Slow
Living
A Week Long Retreat on Gozo Island
This retreat is designed for you to take a deep dive into your heart, for those who are ready to let go and experience a soul level transformation.
We store a tremendous amount of emotional material in our bodies which takes the form of tension, pain and fatigue. We can release that emotional material from the body through the vehicle of attention, discernment, breath and surrender. Connecting with our bodies requires slowing down. Our programme is designed to empower you to live within the realm of what life actually is, in this human body, on this planet. To celebrate your unique self and enjoy the pleasures of connecting with humans on a soul level.
Join our community as we accompany you on a week long journey through dynamic and restorative practices of yoga, dance, breath, meditation, ceremony and transformational therapies. You will experience three 1:1 therapy’s during the retreat to make the journey personal to you.
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The Science of Yoga
Yoga is a Science of uniting the body and the mind. On retreat we give you daily sessions to learn the practices and philosophy of this ancient science further than just a physical practice. Classes include Ashtanga Vinyasa, Meditation, Pranayama, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
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The Shala
Our Samudra Shala opening in 2024 consists of three spaces where we host sessions and therapies. The first floor is our Samudra Shop and Guest Library. The upper floor is our 1:1 Therapy Room and the lower floor holds our underground Healing Cave. Yoga, Ceremony, Workshops, Dance and more will be hosted here.
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1:1 Personal Therapies
You will be well taken care of here at Samudra, with three private sessions that are personalised just for you. The retreat includes a Holistic Massage, an Energetic Healing and a personal Tarot Reading. These 1:1 sessions are integral to the retreat experience, as you will be individually supported and guided.
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Fire Ceremony and Sound Journey
We open and close the retreat with Ceremony, a space for us all to gather and experience a co-created journey. We open the retreat in our Healing Cave with a Sound Journey encompassing the vibrational medicine of sound. We close the retreat with a fire ceremony outside under the setting sun and the stars to offer gratitude.
SAMUDRA PACKAGE
+ 6 nights private luxury accommodation in one of our 400-year-old farmhouses with their own private pools
+ Daily gluten free and vegan/vegetarian brunch and dinners with snacks offered throughout the day and unlimited water, tea and coffee
+ Sound Healing Journeys, Dance Experience and Fire Ceremony
+ Personal 1:1 Therapies including Massage, Energy Healing and Tarot Session
+ Daily Yoga on the Beach or in our 4,000 year-old Healing Cave
+ Sharing Circle & Workshops
+ Yoga Philosophy, Meditation and Breathwork
+ Access to our Samudra Shala - library, relaxing area and rooftop
+ Your own Samudra Journal
+ A safe and intimate environment, hosted by our family community
Retreat Dates
Programme
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Day 01 / Initiation
*13:00 Check in
*17:30 Orientation & Introduction
*18:00 Dinner
*19.30 Opening Ceremony and Sound Healing Journey
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Day 02 / Self-Enquiry
*08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*1.00 - 4.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
*19:30 Sharing Circle
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Day 03 / Inner Alchemy
*08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*1.00 - 4.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
*19:30 Meditation
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Day 04/ Truth
*08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*1.00 - 4.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
*19:30 Yoga Philosophy
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Day 05 /Transformation
*08:00 - 09:30 Dance / Movement Meditation
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*1pm Private Island Tour Excursion
*18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
*19:30 Yin / Restorative Yoga
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Day 06/ Rebirth
*09:00 - 10:00 Sound Healing
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*12 - 1.30pm Astrology Workshop
*Free Time
*18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
*19:30 Closing Fire Ceremony
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Day 07 / New Beginnings
*08:30 - 10:00 Slow Morning/Relax
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*13:00 Check Out
Meals and Diets
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We serve brunch at 10am and dinner at 6pm every day in the dining area. (please note times vary according to season)
Each house has a selection of herbal teas, fresh coffee and healthy snacks. Water is available from our filter which you can access 24/7 from the houses and the shala.
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All our meals are gluten free and vegetarian/vegan. If you have allergies that require medical attention we will alter the meals to suit your needs.
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Brunch Dishes Sample Menu:
*Smashed Avocado with Grilled Chilli Courgette, Sweet Roasted Baby Tomatoes & Agave Drizzled Sweet Potato
*Black Bean & Orange Tacos with Pineapple & Basil Dressing, Fresh Chilli Salsa & Steamed Broccoli
*Afghan Shakshuka al Butter Beans with Persian Herb Pancakes & Loaded Green Focaccia
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Dinner Dishes Sample Menu:
*Ginger & Chilli Red Lentil Dal with Sag Aloo & Turmeric Infused Rice
*Persian Squash & Pistachio Roast with Cumin Tomato Sauce, Green Beans & Tahini Kale Salad
*Taiwanese Cucumber Salad, Korean Topped Soy Silken Tofu with Braised Mixed Mushroom Lou Ru & Sticky Rice
Accommodation & Prices
Our 400+ year old farmhouses sit on a corner of the village of Qala, surrounded by nature, looking onto views of the sea and Comino island. Each house has their own private pool and sun terrace.
Towels and beach towels are provided for each room. All rooms have AC for both cooling and heating.
We offer shared twin rooms and private double rooms, all with their own private bathrooms. The double rooms and one of the twin rooms have a terrace. All of the houses accommodate just 3 to 5 guests, having living rooms and kitchens, and are within 50 metres of each other and our Shala.
Accommodation varies in price depending on the room and the season
Early Bird Discount when you book at least 90 days in advance for all 7-Day retreats from June to December 2024. See the Accommodation and Prices 2024 page for more details.
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Words from our previous guests.
Booking
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We ask for a 25% deposit to secure your booking. This can be paid by either credit card or bank transfer.
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The balance of the retreat fee can be paid by credit card or bank transfer in advance to reach us at least 5 days prior to the retreat start date, or it can be paid on arrival by Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, Amex, VPay, UnionPay, JCB, Bankconnect, iIdeal, icard, or Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.
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* 100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
* 50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
* 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.
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If you have paid the fee balance by bank transfer in advance of the retreat start date:
* 100% balance refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
* 75% balance refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
* 25% balance refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.