Labyrinth Of Life
A true sense of belonging
You’ve come to the entrance of the labyrinth carrying a question — and with each step inward, you walk closer to yourself. Guided by Ron Bunzl, this ancient path becomes a living oracle. What you find at the center is a treasure deeply remembered — a gift to carry back into the world.
The Labyrinth of Life is a self-inquiry practice that weaves the ancient oracular tradition of the labyrinth together with depth psychology, Processwork, and the power of story — creating a human technology for navigating the questions that matter most. Playful, accessible, and infinitely adaptable, it meets people exactly where they are in the vertiginous reality of today.
IF YOU ALREADY KNOW THIS IS FOR YOU
Who is this fore?
Whether you are at a crossroads that is asking you to take real, courageous next steps on your path, or you are sensing a quieter stirring — work asking to be done in your relationships, your career, your sense of purpose — the Labyrinth of Life is a chance to bring into focus exactly what is moving in and around you, and to arrive, through your own clarity and courage, at real answers to the questions you carry here.
For more than twenty years Ron Bunzl offered the Labyrinth practice in many forms — guided imaginal journeys online, one-on-one private sessions, three and five hour group workshops, and twenty-hour weekend retreats. Over these years the practice has shown itself, again and again, to be a powerful and precise tool — one that meets each person exactly where they are and creates a container safe enough for their own inner wisdom to emerge. He does not hand people answers. He helps them arrive at the ones already inside them.
This week-long program lets the full practice be articulated for the first time at the length it has always needed. Meditation and contemplation, journaling and the writing of your own life story as an act of self-discovery, movement that lets the body reveal what words cannot, voice work and storytelling, vibrational medicine as its own kind of dissolving and remaking — each is a stepping stone, a preparatory rite, building toward the Labyrinth itself as an initiation. Twenty years of shorter forms led here. What you receive and take with you will be of enduring value for the continuation of your life journey — this is not an ending, but an equipping.
WHAT IS THE LABYRINTH?
It’s an Oracle. A place to ask your questions and receive answers. It’s an ancient sacred practice going back perhaps to times of, or before, the pyramids.
It’s a portal for entering into connection – with self and the ever-present wisdom, guidance and support of the quantum field that is life, the infinite energy and dimension within and surrounding all things, people, times and places, the whole of creation, the divine.
Does that sound like it’s too amazing? Actually it’s really simple, it’s a shift in perspective that opens the doors to greater presence, embodied perception, and the magic of everyday life and experience.
This practice is a physical/somatic metaphor and reality — at the entrance – portal – you ask your question, then walk your path to the center – self – there you receive the gift – your answer – and then you are tasked/invited to return back out to share your gift with your people, your tribe, the world.
Elements of practise
Breath and movement practices form a central foundation of the experience. These include Vyayam, an Indian breath and movement meditation practice rooted in Kalipayat, as well as explorations of how the breath moves the body, serving as both motor and fuel. Breath is also brought into voice through toning, accompanied by gongs and bells, allowing underlying emotions to surface through deep listening, expression, and journaling. The dance of yin and yang, of opposites, and of “yes” and “no” becomes a lived experience within the body.
The Magic Mirror explores the power of language and storytelling, reflecting what is happening within the speaker. As experiences are articulated and shared, the listener becomes aware of what arises within themselves, expanding listening into a deeper, self-aware dimension. This practice reveals how our words shape our inner reality, identity, and relationships — echoing the essence of “Abrakadabra,” meaning “I create as I speak.” Storytelling becomes a journey inward through writing and expression, where spontaneous words are distilled into poems, lyrics, or spoken pieces, brought to life through voice, rhythm, and presence, and ultimately shared in performance.
Self-inquiry and inner work deepen this process through the basics of non-violent communication, supporting clarity between feelings, stories, observations, and underlying needs, and enabling authentic, actionable requests. Voice Dialogue allows different inner voices or aspects of the self to be expressed and heard, fostering understanding, integration, and cooperation rather than unconscious reactivity.
Vibrational inner journeys support integration through sound, using gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, rhythm instruments, and voice to facilitate healing and embodiment beyond words. The drum circle reconnects participants to the primal pulse of life, gathering in rhythm and sound to celebrate the shared human journey.
Throughout the retreat, sharing circles provide an essential space for integration, deepening insight, and building a sense of community and belonging.
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VENUE
Quinta Braz
Algarve, Portugal
We invite you to an original country side house nestled in typical Portuguese farmland at the Algarve coast close by Faro. The home of many wonderful Contact and Somatic events!
Arrival
Closest Airport is Faro by taxi it takes about 25 minutes and costs are 30-40€. There is also a train from Faro central station to Tavira (3-4€) and from there you would need to take a taxi, costing 8-10€. Exact location we will send you after registration.
There is a very good Flixbus connection from Germany to Lisbon/Portugal. Its worth it to have a look. Prices are comparable with flights. https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Surrounding
We recommend to bring your car if you have one. We are about 15 min drive from the ocean. And only 5 min walk to little sweet village with ATM, Cafe, Shop, Postoffice.
WIFI
There is WIFI Internet, but its slow! Use this days to live the new luxury of being UNPLUGGED and RELAXE completely.
Food
Our wonderfully international team of chefs prepare Mediterranean vegetarian dishes with love and taste. We buy organic food from local farmers as much as possible.
Please contact us in advance if you have any food intolerances.
Ticket Infos
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Includes all Program/ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, / Accommodation
635€ own tent or campervan
785€ single use Glamping /Belltent
725€ double use Glamping / Belltent
725€ triple room/ single bed/ shared bathroom
755€ double room/ single bed/ shared batroom
875€ single room/ queensize bed/ shared bathroom
Portuguese residential 90€ discount
Helper discount 90€ discount / help 1.5hr a day.
• Mai 1st till July 15th 2026 → half deposit refundable, remaining payments refundable.
• After July 15th 2026 → no refunds of deposit, remaining payments refundable.
• If we cancel a workshop → full refund
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