Welcome to bodysacred retreats

Retreats

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Women’s bodies, Women’s wisdom

6 days of deep healing on the Mediterranean

26th September - 1st October 2027

Altafulla, Spain

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SAMHAIN WISDOM

a 2-day non-residential retreat

13th and 14th November 2026

Great Horkesley, UK

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Somatic healing retreats for sensitive and soulful women.

You know talking therapy can only go so far.

As a wise woman, you are ready to reclaim your somatic magic: breath, touch, movement, sound, holy oils and ceremony.

“This has truly been one of, if not the most wonderful weeks of my life!” - Kath

“I’m leaving smiling and feeling light and happier with myself than I have been for a long time.” - Karen

“This week I have felt truly treasured. Your deep concern, your womanly magic gifted with huge open hearts has penetrated my frozen core… Thank you isn’t enough.” - Lorraine

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You are ready to feel.

Supple. Alive. Grounded. Free. Open to life. Connected to your body. Witnessed and held. Respected for your deep wisdom.

Our community of women is growing and deepening…

You are interested in more than just a one-off retreat, you’d like to be part of a vibrant community of creative and soulful women.

You are sensitive and spiritually-curious, you know there is more to life than what we see on the surface.

You are ready to get out of your head and into your body.

You know it’s not enough just to talk about our challenges and desires.

We need to breathe, move, dance, sing, chant, hum, touch, anoint and most importantly..

…feel.

Our loving presence is the true medicine we are seeking.

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“You are doing something truly transformational.

Teaching us how to love ourselves again.

How to open our hearts.

How to remember who we truly are.” - Claire.

So, dear friend…

why are you here?

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We know why we are here.

We are here to serve you.

We offer a potent blend of somatic practices:

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breath

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touch

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movement

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sound

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holy oils

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ceremony

You are held in sacred space.

Hear what our women have to say about being on retreat with us:

  • I have felt truly treasured. Your deep concern, your womanly magic gifted with huge open hearts has penetrated my frozen core. Thank you isn't enough.

    Lorraine

  • Each time it feels like we reach a higher level of vibration and experience. So much love. Such strong feminine energy. We are strong women. So much gratitude for the sacred space you create Emily.

    Karen

  • A beautiful retreat full of love, sharing, community and self love. Wonderful!

    Sally

  • What an incredible weekend. Thank you SO much Emily and Jan. I feel loved and nurtured and ready for the future.

    Kath

  • I am love and I am loved! Thank you, thank you, thank you for revealing this truth to me this weekend.

    Lis

  • I never feel more grounded, content or connected to myself than I do after one of Emily and Jan's retreats. I see the world in a whole new light after being deeply nurtured and prioritised.

    Amy

My wish for you, curious friend, as you discover the power of somatic practices for self-healing in sacred space…

May you know yourself as your own best healer, with your embodied intuition as the ultimate authority in your life.

May you feel welcomed and appreciated amongst our community of spiritually-curious women. It is our joy and privilege to witness your unfurling.

May you remember who you are: generous, loving, sensitive, warm, open to life.

May you remember that your presence on this earth is a gift.

We are grateful for your presence among us.

We are honoured to serve you, to serve your remembering, to serve your reconnection with your body, your life, and this earth.

And so it is.