31st August-7th September

The sea will be warm the sun will be just right. Join us for this magical mystery tour into the wisdom of the body and the ancient teachings of this land. Crete is the home of the ancient Minoen snake dancing godess who will inspire us to step within and beyond the ordinary, and remember the mystery and love that we are. As your guide I will hold the space in the spirit of invition and initiation, so that each of us can discover the essence and authority of our deep body connected selves, this will make our connection to the magical realms grounded.

This course is not for beginners and you need to have done at least a weekend in 5 Rhythms or similar, in order to consider coming. And you need to have danced with me at least once before we go. There are weekly classes in Birmingham and Stroud and some day workshops coming up in Bristol. Check the website, www.shapeshift.co.uk.
Priority will be given to those with experience.

This year we will take trips to the sacred cave, to the magical beach of Elephanisi and as always, the Healing Temple of Lissos. We gather in the spirit of celebration and transformation you may be deeply opened and deeply nourished. There is time off to rest and visit wonderful beaches and friendly cafes, the schedule is full and fun.

I recommend that you give yourself space before and after the course, preferably in Crete.

The course is already almost half full and I haven't really advertised it yet. So if you have a yes in your heart and belly, if you feel the call to 'Return to the Temple' please be in touch. When you book, the journey begins! It is preferable for me and better for you when you book early.
This will be the 9th or 10th year I have led this retreat and I won't be offering one next year.

It is always a wild and wonderful experience, I couldn't recommend it more, it is certainly one of the high points of my teaching calendar.

Some practical information:

Prices include shared car hire, breakfast and one meal a day, all tuition and accommodation (mostly in share twin rooms en suite).
Price: £595 (Earlybird by July 20th £550). Some camping may be available at a reduced rate.

Flights: If you are just coming for the course, fly to Chania (pronounced Hania), flights only on Tuesdays, come as early as you can and, when flying home leave as late as you can.v Transfer: I always try to link participants up with each other to share car hire/taxis to get from the airport to the centre, this is more possible when you book in good time and send me your flight details.
If you have more time it may be worth checking out flights to Heraklion which though further away offers more choice.
Coming over land is a great alternative if you have time for the journey.

To Book: Please send £250 deposit payable to Shapeshift to 8 Woodside, Stroud, GL5 1PW... there is a booking form here.

To find out more about the Metacom Centre contact:
Mario +30 28230 42188 • http://www.meta-com.de/index_eng.htm

I am away a lot of August so please ask me any questions and make your bookings during July.

Thanks to rob www.knightsofgaia.com for the photos of the labyrinth and me in the temple, flikr user Watt_Dabney for the archway, and Mario for the peactures of the sea in Crete.