5 days to reconnect with your body, return to your inner truth, and embody your natural feminine core.
Together with 10 women, on the beautiful land of Portugal, we slow down, feel deeply, and remember ourselves.
We reconnect with our bodies, find safety within, and step back into the fullness of who we truly are, exploring the feminine in all of her flavours.
Each woman brings her own gifts, and in this retreat we honor them all.
We support each other, listen to our bodies, and this brings a new shift within you, as old layers are released and love moves freely through the body..
Living an Embodied Life Opens You to More Love and Connection
What is embodiment, and why does it matter?
In the rush of daily life, we often move only from the mind, forgetting to give space to what lives inside. This creates disconnection, a freeze in our creativity, in our flow, and in the remembrance of our unique gift here on earth.
Your body holds wisdom. Now more than ever, it is important to listen to your body and follow your own rhythms. It knows when to rest, when to create, when to say yes, and when to say no.
When we begin to honor these rhythms, we create space to feel, to welcome emotions and sensations, and to reconnect with a deeper sense of safety by building a relationship with everything that is alive within us. That is embodiment.
Is ready to trust and receive masculine presence, to experience the sacred claim she longs for in intimacy
Softens into the fullness of who she is, no longer suppressing her gifts in order to feel loved, worthy, or wanted
Inspires depth in the world and in her relationships through her embodiment practice
Longs for connection with like-minded women
Is ready to embrace her power and fully step into the truth of who she is
You yearn for a deeper connection with yourself, your body, and a more profound sense of self-love.
Feels the call that there is more to explore in life
The Embodied Woman Experience
Picture yourself in the lush, sacred landscape of Portugal, embraced by women who meet you with the depth and love you’ve been longing for, where a chef lovingly prepares nourishing plant-based meals each day.
You know who you are and why you are here: to explore the full spectrum of love to feel it, to be it, to give it.
Your expression during these practices is so powerful that you surrender deeper into your heart.
You feel liberated and grounded in your pleasure.
Location & Details
The location is set in the beautiful landscape of southern Portugal, in Aljezur.
We are surrounded only by nature. As soon as you arrive, you’ll feel it in your body - the calm, grounded energy of the land.
During your free time, you’re welcome to go for a hike and explore the beautiful surroundings.
Retreat dates:
➤ Arrival: October 7th, 2025 at 13:00 CET we start at 15:00
➤ Departure: October 11th, 2025 at 15:00 CET
Take your flight from Faro Airport in the south of Portugal. Two weeks prior to the retreat, a group chat will be created to help coordinate shared taxis to the location.
Location: Essencia Natura Retreat You will receive the exact details after the deposit has been made.
Themes We will Explore
- Cultivating a secure, grounded relationship with yourself.
- Understanding the female nervous system
- Setting healthy boundaries and developing clear discernment.
- Honoring the rhythms of the feminine body.
Creating Inner Safety & Rebuilding Trust in Your Body
- Release tension practices in the body through movement and breathwork.
- Exploring the Full Spectrum of the Feminine.
- She radiates in joy and pleasure, in playfulness and aliveness
Sensuality & Pleasure Activation
Expressing from the Heart
- Transformation burns away what no longer serves, creating space for the new.
- Letting go of anger to reclaim your power.
- Expression uses vocal activation to free and embody your voice
Deep Release & Connection
- Feeling the connection between the womb, heart, and voice to express truth freely.
- Finding Balance in Giving and Receiving
- Healing masculine & feminine dynamics
Feminine Embodiment practices
Somatic Yoga
Tantric Breathwork
Conscious Breathwork
Intuitive movement & dance
Emotional release
Voice & sound expression
Feminine rituals
Sharing circles
Mindful nature walks
Tools & Practices:
Cindy is devoted to guiding you back to your most authentic expression by exploring what stands in the way of your truth. She believes that true connection comes from embracing both our light and our shadows, allowing us to move through life with more clarity, depth, and embodiment.
As a space holder, women’s ceremony facilitator, retreat leader, and somatic yoga teacher, she weaves together deep presence, somatic awareness, and energetic alignment. Her work is rooted in creating a safe space where you can explore your body, emotions, and inner wisdom - so you can move, love, and lead from a place of true alignment.
Everything you seek is already within you. It’s simply a matter of remembering.
Cindy de Vogel
Mentor | Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator | 1:1 Coach | Sacred Space Holder | Somatic Yoga Teacher | Inspired by polarity
Double Rooms
€1,475 per person
Private Room
€2,575 per person
BOOK YOUR CALL
You can schedule your free 30-minute Exploration Call to discover if this retreat is the right fit for you. If you decide to join, a €500 deposit will secure your spot.
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Flexible payment plan available in 2 installments
Flexible payment plan available in 2 installments
How Women Experienced the Retreat
"Cindy possesses a warm personality that immediately makes you feel welcome and accepted. Her empathy and kindness were evident during the retreat. She listened attentively to our concerns and created an atmosphere of openness where we felt free to be ourselves. During the retreat, we learned various breathing techniques that I now apply at home to feel more relaxed. Her warm personality truly made this experience exceptional."
Lauren
"The Authentic Shapes Retreat was such a special and magical experience! It was my first retreat and it really exceeded my expectations! What a special group of women and Cindy, she is such a beautiful soul who knew how to create the perfect safe space. There was a good variety in the programme of more (emotionally) intense sessions and more relaxed ones, yoga nidra for example. The villa was also really nice, a beautiful and spacious place with a lovely pool to relax in between sessions. The chef also prepared the most delicious plant-based food for us. My dietary needs were also considered and I was able to enjoy everything without any worries! I really live in a magical bubble these days!"
Sterre
"It was my first time doing a retreat, so I didn't know what to expect. Struggling to get in touch with my emotions the retreat surprised me and resulted in time to connect with my inner voice and really feel. Cindy created a safe space where everybody could open up and bloom."
Larissa
