SAMYE LING in SCOTLAND
The first Leadership Embodiment retreat to be held at the beautiful Samye Ling, the Tibetan Monastery in Scotland founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, has been and gone. It was a memorable occasion, reinvigorating this work at one of the deep wells from which it sprang.
The good news is that Wendy is committed to make this an annual event for the coming period and the next retreat will probably take place in the last week of May 2014. More details of this exciting event and how you can book your place on it will be coming out in our next bulletin. If you are interested it's not too early to express that and get your place reserved.
In the meantime, to whet your appetite, here are a few memories from some of those who attended this year's retreat. A taste of what might be:-
"I found the retreat extremely powerful and enlightening... such a beautiful and rich setting was very meaningful; ...it reinforced the philosophy of the LE approach and the way it is such a "being" way of working with others through working with oneself." Isabelle.
"The week was - awesome shiny and noble - I really got the true power of Wendy's work and its connection to powerful spiritual traditions. My most powerful experience in the week was having a sense of myself as space and relating my space inside to the space outside and the most fun thing was blowing on my fingers and feeling my arm inflate like a balloon. LE has now become an integral part of the way I live my life rather than yet another thing I do. Most importantly it reconnected me to something I care deeply about and has given me the strength to follow that - for that I am deeply grateful." Leanne.
"We were blessed - it didn't rain! I felt gratitude to all those who made the journey and great delight as they quickly came to appreciate Samye Ling, and its profound energy. In terms of my learning, I was able to deepen my understanding of how I resist support, and begin to experience how I might be more open to receiving it. A giggle arises as I recall hitching up my trousers to mimic John at the beginning of 'connect and release'. In a moment of difficulty I found I had more resources than I thought...I bow to Wendy and the depth of her practice...and I look forward to sharing the experience of Samye Ling with others next year!" Amanda.
"A highly memorable, deeply enriching experience - the exercises and teachings from Wendy; a supportive group of individuals with varied backgrounds and open minds; and the beautiful, restorative environment. I had several 'aha!' moments when practices shone fresh light on issues I previously struggled with. The concept of 'resources in the space' - in connection with nature and the environment - is both reassuring and empowering ...Finally, the closing bokken ritual with Wendy was one of the most powerful, moving activities I have ever experienced. I have drawn on the memory of that experience several times since I returned home and am sure it will stay with me, and inspire me, in the future." Sandra
"One sentence from Wendy at the start of the retreat set me up with new directions for the next few years of practice! LE connects with such an ancient tradition and here you feel it. Go in the temple in the evening and be roused by the throb of energy! And the land itself. Sit on rocks by rapids and let sound and light wash through the spaces in your mind and body. It's Wendy...teaching in a Tibetan temple... in Scotland... With a cake shop! What more could you want?!" John Tuite.
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New Coaches on the Block
By the time this newsletter reaches you a new layer of great people will have graduated from the European Leadership Embodiment Coach Training. We are very confident their contribution strengthen and broaden the LE offering across Europe. Not least, geographically, the UK, Netherlands, Germany and France will be joined by coaches now trained in Ireland and Denmark. We'll have more to tell you on the new coaches in the next newsletter, but for now
"Congratulations!" to all concerned.
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Wendy's New Book
We are very excited to announce that Wendy's next book is now striding over the horizon. It's due to be available hopefully on September 1st and is called "Leadership Embodiment:- how the way we sit and stand changes the way we think and speak ". Excitingly, for this book Wendy has worked with a neuroscientist, Janet Crawford, opening up even further our journey of understanding of the body's resources and patterns. There will be more information as we head towards that date. But keep your eyes and ears open!
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Calendar You can find all of our LE events in one place on the web.
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LEVEL 1 
Fundamentals Level 1 with
Anouk Brack
30-31 July
The Netherlands
Fundamentals Level 1 with Beth Follini20 August (day 1) 21 September (day 2) London
Fundamentals Level 1 with
Pierre Goirand
12 September (day 1)
14 October (day 2)
Paris
Fundamentals Level 1 with John Tuite14-15 September London Fundamentals Level 1 with James Knight28-29 September Cambridge Fundamentals Level 1 with Pierre Goirand7 November (day 1) 5 December (day 2)
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LEVEL 2
Fundamentals Level 2 with
2 - 3 November
The Netherlands
Fundamentals Level 2 with
23 - 24 November
London
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