The higher the tree goes in the sky, the deeper the roots have to reach.” OSHO, When the Shoe Fits: Stories of the Tao
THE TREE OF LIFE: THE STRENGTH OF OUR ANCESTORS AND GROUNDING
Paint Your Roots is an experiential journey of inner reconnection through the body, intuitive painting, and the systemic exploration of our family dynamics.
We may often sense imbalances within our family of origin and in our everyday relationships, also connected to the presence of ancestors who have not been seen, acknowledged, or included.
Through a safe and protected process, this artistic journey invites us to symbolically bring each member back to their rightful place of belonging, also welcoming those who have been forgotten and caring for our roots in order to create a more solid inner ground.
This is an experiential journey to encounter, through art, what supports us, what belongs to us, and what still asks to be acknowledged.
We enter a creative and sensory process in which movement, painting, meditation, and nature intertwine, accompanying us towards a deeper connection with our story and with the strength of the generations who came before us.
The forest, the trees, and the symbolic language of painting become tools for listening and exploration, opening us to new perspectives on the way we are in the world and on how we experience ourselves as grounded.
Through the image of the seed that sinks its roots deep into the earth and reaches towards the sky, we give shape to our own personal Tree of Life: a powerful image of our story, our strength, and our unique way of blossoming.
Art accompanies us in a process of free and intuitive expression, beyond the boundaries of the rational mind, allowing images, symbols, and personal meanings to emerge.
It is an opportunity to encounter our roots with a new perspective and transform what emerges into awareness, presence, and inner strength.
The journey is supported by active meditations, expressive writing, body practices, rituals, and moments of connection with nature.
An intense and deeply personal experience, culminating in the creation of our own Tree of Life and in moments of sharing and celebration.
Why participate
This workshop offers a safe and protected space in which to pause, listen to ourselves, explore the knots inherited from the past, reconnect with our roots, and reclaim our personal power.
It is an invitation to explore our story and inner world through the universal language of art, rediscovering resources, stability, and a deeper sense of belonging.
A journey to more clearly feel where we come from, where we are, and in which direction we wish to fulfil ourselves.
It is an integrative experience that can allow you to feel the strength and support of those who came before you and transform your memories into new resources for your personal growth journey.
Objectives and benefits
Develop greater grounding and inner security.
Symbolically reconnect with your story and your roots.
Create your own Tree of Life as an image of strength, centeredness, and personal growth.
Free your spontaneous creativity through intuitive painting and sensory awareness.
Explore your inner world through body, art, nature, and meditative practices.
Transform what emerges from the experience into new resources for your personal journey.
Approach and methodology
The workshop integrates intuitive painting, body expression, a systemic approach, meditation, expressive writing, and practices for connecting with nature.
Acrylics and inks are used in the artistic work, with experiences of sensory painting, exploring darkness, and movement.
Osho Active Meditations, drum listening, and ritual practices further support the journey.
Each activity is designed to allow participants to experience the process at their own pace, leaving space for listening, discovery, and personal expression.
Who is it for
The retreat is open to everyone.
It is intended for those who wish to dedicate time and space to listening and inner exploration. It is also for those who feel the need for greater stability and grounding. And for those who wish to encounter their creativity through a bodily and artistic experience.
If you participate in the following workshop, “Paint Your Dance,” you can continue this journey. You will bring into movement and dance the energy and grounding developed during Paint Your Roots.
Requirements
No previous artistic experience or preliminary interviews are required.
The workshop is open to everyone.
Comfortable clothes that can get dirty are recommended.
Reading the book “Roots Painting. A journey to your family tree” is recommended; it is available online through Youcanprint.
“Just as the tree grows upwards, man grows upwards. Man is a kind of tree. But remember always, when the tree grows upwards its roots meanwhile are growing downwards. […]The bigger the tree, the deeper it has to go low-wards, downwards. The roots go into the soil and the branches grow into the sky, and there is a great balance.” OSHO, I Say Unto You
