Workshops

6-Day Residential Retreat with Peter Grunwald
15 – 21 February, 2025

Language:
English (translated to Spanish)
Venue:
Altos de la Serena, La Serena (near La Paloma), Uruguay
Organizer:
Asociación Uruguaya de Técnica Alexander, Email: auta.talleres@gmail.com

Arrival and check in: 4pm, Saturday February 15th, 2025. Official start: 5pm
Departure: 2pm, after lunch, Friday February 21st, 2025

Retreat Fee: US$ 550.00

Accommodation Fee: >>> see below

 

SPACES AVAILABLE

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About the Retreat

This unique experiential retreat with Peter Grunwald – for both beginners and advanced students – explores the integration of vision, eyesight, posture, movement, relaxation, imagination and brain function. The EYEBODY method is a principle-based educational process that can transform your way of seeing and being. Applying the principles can help you let go of the habit of wearing glasses and contact lenses. It is beneficial for people of all ages and offers a comprehensive learning experience. Central to the method is the understanding that eyesight and vision are flexible and through the neuroplasticity of the brain itself – the brain, eye and body patterns can integrate. We will discover visual symptomatic patterns such as myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (far-sightedness), presbyopia (middle-age vision), astigmatism, light sensitivity, crossed and lazy eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and other visual patterns – and how to undo and change them.

During this EYEBODY retreat you will

• understand the visual process and your unique brain tendency
• learn to apply the EYEBODY principles to the process of seeing
• understand how your visual habits may contribute to your loss of clear sight and learn effective techniques to release those patterns
• take your first steps without glasses or contacts
• learn how to integrate the EYEBODY method into activities of your daily life, such as walking, driving and computer work
• build bridges between vision and spirituality
• read and see without strain or fatigue
• undo inter-generational emotional attachments affecting the brain, eyes and body
• experience how EYEBODY may improve your posture, and also benefit your hearing

The retreat will also support ADVANCED students of the EYEBODY method to renew and deepen their practices. All participants will be met and guided at their individual level of knowledge and experience.

The Eyebody Method

EYEBODY coordinates the brain and releases tensions in the eyes and the whole visual system, bringing clarity to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of seeing. Through the EYEBODY patterns the body is reached in an indirect way through fascia and can have a positive effect on many conditions, such as neck, back and joint pain, asthma and general fatigue, benefiting overall health and co-ordination. EYEBODY enhances clear thinking, integrates all the senses (especially hearing) and supports more effective processing of information. Clear sight is only one aspect of vision. Perceiving the world in more depth and letting go of over- and under-focussing promotes a deep sense of well-being that permeates all aspects of life. Very often physical, mental and emotional difficulties can be transformed, the roots of which may have seemed elusive.

Group and individual attention is given to support you in creatively learning the EYEBODY principles and assimilating them gradually. Sharing in the experiences of others can help you learn about yourself. Participants benefit most if they are ready to explore and question habits, let go of resistances and welcome change.

Peter Grunwald

Peter trained in Sydney in the Alexander Technique from 1984 – 1987 followed by in-depth teachings by American Master AT teacher Majory Barstow. Peter himself was myopic with -10.5 diopters. He was able to apply the AT principles and engage with the Bates Method, and within 18 months he was free of his glasses. Afterwards he discovered the connections between the eyes and the body in the early 1990s. These EYEBODY patterns describe how every part of the eyes, the visual pathway and the visual cortex is connected to a specific area of the body. Particular visual symptoms correspond with specific tensions in the body.

Peter’s groundbreaking new book Eyebody – Soulful Seeing – Conscious Living, extends his earlier work covered in Eyebody – The Art of Integrating Eye, Brain and Body – and letting go of glasses forever, to include the diversities of our emotional and spiritual nature. It introduces you to the art of integrating soul qualities through our eyes, brain and body to heal the emotional patterns and intergenerational aspects that can underlie our visual abnormalities, as well as our health and life challenges.

Peter lives in New Zealand and teaches extensively around the world. We welcome Peter to his first trip to Uruguay.

The venue

We are very happy that Altos de la Serena, situated near La Paloma, will be hosting our 2025 retreat. Altos de la Serena is located about a block away from the Atlantic Ocean and you can enjoy nature in a unique way while being surrounded by trees and water and fresh air.

The accommodation offers mostly shared rooms or single rooms with shared bathrooms, and some doubles and singles for a supplementary fee. Menus feature seasonal and locally sourced produce as much as possible, providing delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian heart-warming food, accommodating your individual dietary requirements when requested.

Altos de la Serena is a great location to be in during the South American summer. It is about 3 hours away by car from Montevideo’s airport and about 1 hour and a half away from Punta del Este, one of Uruguay’s most popular destinations. For participants traveling from Europe or the USA/Canada we can help make arrangements for you to arrive in la Paloma.

Retreat fees and registration

Your reservation is made through paying the retreat fee of USD 550. Then you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD 250 for the accommodation to the venue Altos de la Serena. The remaining balance of the accommodation can be paid via bank transfer a few days before the workshop or in cash upon arrival. The payment information for the accommodation will be sent to you by e-mail after your registration.

The total fee includes en-suite accommodation, and all meals.

• Shared room (max 4 people) with shared bathroom 1275 USD
• Room for 2 in apartment with shared bathroom 1300 USD
• Shared apartment for 2 with private bathroom 1395 USD
• Private room in apartment with shared bathroom 1515 USD
• Studio apartment with private bathroom 1755 USD
• Apartment with private bathroom for single use 1875 USD

Note:
You can reserve a single room for a supplementary fee. Please email the Organizer to check availability before booking.

Payment choices are by Bank Transfer or Credit Card. Some banks may charge additional transaction fees, when receiving overseas payments by credit card, which is beyond our control. If you have ANY questions or difficulties, please email hola.auta@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming workshops

 

Six Day Eyebody Retreat with Peter Grunwald
25th – 31st August, 2025

Venue:
The Vedanta, Lincolnshire, UK www.thevedanta.org

Organizer:
Maggie Lyons
Email: eyebody@gmail.com

Early Bird Fee, available until 31 March, 2025 – £1460
Standard Fee, available from 1 April, 2025 – £1565

 

Free spaces available.

Register online now

 

 

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About the Retreat

This unique experiential retreat with Peter Grunwald – for both beginners and advanced students – explores the integration of vision, eyesight, posture, movement, relaxation, imagination and brain function. The EYEBODY method is a principle-based educational process that can transform your way of seeing and being. Applying the principles can help you let go of the habit of wearing glasses and contact lenses. Participating in the retreat can be beneficial for people of all ages and offers a comprehensive learning experience. Central to the method is the understanding that eyesight and vision are flexible, and that through the neuroplasticity of the brain itself – the brain, eyesight and body patterns can change. Many known visual symptoms and conditions, such as myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (far-sightedness), presbyopia (middle-age vision), astigmatism, light sensitivity, crossed and lazy eyes, as well as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, detached retinas or vitreous humours and other vision disorders can benefit from the application of the EYEBODY method.

You will enjoy a daily schedule of teaching and practice sessions, with time for meals and short breaks and an extended break after lunch for rest and integration.

During this EYEBODY retreat you will

• learn to read and see without strain or fatigue
• understand the visual process and your unique visual function
• learn to apply the EYEBODY principles to the process of seeing
• understand how your visual habits may contribute to your loss of clear sight and learn effective techniques to release those patterns
• take your first steps without glasses or contacts, if you are new to EYEBODY
• experience how EYEBODY may improve your posture, and also benefit your hearing
• learn how to integrate the EYEBODY method into activities of your daily life, such as walking, driving and computer work
• participate in intentional fascia movement classes with an Eyebody focus, experiencing how fascia plays an important role in eyesight and vision
• apply the practices of presence connected to consciousness
• undo inter-generational emotional attachments affecting the brain, eyes and body
• experience and apply envisaging and conscious depth perception
• discover and coordinate brain-eyes-body and soul patterns
• build bridges between vision and spirituality,

This retreat will support ADVANCED students of the Eyebody method in renewing and deepening their practices. Students will be met by Peter at their current level of knowledge and experience, and individually guided throughout the week in their next steps to deepen their personal experience and application of the method.

The Eyebody Method

EYEBODY coordinates the brain and releases tensions in the eyes and the whole visual system, bringing clarity to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of seeing. Through the EYEBODY patterns the body is reached in an indirect way and can have a positive effect on many conditions, such as neck, back and joint problems, asthma and general fatigue, benefiting overall health and co-ordination. EYEBODY enhances clear thinking, integrates all the senses (especially hearing) and supports more effective processing of information. Clear sight is only one aspect of vision. Perceiving the world in more depth and letting go of over- and under-focussing promotes a deep sense of well-being that permeates all aspects of life. Very often physical, mental, emotional and life challenges can be transformed, the roots of which may have seemed elusive.

Group and individual attention is given to support you in creatively learning the EYEBODY principles and assimilating them gradually. Sharing in the experiences of others can help you learn about yourself. Participants benefit most if they are ready to explore and question habits, let go of resistances and welcome change.

Peter Grunwald

Having been a teacher of the Alexander Technique and the Bates Vision Improvement Method for some years, as well as letting go of his own -10.5 diopter glasses, Peter discovered the connections between the eyes and the body. These EYEBODY patterns describe how every part of the eyes, the visual pathway and the visual cortex is connected to a specific area of the body, in such way that particular visual symptoms correspond with specific tensions in the body.

Peter’s groundbreaking second book Eyebody – Soulful Seeing – Conscious Living, extends his earlier work covered in Eyebody – The Art of Integrating Eye, Brain and Body, to include the diversities of our emotional and spiritual nature. It introduces you to the art of integrating soul qualities through our eyes, brain and body to heal the emotional patterns and intergenerational aspects that can underlie our visual abnormalities, as well as our health and life challenges.

The venue

We are very happy that The Vedanta, situated in the heart of Lincolnshire, will again be hosting our 2025 retreat. Nestled amongst 75 acres of woodlands, meadows and lakes, The Vedanta is a stunning Grade 2 listed Elizabethan estate. It’s beautiful garden areas and pavilions provide excellent spaces for walking, quiet moments, and our outdoor activities, come rain or shine! You will feel supported and nourished by the elegant mix of luxury and comfort provided by the lounges and teaching rooms of this grand stately home.

The Vedanta is committed to the concept of Ahimsa – compassion for all – which serves to create an atmosphere of love and respect for all beings.

The en-suite accommodation offers double or twin rooms, and single rooms for a supplementary fee. Menus feature locally and seasonally sourced produce as much as possible, providing abundant delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare, accommodating your individual dietary requirements when requested.

The Vedanta is a great location for people to reach from all around the country, and further afield. There is plenty of parking onsite. The closest train station is Lincoln (10 min taxi from The Vedanta), which is approximately a 2.5-hour journey from Kings Cross, Manchester or Birmingham New Street. For participants traveling from Europe or long haul, Manchester, and Heathrow airports have good train connections to Lincoln.

The Vedanta, Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincolnshire LN4 1PD
Arrival and check in: 5pm, Monday 25th August
Official start: with dinner at 6pm
Departure: 2pm, after lunch on Sunday 31st August

Retreat fees

Your reservation is made through paying the retreat fee.
The retreat fee includes tuition, en-suite accommodation, and all meals.

Payment Option A: Early Bird Fee, available until 31 March, 2025 – £1460. Payment in full on or before 31 March.
Payment Option B: Standard Fee, available from 1 April, 2025 – £1565. Payment in full, or a non-refundable deposit of £200 to secure your place, with the balance of £1365 to be paid on or before 26th June.

You can reserve a single room for a supplementary fee of £200.
Please email the Organizer to check availability before booking.

Payment choices are by Bank Transfer or Credit Card. Some banks may charge additional transaction fees, when receiving overseas payments by credit card, which is beyond our control. If you have ANY questions or difficulties, please email eyebody@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

Unless you find a replacement the following applies:

• For cancellations made prior to the 1 June, the full fee less non-refundable deposit of £200 will be refunded.
• After 1 June, no refund will be made if you cancel, arrive late or leave early.
• All cancellations must be made in writing prior to the above date.
• If there is a waiting list with another person able to take the cancelled place a full refund will be made, less the deposit of £200.

Privacy policy

We use your personal information for Eyebody organizational purposes only.

 

 

Free spaces available.

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Upcoming workshops