AWAKEN
Awaken through the Elements – Embody the Womb & Heart Space
15 – 22 June 2025 – Aljezur, Portugal
Experience the awakening of pure feminine wisdom through the gateways of our Universal Heart and Womb Space. We warmly invite YOU to join us for a profound journey—‘Awaken’ in the tranquil beauty of Aljezur, Portugal. Over the course of 8 days, you’ll immerse yourself in connection, embrace embodiment, and feel deeply supported, nourished, celebrated, and empowered.
Join Shakti Cabral, Transformational Akashic Guide & Coach, Star Magic Facilitator, and 5 Element Qigong Teacher; alongside Roni Lynette Jones, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist & E-RYT 500, Women’s Yoga Therapist, Mind Body Coach, Elemental Sound Therapist, and Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practitioner. Together, these two highly skilled facilitators will guide and assist you on this empowering journey of Self-Care, Acceptance, Intimacy, and Transformation.
We are delighted to introduce a transformative “trio series” of 30-hour women’s retreats, designed to help you unlock your limitless potential, reclaim your power, and embody self-mastery in body, heart, and mind. These retreats offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for growth, profound healing, and transformation on physical, mental, and emotional levels. Timed to coincide with the radiant energy of the Solstice, a season of fresh beginnings, this experience is crafted to inspire momentum and alignment with your path forward. Nestled in the nurturing embrace of nature at a stunning Eco Retreat, we gather in the sacred “Gaia Shala,” a luminous space surrounded by forest, perfect for inner exploration and awakening.
Through the power of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—we engage in transformative practices. The retreat features 5 Element Qigong, Women’s Yoga Therapy (Yoni Shakti), and breathwork to harness and rejuvenate your energy. Deep relaxation is supported by Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and myofascial release techniques to ease tension, complemented by soul-soothing Sound Healing Baths, self-care rituals, and intimate sharing circles. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance from the Akashic realm and draw inspiration from Tibetan Buddhism’s wisdom and compassion practices.
Picture this…waking up to breathtaking sunrises over the rolling hills and lush valleys of Aljezur, breathing in the crisp air of a brand-new day. Surrounded by the vibrancy of nature, we begin with Qigong and Women’s Yoga, using the body as a powerful vessel for transformation and growth in serene, earthy indoor and outdoor forest spaces. These practices cultivate inner resilience, balance the nervous system, and foster a sense of harmony through embodied mindfulness, somatic self-regulation, and co-regulation.
Together, we create a sacred space to set intentions, share energy, and connect authentically, allowing our innate feminine wisdom to shine brightly. Immerse yourself in the healing embrace of harmonious soundscapes as every cell in your body resonates, bringing profound shifts in consciousness and deep meditative states. Feel the grounding rhythm of the Shamanic drum connecting you to your heart, the earth, and your inner strength. Let the powerful vibrations of the Gong awaken transformation at a cellular level, while the soothing frequencies of crystal singing bowls and vocal harmonies expand your sense of being into a realm of pure resonance.
Savor the delights of gourmet vegan cuisine, satisfying your taste buds while nourishing your body. Between meals, take leisurely forest strolls, unwind in the sauna or jacuzzi, bask in the sun-drenched wild gardens, or meditate in the peaceful embrace of the forest and serene outdoor relaxation spaces at our eco-friendly retreat. You might also choose to explore nearby nature trails, enjoy a soothing massage in the spa, or indulge in a personalized therapy session to deepen your experience.
As women, we often find ourselves giving endlessly, rarely allowing space to truly receive. Many of us navigate masculine-dominated lifestyles characterized by overwork, stress, competition, and disconnection from ourselves and others. Through a playful yet deeply insightful approach, we guide you to gently unravel inner mysteries, releasing emotional and mental blockages and restoring the natural flow of fresh, vibrant energy. This journey offers not just a sense of being deeply supported, but also a pathway to awakening embodied empowerment—both personal and collective.
We invite you to explore the dynamic polarities of the elemental forces of nature, fostering the authentic expression of your feminine essence. This journey helps release negative patterns, dissolve limiting beliefs, and heal ancestral imprints, while clearing pathways to deeper intimacy. Open your heart to boundless possibilities, creativity, manifestation, abundance, and freedom—all while creating space to laugh, connect, and celebrate. Experience personalized, motivational guidance and support that uplifts and inspires.
Picture yourself feeling deeply loved, fully alive, and profoundly whole, as you reclaim your inner power and spirit with compassionate purpose. Embrace a natural state of awareness and step into life with awakened clarity and joy.
NATURE ECO RETREAT
Our retreat takes place at an off-grid Eco Retreat, Meditation Sanctuary, and Healing Centre in the serene southwest Algarve. Set amidst 20 acres of pristine forest, this sanctuary serves as a tranquil haven, inviting you to relax, reconnect with your roots, and rediscover the natural beauty of life. With its peaceful energy and nurturing atmosphere, this space provides a timeless escape where you can truly unwind.
The land is imbued with love and care by its passionate owners, who have created a sense of community and harmony. The eco-friendly accommodations are entirely self-sustaining, powered by renewable energy and supported by a flourishing organic permaculture garden. Here, you can rest, meditate, reflect, and attune to the wisdom of nature while enjoying breathtaking views of rolling hills and unspoiled landscapes—a perfect setting for solitude and deep practice.
Located just 15 minutes from the charming town of Aljezur, renowned for its stunning natural vistas of mountains, valleys, and rugged coastlines, the retreat is also close to Portugal’s dramatic Atlantic coast. Within 20-30 minutes, you can explore the wild beaches of Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, Amoreira, and Vale Figueiras, with their dramatic cliffs, vast sand dunes, and powerful waves. The retreat is conveniently 1 hour and 15 minutes from Faro, the nearest airport, offering easy access to this idyllic sanctuary.
AMENITIES
SACRED “GAIA SHALA”
The Gaia Shala is a uniquely sacred space, radiating rustic elegance and an earthy charm that creates the perfect setting for deep inner work. Constructed from natural materials, the 105 m² studio has floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and offer tranquil views of the surrounding forest. With exceptional acoustics for sound work, the studio is fully equipped with Manduka mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps, ensuring your comfort during every practice.
DELICIOUS ORGANIC FOOD
Indulge in fresh, nourishing meals prepared with love by our talented local chef. Our menu features vibrant, organic vegan cuisine designed to energize and support your practice. Meals are served in a cozy indoor dining space or on the outdoor terrace, offering refreshing valley views. Enjoy three wholesome meals daily, accompanied by floral-infused water and herbal teas, ensuring your body and spirit are fully nurtured throughout the retreat.
OUTDOOR SPA AREA
Immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of our nature-inspired spa, tucked away in the heart of the forest. The spa features a rustic wood-barrel sauna, a wood-fired jacuzzi, a cozy fireplace, and a serene water pond. Whether basking in the warmth of the sauna or soaking under the moon and stars, this outdoor sanctuary provides the perfect environment for transformation and inspiration.
ENCHANTING NATURE
The breathtaking natural beauty of Essencia is truly one of its most enchanting features. Immerse yourself in the pure harmony of Portuguese cork oak forests, accompanied by the cheerful songs of birds, the soft glow of morning light, crisp fresh air, and a night sky filled with dazzling stars, far from urban distractions. Explore our 20 hectares of serene forest on tranquil walks, or relax in the wild gardens, where cozy nooks, cushions, and hammocks await for meditation, self-reflection, or meaningful community connections. Feel the nurturing embrace of nature as you connect deeply with the Feminine essence. From the hilltops, marvel at sweeping views of the surrounding valleys, while at the base of the land, feel cradled by the earth, as if held in the womb of Mother Nature herself.
SPACIOUS DINING AREA
Unwind and socialize in the welcoming communal dining and living area, featuring a cozy fireplace, plush sofas, and a large communal table. This inviting space, which seamlessly blends with a modern vegan kitchen, offers the perfect retreat to relax during warm summer days. Meals are served here or on the outdoor terrace, where you can savor your food while soaking in the breathtaking views of the hills, valleys, and nearby lake. Bedrooms open into this shared area as well as onto the expansive outdoor terrace, making it an ideal spot for journaling, quiet reflection, or simply taking in the stunning natural surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION
We will be staying in a charming Eco Lodge Villa that combines spacious elegance with a warm, homely atmosphere. The villa features high ceilings, a generous living room with an open kitchen, and a cozy, welcoming vibe. Accommodations include European-style shared apartments, offering either twin or triple rooms, each thoughtfully designed with private terraces overlooking the serene valley. Rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, comfortable single beds, and all essentials, including linens and towels. For those seeking a closer connection with nature, a few single-occupancy options are available in spacious Bell Tents nestled in the forest. These 4-meter-diameter glamping tents offer a deeper experience of the natural surroundings, complete with comfortable beds, blankets, sheets, towels, and bedside lamps—all within the soothing energy of a circular space.
Meals are lovingly crafted gourmet vegan buffets, prepared by our talented local chef. The menu centers on a predominantly organic, plant-based diet featuring fresh, vibrant fruits and vegetables, high-quality proteins and fats, nourishing salads, and hearty warm dishes—both nutritious and delicious.
Please note: As the retreat center is private property and operates as an Eco Retreat, there is no room or waiter service. This fosters a sense of community, where we come together like family for the duration of the retreat.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
8 days/7 nights accommodation at a cozy Eco Retreat Centre
30 hours of immersive retreat sessions guided by expert facilitators
3 gourmet vegan meals daily, served buffet-style
2 daily women’s yoga and qigong practices, complemented by breathwork, visualization, and sound meditations
2 transformative Elemental workshops
Evening gatherings and sharing circles
An integration afternoon at a wild beach
Access to the sauna and jacuzzi nestled in nature
Ample time to rest, relax, connect, and soak in the beauty of the surroundings
Use of yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, and other equipment
A supportive, joyful community and lifelong friendships
Free Wi-Fi access (bring your own device)
A special Welcome Gift and Opening Ceremony
Plus a few more delightful surprises!
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS!
Shakti Cabral
Shakti Cabral is an internationally recognized Retreat Facilitator and a senior specialist in Transformational Guidance and Akashic Therapy. She is also a seasoned 5 Element Qigong Teacher and Star Magic Facilitator. With over three decades of experience in the field, Shakti has worked at renowned retreat centers across the UK, Europe, and Thailand since 1991.
Shakti’s work was featured in the BBC2 documentary series The Retreat with Nick Knowles, where she served as the primary healer during a month-long detox retreat at Orion Healing Centre, working with both participants and the production crew. Her expertise has extended to coaching and spiritual advisement for Royals from Abu Dhabi and their Ambassadors, as well as a diverse range of clients globally, whom she serves both online and in person.
Having healed herself from Epilepsy, Lyme disease, Type 2 Diabetes, depression, and eating disorders, Shakti views these challenges as powerful teachers that guided her on her path of transformation. Through her personal healing journey, she has developed a profound ability to hold a safe, unspoken space for deep healing, enabling clients to access their most powerful, authentic selves. Shakti’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of others by guiding them into alignment with their highest potential.
Her approach blends a variety of teachings and techniques suitable for all levels, working at the core of any challenges you may face. Her transformative work includes DNA cleanses, ancestral karma clearing, inner child healing, curse removal, limiting belief transformations, personal Soul journeys, and clearing dense energies, among many other powerful practices.
Roni Lynette Jones
Roni Lynette Jones is a Registered Yoga Therapist and Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainer based in Thailand, where she runs her company Pure Nature Yoga. She is also a Womb Yoga Teacher, Mind-Body Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Sound Therapist, specializing in mental health and emotional trauma.
With over 25 years of meditation experience, Roni’s practice encompasses modern Mindfulness, Yogic Meditation, and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. She has received teachings from spiritual leaders such as HH Dalai Lama, Tenzin Palmo, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Akong Tulku Rinpoche, and others. Learning from some of the world’s foremost teachers, Roni integrates holistic Hatha Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga, and feminine movement principles into her work, blending these with her own discoveries about ease of movement, energy cultivation, and Yoni Shakti practices.
Since 2017, she has been offering 200-hour Holistic Yoga and Sound Teacher Trainings, guiding students to share the powerful combination of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Sound Meditation. Having healed from severe OCD as a child, anxiety, eating and body image disorders as a teenager, early parental loss, and chronic lower back issues, Roni’s life’s mission is to show others how to transform adversity into opportunity, to feel safe and empowered in their bodies, and to step into their fullest potential. Roni’s deep fascination with subtle internal practices, Self-Myofascial Release, Polyvagal Theory, and the nervous system gives her a unique, scientifically informed perspective on the body-mind connection.
By applying Yoga and Buddhist Psychological frameworks for mental health, along with her understanding of neuroscience and elemental wisdom from Tibetan, Indian, and Taoist traditions, Roni supports students in cultivating deeper connection, self-empowerment, and integral growth. Through this process, she offers students a precious opportunity to develop greater awareness, wisdom, and compassion.
BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!
CLAIM EARLY-BIRD UNTIL 17 MARCH 2025
*The tuiton fee does not include transfers
7 nights of accommodation & 3 daily vegan meals is paid directly to retreat venue
TRIPLE ROOM
(per person)
Early-Bird Euro 1499
Full Price Euro 1699
TWIN ROOM
(per person)
Early-Bird Euro 1599
Full Price Euro 1799
SINGLE BELL TENT
(per person)
Early-Bird Euro 1399
Full Price Euro 1599
A EURO 500 DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR PLACE
Our check in starts on Sunday at 2pm, and our first Welcome Ceremony + intention setting at 5pm, and then a group dinner. Check out is by 1pm on Sunday.
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