Blossom Rose

YOGA MEETS TANTRA

Women Empowerment Retreat

April 14-18 2025

Oceanfront in Ericeira Portugal

A TIME TO BLOSSOM…

When we connect to the soothing, gentle aura of the rose's spiritual symbolism, we open up to love, growth, beauty and healing. The roses soft petals whisper stories of authenticity and vulnerability while its thorns represent s possess within and remind us of the boundaries that we need to respect.

Much deeper than all our superficial longings, our short-term pleasures, our joys & sorrows... in the soil of our innermost truth lies the question: What is it that I really, really want? Out of the soil of this question sprouts the questions:

How do do I want to lead?

How do I really want to live?

And if I have that clear already what does it need for me to live accordingly?

Inspired by embodied tantric & yogic philosophy we dive deeper into quest, into our innermost being, into our most vulnerable & sensual self but also into our strongest nature that reminds and empowers us to set our boundaries clear, to meet fear with curiosity, pain with patience and to dissolve the barriers that we have built against our most authentic, unique and beautiful self!

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MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this Retreat we root ourselves deeply in Yogic & Tantric Practices that empower mental, spiritual & emotional growth as well as feminine leadership: We are all leaders! We lead a life and within that life we lead relationships and within those relationships we lead conversations... followed by intentions and actions... to make you and others blossom!

The Retreat is structured similar to a blossoming ros, so we will start with grounding practices and inspiration that we draw from the Tantric earth goddess Bhuvaneshvari. We continue diving into on the topics of sensuality, creativity and sexuality inviting touch through a Thai Yoga Massage Workshop and if you like some playful Acroyoga to connect and build trust, while moving into mystysism and stories of other yogic and tantric goddesses like Lakhsmi, Kali, Lalita and Saraswati… each one is connected to the Workshop topics and different aspects of the symbolism of the BLOSSOM ROSE.

We will learn how to set better boundaries and tap into our most relaxed, sensual and creative essence!

All our practices aim at deepening our understanding of yogic and tantric philosophy and gaining clarity on if and how you would like to integrate the fruits of this practice into our lifes. We will professionally and energetically close everything that needs to be closed before ending the Retreat and hold each other accountable on integrating and navigating possible lifestyle changes.

how we move through the days

7AM : MORNING SNACK & TEA

7.30AM : WALKING MEDITATION & OCEAN DIP (optional, you can also stay longer in bed ;))

8.30AM : MORNING PRACTICE

11AM : BRUNCH

12AM : FREE TIME, MASSAGES, WALKS, CONVERSATIONS, RELAXATION

2-5PM: AFTERNOON
WORKSHOPS or more freetime

6PM : DINNER

8PM : EVENING SESSION or more freetime

The program can be modified based on weather conditions and the wishes and need of the group. You will be invited to specify your wishes in our Welcome-letter after completing your registration.

Our Venue

We meet at a local oceanfront Yoga-Guesthouse in the north of Ericeira, Portugal.

The venue is 40 minutes driving away from Lisbon airport. From there I recommend to share an UBER or BOLT-taxi to the venue. After having signed up, I connect you to a what’s app group, so that you can find travel buddies to share the ride or some more traveling before or after the Retreat.

I chose this amazing spot as the experiences I have made there in the past have shown how being in that space, so close to the ocean where we go for morning dips (if you like ;)) and being nourished and inspired by the lovely four local sisters who run the space, amplifies our the yogic and tantric practices that we will dive into.

The entire program aims at opening up our senses and expanding our perpectives - as one of the translations of the word “tantra” even means “expansion”. One of my personal highlights besides the delicious, healthy food and all the coziness is the Yogashala overlooking the ocean. The expansion in heart and mind that goes hand-in-hand with the blossoming we are aiming for in this springtime season, is impossible to describe in words.

The FooD

We have a team of local sisters as the venue is run by four Portuguese sisters who turned an inherited family home into a Retreat venue and turn out to be stunning chefs… they are just about to release their first cook-book.

Before our first yoga session you there will be nuts, crackers and fresh fruit - free at your disposal. After practicing we enjoy a generous vegan brunch buffet where you can find delicious treasures such as colourful smoothie bowls, chia pudding, home-made bread, shakshuka and other warm dishes! The Brunch will be so abundant that you can save some extras of your favourites in case you want to snack something in the afternoon. Our dinner will be early - already at 6pm - warm, fresh and nourishing.

NOTE: All dishes are vegan, fresh and as seasonal, organic and regional as possible. If you have any allergies, you can specify that in your online registration form that you will receive after signing up for the Retreat.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

YOU WANT TO WORK WITH one or more of the following topics:

creativity & playfulness / Sensuality & SEXUALITY / gratitude / self-worth / forgiveness & compassion / leAdership, lETTING GO & emotional release / boundaries / manifestation & purpose

AM I GOOD ENOUGH?

No matter where you are at on your journey of self-discovery - how long and how deeply you have been in touch with yogic and tantric practices: All Yogaclasses are all-level classes! You will be asked to specify your individual wishes with regard to Asanas that you would like to work on and injuries that you would like Julia to be informed about.

Any reason or no reason just an inner calling is enough to come!

The Retreat is a unique blend, ready to meet the individual needs of any diverse group. You will be able to communicate your needs, wishes and personal interests in an anonymous online registration form that you fill out prior to the Retreat.

The Package

WHAT’S INCLUDED

5 days and 4 nights stay at our cozy local guesthouse with access to beautiful sandbeach
4 x 2 hour Morning Vinyasa, Mindful Flow Yoga Sessions (all level) with Julia
Different Yoga, Tantra & Empowerment Workshops: Workshops on sensuality, creativity, Thai Yoga Massage and if you like Acroyoga… all connected to inspiration that we draw from diving into mystysism and stories of yogic and tantric goddesses like Bhuvanshvari, Lakhsmi, Kali, Lalita and Saraswati… each one is connected to the Workshop topics and different aspects of the symbolism of the BLOSSOM ROSE
Several Evening Yin Yoga, Restorative, Journaling, Sharing & other Integration Sessions
Individual feedback and personalized tips etc. during our sessions
All course material including handouts and use of yogamats & blocks
Organisation for shared taxis and potential travel buddies in our what's app group
4 delicious Brunch Buffets
Healthy Morning Snacks
4 nourishing Dinners
Non-alcoholic drinks during the meals and if you want/need coffee during Brunchtime
Beautiful surprises

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES:

- Travel costs (Your flight, transport to the retreat venue and back.)

WHAT YOU CAN ADD (optional):

Massages with Julia
1:1 Yoga andor Embodied Coaching Session with Julia
Surf Lesson (on a day where we have less program during the afternoon

REGISTRATION

Sign up here by selecting and paying already for your Retreat. This ensures that your spot is saved and you will receive a registration email containing a googleform in which you can specify your individual needs & wishes and get access to our What’s App - group in which you find the other Retreat participants. You can already meet up, make friends, organize your trip or simply get to know each other if you feel like.

If you have questions or doubts feel free to check our cancelation policy or send me an email expressing them

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LOVELY THINGS THEY SAY

Felicia

"It’s hard to put in words how magical the Rose Retreat was. I am still in bliss and so inspired by this wonderful time!
Julia created a beautiful space with amazing input and put so much love in every detail, what made the time unforgettable!
Up until today we are in touch with the other wonderful women who came to the Retreat, we still organize our own Retreat-Reunions and became really good friends!
Diving into the energies of the different goddesses brought the qualities they represent into my life. I am deeply grateful for this inspiring time! Thank you so much!”
Lynn

”The Rose Retreat was definitely one of my blissful moments in 2024.
There was a beautiful energy that made you feel warm and safe.
We formed deep connections free of expectations, allowing everyone to be their true selves. The inspiring, empowering, and mindful group of women built strong bonds and have already met a couple of times in the past six months.
I love the yoga philosophy and the asanas, even if I’m not "good" at all of them.
These practices help me connect deeply with my essence. That's why I loved the intensive five-day practice. By the end, I felt inspired, relaxed, and aligned.“
Annki

"Starting with oceandips and long yogasessions, exploring new things, deep and enlightening conversations, indulging in amazing food, enjoying humor and warmth, and forming deep connections!
I'm still very inspired and motivated to implement some changes into my life. I’m sure I will be fascinated to see how things come into reality!“
Isabel

“"Ich schätze meine Retreat-Erfahrung so sehr! Alles war mit unglaublicher Hingabe gestaltet. Ich habe mich sehr aufgehoben, gehört und verstanden gefühlt, tolle neue Freundinnen gefunden und super viel Inspiration getankt! Eine absolute Bereicherung und Herzensempfehlung!"