Remember your essence as woman
Soft & Wild Retreat
21st - 26th OCTOBER 2024 | PORTUGAL
The yoga retreat and immersion into the realm of womanhood, for deep connection and ultimate self-love. Experience what it feels like to welcome and embody all that you are, while supported by an intimate sisterhood.
With Monja Mani & Elena Pirondini
Release shame, guilt, anger, and a sense of powerlessness, by connecting to your body and heart. Held by an intimate group of women that welcome you however you are, and celebrate you with your unique story.
Commit to yourself and your wellbeing. Find alignment, rest and space to simply be with yourself and other inspiring women. Reclaim your power by remembering your essence and innate wisdom, meeting yourself with love and reverence.
For the woman who longs to deeply connect to her innate power and expand her capacity to feel pleasure and love in life. Creating and holding space for all that she is, alchemising her softness and wildness into wholeness.
This retreat is for you if you:
- Feel overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted and wish to carve out space for yourself to rest and simply be. You wish to connect depper to self-care rituals and are longing to learn new holistic practices to integrate in your life.
- Are keen to embark on a deep transformational journey and explore the way you relate to womanhood, your body, other women, your inner self. You’re ready to liberate yourself from limiting beliefs that keep you small, and step into your full power
- Are longing for a space where you feel safe and welcomed just like you are, seen and recognised for the incredible woman that you are. You crave the sense of belonging that comes when you’re part of a group of women that are there for each other.
- You feel deeply disconnected from your body and your intuition. You’re looking to reconnect to the natural world and its wisdom as a way to reconnect to yourself.
This will be more than a retreat. It will open a portal to reconnect to the fullest expression of your being.
If you’re ready to meet yourself with love, join us now.
What you will experience
Dive deep into a carefully curated blend of practices including yoga, meditation, embodiment, dance, womb healing, sensual awakening, and sacred ceremonies. Experience the healing vibrations of plants and sound healing, each element meticulously chosen to foster a profound connection to your body and spirit.
At the Soft & Wild Retreat, we are committed to creating a space where you can safely explore and express your truest self, fostering connections that transcend the physical. Whether you’re seeking to heal, rest, or simply find solace in the company of like-minded women, our retreat promises a journey of personal evolution and empowerment.
We will share the following practices with you:
Vinyasa yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Yin Yoga
Meditation & Pranayama
Womb journeys
Women’s Circles
Sound Healing & voice activation
Plant infusion ceremonies
Embodiment & free movement
Creative practices
Including special practices: Opening fire ceremony, cacao & ecstatic dance, rage release workshop, and more.
A sample day in the immersion
7:30: Wake up and practice silence, surrounded by the peaceful music of nature, with a a cup of tea prepared for you
8:00: Silent sitting meditation practice, pranayama and journaling
9:00: Nourishing breakfast in silence, creating a ritual of presence and respect towards the food that nourishes our bodies.
10:30: 90 min yoga practice and kundalini meditation
Free time to rest, read, exchange, walk, explore
13:00: Light lunch together
15:00 Excursion to the beach or experiential workshop with additional free time
19:00: Soulful dinner together
20:30: Evening women’s circle or ceremony
*Please note this is just a sample, the schedule can vary and each day’s schedule will be different.
Our home and natural temple for the retreat
Monte Velho Retreat Center, Aljezur (PT)
We will come together in the midst of unspoiled nature in a spacious and unique temple with breathtaking views, only an 1-hour car ride away from Faro’s airport and 3 hours from Lisbon.
Monte Velho is located nearby the surf town of Aljezur, on the West-Atlantic coast. Nested in hills filled with pines, cork trees and stunning nature, Monte Velho has everything: full immersion in nature, surrounded by forest, with a breathtaking view over the ocean. From here you will experience the best sunsets of your life. It is an area enriched by the strength of its nature, where the high cliffs overlook the ocean.
With several outdoors areas for you to relax, outdoor patio for practices, spacious temple for indoor ceremonies, beautifully designed rooms with private outdoor space, Monte Velho reflects the colorful, natural beauty of its surroundings. A true gem in the hills overlooking the ocean.
Your guides, space holders and sisters
Elena Pirondini
Elena is a weaver of worlds, identifying herself at the intersection of being a women’s mentor, intuitive creator of ceremonies, social designer, brand strategist, and herbalist. She’s the founder of the online community for female entrepreneurs and leaders Rising Rooted. Her mission is to support women in stepping into their power to transform their lives and society, through cyclical living, embodiment, mindful entrepreneurship, earth-based practices, and sisterhood. She guides women to live a life of connection, pleasure and sisterhood, in the path of remembering the wisdom of our bodies and the Earth.
@rising.rooted
Monja Mani
Monja is a mother, yoga teacher, reiki and sound healing practitioner based in Cascais (PT). With 20 years of international experience, her practice revolves around a unique combination of healing and yoga practices. She uniquely merges vinyasa, kundalini, prenatal yoga with meditation and healing practices. Her mission is to uplift others from her heart through the teachings of these practices. Her true passion as a yoga teacher is to support and encourage you to accept yourself, by adapting her teachings to your own unique needs.
@monjamani | www.monjamaniyoga.com
We promise real support and accountability
This retreat is not a way to escape from your life: together we find ways, practices, knowledge, and a sense of awareness that allow us to find ease and empowerment also beyond the time we spend together. In fact, we will additionally offer integration practices and meeting after the retreat:
We create a Telegram group with only the women that participated to have constant support and share insights that might come up after the retreat is finished
We meet once online via Zoom after 10 days from the end date of the retreat to check-in with each other live, reflect on developments of the experience and the integration process into our daily lives, provide a safe and intimate space for emotional support and guidance
Your investment in your wellbeing
ROOM 1 | Serenity Suite: Premium single room with private bathroom | 1380€ early bird 1500€ full price
ROOM 2 | Harmony Heaven (Deluxe) : Shared Studio with en-suite bathroom and private bedrooms | 1170€ early bird 1330€ full price
ROOM 3 | Harmony Heaven : Double room with single beds with en-suite bathroom | 1120€ early bird 1280€ full price
ROOM 4 | Community Nest : Dormitory of up to 4 beds with shared bathroom | 1000€ early bird 1100€ full price
All options include: 6 days, 5 nights all inclusive stay in a secluded retreat centre in the south of Portugal; daily soulful and healthy vegetarian meals, tea, coffee, and snacks; daily practices, ceremonies and workshops; welcome gift box curated with organic and handcrafted goods; equipment and materials for the practices; organised excursion.
The price does not include: additional services like massages, use of sauna, transfers and transportations, travel insurance, additional food or beverages.
EARLY BIRD ENDS 31.07.2024!
This is what you need to know additionally
This is a women’s only retreat. We welcome all womxn, from all backgrounds and identities.
The retreat will be held in English, but we also speak German and Italian and a bit of Portuguese.
Check in is on the 21st October at 16:00. Check-out is on the 26th of October at 12:00.
The best way to reach the retreat location is by car because of its secluded location in the hills outside of Aljezur (PT). From Lisbon’s airport it’s a 3hrs drive, from Faro’s airport is a 1.5hour drive. There are also public transport options like buses available. We’re happy to support in case you have trouble organising the transportation. We offer to organise a shuttle for the group from Faro, at extra cost.
If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies please let us know and we will do our best to provide you with the right options for you. The food provided has both vegan and vegetarian options, with gluten-free options available upon request.
End of october gifts us with a still comfortably warm temperature during the day, with chillier nights. Make sure to bring clothes that are suitable for the activities and temperature of the season. And don’t forget the bikini!
Do you still have questions?
We’re here to clarify all your doubts and answer any question you might have. To start the conversation, send an email to info@rising-rooted.com.
