Loving our Soil, Soul & Society this Spring
Dear friends,
In his latest book Radical Love, renown Indian-British peace, environmental and social justice activist Satish Kumar teaches us to improve our lives through a love of Nature: Soil, a love of oneself: Soul and a love of others: Society. “It is our responsibility to find ways and means to replenish, recuperate, and nourish our souls, our own selves. Such self-care is not a selfish act; it is an imperative and a prerequisite for the care of others.” With this nurturing we are then “required to contribute our creativity, our talent, and our skill as a free offering to enrich the social order”; this is our love for society. Equally we must love our Earth: “upholding the rights of Nature is as much part of human rights as working for social justice and economic development.”
We can use this as a guide in these turbulent times, how can I love myself more? How can I contribute more to others? How can I connect to and protect Mother Earth?
Our offerings this Spring support our connect to and love for ourselves, each other and our Earth.
Love,
Myriam and team
Residential Retreats
New Journey Spring Retreat for Hong Kong Women at Braziers Park, Oxfordshire, UK with Josephine Ma, Joy Lam, Linda To and Many Tsui
We gather at the beautiful and historic community of Braziers Park in the peaceful countryside of Oxfordshire. Together, we will connect with nature and with other women from Hong Kong, take time to rest and heal, and gently reconnect with our inner selves as we prepare to begin a new chapter in our lives. This retreat will be held in Cantonese.
誠摯邀請您參加這場為移英香港女性而設的 「從心出發」退修營 , 我們會在 地靈人傑的Braziers Park——位於英國牛津郡靜謐鄉間的歷史社群, 與大自然連結、來自香港的姊妹一同靜心療癒，與自己內心相遇，預備好自己開啟新的篇章。退修營將以廣東話進行.
Women’s Spring Retreat and Total Yoga Nidra Immersion at Shima Davos, Switzerland, 22nd-25th May with Uma Dinsmore Tuli & Myriam Bartu
This immersive retreat offers yoga therapy, Total Yoga Nidra, sound healing, meditation, nature immersion, forest bathing, dreamshare, and Tarot reading with my teacher Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, womb yoga pioneer, creator of Yoni Shakti and founder of the Yoga Nidra Network. This retreat offers deep rest, restoration and inspiration and is designed to nurture the wisdom of your inner teacher, held at the beautiful Shima retreat space, surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests in the Dischma Valley outside Davos. The retreat includes the full Total Yoga Nidra Immersion, a pre-requisite for the Yoga Nidra Network’s Total Yoga Nidra Teacher & Facilitator Course.
Reconnection Spring Retreat, Schweibenalp, Switzerland, 11th-14th June with Mandy Tsui & Myriam Bartu
Immerse in Nature in this natural “kraftort” power place and recharge your inner battery with deeply nourishing practices amongst mountains, waterfalls, rivers and fields. Nourishing yoga therapy, yoga nidra, sound healing, meditation, nature immersion, forest bathing, mountain walks, devotional singing, fire ceremony and community to reconnect to and ignite your inner light. Everyone welcome.
Mother & Daugther Reconnection Spring Retreat, Shima Davos, Switzerland, 6-7th June with Myriam
A weekend for mothers and daughters to relax, restore and reconnect in nature, in community and in practice. Yoga Nidra relaxation, feminine empowerment practices, nature walks, shared meals, yoga, mantra singing and games in community. This retreat is intended for mothers with 6-11 year old daughters.
Journey Home Autumn Retreat, 11-13th September, Ampleforth Abbey, York, UK with Josephine Ma, Linda To, Mandy Tsui and Myriam Bartu
We will gather at the beautiful and historic Ampleforth Abbey in the peaceful North English countryside. Together, we will connect with nature and with others, take time to rest and heal, and gently reconnect with our inner selves with yoga, yoga nidra, Qigong, meditation, sound healing and sharing circles.
Journey Home Autumn Retreat, 5-8th November, Osco Village, South Switzerland with Josephine & Myriam
A long weekend to rest, renew, and reconnect with yourself, with others and with Nature held by Josephine Ma and Myriam Bartu. Stay at Locanda del Viandante, a comfortable, cozy, home-like village house up on a mountain of the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. Expect to enjoy mountain walks, yoga & yoga nidra in a friendly community.
Online Offerings
Online Journeys: April to May
Women’s Empowerment Journey: A dive into wellbeing for women with Yoga Nidra, Yoni Shakti Yoga and Sisterhood sharing. We reconnect deeply to our womb space as a force of creativity and vitality. We share our lived experiences of cyclical living returning us to our deepest power and wisdom. We explore the seasons of our life and the female superpowers of menstruation, motherhood and menopause. Two Sundays in March.
Spring Journey Within: A five session meditative journey supporting you info greater self awareness to reduce the hold of stress, tension and trauma with yoga nidra relaxation, nourishing movement, breathing practices and sharing circles. We explore the layers of physical body, breath, emotions, thoughts, heart energy and pure awareness. Establish your own practice to restore relaxation, calm and well being. Wednesdays in April.
Yoga Nidra Deep Dive: This Journey covers core aspects of Yoga Nidra, its philosophy, origins and evolution, science, structure, therapeutic benefits and philosophy. Deepen your own practice with a greater range of yoga nidra styles including some longer nidras and tailor made ones for an enhanced understanding. Join in exploratory group discussions. Gain a lived experience of the multi-dimensions of this powerful practice. Come away with a deeper understanding of Yoga Nidra and how to incorporate it into your life for relaxation, wellbeing, balance, emotional support, intuition, and spiritual connection.
Special Offerings in Thalwil
Earth Reconnection Day, Saturday, 25th April, 11am-5pm with Myriam
We are not just part of Nature, we ARE Nature. We are designed to be in nature. Spending time in Nature and connecting back to our natural rhythmic cycles is calming, healing and nourishing. Consciously experience and honour our Earth together in community. Enjoy Wild Yoga Nidra and Nourishing Earth Connection Yoga, Earth Mantras, Forest Bathing with a shared picnic and Earth Reverence Ritual as we celebrate the arrival of Spring.
Perimenopause Circle, Saturday, 30th May, 10am-1pm with Alex and Myriam
Nutrition advice, yoga therapy, balancing breath practices, yoga nidra relaxation and sisterhood sharing supporting you to step into your power and flourish in this time of change. Learn to recognise this phase as a biological transition- an opportunity to shift from a performance driven mindset to one prioritising health, well-being and what truly matters; a stepping into your power.
Nutrition advice, yoga therapy, balancing breath practices, yoga nidra relaxation and sisterhood sharing supporting you to step into your power and flourish in this time of change. Learn to recognise this phase as a biological transition- an opportunity to shift from a performance driven mindset to one prioritising health, well-being and what truly matters; a stepping into your power.
Summer Solstice Gathering, Sunday 21st June
At the Summer Solstice, we invite you to pause with us and celebrate the peak of light — the fullness of a cycle in its most radiant moment. Through mantra chanting, a fire ritual, and conscious presence, we honor the sun at its height, the abundance of nature, and what within us is ready to shine with full brightness. The rhythms of nature remind us that we are part of a greater whole — and on this longest day, fire, sound, and sacred syllables speak directly to our nervous system, our hearts, and our inner knowing.
