“All ideas and phenomena come from a period of build up or growth – a gestation of shaping – a kind of womb. If we clear the womb experience we can determine how we respond to life events.”
WHAT: 10-day somatic meditation residential retreat - Womb , Karma and Transcendence
WHEN: May 8-17, 2026
WHERE: Maitreya House, Lower Maescoed, Herefordshire HR2 0HP United Kingdom
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/GVUjJXV9z9oxTBty6
CONTACT: Jonathan Clifford
From the first spark of connection we grow in our mother’s womb - the ground of our being. Leaving the comfort and bliss of the womb behind is our first rite of passage.
For every one of us, the journey from the womb to birth is one of the earliest imprints on our bodies and our consciousness. These latent memories are stored in the body, and can be triggered by feelings, senses, emotions, and thoughts.
In this retreat, we explore the four stages of the birthing experience - the comfort of the womb, interruptions to this blissful phase, the journey through difficulty, and emergence into the world - new life.
These stages are mirrored throughout life. The patterns from these early experiences are often repeated in our work lives, in our relationships and projects we take on.
This retreat will be a somatic exploration of clearing the womb experience and is based on the ground-breaking work of Namgyal Rinpoche.
Catherine Pawsarat brings experience and skilled guidance to this depth work through which we can free ourselves of deep patterning that holds us back.
WHO: Led by Dharma Teacher Catherine Pawasarat who trained daily with Achariya Doug Duncan (‘Qapel’) from 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003 and is a lineage holder of these teachings.
After some years in Japan, Catherine Sensei with Qapel, co-founded Clear Sky Retreat Centre, in the East Kootenay Rockies, BC, Canada. Sensei has led an innovative approach there re-opening up the native animal migration corridor. She has put land regeneration, environmental sustainability and conscious community at the heart of her practice.
In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its emphasis on transformation and application in daily life, these teachings are non-sectarian and universalist and are moving toward an Integral approach.
RETREAT DETAILS:
WHO: Open to all - suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners
COST:
Super Early Bird: £1095 (945 after deposit) by 1st Dec
Early Bird: £1195 (1045 after deposit) paid by 15 Jan
Monthly Plan: £1300 (£1150 after deposit),
- 6 payments 1st Dec £150; 1st Jan £200; 1st Feb £200; 1st Mar £200; 1st Apr £200; 1st May £200
Full price: £1450 (1300 after deposit)
**Retreat fees includes all meals, accommodation and the course fee. This doesn't include Dana, a traditional donation for the Teacher or your travel to and from the retreat. Limited places available - £150 deposit secures your place (non-refundable deposit except in extreme cases /unless retreat were cancelled (then all will be refunded)
If you have any questions about the retreat or want to discuss an alternative Instalment plan, contact the Registrar at dharmaeurope@outlook.com
Registration Here: https://forms.gle/GVUjJXV9z9oxTBty6
Testimonials
Karma, womb and transcendence is one of the most important retreats I have ever undertaken. It evokes the formative impulses we all take on during the four phases of our womb experience, links them to core karmic currents, and initiates a process that will help to use them to transcend ego clinging and suffering’. - Gerry Juliani, Life Skills Coach
‘Go for it – you will never regret it- The karma womb transcendence retreat for me was a magical journey of bliss’. - Dean Nicholson, Counsellor
About Maitreya House Retreat Centre:
This is a rare opportunity to take part in the Womb, Karma and Transcendence Retreat. It will be held in the Golden Valley, deep in the ancient borderlands running between Wales and England, in sight of the Black Mountains.
Maitreya house is run as a charity by the Crystal Group - supporting these teachings of universal growth and unfolding. The Retreat Centre is a converted old stone farm house, with cabins in the grounds and with panoramic views across the valleys. Set in a beautiful and tranquil nurturing environment, many years of care and practice make it a wonderfully supportive place for a retreat.
