Manifest Your Mojo: Less Woo, More Do

3-hour mini retreat to embed + embody your intentions. Yoga, meditation, reflection. Grounded in neuroscience. Not waiting on the universe. Still waiting for the universe to get back to you? Manifest Your Mojo is a three-hour mini retreat for anyone who loves the idea of manifesting but is done with the wishful thinking. Through yoga, meditation and reflection, you'll experience a grounded, step-by-step process for embedding your intentions into your subconscious, so your brain starts doing the work for you. Because believing alone doesn't cut it. Researchers at the University of Queensland found that people who believe in manifesting financial success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt. This retreat is inspired by the work of the late Dr James Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon and founder of Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. His approach is refreshingly practical: our brain notices what we train it to notice. Embed an intention deeply enough, in our body as well as our mind, and we start spotting the opportunities, conversations and choices that move us towards it. The abundance on offer here is the kind you can actually create. More clarity about what you want. More agency to go after it. More calm, so you can hear yourself think. Less wishing. More wiring. Less Woo: Settle the body. Your brain can't think clearly while it's bracing for the next thing. Gentle yoga and breathwork shift you out of survival mode and into the calm, open state where change becomes possible. Clear the mind. What do you genuinely want, underneath the "shoulds"? What story does your inner critic keep telling you, and are you ready to change your relationship with that narrative? Embed the intention. Through guided visualisation and restorative practices, you'll experience a step-by-step process for embedding one clear intention into your subconscious. You'll see it, feel it and say it out loud until it starts to feel like yours. More Do: Take the first steps. An intention without action is a daydream. You'll map out your first moves, so you leave with momentum rather than just good vibes (though there'll be those too). You'll walk away with: • An abundance of clarity: one intention that's genuinely yours, • An abundance of agency: concrete first steps you can take straight away, • An abundance of calm: a felt sense of what it's like to live your intention, stored in your body and mind. This retreat is for you if: • You're curious about manifesting but allergic to the woo. • You've tried manifesting before and you're still waiting for the universe to get back to you. • You're in the middle of a big change (a new job, a separation, a fresh start) and want to step into it with clarity and purpose. • You're brilliant at planning for everyone else and never quite get around to yourself. • You'd like to finish the year with a long exhale and a clear sense of what matters to you next. Experience • Gentle yoga for every body (no Cirque du Soleil moves happening here), • Breathwork to calm the nervous system, • Guided meditation and visualisation, • Reflection and journalling, • A little partner work (friendly, not awkward, promise), • Good company and plenty of space to simply be. Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive. Come as you are. Leave knowing where you’re headed with more clarity, more agency and a plan. The Setting We gather in the Main Hall of the Elwood Angling Club, a spacious light-filled room that is practically on the beach, with spectacular bay views. There's something about being near the water that is naturally relaxing. The space is welcoming, the setting is peaceful, and the views are stunning. Teas, fruit, and biscuits will be provided. What to bring This is a wonderful venue, however, it is not set up as a yoga studio. We each need to bring our own equipment. Please bring your own yoga mat, and any items that provide comfort such as a cushion, blanket, eye cover, bolster. If you require a yoga mat, please let me know in advance - I have one or two tucked away. Please wear clothing that allows you to move freely and relax comfortably. During relaxation, the body tends to cool down. You may wish to have a shawl, blanket, and / or socks nearby to keep you cosy. Perhaps a journal and favourite pen to capture notes of your experience throughout the day. You might wish to bring your bottle of water. Tea and light refreshments provided.