Practices to stay open to those we love, when we would otherwise close.
Do you long to finally feel seen, heard and appreciated by those you love?
Are you tired of arguments that go around in circles?
Are there important things you avoid discussing in order to keep the peace?
Are there things they do or say that leave you feeling accused or misunderstood?
Do you wish you could move on from past hurts and regain the love you once felt?
In supporting people through relationship challenges of all kinds, I’ve learned:
1. Conflict feels deeply personal
When we are locked in misunderstandings and arguments with those we love it seems to us like the problem is them, and it seems to them the problem is us. When we get locked in this dynamic it feels deeply personal and it hurts. At times like this it can feel like anything we say or do only makes things worse.
2. What we can’t say grows resentment
Most of us have seen, over and over, that when we do talk about what's upsetting us or what we need, they get defensive or react badly, so we shy away from talking about the ‘big stuff’ to keep the peace. It can seem as if we need to constantly compromise, which leads to resentment and disappointment deep down. We start avoiding them, or shut down, or give up.
3. Unresolved issues erode trust and suffocate love
The longer that the situation goes on, the more we fear addressing it. Trust dissolves and we begin to lose hope. It literally feels like the love we once had has died. Maybe we decide it’s over, or that we need less of them in our lives, without ever really learning the skills to skilfully address the challenges we are facing.
3. When conflict is skilfully addressed it enables us to come back to love
Trust is not grown in the good times, it flourishes in our tending to unmet needs that arise in conflict. Learning to skilfully navigate our moments of relationships fracture is the very pathway to the trust, safety and intimacy we all yearn for.
And I can’t wait to show you those skills.
On COME BACK TO LOVE Retreat you will learn to navigate the trickiest, most upsetting moments in your relationships with those you cherish most and grow deeper safety, understanding, connection and open-heartedness.
Over 4 days and 4 nights you will be guided through a profound program of skills development that combines communication masterclasses, rituals of playful connection, twice-daily yoga & meditation practices and personal reflection.
You’ll share this compassionate, transformative extra-long weekend with a max. of 14 others in an idyllic location in The Hunter Valley, NSW.
Who is this for?
Individuals and couples who want to move beyond relationship hurts, misunderstanding, defensiveness and criticism to deep, mutual understanding, safety & emotional intimacy.
What's included?
7 x yoga asana, philosophy and meditation practices to deepen your capacity to love and be loved
11 x Communication Masterclasses: you’ll learn tools to transform any relationship upset
11 x delicious vegetarian meals prepared on site
Rituals of story, celebration and connection
4 nights cosy accommodation in a unique, cosy Hunter Valley location
Personal coaching to integrate the transformative practices into your life
"If you're looking for a fluffy yoga retreat this is not for you. Be prepared to own your shit. Fish holds a loving container for you to do the real work to come back to love in your communication. If everyone did this work there really would be peace on earth."
- Vici Burgess, Byron Bay. [Come Back to Love 2020]
Singles & couples welcome. Price below is per person.
Early Bird Full Payment: $2,390 (RRP: $2,790)
Early Bird Payment Plan $875 x 3 Months = $2,625 (RRP $995 x 3 Months = $2,985)
**No previous yoga experience is required. Limited places. Book early to avoid missing out.