Solas Therapy

09/06/2026

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“Sit in nature for 10 minutes a day.”

You have to love the wisdom from David Attenborough, yet this is a practice that can profoundly change how we feel, think, and feel.

The real question isn’t whether it works. The question is can we be consistent enough to nurture and create this connection.

Nature connection is one of my regular practices throughout the year. In every season, I make time to step outside, slow down, and simply be present. Each season offers something different to notice, appreciate, and learn from. Every time I practice the connection is more tangible and stronger.

In a world full of noise, silence isn’t the absence of sound. Silence is also listening.

Listening to the wind moving through the trees.
Listening to the birdsong.
Listening to your breath.
Listening to yourself.

Nature has a remarkable way of regulating our nervous system, grounding our attention, and reminding us that we are part of something much bigger.
As we finish the practice, we open our eyes and see around us with fresh eyes and listen more closely.

This is one of the reasons I’m so excited to be weaving nature connection into our upcoming retreat.
For me silence and cultivating a connection to the earth goes hand in hand.
Creating space to drop in deeply, listen deeply, and connect with nature, connect with ourselves, and remember we are nature too

Jx 🤍

08/06/2026

💫Stepping Into Silence 💫
July 17-19
Country Antrim Countryside

A small-group retreat for deep rest, reflection, and nervous system restoration

Join us for an intimate retreat of just 6-8 people, designed to make silence accessible, supportive, and meaningful for everyone. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced practitioners.

In a world of constant stimulation, silence offers something rare: space.

Space to slow down.
Space to listen.
Space to reconnect with yourself.

Many people discover that when they finally stop and become still, fatigue, emotions, and tension that have been hidden beneath the busyness of daily life begin to surface. This isn’t something to fear, it’s often the nervous system’s way of beginning to unwind and restore balance.

Throughout the retreat, we’ll gently explore silence through a range of supportive practices, including:

• Yoga
• Nature connection
• Hot and cold therapy
• Gestalt enquiry
• Guided and unguided silent practice

This retreat is not about achieving anything or “doing silence correctly.” It is about creating the conditions for deep relaxation, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation in a safe, small-group environment.

Whether you’re curious about silent practice, seeking a reset from the demands of everyday life, or looking for a deeper connection with yourself and nature, this retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the noise and experience the restorative power of stillness.

Did I mention there’s sauna? 😌

Small group | 4–8 participants
Open to all levels, including complete newcomers

Step out of the noise. Step into silence

It’s not about feeling better
It’s about getting better at feeling

J & T 🌸

08/06/2026

Do you ever find yourself falling asleep as soon as you sit down?

Many people assume that if they can keep going all day, they must have plenty of energy. But often the opposite is true. The body can become so accustomed to running on momentum, stress hormones, caffeine, busyness, and constant stimulation that it loses touch with its true level of fatigue.

When you finally stop, pause for a few minutes when there is no screen to check, no task to complete, no conversation to follow, the nervous system no longer has to stay alert. In that quiet space, what has been hidden beneath the activity can rise to the surface: exhaustion.

When you first spend time in silence you may find you sleep a lot

Falling asleep during meditation, after sitting quietly in nature, or the moment you get onto the sofa is sometimes the body’s way of saying, “Now that it’s safe to rest, I need to recover.”

This doesn’t necessarily mean there is something wrong. It may simply be a sign that your system has been carrying more than it has had time to process.

Silence can be surprisingly revealing. Before it brings clarity, insight, or a sense of peace, it often shows us how tired we are. The sleepiness isn’t a failure to be present; it can be the first stage of coming back into balance.

Sometimes the deepest need of an overstimulated nervous system is not more information, more productivity, or even more effort. Sometimes it is permission to stop.

Sometimes falling asleep can mean we feel safe but also the first step towards more regulation

At first, silence can bring sleepiness because the nervous system is recovering. But after that recovery, people often describe a state that is awake, calm, and deeply present

07/06/2026

STEPPING INTO SILENCE

An Introduction to Silence Retreat

17–19 July

A weekend of nature connection, sauna, cold plunge, breathwork, yoga, gestalt exploration and guided periods of silence.

Many of us spend our lives surrounded by noise, stimulation and distraction. We rarely give ourselves the opportunity to stop and truly listen.

What happens when we create space for silence?

How do we know what we really feel, need or believe until we become still enough to hear ourselves?

Stepping Into Silence is a gentle introduction to silent retreat practice. Designed for those who are curious about silence but unsure where to begin, this weekend offers a supportive and accessible experience of slowing down.

Through mindful movement, nature immersion, breathwork, restorative practices and carefully held periods of silence, you’ll be invited to reconnect with yourself beneath the demands of everyday life.

Together we will:

• Slow the nervous system and cultivate deep rest• Connect with nature and the wisdom of the body• Explore silence as a tool for self-awareness• Learn to listen more deeply to ourselves• Create space for clarity, insight and renewal

This retreat is not about escaping life or trying to feel better.

It’s about becoming better at feeling.

When we stop filling every moment, we begin to hear what has been waiting for our attention.

Silence is not empty.

It is a doorway.

Step into silence.Step into yourself.

This is a SMALL gathering
Reach out with any questions

Jeanette 🤍

23/05/2026

No buzz words
No #
Just take a minute ⏱️

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Boom 🔥 🫶🤍

18/05/2026

18/05/2026