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Sri Lanka Jivamukti Retreat
in english
January 16th - January 22nd, 2023
with Rebeca Recatero & Eva Lucie Daniela
AHANGAMA, SRI LANKA
Liberation practices and movements for the body, mind & heart.
Rebeca & Eva felt the need to redefine what a meaningful retreat, in an ever-shifting world, can entail. They are taking you to Sri Lanka for their second destination, a place full of breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife.
Ahangama is a typical Sri Lankan buddhist beach village on the south-west coast located 20 minutes away from the picturesque Galle Fort and 20 minutes from the beach community of Mirissa. A place where the contours of the land form a kind of sinewy poetry.
From lush rainforests, rock pools, idyllic pristine beaches, spectacular coral reefs and long mellow waves to Unesco World Heritage Sites and sacred temples. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tropical paradise and a millenary culture with practices rooted in human connection, breath and movement.
Designed to cultivate loving kindness and consequently strength and courage, their retreats are about celebrating each other and connecting to the most honest and complete version of Yourself.
Jivamukti Yoga is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. The Jivamukti Method is grounded in the original meaning of the Sanskrit Word Asana as “seat, connection” – relationship to the Earth. Earth implies all of Life.
We together take the chance to [re] write our stories once more.
ITINERARY
spicy curries and flavourful Kottu Roti,
sweet burning incense and fruity tropical air
bubbling together in a heady mix.
deep ocean blues,
and lush tea greens,
silky bright pink Sari
and rainbow tuk tuk.
waves crashing on the shore,
the clacking of train carriages
a breeze through the dense jungle,
and a Buddhist prayer.
We plan our retreat thoughtfully and lovingly so that our retreaters experience this escape filled with cherished memories.
But we also give plenty of space for you to enjoy time to yourself and life at a slower pace. We encourage you to create a schedule that suits your needs for each present moment.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Our feelings have blended,
Our paths converged,
Our stories merged.
REBECA
I started practicing Yoga in my early 20s when I was living in Sydney, Australia finishing my university studies.
My first yoga practice was unlike anything I had experienced before. It was all new yet it felt familiar and intimate. As if the words of compassion and reconnection were speaking right into the awakening of my heart and mind.
I trust that in cultivating the courage for opening and softening, as Yoga teaches us, we can move in a direction that feels purposeful.
I have been practicing since 2015 and teaching a year after that. Having studied this method for all these years, I am certified as an Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher and feel grateful to serve as a mentor and facilitator at the teacher training in Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona.
Continuing to teach classes, workshops and retreats my intention is to keep expanding the teachings as far and as deep as it is possible.
EVA
As I was growing up, the world began to show me its many challenges and hardships. I was guided more and more into the world of movement medicine, and then Yoga. Through Yoga I was able to compassionately move through insurmountable challenges.
And it eventually became evident that these gifts needed to be shared with a wider community. I became a Teacher in february 2016 with Santosha Yoga, an Australian Institute.
In 2018, I became a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, joining the community to empower humans to cultivate actions based on compassion, non-violence and Love.
Over the last six years I have received transmission from many teachers to whom I am endlessly grateful and devoted - among these are Sharon Gannon, Yogeswari and Meghan Currie. I have always believed in this collective inspiration for a creative expression of body and soul {or bodysoul}, to this end the Havah Yoga Collective was founded.
I wish to share these liberation practices for the heart as a pathway to recovery, transmitting the gifted experiences that helped me along the way.
NOURISHMENT
Moments of joy to be found around the table..
Beautiful simplicity and Earthly wholeness. Each serving is a result of considering the whole journey from the roots to the end of the fork. What we eat and how we eat is a reflection of the relationship we form with ourselves, other beings and our environment.
We are delighted to work with talented chefs who will create a Vegan menu, combining local Sri Lankan dishes with an international and innovative twist. Meals are served in a spacious open-air and communal area facing the Ocean.
We cater for your dietary requirements, upon booking please mention your allergy or special requirements.
DREAMSEA BEACHFRONT VILLA
Where coconut trees hang..
Dreamsea’s beachfront Villa sits on the edge of the coast in Ahangama, facing west onto waves as far as the eye can see, giving us an immense feeling of infinite freedom.
Surrounded by graceful coconut trees with direct access to the beach and waves, the Villa offers six Double rooms and two Twin rooms, all with their private bathrooms, all the necessary comfort, eco-sustainability, services and facilities.
The charming and warm design of the interiors creates a beautiful biosynthesis with the sparkling colors of the sea and the sky. Every room at Dreamsea tells a different story as every detail is designed and chosen with love. You will enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, the spacious open-air and communal area, the tiki-bar and the nature surrounding.
A GUIDE TO SOUTH WEST SRI LANKA
& THE ACTIVITIES
Here we are opening our journals to you, so you can read all about the Sri Lankan South-West coast.
We take you around to discover the beautiful surroundings.
Some of the following tours and activities are included in the price of the retreat.
BOOKINGS
questions & reservations | contact@retreatscollective.com
A 500 EUR deposit is required to confirm your spot. Remaining amount is due by November 30th, 2022.
Before applying, please read our terms and conditions here.