Join us for a transformative journey into the depths of love, connection, and self-awareness at the stunning Essencia Nature Retreat, nestled amidst the wild beauty of Portugal’s Algarve coast. This serene haven, surrounded by ancient oak forests and breathtaking beaches, provides the perfect setting to rest, restore, and awaken to new possibilities in your relationship.
Over several enriching days, you’ll immerse yourself in practices designed to deepen intimacy, ignite passion, and create meaningful connections. Through guided rituals, conscious bodywork, Enneagram teachings for couples, and explorations of polarity and energy, you’ll learn to navigate the complexities of relationships with grace and awareness.
Your guides for this journey are seasoned facilitators with over 15 years of experience in yoga, meditation, tantric practices, and ritual creation. They bring a unique blend of expertise and authenticity, having personally explored these tools in their own 8-year partnership. Together, they will provide a safe and inspiring space for you to grow, heal, and reconnect with your partner on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Between transformative sessions, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations with private terraces overlooking the forest, a yoga shala harmoniously integrated with nature, and rejuvenating moments in the natural sauna and hot tub beneath the stars. Every detail, from the location to the lovingly prepared vegetarian meals, has been curated to nourish both body and soul.
This retreat is not just a getaway; it’s an invitation to create a profound shift in your relationship and leave with tools, insights, and memories that will last a lifetime.
The facilitator brings over 8 years of personal experience in a committed relationship, actively exploring and applying the tools, rituals, and practices shared in the workshop. This personal journey ensures that the teachings are authentic, practical, and tested in real-life situations.
The workshop integrates a diverse range of practices including the Enneagram, tantric techniques, meditation practices, Chi Gong, and womb healing. This holistic approach ensures participants are supported in their journey toward deep self-awareness and emotional balance, utilizing tools that work together to foster growth.
With 15 years of active teaching experience in yoga, meditation, women’s work, ritual facilitation, and one-on-one mentoring, the facilitator brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to guide participants. This extensive experience ensures that all practices are taught with clarity, sensitivity, and expertise, creating a transformative and safe environment for learning.
⬦ Emotional intimacy
⬦ Erotic vitality
⬦ Healing and growth
⬦ Self-awareness
⬦ Regenaration
⬦ Enneagram for relationships
⬦ Sacred rituals
⬦ Breathing techniques
⬦ Heart opening practices
⬦ Mindful communication tools
⬦ Sublimation techniques from Classic Hatha yoga
Essencia Nature Retreat is a beautiful retreat center located on the wild and stunning West Coast of Algarve, in the south of Portugal. Nestled in the hills within an ancient oak forest, this sanctuary is the perfect place to find rest and restoration, while the surrounding beaches invite adventure and exploration.
The accommodation is modern and comfortable, featuring private double rooms with en-suite bathrooms and private terraces that offer breathtaking views of the natural oak forest. It’s the ideal setting for a romantic and deeply soul-nourishing time with your partner.
In the modernized farmhouse, you can enjoy a spacious shared living room with a cozy fire pit and various communal spaces designed to connect with other retreat participants.
The yoga shala, crafted from natural materials, offers an enchanting view of the serene surroundings. It invites your nervous system to relax and inspires the soul to delve into deeper contemplation.
During our stay, we can indulge in the natural sauna and hot bathtub under the magical, starry night sky. What could be more romantic than ending a day of profound relationship work with a warm, relaxing bath while marveling at the infinite universe?
We will also enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals per day, lovingly prepared to nourish not only our bodies but also our souls.
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⬦ 7:30: Sun Is Shining + Morning Tea ⬦
⬦ 8:00: Meditation – Conscious bodywork ⬦
⬦ 9:00: Breakfast ⬦
⬦ 10:00-13:00: Morning Session ( including a 15minutes break) ⬦
⬦ 13:00: Lunch ⬦
⬦ 16:30: Afternoon Session ⬦
⬦ 18h à 19h : Yoga restauratif (Yin Yoga ou détente guidée, Méditation, Pranayamas) ⬦
⬦ 18:30: Dinner ⬦
⬦ 20:00-21:30: Evening Session ⬦
If you have any questions or would like to register for this retreat, please contact us using the form below.
You can also reach out to Xavier at [email protected] and Gesine at [email protected].
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