Five days to reconnect with your body, return to your inner truth, and embody your natural feminine strength
You crave deeper intimacy and a more embodied connection — with yourself and with others.
But the daily hustle pulls you out of your flow.
When we give ourselves space to feel, we begin to notice what’s truly going on inside.
Emotions may surface.
Forgotten parts of ourselves may begin to speak.
And in that quiet awareness, something powerful is revealed:
Your body holds wisdom.
When we learn to truly listen, our body guides us.
It tells us when to rest, when to move, when to say yes, and when to say no.
This is what it means to live in alignment — to trust the voice within, instead of seeking validation from the outside.
You don’t need to become more or do more.
Your strength is already within you — ready to be felt, expressed, and shared.
Embodied wisdom begins when a woman listens to her body
Is ready to deepen her capacity to trust and receive masculine presence, so she can experience the sacred claim she desires most 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.
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.
As your voice opens, you feel liberated and grounded in your pleasure.
This retreat becomes a deep trust - an inner knowing that transformation is already unfolding.
This path of embodied practice leads you back to the purest version of yourself.
It’s what your heart has been longing for.
And the world needs more of that.
It all starts with you.
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 14:30
➤ 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.
At the retreat location, we will have a group of 10 women.
Location: Essencia Natura Retreat You will receive the exact details after the deposit has been made.
Themes We will Explore
- Honoring the rhythms of the feminine body
- Understanding the female nervous system
- Creating inner safety & rebuilding trust in your body
- Tools to gently expand your capacity for stress, rest, and connection
Inner Balance
- Explore breath, sound, and movement to deepen your connection with your body
- Practices to fully embody and experience pleasure
Sensuality & Pleasure Activation
Expressing from the Heart
- Exploring emotions like anger, joy, fear, and love
- Learning to become an open invitation for your feelings
- Strengthening the connection between your heart and your womb
Deep Release & Empowerment
- Healing old patterns through embodied inner work
- Setting healthy boundaries and developing clear discernment
- Releasing patterns and conditioning
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
€1,575 per person
Triple Rooms
€1,475 per person
Super Early Bird Book before June 25, 2025
→ €150 discount your spot
Early Bird Book before July 15, 2025
→ €100 discount your spot!
book your spot
book your spot
Super Early Bird Book before June 25, 2025
→ €150 discount your spot
Early Bird Book before July 15, 2025
→ €100 discount your spot!
When you have any questions before booking you can plan your 30 min intake call
free intake call
How they 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
