El Refugio Zen, Santa Elena, Medellin, Colombia
Up to 2 in group
Open Dates
About this Retreat
Hi, I’m Dini Martinez. Some of my students call me a tantric yogini, others an Ayurvedic shaman. My fellow sailors know me as fire-dancing sea-gypsy. And yes, I think dreams are there for living them. As such, I have been sailing the world with my husband and three kids for the past ten years – on and off – sharing my passion for tantra, yoga and its sister sciences from Australia, over the Mediterranean to the Caribbean Sea, with prisoners and refugees; corporate mums and dads; glamorous superyacht owners; blissed out hippies; and people just like you.
I’m also an insatiably curious body worker and research gig always asking why. When it came to the real important issues in life like ‘Why are we here?’, ‘What’s our purpose?’ or ‘Is there more than the eyes can see?’ I dug down the science path as far as it would take me. When there were no more answers to be found there, I continued my investigations and experiential explorations into the ancient teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda, Vipassana Meditation and Vedic Astrology, as well as indigenous wisdoms from many traditions, sexual healing and shamanic practices.
Eventually the illusion of the world as we see it, the planet as we treat it and relationships as we tend to live them all crumbled. Decades of practice, exploration and dedication culminated in holding me through the Dark Night of the Soul where I learnt who I truly am – without anyone telling me. Spirit in a temporary human experience. Not human with the occasional spiritual moments. It is now from a space of inner knowing, humanitarian passion and overarching authenticity that I invite you to my sesions - online and in person - workshops, retreats and teacher trainings.
Would you like to join me on a journey to create more peace, joy, passion and bliss in your body, heart, mind and soul – and through your inner awakening, express this in your world? Our world? Couples are very welcome as tantric couple therapy has become one of my life's greatest passions. It is in relating that we journey through the next levle of our spiritual growth.
Details of this retreat
YOUR RETREAT IN A NUTSHELL
Tired of feeling tired? Let’s reboot your energy system in quartz-loaded lands with ancient wisdom – at exactly the pace and vibe that are most beneficial to you right now.
Between two daily yoga classes and a permaculture welcome tour, we will tailor the perfect mix of adventure, relax, chill, exploration, yoga, breathwork, meditation, tantric techniques, forest walks and more – or less – of what you desire.
Retreat from the daily to release any energy blockages that are holding you back in life. Drop into the magic mountain air of the Andes arising in the backdrop of our finca. Let movement, breath and sound heal and elevate you physcially, mentally and emotionally.
Whether you think life is divine, or it isn’t – in either case you are creating your reality.
REFUGIO ZEN, MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
The ayurvedic retreat centre is our permaculture acrage lying in the beautiful, lush Aburra Valley , less than an hour from Medellin’s hustle-bustle and hip culture.
Around us the fresh smell of pine from the Arvi National Park mixes with the sweet scent of flouwers which this region is famous for. Forest hikes take you through small, traditional villages, and meditation spaces around our farm invite to pause.
All of our vegetarian meals are cooked ayurvediccally with organic and homegrown ingredents where possible, accompanying your well-deserved get-away to reconnect, rejuvenate, evolve, and expand through the unsurpassed healing powers and beauty bestowed upon us by nature.