Once you come into this literal body here then you find a space that is much bigger than your literal body.

It’s quite clear that it is not exactly your literal body,

but that is where the entrance is

– G. Gendlin

Our bodily felt intelligence dwells, communicates, and unfolds in all of us in a rich, diverse, and life-bringing way. “Focusing’” is a metaphor for the process of recognising the subtle somatic nature of that intelligence and gradually bringing it into focus, as one might adjust to turn a blurry visual into a clear image. It is a skill of “opening” that vague bodily felt sense into a whole field of intricate details from which new layers of feeling, seeing, understanding, and action emerge. It’s a way of engaging, trusting & expressing that capacity.

Focusing ~ Translate body awareness into your felt knowing and gain insights into what matters to you. Introduction to the Focusing method (BFA accredited Focusing Skills Training - Module 1)

Session 1 – The Doors – The Art of Active Awaiting

Session 2 – Felt Listening – How do we pay attention

Session 3 – Felt Sensing and Resonance – What do we pay attention to

Session 4 – Symbolising and Sense-Making – How the Body Speaks

Session 5 – Mapping the Journey

Gentle Yoga ~ Move, unwind and ease your body, breath and mind

Somatics ~ Deepen your body awareness and refine your somatic sensitivity  

Time & Space to Integrate ~ Nourishing vegetarian meals, reflective walks, relaxing moments in the pool or sauna

This module can be taken as a stand-alone workshop, and it will be the first module of the Focusing Skills Course.

This introductory workshop is also a doorway to our Somatic Intuition Journeys groups, a monthly ongoing gathering of fellow Focusers exploring their personal issues and interests.

Thursday:

3pm Checking in

5pm Opening Circle & Intoduction

6:30pm Dinner

8pm Yin Yoga & Meditation

When:

5th - 8th November 2026

Where:

Newhouse Farm, Tiverton EX16 8QB (around 3h drive from London)

Investment: £490 pp  - £695 pp

(all inclusive, depending on the room choice)

Deposit payment: £150 (non-refundable).

The remaining payment is due 8 weeks before the retreat.

Cancellation Policy:

The deposit itself is non-refundable. 

8 weeks before 75% refund

4 weeks before 50% refund

2 weeks before, there is no refund 

Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you need to cancel, and we will do our best to resell your place. If this is possible, we will be more than happy to give you a full refund, minus the £150 non-refundable deposit.

If we need to cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund, including the deposit that you paid. We cannot be held liable for any expenses which you may have incurred, such as travel, hotels or exchange rate losses.

All participants must take full responsibility for themselves and accept the potential health risks associated with coming together as a group.

Life can be unpredictable, so we strongly recommend you take out insurance to protect against illness, travel disruption and unforeseeable circumstances which may prevent you from attending the workshop.

To check the availability and/or register your interest,

please email: info@somatree.com

Friday & Saturday

8am Somatic Yoga

9:30am Breakfast

11am Focusing session

1:30pm Lunch

Free time (walks, sauna, pool, resting)

4pm Focusing session

6:30pm Dinner

8pm Yin Yoga & Meditation

Sunday

8am Somatic Yoga

9:30am Breakfast

11am Focusing session

1:30pm Lunch

Closing Circle

Check out 3pm