Walk the first five days of the Camino de Santiago
Date: Mon Jul 08 - 14th 2024
Time: 5:00 PM start - details provided on booking
Location: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona
Are you a spiritual seeker? In need of inspiration and want to shake things up? Starting in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and finishing in Pamplona, you'll experience the stunning landscapes, rich history, and camaraderie that this famous pilgrimage route has to offer.
Combining breathwork, meditation, presence practices, creative writing and more, we'll embark on an inner and outer journey together. Our aim, to create presence and connection and fill you with inspiration for the next stage of your journey.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a new challenge, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the beauty and spirituality of the Camino. Don't miss out on this opportunity to walk in the footsteps of countless pilgrims who have journeyed to Santiago de Compostela for centuries.
The package includes -
- An opening + closing Soma Breathwork and Cacao ceremony
- Meditation, presence practices, creative writing, Qi-gong daily
- Each day begins with a stretch, a theme and ends with a circle share to discuss realisations, epiphanies, struggles and challenges, set goals or just share stories discovered on the way
- You can walk alone or together during the day
- Accommodation includes private room for a peaceful sleep
- Breakfast and evening meal included
- Guide pack with everything you need to know about being a happy, healthy and fulfilled pilgrim
- Official pilgrim passport ordered for you
Not included -
- Midday meals or snacks
- Hiking gear
- Bag carry service can be booked at extra charge
- Visa or transport to Saint Jean Pied de Port or from Pamplona (Advice is included in the welcome pack on booking)
Itinerary - (Subject to change)
Day 1 - Saint Jean Pied de Port - Overnight stay
5pm - Meet and greet dinner
7pm - Opening Breathwork ceremony with Cacao, intention setting, calling forward meditation
Day 2 - Walk to Valcarlos (12km) - Overnight stay at Valcarlos
Evening meal, circle sharing and meditation
Day 3 - Walk to Roncesvalles - (14 km)
Evening meal, creative writing, circle sharing and meditation
Day 4 - Walk to Zubiri - (20 km)
Evening meal, circle sharing and meditation
Day 5 - Walk to Pamplona - (20 km)
5pm - Dinner
7pm - Closing Breathwork ceremony with Cacao, sending back meditation
9pm - Celebration
Who this is for...
- You are interested in personal development and spiritual growth
- Have a love of the outdoors, history, hiking
- A reasonable standard of fitness (must be able to hike 20km in one day) You can go as fast or slow as you like and will be encouraged to walk at your own pace
- Have an interest in the Camino de Santiago and its traditions
- Enjoy meditation, breathwork and presence practices
- Have a creative passion and in need of inspiration
- Looking for a challenge and to grow into new horizons
- Want to walk the Camino but is nervous to walk alone
- All ages welcome
What you need to bring -
(We'll send you a full list of recommended items on booking)
- An open heart
- A great and supportive attitude
- Be committed to attending all group events, such as the opening and closing breathwork ceremony, and evening circle sharing. (The Breathwork is optional, and can be adjusted to suit your personal needs. However, attendance is non-negotiable as we want to create a solid connected group of people committed to helping each other on the journey)
- Personal travel and medical insurance
Breathwork -
There are many forms of breathwork. The style we'll be practicing is both gentle and powerful, combining elements of pranayama and transformational breathwork practices. The aim is to listen to your inner knowing and foster a greater connection with your sovereign and inner power. We'll be breathing in a rhythm to music with beats creating heart coherence.
The aim is to listen to your inner knowing and foster a greater connection with your sovereign and inner power. To then ground and integrate the energy and insights and utilise them along our walk.
(The style of breathing will be tailored to your personal needs following a consultation)
Key Takeaways -
- Make friends and build community and memories to last a lifetime
- Learn breathing and meditation techniques for stress relief, manifestation and inspiration
- Carry momentum into your life, with gained perspectives and inspiration for your creative projects
- A sense of achievement and wonder
- You'll feel tested, strong and capable of doing anything!
- And improved level of fitness
- A knowledge of the Camino de Santiago
- Confidence
Refund Policy -
- Due to booking requirements, we have a zero refund policy. If you are unable to make the dates you booked we can however move the booking to the next available journey.
*This event is for English Speakers
About Retreats in Motion and pilgrimages.
A pilgrimage is a transformative experience that can lead to personal growth and spiritual development. Walking the Camino de Santiago, for example, is a journey that challenges you physically, mentally, and emotionally. It forces you to step out of your comfort zone and confront your fears and limitations. This can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery.
One of the benefits of pilgrimage is that it provides an opportunity for introspection and reflection. When you're walking for hours on end, you have plenty of time to think and contemplate. This can help you gain clarity on your life's purpose, values, and priorities. It can also help you process past experiences and emotions that may be holding you back.
Do you need to be religious?
Pilgrimages are a spiritual as well as physical experience. Regardless of your personal religious beliefs, they offer a chance to connect with something greater than yourself and tap into a sense of awe and wonder. The Camino de Santiago has been a pilgrimage route for Christians for centuries, but people of all faiths (and no faith) walk it today. It's a reminder that we're all on a journey, and we can find common ground in our shared humanity. When we walk on the Camino, we can explore the unique Christian heritage, learn more about faith, God, and the teachings of the Saints, or at the very least, experience the divine found in chance encounters and by walking through the glory of the natural world. Retreats In Motion humbly steps onto these walks in the spirit of curiosity and respect.
Community
Another benefit of pilgrimage is the sense of community and connection it can foster. When you're walking with other pilgrims, you're all in it together. You share the same challenges, triumphs, and moments of grace. This can create a sense of camaraderie and support that can be hard to find in everyday life. It can also help you develop empathy and compassion for others.
Return to Source
Finally, pilgrimage can be a way to break out of your routine and experience something new and different. It can be a chance to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. It can also be an opportunity to learn about different cultures and ways of life. All of these experiences can broaden your perspective and help you grow as a person.
So should you walk alone?
Yes, if you are ready to do so.
If you're not ready to walk alone, walk with us.
The intention of these 'Walk With Me, Retreats In Motion', is to give you enough structure to feel supported with pre-booked accommodation so you can enjoy your walk rather than rush to the next albergue. Guided routes. Morning stretches and Qi Gong to stay limber and healthy, meditation and circle sharing in the evening to reflect on the journey, and gentle transformational breathwork ceremonies, to induce the Sacred into your experience.
And enough spaciousness; you can walk together or alone, as you feel you need, so you can experience the freedom of the trail, the connection with nature, and the serendipity of random encounters with fellow pilgrims. Guided meditation and rituals to support your journey.
We will walk together for the first 100km, five days, from Saint Jean Pied de Port, to Pamplona, giving you a fantastic start to your pilgrimage, and the confidence and community to keep going all the way to Santiago, should you wish.
Our Philosophy
Retreats In Motion, aims to give you the space to have an experience that is both physical, emotional, and spiritually supportive. We aim to create community by supporting like-minded individuals to have a life enhancing experience which will be carried with them through their journey of life.
If you have any questions, please email me at peternlee@icloud.com
