66V7+GM 8670 Aljezur, Aljezur, Portugal
June 15 - 22, 2025
About this Retreat
Shakti Cabral is an international Retreat Facilitator and a senior specialist in Transformational Guidance and Akashic Therapy, as well as 5 Element Qigong Teacher and Star Magic Facilitator. Shakti has been working commercially within this field since 1991 and worked at some of the most prestigious retreat centres in the UK, Europe and Thailand.
Starring in the BBC2 TV documentary series ‘The Retreat with Nick Knowles’, Shakti was the main healer on a month-long detox retreat, treating both participants and crew, filmed at Orion Healing Centre. Her work has also involved treating, coaching and teaching Royals of Abu-Dhabi and their Ambassadors privately, and on a spiritual advisory level, as well as working with a variety of clients around the globe that she treats both on-line and in person.
Shakti healed herself from Epilepsy, Lyme disease, Diabetes type 2, depression and eating disorders, all of which became her teachers and led her into her path of transformation. Through personally experiencing many human conditions, Shakti is able to hold an unspoken depth of safe space for healing to occur, revealing your deepest and most powerful treasure.
Shakti’s passion is to empower and enrich the lives of others by bringing them into alignment with their highest potential and to weave teachings and techniques into formats that suit all levels. She works by getting to the core of whatever is showing up in your life and transforming it into something that empowers you now and into your future. This can work through DNA cleanses, clearing ancestral karma, inner child work, clearing curses, limiting beliefs, personal Soul journeys, transforming negative and dense energy and more.
Roni Lynette Jones is Registered Yoga Therapist and Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainer based in Thailand with her company Pure Nature Yoga. Roni is also a Womb Yoga Teacher, Mind Body Coach, Meditation Teacher and Sound Therapist specializing in mental health and emotional trauma. Roni’s meditation experience encompasses the sphere of modern-day Mindfulness practices, Yogic Meditation, as well as Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism for over 25 years and received teachings from HH Dalai Lama, Tenzin Palmo, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Akong Tulku Rinpoche, and many more.
Learning from leaders in the field, Roni now combines holistic Hatha Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga with feminine movement principles incorporating her own discoveries for ease of movement in the body and energy cultivation, as well as Yoni Shakti practices. She has been offering 200h Holistic Yoga and Sound Teacher Trainings since 2017 and guided many students to share the combination of Yoga, Mindfulness and Sound Meditation.
Healing from severe OCD as a child, anxiety, eating and body image disorders as a teenager, parental loss in her early adulthood, as well as lower back disc issues, Roni’s life’s work and purpose is to share with others how to transform difficulty into opportunity, how to be safe in your body and step into your power.
Roni’s fascination with more subtle internal practices, as well as Self-Myofascial Release work, and understanding of Polyvagal Theory and the nervous system provides her with a modern and scientific understanding of the body-mind complex. Applying the Yoga and Buddhist Psychological framework for mental health, imbued with her interest in neuroscience and elemental wisdom (Tibetan, Indian and Tao). She guides students to a deeper state of connection, relationship and self-empowerment for integral growth, and a precious opportunity to develop awareness, wisdom and compassion.
Details of this retreat
Awaken through the Elements of our pure feminine wisdom through the portals of our Universal Heart and Womb Space. We invite YOU onto this deep dive ‘Awaken’ in the serene nature of the Aljezur, Portugal, offering you 8 days of immersion to Awaken connection, feel embodied, deeply held and nourished, celebrated and empowered.
Two highly experienced facilitators to guide and support you through this empowering process and journey into Self-Care, Acceptance, Intimacy and Transformation: Roni Lynette Jones, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist & E-RYT 500, Women’s Yoga Therapist, Mind Body Coach, Elemental Sound Therapist, and Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Lineage; and Shakti Cabral, Transformational Akashic Guide & Coach, Star Magic Facilitator and 5 Element Qigong Teacher.
Do you wish to connect to your feminine essence relevant to modern life? Are you ready to Awaken and truly enrich your life experience? Join us at one of the hidden Eco Retreat gems in Portugal!
Amenities include:
SACRED “GAIA SHALA”
The Yoga Space has a very special essence and rustic elegance of an earthy feeling made from natural materials, to hold us in our inner work. It boasts 105 m2 and features a homely wooden floor and wood stove for warmth in the cooler months. There are glorious floor to ceiling windows providing natural light and a serene forest view. The studio has incredible acoustics when working with sound, and is fully equipped with Manduka mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps for your comfort.
OUTDOOR SPA AREA
Nourish yourself with our nature spa with rustic wood barrel wagon sauna, wood jacuzzi, fireplace, and a water pond, or watching the night time moon and stars. These are located deep in the forest, creating the perfect environment for a transformative and inspiring experience.
ENCHANTING NATURE
The magical nature is really a highlight of Essencia! Discover the pure harmony of our abundant natural surroundings of Portugese cork oaks, accompanied by the joyful melodies of singing birds, the gentle morning light, fresh air and the dazzling stars far from urban pollution. You can indulge in walks across our 20 hectares of forest or simply enjoy the serene wild gardens offering cosy hideaway spots, cushions or hammocks for meditation, inner silence, self-reflection or community gatherings. You will connect to the Feminine purely through the Nature! Enjoy stunning views over the hills and valley from the top of the land, and from the bottom of the land you will feel nestled in a valley, as if you are held in the womb of Mother Earth.
SPACIOUS DINING AREA
You are welcome to relax or be sociable in the spacious common dining and living room, with a cozy fireplace, sofas and large table. It offers the perfect place to unwind and cool off during the summer weather and combines with the open, modern vegan kitchen area. The meals will be served here or on the outdoor terrace. The bedrooms lead into this communal space, as well as onto the long outdoor terrace from which you journal or enjoy the views over the hills, valley and lake.
PRIVATE THERAPIES:
During your retreat you may wish to receive a 1:1 healing/coaching session from Shakti or Roni (subject to availability). Alternatively there may be a massage option available from the retreat venue.
-Massage
-Transformational & Akashic Guidance
-Five Elements Sound Therapy