Eros Unbound- Snake Medicine for our Times-
an intimate Beltane retreat to celebrate & reclaim Eros
with Eva Weaver & Bayari Lou Beegan

4-day immersive Retreat 29th of April to 2nd of May 2022
at Phoenix Nest, Saltdean near Brighton, UK
Immerse in Snake Medicine this Beltane and reclaim & celebrate your magic &
expression of Eros!

Eros is life force energy and, like creativity, our birthright.

On this immersion we give space to ignite, reclaim and celebrate Eros to bring joy, pleasure and vitality to our lives- whether you are single or in partnership(s).
Maybe Eros is in full flow for you, or it has been laying dormant for a while- or even a long time.
Whatever place you find yourself in, you are so welcome to join us on this retreat to harness the potency of snake medicine & Eros in this time of spring.
We will be working with powerful tools, snake medicine and the energies of Beltane, awakening and igniting eros in our lives...
Weaving with our Kundalini, tapping into our coiled energy and encouraging it to unfurl. Breathwork, conscious kink and shamanic journeying are part of the toolkit- what has been bound, we can gently unwind and unbind…
Beltane is a fire festival and we will work with the energy of fire in lots of exciting ways, including fire rituals to ignite eros.

Taking inspiration from mythology, psychology and Tarot we explore erotic archetypes that might have a significance in your life- imagine getting your Medusa on, or your Sacred Slut/ Temple Whore, Siren, Horned God, Femme Fatale, Hermaphroditus, Lilith...

Will co-create a tailored ritual, plus we'll have an evening of Beltane fire ceremony and celebration, rounding off with feasting and toasting with mead.

Now you are stirring,
you are moving underneath my skin,
a murmur rushing in on my breath, gathering momentum,
awakening yourself through my body and through loving mirrors around me
from a poem 'Stirring' by Eva

The immersion will include elements of
* Breathwork for cleansing, aliveness & vision
* Connecting with Sea Medicine- harness the power and healing of the sea- whether you’re swimming or not
* Beltane Shamanic Fire Ritual of cleansing, renewal & transformation
* Erotic Archetype work- a fun, playful & deep way to connect with an archetype to support your unique expression of eros
* Awakening the Senses Ritual- a playful way to drop deep into your body and sensuality
* Retrieving your Magic- reclaim & celebrate your aliveness & eros with a powerful co-created ritual, individually individual or you.

The snake is a powerful symbol of sexuality, renewal, vitality and health, and snake medicine speaks volumes about our primal ability to heal, renew and restore.
From these master teachers, we can learn how to shed old layers, outworn beliefs, patterns, trauma and ways of being:

“Shed what does no longer serve you,
and receive the goodness that is aching to find you…”

During the retreat, we’ll connect with the magic of snake medicine through many forms including movement, breathwork, shamanic journeying, a fire ritual plus temple and Beltane-inspired practises.

There is also time to rest and restore energy – with the sea close by, sauna and sacred fire.There’s delicious food and brews throughout for deep nourishment.
Each person will receive a tailored ritual, envisioned and inspired by an inner journey and supported by the energy field of the group.
It can comprise of potent tools such as a fire massage, needle ritual, affirming touch and we will work closely with Eva’s Royal Python Syd.
As we are a small group of four participants and us, we can hone in on what’s needed for each one, as we usher in reclamation & celebration at this potent Beltane time.
The teachings of the snake priestess temples of ancient Greece are the backbone of this deep work.

Eva and Bayari bring their combined love of snakes and The Temple, plus their skills, knowledge, holding and magic to this special retreat. Join in the magic and mystery and celebrate your Eros.
We cannot wait to share this unique offering with you!
* * *

‘It was medicine for my soul and just what I needed. I got my sexy magic back! Thank you! ‘
Lucy Rowett, CSC CS ACS She/Her participant of Enter the Mystery, snake Medicine of our times 2021

What can you expect from our retreat?
The retreat will give you time, space and offerings which support you restore your energy and transform what no longer serves you, so you can leave renewed and refreshed.

‘Eros Unbound’ is a deeply personal journey, yet the group will support each journey.
Also expect a smorgasbord of delights, laughter, plus local walks in the gentle hills and invigorating sea swim!(s) and/or splashing!

Retreat Essentials

This is a fully residential retreat held at Eva’s vibrant welcoming home, Phoenix Nest. There’s a dedicated temple space in an arty / luxurious / cosy cabin at the bottom of the garden.
Located in Saltdean, a coastal village near Brighton, UK.

Pricing

The cost is £777. This covers all teachings, accommodation, plus delicious vegetarian home-cooked food, drinks (alcohol-free space), plus snacks. Deposit is £111 to secure your place.
Payment plans are available. Please enquire.(deposit is non-refundable, but transferrable to another retreat or workshop)

Timings:

four days/three nights immersive retreat- offering us four spacious days together to drop in deeply, including sacred pauses for rest.Arrive Friday 29th of April afternoon at 3pm
Depart Monday 2nd of May at 2.30pm

Accommodation

Cosy, inviting spaces to stay either in private bedrooms in the house or Eva’s writing cabin.
We have only four residential places for this special retreat, so if you feel called, please contact us soon!

Snake medicine is for you if you’d love to:

• Learn to live more cyclically and honour the seasons
• Become aware of and face your fears
• if you want to connect with your erotic life force and creativity
• Receive support at a significant time, such as beginnings and endings of relationships, illness, menopause etc
• Live in presence. Become fully present with what is
• Lean into rest rather than stay in fixing & doing mode
• Slow down, prepare for ‘Wintering’, appreciating digesting & restoration
• Connect with your creativity, life force energy and ecstatic nature
• Discover what truly resources you
• Tap into the mystery of life and the mystery of your own, individual journey

The retreat is for anyone who feels called to go on this deep journey of reclamation, transformation, renewal and celebration. All genders, sexualities, ages (18+) and backgrounds are welcome.

Unfortunately Phoenix Nest is not wheelchair accessible.
If you have any question about the suitability of the retreat, please ask, we are very happy to answer any questions.

And here is some more background info on us:

*** Eva Weaver ***
Eva is a published author, coach & bodyworker. Her lifelong interest in embodiment, creativity and the power of the erotic has led her to train as an art therapist, breathwork practitioner, Firewalk instructor and eventually as a sexological bodyworker.
Now, she is weaving the creative, embodied and erotic into powerful offerings, be it through Writing from the Body, Wild Write groups, Back to Sex coaching, or Snake Medicine Retreats.She is also in training with her beautiful Royal Python Syd, her snake companion of four years and her late snake Myst, who still teaches from the beyond. Eva has been fascinated by snakes all of her life, especially exploring what the snake priestesses of ancient Greece can teach us now. She loves to breathe new life into this tradition whilst honouring this lineage.Eva has been running workshop and retreats for thirty years, both in the UK and internationally. She brings her unique style of warmth, depth, humour, knowledge and compassion to all of her work, leading people on deep, empowering journeys.
She lives in Saltdean, near Brighton at Phoenix Nest, from which she runs one to one immersions and small retreats.
https://www.evaweaver.com/phoenix-nest-retreats

*** Bayari Lou Beegan ***
Bayari is a sensual alchemist and loves to weave the ancient with the new. Her background is multi-disciplined, from Tantra to Angelic. She is a seasoned space holder in Tantra, having supported teachers for years. She also formerly offered 1-2-1 Tantric bodywork sessions called Awakening your Essence. Alongside this she became a much-loved retreat cook, conjuring nourishing delights. She brings this and her flair for potions to all that she offers. Bayari is also a Master in Angelic Reiki who runs healing circles and private sessions. This brings a divine holding and connection to the benevolent realms. She has a passion for Oracle cards, too, so this cosmic combination will flavour the retreat as we Enter the Mystery.Bayari and Eva are life-long friends and colleagues. They met on a workshop delving into the Great Mysteries and continue on this path, hand-in-hand.

Feedback from participants from ENTER THE MYSTERY 2021:

‘When Eva invited me to Snake Medicine retreat, I let out a huge exhale and knew it was just what I needed. I desperately needed a place to deeply rest, slow down, and be held, and Snake Medicine was all of that, and so much more. I loved our intimate group, and it was a wonderful balance of deep work but most importantly, resting, nurturing, and slowing down. The whole weekend felt like a luxurious cuddle in a weighted velvety blanket and it was so potent. And most importantly, I got my sexy magic back! After carrying almost 2 years of grief and loneliness, this retreat injected the love and passion for my work and my life back into me. Not only that, but The Phoenix Nest is a gorgeous and cosy sanctuary that I wish I lived in- it is such a healing place, you must visit it! The deepest thanks to Eva, Bayari, and Calu for this magickal retreat. Lucy Rowett, CSC CS ACS  She/Her

‘Such gentle, powerful holding ritual and teachings.
Phoenix Nest is a magical, nurturing retreat. I have greatly enjoyed entering into the mystery and transformation here.‘
Gemma Lock, Therapist & artist , participant ‘Enter the Mystery, Snake Medicine Retreat October 2021

'Eva & Bayari combine to work their magic in wonderful alchemy. They have a huge breadth of knowledge & experience and hold space with skill and compassion.' (participant- ‘Enter the Mystery, Snake Medicine Retreat October 2021)

'Thank you so much for such a magical retreat! I feel so nourished and revived, and I adore your house and pets.' (Lucy)

‘It was medicine for my soul and just what I needed. I got my sexy magic back!”

‘A safe and tranquil place to come and explore new adventures with regards to spirituality, sexuality and sensuality. The space is always held with much love and the food is totally amazing too, and created with just as much care.’

‘A safe place to be held and explore new tools to develop oneself.’

‘ I came to the retreat with an open heart and I got from the experience things I didn’t know I needed. ‘ loved the process of ritual creation and introduction to the various tools.

This was my first introduction to conscious kink and I found it profoundly beautiful and cathartic.’ participant ‘Enter the Mystery, Snake Medicine Retreat October 2021