’ things
*Your community yearns for more of you – your time, your leadership. As questions form in your mind about how to meet this need, remember that you've consistently been there for those you hold dear.
*A touch of gentleness could serve you well.
*You have a desire to share your story, recognizing that sharing your journey and narrative acts as a bridge to embracing a process that nurtures our multifaceted selves. This process encourages vulnerability, authenticity, and openness, ultimately guiding you towards a life you truly cherish.
*You've granted yourself the freedom to invest in your health and well-being, engaging in introspective and investigative self-exploration to enhance your presence for others, all within the embrace of a destination of exquisite beauty.
The Package
Set forth on a mesmerizing journey through Uganda, delving deep into its wonders and allowing yourself to be enveloped in a meticulously crafted luxury travel experience designed to resonate with the very essence of your soul's purpose.
Investment: All inclusive with Flights OR an All inclusive without Flights.
The All Inclusive Package
Round Trip Air Ticket – Cabin (Economy) | or excludes flight option
Pick up & Return Transfers Entebbe Airport – Natures Green Beach Resort
Natures Green Beach Resort – Check in 13Nov-Check out 15Nov – Full Board
Paraa Safari Lodge – Check in 15Nov -Check out 21nov -Full Board – Standard or Deluxe Room
Jinja Day Trip with Boat Cruise
Nature walk and bird watching
Tour Top of the Falls
Wild Life Safari
Cruise to the Falls
OR
“I never knew what it felt like to feel safe and have a sacred space until we started chipping away all these layers of ourselves. The days in which we had to face our shadow was anxiety filled. The bush was majestic, and getting the sense of alignment and intense meditation in our first HAR practice has changed my alignment forever. ”
“What was created was not only a language-defying experience, but a shift within. Since the retreat the lessons and feelings and transformations have remained within my body and manifest in my thoughts, actions, and decisions. I am able to access the work we did together in my daily life and have been able to create change in how I go about that so that it better supports and feeds my strengths and not my fears”