FAQ El Juego – Naturalma

ORGANISATIONAL QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT EL JUEGO

What is playing?

What are Doors?

What is the daily schedule of the events?

Will I have to sign in informed consent?

ORGANISATIONAL QUESTIONS

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

CAMP-IN

7 days of playing with El Juego in the Irish countryside
The accompaniment of a group of representatives from El Juego for your personal and collective process
All food provided, to be prepared collectively
Accommodation: Space to set up your tent
–> You will have to bring your own tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, (Pillow)
–> OR You can also order or rent camping gear from us, get in touch: +351938297029

SHOWING UP | DEEP INNOVATION RETREAT | WEEKEND RETREAT

The accompaniment of a group of representatives from El Juego for your personal and collective process
Nourishing meals prepared by our retreat chef
Accommodation (as chosen for your ticket type) in a rustic house located in a private valley in the heart of Portugal

INTENSIVE ROLLING RETREAT

The accompaniment of a group of representatives from El Juego for your personal process
A fully stocked kitchen to prepare meals from individually or collectively
Accommodation (as chosen for your ticket type) in a rustic house located in a private valley in the heart of Portugal

YESMAD

The accompaniment of a group of representatives from El Juego for your personal and collective process
Discounts on individual Doors
All food with a mix of cooking together and nourishing meals prepared by our retreat chef
Accommodation (as chosen for your ticket type) in a rustic house located in a private valley in the heart of Portugal
Highspeed internet and workspaces

WHAT TO BRING?

CAMP-IN

Tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, (Pillow) – You can also order or rent camping gear from us, get in touch: +351938297029 (Whatsapp or Telegram)
Torch or headlamp
Good shoes like hiking boots or wellies
Comfortable clothes, rainjacket, be prepared for all weathers. Clothes that protect you from insects and spiky plants.
Organic toiletries such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste as we will be wash oursalves in nature
Towel
Items that you feel are helpful for you, eg. eye mask, ear plugs
Your own instruments (if you wish to bring them)
Journal (if you like)
Medication if applicable
Personal belongings you’d normally bring if you were on a journey for a couple of days

SHOWING UP | DEEP INNOVATION RETREAT | INTENSIVE ROLLING RETREAT | YESMAD

Comfortable clothing that works for hot & cold. (Days here can be really warm when sunny but it can get cold at night.)
Items that you feel are helpful for you, eg. eye mask, ear plugs, hot water bottle etc.
Journal (if you like)
Your own instruments (if you wish to bring them)
Medication if applicable
Personal belongings you’d normally bring if you were on a journey for a couple of days.
Your own toiletries. As you will be home in the beauty of nature, we kindly request using organic products for your personal hygiene.

HOW TO GET HERE?

CAMP-IN
Please find directions here.

SHOWING UP | DEEP INNOVATION RETREAT | INTENSIVE ROLLING RETREAT | DOORS | YESMAD
Please find directions here.

QUESTIONS ABOUT EL JUEGO

WHAT IS PLAYING?

“El Juego” means “The Game” inspired by the Hindu idea of “Lila”, the divine creative play of life.
When we speak about playing we mean the exploration of the dynamics, conflicts and challenges in our lives and how we can understand and resolve them as a reflection of internal conflicts by making the projections and ancestral traumas visible and resolve them.

WHAT ARE DOORS?

Drawing inspiration from various psychotherapeutic techniques and spiritual traditions, we experiment with the difficulties that arise in community life. In this way, we create new methods that we call Doors. Through them we find and transform the structure and the origin of both individual and collective conflicts.

Find more info about the different types of Doors here.

WHAT IS THE DAILY SCHEDULE OF THE EVENT?

With El Juego you will enter a dynamic space where everything that happens will be in constant response to the collective’s and the individuals’ needs. With the intention that everyone wants to be seen, heard and felt, no matter how much time it takes. Therefore we cannot and do not want to fit this into a pre-designed schedule. Instead we invite you to a space where five hours can feel like one, where we prioritise closing a process over watching the time, where the human experience is always the focus…
However, to give an example, a typical play day might look like a combination of group sessions or circles, beginning after breakfast with a break for lunch and playing into the evening.

CAMP-IN
Fr: Arrival before 3pm, setting up camp, getting settled, dinner, opening circle, starting to play
Sa to We: Days to play
Thu: Breakfast, closing circle,time for packing up and goodbyes

SHOWING UP
Fr: Arrival before 1pm, Lunch, opening circle, starting to play
Sa to Mo: Days to play with a focus on exploring the client-therapist relationship
Tue: Breakfast, closing circle, lunch and goodbyes

WEEKEND RETREAT

Fr: Arrival before 1pm, Lunch, opening circle, starting to play
Sa: Focus on playing
Su: Breakfast, play, lunch, closing circle and goodbyes

INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL RTREAT

Individualised around your needs.

YESMAD
Sun 1: Arrival before 1pm, Lunch, getting settled, dinner & opening ceremony
Mon 2 to Weds 4: Days for working or for individual Doors (on these days we will cook collectively)
Thurs 5 to Sat 7: Days for playing as a group (on these days food will be prepared by our chef)*
Sun 8: Rest day
Mon 9 to Weds 11: Days for working or for individual Doors (on these days we will cook collectively)
Thurs 12 to Sat 14: Days for playing as a group (on these days food will be prepared by our chef)*
Sun 15: Breakfast, closing circle and goodbyes

*These “schedules” are a suggestion or an invitation, with El Juego there is a flexibility in everything and maybe this is exactly the learning here, for each one to find and follow their flow & their needs.
E.g. You have a work meeting that you can’t miss on one of the days dedicated to playing. No problem, we will explore solutions for this as a group while also investigating, which discomforts this might bring up for you.

Yes, before we start playing you will have to sign an informed consent like this:

I declare that I have been duly informed by the community “El Juego” about the characteristics, nature, conditions, scope and limitations of the procedures based on new conceptions and methodologies of Conflict Resolution.
I understand and accept that the responsibility for my process/health rests fully on me and not on my companions or on El Juego or Naturalma.
I understand that the methodology of El Juego does not replace medical or psychological treatment.
I agree to participate actively in the development of the previously agreed activities.
I understand that the information collected here is confidential and in case of disclosure will be anonymous and for the purpose of preparing investigative reports.
I understand that my authorization will be requested if detailed information about my case and personal data is required to be made public.
I understand and accept the compliance with the formats used and required by El Juego in each phase of the process.
I understand and accept that I am not authorized for the use of the methodologies applied by El juego personally or with third parties.

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