Robert Gebka
Mental Fitness ~ Mindfulness ~ Post Traumatic Growth
2-Day Mindfulness & Resilience Retreat by the sea
Sat 09 Aug
|Westbourne
Increase your mental fitness, cultivate self-compassion & develop emotional balance and resilience. (Optional 1-Day: you can join for either Saturday and or Sunday )


Time & Location
09 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 10 Aug 2025, 17:00
Westbourne, 7 Durley Chine Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5JS, UK
About the event
Welcome to the Mindfulness & Resilience 2-day retreat!
Join us for a rejuvenating experience at the beautiful Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
10 minutes walk from the local beautiful sandy beach.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life to focus on your well-being and inner peace.
Immerse yourself in mindfulness practices, meditation sessions, and relaxation techniques led by experienced instructors.
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to unwind, recharge, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss out on this transformative event.
The programme includes:
The neuroscience of resilience, practical EMDR informed grounding & stabilisation exercises, evidence based psychology, mindfulness practices, mindful movement, walking meditation, time to rest and replenish your vital energy.

The retreat is led by Robert Gebka, a former Zen Buddhist monk, NHS mental health worker, MBSR Mindfulness trainer and former director of the Dorset Mindfulness Centre. He is the Author of Managing Depression for Mindfulness for Dummies. The supporting facilitators for this retreat are Imelda Marcos, a MBSR teacher and Richard Hepper, a Certified Mindfulness Practitioner. Together we aim to bring a warm, light-hearted and compassionate experience allowing for a safe and supported space.