You are never alone, and the longing within you—for connection, for wholeness—is a sacred flame ignited by the Divine. Now is the time of Inner Union of the Divine Feminine and Masculine, of Holy Relationship. 

Sophia Magdalena bases her healing and transformational practices on the teachings of Oneness, on Mary Magdalene and Yeshua as the focus of the  Love’s Breath workshops together with Radical Inquiry, transmuting fears, beliefs , shame, vulnerabilities of Intimacy of being seen, touched, loved  and opening into Conscious Intimacy.

Her Invitation to you in this retreat is to step into, reclaim and embody your Feminine, in Sacredness, to spiritually embody your true Divine feminine and to reclaim your true Authentic Self in Unconditional Self Love.

This is a time of transitioning to live in deeper relationship to Self and to Nature, of ways in which to live in harmony with Nature and her healing powers, and with each other in community, in new creative conscious ways of being in relationship to ourselves, self loving and in harmony with each other.

She will  be sharing  the practices that came to her through the channelled  teachings of Yeshua and Mary Magdalene at The Way of Mastery Christ Conscious Community she spent time with in Bali.

Way of Mastery Breath Therapist, Healer, Priestess and Guide to Sacred Sites

Sophia Magdalena has been devoted to the teachings of Mary Magdalene, making her own Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage to France, many times over the past twenty years. She was born in Provence, not far from Saint Baume and the Cave where Mary spent the last years of her life on Earth writing her Gospel.

From early in her life, Sophia followed Mary Magdalene’s Footsteps, devoting her life to Serve and Awaken Love and Peace in the World.

When she moved to Bali, she was guided to meet The Way of Mastery’s channelled teachings of Yeshua and Mary Magdalene. She came Home to her Essene Community, and through making her own Inner healing journey of Remembrance, of Divine Love Within as the Source. Sophia mastered the teachings and practices that she now shares in her Awakening Love sessions, workshops and retreats.

Deepening her devotion to the Divine Feminine, led Sophia Magdalena from Bali to her own Mary Magdalene Pilgrimages in France, over many years. Her knowledge and wisdom of the sacredness of the sites she now shares in her retreats and Mary Magdalene Pilgrimages, holding space and guiding others on their own Sacred Path of Love.

Sophia has devoted herself to the clearing and cleansing of conditioned beliefs, empowering both the Feminine and Masculine in connecting consciously in Union, in trust, in intimacy, in returning to the sacredness of our true Divine Essence.

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Kerryann May Rose will be guiding you on a journey of tantric embodiment and somatic practices with sacred movement, deep embodied connection, and partnered practices, for a deep relational enquiry within and in relation with others. 

Kerryann moves with a deep, subtle awareness, and will guide you in this way to meet and hold the tender parts of you with soft, loving awareness and compassion, channeling the wisdom of Goddess Tara, exploring your connection with the Earth element and the Siddhi of Menstruation, as your embodied connection to the divine and the wisdom and awakening this brings within the cycles of your life. 

Kerryann brings her rich experience of sexual awakening and womb healing, to empower you to awaken and harness your sacred sexual energy with loving acceptance, to support the balance of your cycles and inner rhythms. She will guide you through intimate embodied practices to bring love home to heart, your womb, activating fire, inviting Kali to transmute all that holds you back from passionately expressing your wild creative essence.  

An embodied creative; with a connection to inspiring the wild and the sacred from within, she will also invite you to dance your passion, your truth, your fears, your tenderness, your beauty, calling your inner goddess to fully express herself. She will be bringing fun pairing practices that will nurture sisterhood connection – being seen, heard and encouraged in the fullness of your creative expression, and your emotional vulnerabilities, healing sisterhood wounds and transforming relational dynamics of female comparison and competition.

Facilitator of Sacred Feminine Arts

Kerryann May Rose is a devoted practitioner, and facilitator of remembering the ways of the sacred feminine; of reawakening the sacred feminine within.

Renowned for her slow, subtle and deep feminine connection in her approach to attunement with the body through her facilitation, she holds a trauma informed and deeply sensitive space for your own remembering and transmission of the feminine.

She weaves together her trainings and deep immersions in Yoni Shakti Yoga and Tantra for Women, Somatics for Women, inner child healing, and relational Tantra, with the transmission of Rose frequencies. Her offerings will support your deepening embodiment journey – a rich tapestry of tantric practices that deepen your embodied connection through both movement and stillness.

With a deep sacred feminine connection, a devotion to feminine awakening, intimacy and love, and a capacity to hold both emotional space for others and practical organisation, she brings her whole-hearted reverence to supporting all on their journey of Remembering in these sacred lands.

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Mia will be sharing kundalini yoga in the mornings during this retreat, a practice that uplifts the spirit and works on the physical, spiritual and emotional. She teaches kundalini yoga as a way to tap into the depth and radiance of your soul. She will also be sharing meditation, practices, and movement connected to the tantric Goddesses Sundari, Matangi and Lakshmi as a path to open up to the fullness of your being, the vibration of consciousness, and the powers of the sacred feminine. Her work with the goddesses is here to support you to open up to the full spectrum of being a woman, wild, sensitive, ambitious, sensual and more to help you blossom into your full sacred abundant and free expression. 

Mia works with energy, goddesses and tantra as a transformational journey of spiritual self-discovery. Her practices are here to help you tap into the divine creative energy within, and to let you feel truly authentic, safe and connected to your  potential, light and creative power. She invites you to explore desire, will, pleasure and magnetism – opening to the different sensations of vibrations within the universe and nature, within our psyche,  through meditation, movement and transmission of the tantric goddesses.

Guide & Teacher of Tantric Goddesses and Kundalini Yoga

Mia brings her background in Tibetan buddhism, art, yoga and tantra into her practices with softness, presence, knowledge and lightness. She is here to fully support you in exploring the goddess within you in all her colors and unique expression, and guide you with inspiration, love, safety, and compassion.  Mia is devoted to weave together the sacredness of the traditional teachings of tantra with the personal intimate creative journey to support you in shining and thriving in abundance blossoming fully as you.

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Is it OK for me to join if I’ve not had previous experience with women’s groups/retreats?

Yes.  We welcome, and encourage, women with all levels of experience to join this retreat. The space is created to gently nurture connection to yourself and to others, and for you to feel safe to be yourself, to feel connected to your own needs, and those of others through circle sharing and sense of togetherness, whilst also honouring your need for solitary space and quiet reflection.  

Do I need to be well-versed in Magdalene teachings? 

No, although some knowledge, or a deep sense of connection, a book you might have read, would be beneficial.

You are welcome in your curiosity. 

How much walking is involved? 

On the days we visit Mary Magdalene’s sacred sites, the walk to reach the site varies from around 30-60 minutes, sometimes over rough ground.

Is this retreat accessible for those with restricted mobility?

It does require walking therefore if you have restricted mobility it would not be possible to make this Pilgrimage.

Do I need to have experience to participate in the morning yoga classes?

No need to have any previous experience of yoga. The practice is suitable for beginners as well as advanced students of yoga. You are advised to tend to your health limitations if needed and alternatives for movements will be available for all levels.

Do you cater for food allergies and special diets?

Yes. The food at our venue is delicious, organic vegan and the chef will cater for allergies. No meat products are allowed. If your diet is very restrictive, please contact us to discuss before booking.

Do I need to attend all the workshops/sessions and visit all the sacred sites?

We encourage everyone to attend all the workshops, sacred site visits and sessions to build a strong and supportive energetic container of connection, but it is not mandatory. 

All practices are an invitation, and the container is held in a way to support you through your own processes. 

What is the average age range?

We are open to all who feel the call to join us.

How many people will be on the retreat?

Maximum of 12 participants. 

Is a shorter or longer stay possible?

Our venue is fully booked either side of our retreat, however, you are welcome to find alternative accommodation close by in this beautiful part of France and visit more of the local attractions. 

What are the sleeping arrangements?

Accommodation is in dormitory-style bedrooms sharing  with 3 or 4 others. Participants will be in the Santosha Suite and the Conilhac suite. You can find images and more details of facilities on the venue website, Santosha Yoga.

How much private space is available at the venue for quiet reflection?

We have the whole venue to ourselves during the retreat. The Roof-top Terrace is a silent space for meditation and reflection and there are many secluded places in the garden if you need time by yourself.

Is this retreat suitable for someone with physical or mental health challenges?

If you are seeking and/or need physical or mental health support, we are not a replacement for professional medical or psychiatric help.

What if I am carrying childhood or other trauma? Will the retreat be suitable for me?

We will be empowering you throughout the retreat with self-regulation tools to support you through any trigger/nervous system responses so that you can come back to a centred, safe space. If you have experienced extreme trauma, please contact us before booking.

Is this retreat a safe space to release my anger or frustration?

Yes.  All of your emotions are welcome.  Whatever arises emotionally will be given space for you to express.  

Whilst our approach does not seek to force cathartic experiences, we do welcome your emotions to flow in whatever way is needed. 

Will it be possible to have private 1:1 sessions during the retreat?

Private sessions will not be possible during the retreat. However, you are very welcome to book a private session with any of us before or after the retreat to support your journey.

Is there any specific clothing I need to bring? 

We recommend shoes that you are comfortable walking some distance in, safely and comfortably.  

Also, whilst the weather is promising for warmth and sunshine at this time of year, we do recommend you bring a light waterproof jacket in the event of rain showers. 

Clothing for workshops can be whatever you feel comfortable in.

Will I need to buy a new wardrobe of Goddess style, floaty clothes to wear on the retreat?

No.  You are welcome as you are, and to be yourself, including whatever you feel comfortable and enjoy wearing during workshops and sacred site visits.  This could be your onesie where you are needing comfort, or a floaty Goddess style / ceremonial dress where you may feel you want to, and everything in between.

 

If you have any questions around diversity and inclusion, sexuality, gender, or any other personal or practical questions or concerns you would like to talk about, please contact us at breathe@sophia-magdalena.com