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7-Day Women’s Healing Trauma Retreat with Tess Hunneybell
May 28 - June 3, 2025
From €2,495
/ 7 days
Online psychedelic integration session
April 5, 2025
Online
Kassia says, "I had a wonderful preparation call with Marcel. He knows all the ins and outs of psilocybin and how it works in the brain. By explaining he took away all the fear that I had to make the next step." See more
$150
/ 1 day
5.00
Kambo treatment in Surrey
Open Dates
Anonymous says, "It was my best experience ever and I learned many lessons from my lovely brother Tao. Highly recommended for deepest traumas and it is an inner engineering with really good knowledge of Tao in this journey and his lovely instruments and tools." See more
€180
5.00
Psychedelic Integration Session 90min online
Open Dates
Online
Jadwiga says, "I can truly recommend Aga to my best ones! I felt taking care of and in good hands the whole process. I appreciate I could experience the ceremony guided by Aga! She prepared me and give support to prepare myself for the mushroom experience super well!" See more
From $120
5.00
€100.00 Off Until Apr 8
7 Day Slow Living Retreat - Spiritual Healing
June 7 - 13, 2025
Aleksandra says, "I absolutely can recommend this retreat. I did it the second time and I can say it was again an amazing experience. You will not only do different variations of yoga, you are also guided to do the inner work by this amazing family & team." See more
From €1,245
/ 7 days €1,345
4.79
Individual Remote Healing Session
Open Dates
Online
Anonymous says, "Sanken Tsoma has a great knowledge of the plant medicines he is working with. I felt supported and accepted during the ceremonies which helped me a lot. He knows the spirit world and I could access all the wisdom I needed from the plants at this moment in my life." See more
€140
4.91
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Questions about Europe Healing & Recovery
What is a healing retreat?
A healing retreat offers dedicated time and space for rest, reflection, and renewal - though the word "healing" can be somewhat misleading. Rather than fixing what's broken, these retreats help reveal the wholeness that's already present within each person. Traditional healing centers worldwide, from Ayurvedic clinics in India to thermal springs in Japan, create environments where the body's natural resilience can flourish. Some retreats focus on specific modalities like meditation, yoga, or therapeutic massage, while others integrate multiple approaches including nutritional guidance, energy work, or traditional indigenous practices. At most centers, guests participate in both structured healing sessions and unstructured time for integration, typically staying anywhere from a weekend to several weeks.
Common retreat elements include healthful meals, gentle movement practices, time in nature, and skilled facilitation - though the real magic often happens in the quiet moments between activities. Whether nestled in the mountains of Peru or tucked away at a countryside sanctuary closer to home, these settings provide a pause from daily demands. Yet it's essential to remember that while retreats can be profound catalysts for transformation, they're not magic bullets or quick fixes. The most potent healing often unfolds gradually through small, sustainable changes integrated thoughtfully back into daily life.
Are healing retreats worth it?
While no retreat can guarantee specific outcomes, participants often report renewed clarity, emotional release, and reconnection with their innate capacity for wellness. The most effective retreats provide skilled facilitation, a safe container for transformation, and integration support - rather than promising miracle cures or instant enlightenment. A typical 5-7 day retreat allows time to settle, release daily stresses, and access deeper layers of awareness, though some people may need longer. Before choosing a retreat, consider practical factors like the facilitator's experience, program structure, safety protocols, and whether the setting and approach resonate with personal needs and values.
Should I go on a wellness retreat?
A wellness retreat can be a profound gift to yourself, though the decision deserves careful consideration. Traditional healing centers worldwide have long offered spaces for renewal - from Japanese onsen to European spa towns to Native American medicine grounds. Modern wellness retreats range from gentle reset experiences focused on rest and meditation to intensive programs incorporating detox protocols, emotional processing, or specific healing modalities. Some seekers benefit greatly from structured time away to realign with their deepest knowing, while others may find similar restoration through simpler means closer to home. The key lies not in the retreat itself, but in your current life circumstances and authentic needs. Consider practical factors like timing, cost, and program style - a weekend digital detox differs vastly from a month-long ashram stay. Also reflect on whether you're drawn to retreat for genuine self-care or from a sense of needing to "fix" something. The most potent retreats meet you exactly where you are, providing skilled support while honoring the wisdom and wholeness already present within.
Can a retreat change your life?
A retreat absolutely can spark profound transformation - yet the real magic lies not in the retreat itself, but in how it creates space to recognize what's already present within. Traditional wisdom paths from Zen temples to desert monasteries have long known that stepping away from daily patterns allows inner clarity to naturally emerge. At a typical meditation retreat, participants often experience deep insights simply by sitting quietly and turning attention inward. Yet it's essential to understand that a retreat acts more like tilling soil than planting new seeds - it creates fertile conditions for accessing innate wisdom and wholeness that were there all along. Some seekers notice immediate shifts in perspective or behavior, while others find subtle realizations unfold over months or years after returning home. The key lies in approaching retreat time with genuine openness rather than forcing specific outcomes. When combined with skilled guidance and integration support, retreats can illuminate fresh possibilities while revealing that true change flows from touching what's eternally unchanged at our core.