1DAY NIKKI MAGIC SILENT RETREAT
2024 Dates Coming Soon!
NIKKI MAGIC Country Home
Caledon, Ontario
SILENCE & CREATIVITY
The Science of Silence: How Solitude Enriches Creative Work
https://www.inc.com/thomas-oppong/the-science-of-silence-how-solitude-enriches-creative-work.html
1DAY NIKKI MAGIC
SILENT RETREAT
2024 Dates TBA | 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost - $555+hst
Pay what you can pricing available, application here.
(Limited Space Available)
Join Nikki for a 1day Nikki Magic Silent Retreat, designed to help you to deeply relax, restore, unplug, heal, re-imagine possibility, and listen deeply beneath the noise.
During this day retreat we will be practicing silence for the day and unplugging from the outside world. I cannot tell you how nourishing and life changing this practice can be.
In order for us to completely have the opportunity to nourish our mind/body and tune into our magical intuitive self we must first provide the space and then allow for to fully 'unplug' and get quiet. Practicing silence allows us to get grounded, when too many things around us are moving constantly. This is not always an easy practice but it is one that I promise you will allow your to understand how we numb ourselves with the daily noise/distraction that keeps us busy and away from our most true magical self. When we allow to get quiet and nourish our mind/body the creative being arrives and we tune into the present moment.
Retreats are supportive and healing spaces to safely connect in with sacred community, tune in to your heart, holding space for possibility and unveiling our true magic. It is also where I feel most magical to teach... to share, to dream and to inspire!
BENEFITS OF SILENCE
intentional time of quiet stillness
decreased stress (silence has the opposite effect on markers of stress: It naturally helps the body relax by increasing activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps us “rest and digest.”)
improved mental clarity (many studies show that we can think and process our emotions most clearly when we aren’t distracted by noise in our environments)
enhanced self-awareness
improved clarity allows the ability to make better decisions
silence can stimulate growth of new brain cells in parts of the brain responsible for learning and decision making
Access to Creativity, Read Article: The Science of Silence: How Solitude Enriches Creative Work
https://www.inc.com/thomas-oppong/the-science-of-silence-how-solitude-enriches-creative-work.html
better sleep
improved relationships (understanding, deep listening including “holding space for someone” without the need to say anything)
“You can benefit from interacting and brainstorming with others, but awesome creative work can be achieved by shutting out the outside world, whilst you insanely focus on your craft.”
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1 day retreat at NIKKI MAGIC Country Home Retreat in Caledon, Ontario with healthy catered lunch, guided meditation, silent nature walk, journaling, yoga nidra, magical reiki and lots of love, rest and healing in sacred community.
SCHEDULE
2024 Dates TBA | 9:00am-6:00pm
1day Nikki Magic Retreat
quiet time | unplug
6:00am Self-Practice Invitation: 30-60min personal ritual before meeting for the day.
8:45am Arrival
9:00am Opening Circle & Meditation
silence begins after opening circle sharing
10:00am Nikki Magic 'Listening Beneath the Noise' Experience
11:00am Healing Yoga Nidra
12:00pm Silent Lunch (healthy catered lunch)
1:00pm Silent Nature Explore
3:00pm Nikki Magic Quiet Time Creative Flow & Co-Meditations
4:30pm Healing Yoga Nidra
5:00pm Closing Circle
6:00pm Goodbye Hugs
quiet time | unplug
Evening Invitation: Spend the evening at a Hotel to further your silent day Retreat experience (click on this link to see whats nearby!)- you will feel so nourished, grounded and rested with this extra add on after such a beautiful inspiring day.
*please note that above is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.
UNPLUG
During this day retreat we will be practicing silence for the day and unplugging from the outside world. I cannot tell you how nourishing and life changing this practice can be.
I invite you all to set your 'Unplug' Intention before the retreat begins. If you live with others (spouse, kids, etc.), ensure you have a conversation before you leave for your retreat with them about why this retreat is important for you and that you are planning on disconnecting for the week. Creating clear conversations with our loved ones helps integrate our experience and supports our expectations.
In order for us to completely have the opportunity to nourish our mind/body and tune into our magical intuitive self we must first provide the space and then allow for to fully 'unplug' and get quiet. Practicing silence allows us to get grounded, when too many things around us are moving constantly. This is not always an easy practice but it is one that I promise you will allow your to understand how we numb ourselves with the daily noise/distraction that keeps us busy and away from our most true magical self. When we allow to get quiet and nourish our mind/body the creative being arrives and we tune into the present moment.
Loud noises over 30 decibels increase high anxiety, stress and blood pressure. Silence lowers blood pressure and allows us to deal with life’s challenges in a better way and helps boost our immune system lowering blood cortisol and adrenaline levels. Silence recharges our mind and allows us to get out of our survival and reactive mode of living and thinking. While sleep reboots the mind, silence recharges it and helps to calm the emotions down, detaching from the situation and make more informed decisions. When we allow the opportunity daily to disable our speech and our daily distractions to have an we begin to get a glimpse of our magic, heart centre listening and unveil our deepest dreams and ambitions - it's like revealing the sun behind the clouds. Calming our mind removes the thoughts (clouds), and the spirit; our Higher Self can then shine through.
Understanding the importance of restoring our body, mind, and spirit amidst the everyday change in our lives through practical mindset and daily retreat practices that support well-being and the power of imagination to unlock creative flow and your personal magic!
- Nikki Magic
INTENTION
It's time to slow down, embrace stillness to connect to our creative magic. Restoring our body, mind, and spirit amidst the everyday change in our lives through practical mindset and daily retreat practices that support well-being and the power of your imagination.
My intention is always to offer you a nourishing, healing and soulful space to provide self-care rituals that nourish your soul magic. To offer yourself an opportunity to take time out and go inward to align with what brings you harmony and stay focused on what is best for YOU, particularly when external factors can be extremely influential.
You ready? It's time to be here now and unleash your magic!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Pause. Breathe. Listen.
There has never been a better time than now to truly tune-in to what your body, mind and spirit are telling you. Discover what it means to live in daily connection with yourself and others.
Do you wish to live a creative, inspired, mindful life full of possibility?
What do you really want?
What is the biggest YES of your life?
You have the power to make your dreams come true. What if it was easy? What if success isn't achieved through long work weeks, or old beliefs that we must 'work hard' to be get the results we want or be respected . Your hearts desires, your dreams and goals whatever they may be can be are waiting for you to become a reality - the only thing getting in the way is you! You have the ability to set intentions for your dream life and make them a reality through practical daily bite-size practices.
Nikki helps support and guide people towards everyday balance, establishing core values, clear boundaries, emotional agility, unlocking intuition/imagination and finding presence in everyday ordinary moments and through daily ritual.
NIKKI MAGIC MEDITATIONS
Yoga Nidra Meditation
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, typically induced by a guided meditation. This beautiful practice combines deep relaxation, affirmation, breathing, mindfulness, visualization and self-inquiry to body, mind, and spirit and finding a deeper connection to true health, healing, and peace of mind.