SHOSHIN
Morocco
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.
To the
Beat of The Drum
Atlantic Ocean, Atlas Mountains, Paradise Valley and Moroccan sunsets...
Taghazout. The 16th century coastal Berber fishing village situated in the South of Morocco is laced in culture, vibrancy and tradition. Taghazout offers long stunning beaches and some of the best sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. With a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains this surfing village has set a pace over the years that encourages you to slow.
Take your shoes off there is no need for them here, drift to the beat of the Moroccan drum, while feeling immersed in the culture, tastes and smells.
An awakening of the senses. Cool off in the glistening Atlantic Ocean while resetting your rhythm and pace. Experience traditional Moroccan feasts made with love and passion by our Moroccan chefs, adventure to the incredible unknown. Move in ways that fully support you and open you to the possibilities of the human body.
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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, placed in the hills of Agouni is a tranquil space that instantly allows you to escape the knots and noises of the world. This rural Berber village is set in the foothills of the anti Atlas Mountains, just minutes away from small but vibrant coastal villages of Taghazout and Tamraght. Its location is idyllic - peaceful, tranquil and calm. It's only passing traffic is a herd of goats.
Tamazirt retreat house has been designed to offer maximum comfort in a retreat setting. All the rooms are spacious and laced in authentic Moroccan interior and materials, offering a calming and natural feel. The roof top movement shala boasts 360 degree views, spreading all the way down to the Atlantic Ocean and up to the famous Atlas Mountains. The perfect backdrop to your movement practice. Not only does the shala offer shelter from the Moroccan sun but also gives way to remain cool with siding windows at every side to let the gentle sea breeze flow through the practice.
The good sized pool is a wonderful place to cool off, relax, read and reflect.
Our outdoor dining terrace is the perfect place to socialize, enjoy delicious and healthy Moroccan cuisine or simply just be in the outdoor snug area. With many other hidden gems our retreat house is sure to give you space and time to breathe. Not to forget the surroundings of the wild Moroccan landscape to soak in.
Deeply Rooted in Culture
Primarily a vegetarian menu, our local chefs have grown up cooking delicious Moroccan cuisine. They are creative with their menus and are able to cater for vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and lactose intolerant. Each dish is deeply rooted in tradition offering a full Moroccan experience of flavor, color and smells.
*If you have any other specific dietary requirements please reach out and we will do our best to meet them.
Locally Sourced
We are a none waste, no plastics retreat. Sourcing all our ingredients locally means we work with local growing and farming that is accessible in supporting the community. We only source local caught fish and do not use imported substituted alternatives for any of our cooking. All ingredients are homemade. All our drinking water is provided in glass bottles to ensure we minimise plastic waste. This helps us in giving back to the places we choose to hold our retreats and in doing our part for the planet.
Whats Included
6 Days 5 Nights Accommodation
3 Healthy Yummy Meals Daily
2 Immersive Workshops
4 Breath work & Meditation Classes
8 Mixed Movement Classes
1 Secret Locations Wu Wei Experience
Hot & Cold Refreshments & Fruit
Transfer from airport to retreat home
360 degree views, yoga shala with all equipment. Sun loungers, pool, large decking and gazebos. Close to local shops and surfing village. Beautiful landscape to roam.
Whats Not Included
Flights
Dinner Out
Personal Spending
Treatments ie Massage/Hammam
Extra Activities ie surfing, Paradise Valley, desert trip, taxi in and out of local village
Transfer back to the airport after retreat
Choose Your Room
Sleep is one of the most important human essentials and with much rest we are capable of anything! Shoshin retreats Morocco 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 even a 6 bed room with much privacy for a group holiday or to get to know new people. All our rooms are laced in authentic Moroccan materials and design for maximum comfort. We ask that everyone is mindful and respectful in any shared room of others space, privacy and quiet time.
Private Master Suite
With En-suite
This spacious master suite is situated on the middle floor next to the main terrace. The room accommodates for single occupancy for some quite alone time, shared occupancy of the bed for couples or close friends or an extra single bed can be added to make even more room for sleeping.
Single occupancy £1,000
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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Small Double
Separate Bathroom
This ground floor smaller double private room is a great quiet space to relax on your own. Offering a separate bathroom outside the room.
Single Occupancy £895
* 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 room. Offering 2 Single beds and ensuite. A great space to share with a friend or get to know someone new and like minded.
Single bed £785 pp
Twin Room
With En-suite
* Please note payment plans are available with installment options depending on the time between booking and the retreat start date.
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Triple Room
With En-suite
Our triple room offers much space & storage to accommodate each guest and with an ensuite bathroom. A great space to share with your closest friends or to get to know new people. The room has been designed to offer much privacy with dividing curtains for personal space.
Single bed £665 pp
3 friends sharing £630 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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Our 6 bed room offers much space & storage to accommodate each guest. A great space to share with your closest friends or to get to know new people. The room has been designed to offer much privacy with dividing curtains for personal space. 4 of the beds are in one row while the other 2 are positioned at the top end of the room as shown in picture.
Single bed £565 pp
6 Bed Room
Shared Bathroom
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Choose When
2025
Check in 4PM
Check out 10AM
FLIGHT AND TRAVEL INFO
Nearest airports in order of distance from the retreat house
Agadir International Airport (49km)
Essaouira International Airport (2hr drive)
Marrakesh International Airport (Approximately 3hr drive)
We can arrange all airport and other transfers
Flight companies
Easy Jet, Royal air Morocco, Wizz air UK, Ryanair, Iberia, British Airways
Things to note
Depending on where you are traveling from it is normal to have to change flights along the way. Some places offer direct flights but most will require an airport change.
You will be required to fill out a visa on the plane. This is very small, simple and straight forward. I will send the information you'll need to provide once you have booked.
Depending on whether you like to travel or not both Marrakesh and Essaouira are worth visiting for a day or two either side of the retreat. Personally I really enjoy the coach journey from both places as they are stunning drives. This is an option to fly into either places and travel to the retreat. The coach is very cheap, modern, comfortable and with air conditioning. There are also other options for taxis that are affordable. If anyone would like to explore this option then I am happy to help arrange.
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.