Sanctuary of the Senses is a sensory wellbeing retreat immersed in the wild, abundant land of Sicily, nestled amongst olive and almond groves, looking out to sea. In collaboration with Zagara Retreats, this retreat will be a celebration of self discovery, creative expression and life's simple pleasures, with practices taught by a teacher from the Indian tradition and hosts from the island.

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INTENTION

This retreat is perfect for those of you looking to disconnect from your busy schedule and reconnect to the beauty of your senses, the rhythms of nature and the true pleasures that life offers.

You can expect a week of embodiment, exploration and expression, through creative activities, authentic Eastern embodiment practices from the ancient traditions of tantra and yoga, nourishing Mediterranean meals and nature excursions

Picture days out to swim in emerald green waters and days in to explore your inner landscapes with practices amongst olive and almond groves, painting or cooking workshops and shared meals under the starry sky made by our local private chef.

Don’t worry, you’ll also have plenty of precious ‘me-time’ to simply rest, snooze under the comforting shade of olive trees and bask in the golden Sicilian sun by our private pool.

THE THEME

Throughout the retreat we will explore a tantric and yogic philosophy which gives us 4 clear steps to experience our true 'bliss nature', that is translated from sanskrit as 'anandamaya'. We'll take each day of the retreat to explore this system together through both embodiment and expression.

Our intention is for you to take this knowledge to carry with you from the retreat into your life to experience more joy, beauty and bliss not only in Sicily, but in your everyday.

Henika, founder of the School of Sensual Arts and author of bestselling book SENSUAL, will be guiding you through a journey to experience the beauty of your senses, inviting you to peel back the layers of stress and tension in the physical, mental, emotional and energetic parts of the body to access your innate bliss and joy within.

If you’re new to tantra or yoga, fear not, as no previous experience is required and all workshops come with adaptations and options of your choice.

A TYPICAL DAY

Morning: 
Enjoy a quiet moment to yourself in nature with tea, coffee and fruit
Start your day with a tantra yoga session
Savour a Mediterranean brunch with locally-sourced ingredients

Afternoon:
Engage in an afternoon session to unravel tantric philosophy through embodiment, connection and ritual
Revel in the senses with a cooking or creative workshop
Enjoy an excursion into nature

Evening:
Enjoy a family style Sicilian dinner with a local chef who shares the food history of the land at the villa

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 5 night stay in our boutique Sicilian villa

• Daily tantra and yoga sessions with Henika, inviting you to peel back the layers of stress and tension in the body

• A Sicilian cooking class to make pasta with Emilia, our local private chef

• Excursions to explore wild, nature spots and the nearby town with Gaetano, our host who grew up in Sicily

• Daily Mediterranean brunch and Italian family dinners, using locally sourced ingredients with many Sicilian delicacies

INVESTMENT

SHARED OCCUPANCY
A space in an en-suite bedroom
Price: £1950

`SINGLE OCCUPANCY
A private en-suite bedroom with a double bed*
Price: £2950

We completely understand that it can feel scary to share a room or come alone, but many participants do find it to be unexpectedly rewarding, often leading to new friendships. After all, it is often in embracing the unknown where true magic unfolds. Shared rooms will be in a spacious single bed formation.
*Payment plans are available.

HOW TO BOOK

Secure your place with a £500 deposit

Following this, we will email you to discuss the next steps, which will include the below:

-Set up for payment/ payment plan for the remaining amount
-Complete onboarding form
-Book a personal 15 minute welcome call with the team

If you have any questions at all, please contact us at zagararetreats@gmail.com
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