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Last updated May 2026

About this site

This website is operated as the home of ANIMA — the retreat and transformation work led by Joe Butler. The content on this site is provided for information about the work and to support applications.

Nature of the work

ANIMA's retreats and the Programme are personal-development experiences rooted in breathwork, ceremony, physical practice, and structured integration. They are not therapy, not medical treatment, and not a substitute for either. If you are dealing with a serious mental or physical health condition, please consult a qualified professional in addition to — or instead of — applying.

Applications

Submitting an application is not a guarantee of acceptance. Joe reviews every application personally and selects participants based on fit. If accepted, full terms — including pricing, scheduling, and the cancellation policy — are shared in writing before any payment is taken.

Intellectual property

All content on this site — including written copy, photography, video, the ANIMA wordmark, and the logo — is the property of Joe Butler and ANIMA. It may not be reproduced or used commercially without permission.

External links

This site may link to third-party services (e.g. video hosting, analytics). We are not responsible for content hosted on external sites.

Liability

This site is provided as-is. ANIMA does not guarantee specific outcomes from any retreat or programme. By participating in retreats or the Programme, attendees acknowledge personal responsibility for their participation. Full liability terms are included in the agreement signed before any retreat or programme begins.

Changes

These terms may be updated from time to time. The latest version always lives at this URL with the "last updated" date above.