SHOSHIN
Island of Fuerteventura
Explore life beyond the mat from a place of Shoshin ''The beginners mind''
Open yourself to Shoshin
Shoshin is a concept from Zen Buddhism meaning beginner's mind. It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying, even at the most advanced level, just as a beginner would.
Shoshin Retreats help guide you to life beyond the mat. Offering expansive and immersive ways of thinking and moving that break through habitual patterns and ignite your intuition.
We offer a deeper look into your movement practice while teaching you how to access the capabilities of your body and mind.
With a mixed movement approach Shoshin retreats combine different movement patterns that help ignite the intelligence of your body while creating a body and mind that bends easily with the wind.
Shoshin retreats doesn't only teach new ways of moving but new ways of thinking that can also be applied to your everyday lives.
'What the mind creates the muscle will follow'
- Lisa Shaw
What is Mixed Movement?
Mixed movement a terms still relatively new, combines different movement patterns to support the bodies full system, physically and mentally. This way of moving allows us to become more expansive and immersed within our practice and ignites the intelligence of the human body.
What Movement Maybe Included?
Shoshin Retreats work off the foundation of yoga exploring yoga flow, dynamic yoga, and yin yoga. While combining and educating on mobility, strength, connective floor movement, mixed martial arts, somatic movement, play state, breath and meditation. Please note that what is offered varies through each retreat not all movement patterns are practiced and all are open to all levels.
What Does The Layout Look Like?
Each morning starts with mindset, meditation and breath-work, followed by a movement practice. This is a physical practice that allows us to find an equilibrium between body and mind, yin and yang.
2 days of the week we have a 2.5hr workshop that allows you to delve deep into your practice and the intelligence of your body through education and movement.
Each evening we close with a practice focused on down regulation of the nervous system
with a restorative approach.
Our main focus is on supporting the nervous system for a full body reset.
Who Can Attend?
Any level of mover. An open mind and want to learn is all that is required.
Shoshin Layers
And while there is a strong focus on movement we also believe many other elements and layers must be explored to offer a full experience and one that supports the bodies full system.
Awaken the senses & move through the layers.
All situated in an inspiring wild environment.
EMOTION
Step into your deeper self and explore joy, love and kindness for your own being through your movement practise. Build confidence, mental and physical strength while moving through the layers of emotions that may face us along the way.
I offer a safe space for all to be heard, understood and supported.
VIBRATION
Tune in beyond the internal dialogue and connect to your vibration.
Learn how to raise your frequency and remain in your power.
Explore your vibration through 3 senses
FEEL | SOUND | TASTE
CONNECTION
It begins at the heart of you. Self love and confidence is what builds deeper connections with ourselves. From this place we are able to be open to deeper connections with others. Shoshin retreats teach us both these fundamentals and is sure you will build new relationships with yourself and your retreat family.
Beyond the
Island
Volcanoes, white deserts, crystal clear waters, palm trees and sunshine all year round
This 20 million year old island originated from a volcanic eruption, now offering some of Europe's top 25 best beaches. Laced in spectacular nature and wild landscapes this special island offers more than meets the eye.
Wake up with the sound of tropical birds, the rustling of the palm trees and the sun rising over the volcano's in the distance, while awakening the senses through breath work and meditative movement. Delicious healthy meals made by our private local chef to enjoy through each day, warm dips in the turquoise pool and secret location experiences like no other to reset the nervous system and open you to the island for all it's beauty and self discovery.
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It's simple... I love movement and creating unforgettable experiences that allow me one on one time and as a group with new and old students in inspiring environments that expand the body and mind.
Shoshin Retreats encompasses all of what I love and am confident in, into one experience. My background of dance, martial arts, yoga and music seemingly come together to take you on a journey from the moment you take your first step onto the island until the moment you leave.
I have run successful retreats and events for over 15 years from showing up as my authentic self, creating inclusive spaces and fun environments that allow you to see with a wider perspectives and lead you to your true happy and confident self.
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Lisa here your guide & host
Left me feeling more confident in my body and movement...
Diana, Sep 2024 Retreat
“The Shoshin retreat left me feeling more confident in my body and movement. I felt challenged to try new things in a supportive way. I found new ways to move and felt energized to integrate these into my daily life. Throughout the retreat there was a great balance between rest, movement, play and social times. The food was delicious and plentiful. I would recommend this retreat to anyone wanting to learn more about what their body can do in a fun, safe and motivational environment! ."
Retreat Home
Our retreat home is a tranquil space that instantly allows you to escape the knots and noises of the world. This Balinese house has been designed to offer maximum comfort in a retreat setting. All the rooms are spacious with a calming natural interior. The furniture originally from Bali gives the feel of being transported to a tropical oasis where you can rest and reset in the wild garden boosting many large palm trees, tropical plants and cactus's, along with the natural fruit trees you are more than welcome to pick from.
The good sized pool is a wonderful place to cool off, while floating through a number of private areas to relax.
The beautiful outdoor Balinese shala allows space for us to move in shelter from the sun's rays. Its open sides allows for the breeze to cool through the practice. With many other hidden gems our retreat house is sure to give you space and time to breathe. Not to forget its surroundings of the wild landscape of Fuerteventura volcano's.
Marie The Chef
Originally from Germany, Marie first came to the island of Fuerteventura over 10 years ago. Inspired by simple island life which makes her feel safe, along with the incredible waves and her love for the ocean, it's no wonder this many years on Marie is happily settled and offering her passion for healthy cooking.
Marie is very sustainably conscious and likes to share this through her cooking. It's easy to see the love and detail that is put into Marie's creations, from the colors, freshness, smell and general feel good healthiness of each dish.
Giving Back to The Island
We are a none waste, no plastics retreat. Sourcing all our ingredients from 0km so we are working with the local growing and farming that is accessible. All our drinking water is provided by the island's glass bottle water company Aqua Vital. This ensures we are giving back to the island and doing our part for the planet.
Whats Included
5 Days 4 Nights Accommodation
3 Healthy Yummy Meals Daily
2 Immersive Workshops
4 Breathe, Journal & Meditate Classes
8 Mixed Movement Classes
1 Secret Locations BEYOND Experience
Hot & Cold Refreshments & Fruit
All Transfers
Sun loungers, 2 pools, large decking and gazebos. 10 mins walk to local shops and surfing village. Volcano walks 10 mins away.
Whats Not Included
Flights
Dinner Out
Personal Spending
Treatments ie Massage
Extra Activities ie surfing, kayaking, Diving
Choose Your Room
Sleep is one of the most important human essentials and with much rest we are capable of anything! Shoshin retreats offers a selections of rooms from private spaces for you to rest, relax and have quiet time, twin rooms for you and your bestie or quadruple rooms for a group holiday or to get to know new people. We ask that everyone is mindful and respectful in any shared room of others space, privacy and quiet time.
Private Room
with Private Terrace & Views
The only room on the top floor with a private terrace boasting volcanic views. This spacious private room offers a king size bed and en suite with Balinese decor. The perfect space to retreat on your own or with a loved one or good friend.
Single occupancy £1250
Shared occupancy per person £850 pp
* Please note payment plans are available with installment options depending on the time between booking and the retreat start date.
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Private Room
with Walk-in Wardrobe
This ground floor spacious private room offers a king sized 4 poster bed and en suite Balinese bathroom with a large walk-in wardrobe. The perfect space to retreat on your own or with a loved one or good friend.
Single occupancy £1150
Shared occupancy per person £800 pp
* Please note payment plans are available with installment options depending on the time between booking and the retreat start date.
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Maximum comfort and space in our twin rooms. Both our twin rooms offer 2 Single beds. One room has an en suite the other offers an adjacent bathroom. A great space to share with a friend or get to know someone.
Single bed en suite room £950 pp
Single bed shared bathroom £925pp
Twin Room with En Suite
Twin Room Shared Bathroom
* Please note payment plans are available with installment options depending on the time between booking and the retreat start date.
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Quadruple Room
Our quadruple room offers much space & storage to accommodate each guest. This room is very special with an outdoor Balinese bathroom & shower surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees. A great space to share with your closest or to get to know new people.
* Please note the beds setup offers much space between each bed. Different from the image provided. There is a bedside table between each bed also.
Single bed £750 pp
4 friends sharing £700 pp
* Please note payment plans are available with installment options depending on the time between booking and the retreat start date.
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Choose When
2024 - 2025
Check in 3PM
Check out 8PM
Please note I am here to help you make this as easy as possible by recommending flight companies that coincide with the retreat dates, knowing what to pack, transfers, entering a new country and meeting dietary requirements.
Once you've booked you will receive a welcome pack with everything you will need to know and if you can't find the information all you have to do is ask. Below you may also find the answers in FAQ.