THE AUTHENTIC SELF
A WOMEN RETREAT
This retreat offers a safe space to explore the depths of your inner power and the love within you. Through Breathwork, Tantra practices, sacred ceremonies and healing workshops, you’ll be invited to embody your true essence and awaken the wild spirit within.
This is an invitation to embrace your vulnerability, honor the divine feminine, and journey into the fullness of your being. Together, we will cultivate a deep and supportive sisterhood, holding space for one another to release, embody, grow, and step into our power.
MARCH 15th – 17th 2025
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BREATHWORK
We will use different practices, with a focus on Conscious Connected Breathing, that can help us to release emotional blockages and open up to the full potential of our inner selves. Breathwork is a powerful tool for clearing stagnant energy, cultivating presence, and helping us connect more deeply to our true essence.
TANTRA
Tantra invites us to explore our connection to both ourselves and others, embracing all aspects of our being. In this retreat, we will experience different practices to embody the sacred feminine, honouring our body as a temple. Through movement, breath, and sacred rituals, we will awaken the energy within, cultivating deep intimacy with ourselves and others. Tantra is a path of self-discovery, where we learn to celebrate our wholeness and step fully into our power.
CEREMONIES
During the retreat, we will celebrate different sacred ceremonies, including a heart-opening cacao ritual but others. Through ritual and sisterhood, we create a space for empowerment, celebration, and authenticity.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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Two nights / Three days stay in private or shared room
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Nourishing, vegetarian/vegan farm-to-table meals with locally grown ingredients from the Midigama Fruit Farm twice a day and breakfast.
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Daily program with tantric practices, breathwork , healing workshops and ceremonies
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Welcome gift
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All equipments
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Possibility to stay extra nights for a discounted stay rate and discounted classes/workshops
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Inbound/Outbound flights to Sri Lanka
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Transportation to Senses (can be arranged upon request)
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Surf equipment
MEET YOUR HOSTS
LAURA PALENQUE
Breathwork Facilitator | Reiki Master | Yoga Teacher | Tantra Practitioner
I am passionate about sharing the transformative practices that have guided me through my own healing and self-empowerment journey. With a deep focus on Conscious Connected Breathing and energy work, I offer a space for emotional release and self-discovery. My work is rooted in the belief that vulnerability is true power, and I am committed to creating a sisterhood where women can heal, grow, and rise together.
Having facilitated more than 8 women’s retreats in countries such as India, the Maldives, Spain, and Sri Lanka, I have witnessed the deep shifts that occur when we come together in sisterhood to embrace our authentic selves.
NATHALI
Ceremonialist | Breathwork Facilitator | Energy Worker | Singer & Musician
Nathali is a soulful healer, artist, and ceremonialist from Sri Lanka, dedicated to bridging cultures and uniting communities through sacred practices that restore harmony, connection, and self-awareness. With deep reverence for the ancient Shamanic traditions of South America, where she has spent much of her adult life, and the spiritual roots of her native Sri Lanka, Nathali brings the wisdom of both worlds into her offerings.
Her heartfelt work blends sound, breath, energy medicine, and sacred ceremony to help individuals release blockages, embrace transformation, and reconnect with their soul’s essence. Nathali is deeply passionate about empowering people to heal and grow, creating spaces of deep connection and love. She also co-creates wellness retreats and workshops locally and internationally, collaborating with respected facilitators to bring holistic healing to diverse communities.
Pricing
EARLY BIRD PRICE (First 3 people to sign up)
LKR 100.500,00 in shared room
(Female only dorm, approx €325.00)
LKR 120.500,00 in private room
(Single occupancy, approx €390.00)
LKR 136.000,00 in private room
(Double occupancy, approx €440.00)
REGULAR PRICE
LKR 110.500,00 in shared room
(Female only dorm, approx €360.00)
LKR 130.500,00 in private room
(Single occupancy, approx €423.00)
LKR 146.000,00 in private room
(Double occupancy, approx €465.00)
Booking T&C:
50% non-refundable deposit required at time of booking, balance 10 days before the retreat starts. In case of cancellation, deposit can be used in the future for the same retreat. Payment plan available upon request. Discount available for Sri Lankan national with a valid N.I.C. Payment can be done online in Euro (at exchange rate of the day) or LKR
DAILY SCHEDULE
The day at Senses starts with a soft slow morning, waking up to the sounds of the birds and with a stroll to our yoga shala going through exotic fruit trees and lush greenery while sipping on tea or coffee. The day is a mix of practices, workshops and free time for a perfectly balanced retreat. Here’s how a sample day looks like:
| 07:00 | Morning Yoga Practice |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Breathwork |
| 13:00 | Brunch |
| 16:00 | Tantra Workshop |
| 18:00 | Surprise Practice |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
This is a sample schedule that may slightly vary each day.
FAQ
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PARTICIPATION
DO I NEED ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?
NO prior experience in Yoga or Breathwork is required for this retreat.
All levels are welcome and if you are an experienced Yogis, fear nothing, our ERYT instructors will make sure that you get plenty of options to explore and learn more challenging poses.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN JOIN?
We like to have our groups small and intimates so the limit is 10 people each reatreat.
CAN ANYONE JOIN?
Anyone over the age of 18 can join this retreat. We accept everyone and never discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion or anything really. We are all one, we are all in this together.
If you have any underling medical condition please let us know before booking to make sure that you can participate in all the activities.
ACTIVITIES
WHAT STYLES OF YOGA WILL WE BE PRACTICING?
Morning practice is a Slow Vinyasa Flow, evening practices are Yin/Restorative.
WHAT STYLES OF BREATHWORK WILL WE BE PRACTICING?
Conscious Connected Breathing will be our main modality with influences from Shamanic, Holotropic & Rebirthing schools.
More gentle Pranayama practices will be practiced after each Yoga practice.
WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?
Is a dance revolution 🙂
For many people, being seen is a fear and is common to dance under some sort of influences (Smoking, Drinking, Drugs) to feel more comfortable to dance.
Ecstatic dance is a safe space for you to feel free to move your body as you wish without the fear of being judged or watched by anyone else. You can really allow the music to take over and feel fully free to express yourself. Is like getting high on your own supply.
Senses is one of the Sri Lankan most visited place for ecstatic dance welcoming thousands of people every season from all over the world. We pride ourselves for the care we put in our dances always providing a safe space with world class djs and facilitators.
FOOD
WHAT KIND OF FOOD WILL WE BE EATING?
Senses is located in the Midigama Fruit Farm, an organic fruit and vegetable farm. 80% of what we serve comes straight from our land ( Rice and onions from the neighbours). A true farm to table experience .
We strictly offer only vegetarian and vegan food. No animal is being harmed at the Fruit Farm.
Every day of the retreat there will be a different buffet style meal.
SRI LANKA COOKING CLASS
A Sri Lankan traditional food cooking class is included in the retreat package.
Let our auntie show you all of her secrets to make the most incredible rice and curry and bring home with you all the spices to impress your friend and family when you go back home.