March 4th, 2010 | 
Author: THE HUMMINGBIRD RETREAT CENTRE SPAIN
When Spanish explorers first encountered hummingbirds in Peru they called them joyas voladoras: “flying jewels.” The hummingbird was revered as a sacred healer a guardian of plants the spirit and those who needed healing or were training as healers themselves.
That is why the hummingbird is the symbol for The Hummingbird Retreat Centre. Located in one of the most peaceful and unspoiled parts of rural Spain it offers a relaxing and invigorating space where you can escape from normal life into a more magical one where time slows down and you have the space to breathe dream heal explore and allow your spirit to flourish as you enjoy the breathtaking scenery of its beautifully tranquil mountain setting and one of the sunniest and most welcoming climates in Europe.
The Centre offers a wide range of healing therapies and treatments including massage hot stone therapy reiki and crystals and outstanding training in the arts of shamanism soul retrieval Thai herbal massage Indian head massage plant spirit shamanism yoga dance creative writing and many others with courses taught by some of the worlds bestknown and respected teachers.
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If you are looking for a pleasant escape from the rush of daily life the Centre offers the perfect holiday nestled among spectacular mountains in a landscape full of peace and quiet where things move at a natural pace and the delights of nature surround you.
As well as beautiful scenery a peaceful and private environment and delicious homecooked food there is a pool for your use a garden and a poolside bar and for those who wish to explore the local area there are several unmissable sights close by which will give you a flavour of the real Spain.
The Hummingbird Retreat Centre is close to an unspoiled Natural Park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and has many unique and rare species as well as skies that are rated the cleanest in Europe. This area was once ruled by the Moors who thought it the Paradise promised to them by Allah and it is not difficult to see why.
It is surrounded by magnificent mountains and olive groves that have grown there for centuries and ideally placed for those who love nature as you can literally walk out of the grounds and begin your discovery of the Andalucian countryside or sit by the pool and let nature come to you in the form of the magnificent birds and other gentle and colourful creatures who find the tranquil surroundings irresistible.
The area is above sea level so the climate is warm all year round. During the winter temperatures range from average highs of 54 degrees to lows of 36 degrees which is warmer than London in spring. Then when spring comes to Andalucia temperatures climb to the mid60s with lows in the upper40s.
Summer brings sunny days and warm evenings where daily highs of 87 degrees are typical: a time for sunbathing relaxing by the pool and taking things easy. Nights drop to a nice mid60s and everything feels right with the world.
Like spring autumn is a particularly lovely time to visit. The days are cooler an average of 70 degrees and nights are a perfect 50.
COURSES COMING UP AT THE HUMMINGBIRD RETREAT CENTRE
August 114
SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER AND HEALER TRAINING
A unique Diploma course which condenses a whole year of normal practitioner training into a twoweek residency saving you time and money. It is ideal for those who wish to learn shamanic skills so they can incorporate them into their lives and/or those who would like to act as guides and healers for others helping them find their own soul pathways. No prior experience of shamanism or healing is necessary.
August 2226
HEALING ARTS TRAINING
More information to come.
September 59
WRITE IN THE HEART OF SPAIN
Do you think you have a book in you? Were sure you do. Everyone has a story to tell a unique experience they would like to share an entertaining or poignant memory an extraordinary encounter or a skill that should be passed on to others and which would make the world richer if it was. This relaxing inspiring and creative workshop is packed with information and ideas to help you discover develop and take pleasure from your natural writing abilities and skills and get your book into print.
September 1216
SHAMANIC HEALING AND SOUL RETRIEVAL TRAINING
A training course for people who would like to deepen their understanding and practice of shamanism and bring healing to others. Participants are introduced to the issues of soul loss and the practice of soul retrieval from a shamanic perspective. They learn how soul loss occurs and how to find or track a soul and bring it back to a person who is suffering from its loss. As well as working with practices for soul retrieval the course focuses on soul anchoring: providing a safe and powerful space for soulenergy to return to using methods of energy rebalancing spirit extraction and power retrieval as well as life after soul retrieval: how to create healthier lives for ourselves and others after the healing has taken place.
September 1922
THE RETURN OF THE SERPENT: PLANT SPIRIT SHAMANISM AND THE VINE OF SOULS
On this workshop we explore our connection to nature and the folkways medicines and wisdom of our ancestors as we restore balance to our souls through the healing and visionary powers of the vine of souls one of the worlds greatest teacher plants. Participants learn the fundamental practices of plant spirit shamanism including methods for connecting to and working with our guides and allies in nature how to recognise and prepare healing plants give and receive blessings and aspects of soul healing and retrieval using plants and flowers. Two teacher plant ceremonies are included which we prepare for by following the shamans diet just as it has been practiced for thousands of years by plant spirit shamans and healers of the Amazonian ayahuasca traditions.
September 2630
REIKI TRAINING AND INITIATION
More information to come.
December 29January 2 2010
NEW YEAR GATHERING CELEBRATION AND HEALING RETREAT
Do something different this New Year: revitalise energise relax cast off the old and find the new energy and focus to make the coming year the best youve ever had! Your stay includes delicious celebratory food three therapies of your choice entertainment and performances gentle workshops and traditional Spanish rituals for blessing the year ahead. Most of all its about taking it easy!
HIRE THE HUMMINGBIRD FOR YOUR OWN COURSES
The Hummingbird Retreat Centre is also available to other healers and teachers and is an ideal venue for yoga tai chi meditation dance holistic therapies and other courses as well as relaxation celebration and renewal.
About the writer: Gina Holsgrove is a therapist and the homemaker at The Hummingbird Retreat Centre. I assure you of a warm welcome at our lovely venue! For more information on The Hummingbird Retreat Centre its courses and healing therapies or to hire the Centre yourself email gina_holsgrovehotmail.com
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