Open: Women's Retreat
Upcoming Women’s retreat
Magic happens when a group of women come together with the intention to hold each other in a sacred space.
It is in the safety of a circle of women that we can create the time and space to drop into the wisdom of our bodies, to find a source of silence away from the noise of modern life, and access a deeper knowing and wisdom. There is a process of ‘remembering’ that happens in women-only spaces; what it is to be in a woman’s body at this time, to see our own experiences in others’ stories, to feel heard and understood, in our light and our shadow.
It is amazing how fast and how deep we can develop a sense of connection and form a group bond on the women’s retreat. We weave a web that holds the group in the peak experience and beyond, becoming a source to drink from long after the retreat is over. The content of the retreat is geared towards women’s experiences – touching on sensuality, sexuality, the menstrual rhythm, the different phases of life, the challenges we face, and the joys we experience in this form.
Through this women’s retreat we will reconnect with the inner goddess that lives within us all and reignite the power of sisterhood, aided by the use of psilocybin and other mind-revealing practices.
Psilocybin is a crucial ally in this journey, being an incredible force of truth and helpful tool for facilitating understanding, heart opening and connection. This will be supported by an exquisite, nurturing and inspiring blend of ritual, ceremony, song, movement, meditation, group inquiry, as well as connection with nature’s cycles and the four elements, exploring how each manifests within our own psyche and bodies, and thereby getting an experiential sense of our oneness with to the natural world.
“I had never truly felt the power of sisterhood the way I did on the retreat. I will be forever thankful for choosing the Women’s retreat. I am looking into further women’s retreats and workshops as we speak!” Susanna, 43
Who is it for?
Our OPEN retreats offer an accessible entrypoint into psychedelic and other forms of inner exploration and personal growth. Open retreats introduce you to the foundational pillars of our approach: relationship with self, relationship with others, relationship with nature, relationship with the Mystery. They are open to all, regardless of prior experience of psychedelic substances.
The Women’s retreat is an inclusive space for all who have female bodies or identify as women. We wish to emphasise that this workshop will have a strong focus on femininity and the female experience. If you are called to join and you are transgender or genderqueer, please get in touch at retreats@alalaho.org and we can discuss if this would be a safe space for you.
“I had a certain resistance to being around an all-female group and have had my eyes opened to the amazingly nurturing and unique experience this can provide – and why it is vital in today’s society […] I have taken away so much on the importance of ritual, altars, bodywork, voicework, meditation, sharing and holding space for others, dancing freely, and music. I cannot describe the feeling of ease and safety I now feel when meditating on the ever-present and unfaltering elements. And I will forever keep the memory of swaying in a circle with my sisters.” Sima, 27 years old
Disclaimer
- Our retreats are for people in good mental and physical health. We do not offer therapeutic or medical treatment.
- Even though the vast majority of our participants have very meaningful and beneficial experiences, there is no guaranteed outcome from participating on a retreat.
- The majority of research indicating the positive effects of psilocybin was done in a clinical setting, which is very different to that of a retreat environment. More research is needed to explore the benefits offered by the psilocybin experience.
What’s included?
PREPARATION SUPPORT
Giving due energy to preparation before the psychedelic journey not only reduces the possibility of anxiety and tension blocking the flow of the experience, it also enhances the probability of an enriched, deeper experience. We offer one-on-one sessions with the facilitators, and individual and group activities to help you feel well prepared and supported, as well as safe and bonded with the group before stepping into the unknown.
INTEGRATION SUPPORT
In many ways, the journey only really begins when the psychedelic effect subsides. In the days after the ceremony, we incorporate solo and group integration activities, and individual one-on-one sessions with the facilitators to give you the opportunity to explore the deeper nuances of your journey. We also offer 9 months of ongoing support – through group video calls as well as suggested exercises – to help you weave the insights from the retreat back into your everyday life.
“The attention to integration was amazing, extremely impactful, and probably the main reason I’d recommend these retreats.” Li, 32 years old
GROUP EXERCISES & GROUP SUPPORT
On the retreat we can safely explore relating to one another in a held and loving space. Tremendous healing comes from being witnessed and accepted as who we are. In traditional contexts, psychedelics have often been used in group settings, the benefits of which were recently explored in a research study. The group is also a major resource in the integration process. In a society that hasn’t yet incorporated the use of psychedelics and other peak experiences into its fabric, the community of fellow retreat participants plays a central role as allies and companions on this extraordinary journey.
“I learned so much simply from being in the company of fellow participants, facilitators and volunteers. It was so wonderful to feel part of such a supportive community.” Duncan, 35 years old
MEDITATION & CONTEMPLATIVE EXERCISES
Embodiment practices
NATURE CONNECTION
HEALTHY, EXQUISITE FOOD
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
RITUAL AND CEREMONY
MEDITATION & CONTEMPLATIVE EXERCISES
Embodiment practices
NATURE CONNECTION
HEALTHY, EXQUISITE FOOD
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
RITUAL AND CEREMONY
“Only by discovering and loving the goddess lost within our rejected body can we hear our own authentic voice.” Marion Woodman