IFS Informed Practices in Presence
Annie Weiss and Rimi Chakraborty, May 13 - 18, Quinta Minuvida

Harness the powerful combination of IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy with embodiment practices, ceremony and yoga
​in the potent volcanic energy of the Azores. The Developing Your Inner Leader Retreat is about expanding into your whole Self, supported by the wisdom of your guides, Annie and Rimi, along with our intimate group of 10-12 participants, supported in the sacred space of Quinta Minuvida.​

​PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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PRACTICE RICH
Morning Chakra Yoga, group IFS workshops and connecting to the elements in nature.

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WORKSHOPS + SELF INQUIRY
Time in stillness as well as opportunities to share, allowing us to explore key themes.

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EXPERIENCES
Hikes and hot spring soaks in nature that draw upon the volcanic, rich and alive elements of São Miguel island.
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FUEL + HEAL
Locally sourced meals and "Prana"-ful nourishment.

BEYONDBLOCKS

Empower your inner leader. Identify, explore and transform patterns of thought and behavior  that may no longer serve you. Resolve internal conflicts for clearer and more effective leadership. 

EXPLORETRAILHEADS

Integrate your inner and outer landscapes. Trailheads are "entry points" in the IFS framework to deepen your understanding of reactions and habits, address conflict effectively, develop flexibility and dissolve limitations. 

SEEBEYOND

Cultivate Compassion. Strengthen your capacity to trust by cultivating compassion for yourself and others. Enhance your clarity, see things as they are and become a more confident and courageous leader. Lead from your whole self.

LODGING OPTIONS

Shared Suite: 2,495€
(single bed in shared room with one or two other participants)

​Single Suite: 2,995€
(double bed and private bath - two available)

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 200€ discount off listed rates until Oct. 20, 2023. 

* Prices quoted in Euros. For prices in dollars please use this converter

Booking Policy
500€ deposit to secure your spot (refundable less 10% transaction fees until November 13)
50% of payment due by January 13
Final balances due by April 13
*After November 13 all payments are non-refundable. Trip insurance is strongly recommended.
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suite photos and descriptions

inCLUSIONS​

• Five nights and six days of guidance, support, and deep wisdom from your two dedicated guides, Annie and Rimi.​ *Note that flights leave BOS on the evening of May 12 to arrive by May 13 and early check-in is available 
• Daily leadership and IFS group coaching workshops.
• Daily morning embodiment workshops (except for arrival day).
• Two full day guided nature excursions with picnic lunch, transport and entrance fees.
• One half-day excursion to nearby hotsprings or high energy spots on the island, including transport and entrance fees.
• One free afternoon to rest, rejuvenate or explore more of the island.
• All nourishing and delectable meals, starting with lunch on arrival day, except one lunch on the free day.
• ​Airport transfers from the airport to Quinta Minuvida and back.
• Dedicated guest manager for any questions getting ready for and during your stay.

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exCLUSIONS​

• Airfare (check Azores Airlines with airport code, PDL) or TAP Airlines from Europe. It is recommended to arrive a day or two earlier and / or extend your stay (suggestions for lodging can be provided) in order to see all the "must see" sites. The official retreat start is at noon on Monday, May 13.
• Trip Insurance is highly recommended as booking policies described above are strictly enforced
• No alcohol will be served, nor available during the first nights of the retreat to support a safe space for the transformative work we are doing. A celebratory dinner on the last night includes optional wine and homemade liqueur.
• Early arrivals before May 13 or extending your stay after May 18  (recommended to see the main sites on the island)

​YOUR HOSTS + GUIDES​
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ANNIE, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA is a Certified IFS Therapist and Consultant, a Certified Group Therapist, and a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association  who leads local, national and international trainings. Annie works actively with diverse clients to harness their inner resources and vitality to  transform self-limiting beliefs and engage more fully and powerfully in relationships, work and life. She is coeditor of the book  Women, Intersectionality and Power in Group Psychotherapy Leadership. Her approach integrates Psychodynamic Theory, Internal Family Systems and Interpersonal Neurobiology.

RIMI traded in the trappings of status, affluence and the insatiable desire for more, for true success - living with purpose and meaning. When the traditional metrics of external validation became soul-sucking rather than soul-filling, Rimi left a successful career to co-found MINUVIDA AZORES, at the intersection of health, happiness and balanced living. Today, Rimi integrates her world class education, business acumen, and nearly 25 years of experience and certifications in yoga and meditation through leadership consulting,1:1 executive coaching and transformational retreats. Rimi is the co-author of Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience.

“In the secret cave of the heart, two are seated by life’s fountain. The separate ego drinks of the sweet and bitter stuff, liking the sweet, disliking the bitter, while the supreme Self drinks sweet and bitter neither liking this nor disliking that. The ego gropes in darkness, while the Self lives in light.” (Katha Upanishad, 3.1)

THE MINUVIDA WAY