THE HEALING JOURNEY RETREAT, MOROCCO
Release & Restore
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WHAT IS THE HEALING JOURNEY?
Aloha and marhaba
The Healing Journey was born from a deep longing for a healing community, a connection to the ocean and a desire to offer a more holistic, grounded and light-hearted approach to healing.
This year's journey is a co-creation, We, that's Sophie and Cory, are passionate earth & ocean lovers who believe in the wisdom of our bodies and a holistic approach to healing. We have put hearts and hands together for you to create a healing journey by the sea that offers the right space, time and environment to help you navigate back into connection with yourself and with the rhythms of life.
The invitation goes out to all who are deeply longing to reconnect, heal and grow. The retreat will be held in English and German – support in both languages will be available at all times.
We look forward to welcoming you for ten days - or even two full weeks - of exploring, learning, healing and fun.
The Healing Journey was born from a deep longing for a healing community, a connection to the ocean and a desire to offer a more holistic, grounded and light-hearted approach to healing.
This year's journey is a co-creation, We, that's Sophie and Cory, are passionate earth & ocean lovers who believe in the wisdom of our bodies and a holistic approach to healing. We have put hearts and hands together for you to create a healing journey by the sea that offers the right space, time and environment to help you navigate back into connection with yourself and with the rhythms of life.
The invitation goes out to all who are deeply longing to reconnect, heal and grow. The retreat will be held in English and German – support in both languages will be available at all times.
We look forward to welcoming you for ten days - or even two full weeks - of exploring, learning, healing and fun.
YOUR HOME, AWAY FROM HOME
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Villa Azhar (which means luminous in Arabic), is nestled into the hills of the village of Tamraght, about half an hour north of Agadir right by the southern Moroccan Atlantic coast. You will find your own room with private bathroom waiting for you upon arrival. A place where you can always retreat to for rest and reflection. Meals will be served in a cozy corner on the roof terrace, and our group sessions will also take place under the wide Moroccan sky with fresh air to nourish and nurture us. Our activities will vary from day to day, offering a variety of choices to explore and experience what serves you, while working with a rhythm that supports calm transitions and plenty of opportunities for rest and reflection. Throughout the retreat we will weave together different modalities reaching from gentle yoga and breath practices all the way to working with the energy of the ocean and the land. All will be in support of reconnecting with our bodies and our felt sense. Everything will be an invitation. |
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YOUR GUIDES & HOSTS
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Cory is a yoga & breath teacher and lomi practitioner. Born in the USA she grew up in the beautiful state of Vermont as well as in northern Germany and has been commuting between Hanover and Morocco for the past four and a half years. She offers trauma-sensitive body- and breathwork as well as coaching, with a focus on regulating and strengthening the nervous system and helping you to find and create resources for your journey through life. She will lead and guide us on this unique journey. |
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Sophie is originally from Wales, and has lived in Morocco full-time since 2013. A yoga teacher, reiki practitioner and momma of beautiful one-year-old Norah, and together with her husband, Morad, has created Villa Azhar – a place for those who are longing for a space to wind down, relax and feel inspired.
They will be your hosts and will provide you with cozy and safe accommodation, delicious meals along with an invitation into the ocean to discover the many gifts of surfing. You can read more about Sophie, the Villa Azhar & Azrac Surf Morocco team here |
YOUR STAY WITH US
Your journey will begin long before we will meet in Morocco. It might be starting right now while reading this offer. To help you prepare we will meet virtually about a week before your plane takes off. An opportunity to get to know everyone so that when we finally meet in person, you will be no strangers to each other.
We will also gather again a few weeks after we have all returned home. Your journey does not end with leaving Morocco. That might actually only be the beginning, and I want you to feel supported afterwards as well. Please allow the space for this time before and after the retreat.
Your retreat includes:
- 10 nights at Villa Azhar by Azrac Surf Morocco with the option to extend for an extra four days for reflection, rest and integration
- A private room with en-suite bathroom
- Daily breakfast & lunch packs
- 8 Family-style dinners
- Herbal tea & water station at the Villa
- Accessible yoga & breath sessions, trauma-informed meditation & relaxation sessions, journaling & circle work – all with Cory
- Communal healing session with Sophie and Cory
- 3 days of surf lessons, equipment & water guidance (no experience necessary)
- Visit to an Argan cooperative where we will learn how Argan oil, Morocco's liquid gold, is made
- Hiking trip to Paradise Valley & excursion to the city of Essaouira
- Trip to the souk (the local weekly market) to buy fresh produce for our Moroccan cooking class
- Airport transfer from and to Agadir airport on designated arrival & departure days
PLUS:
- Online group gathering before & after the retreat and connection through private group (on 'Signal' messenger app)
- Packing advice, travel safety guidance & support (incl. Covid measures)
- Shared local knowledge & the experience of authentic culture
What's not included (& travel requirements)
- Your flights
- Mandatory and recommended travel insurance
- PCR tests (if applicable)
- Two evening meals during organised excursion days
YOUR INVESTMENT & BOOKING
The price for THE HEALING JOURNEY from Nov. 1-11, 2021 is € 1775.
You can book your 4-day extension (Nov. 11-15, 2021) for €180 - a special rate only for retreat participants. All meals are included, and our team will be available for you during that time, should you need us.
Once you have decided that THE HEALING JOURNEY is for you, get in touch and you will receive all booking information via email.
In order for the retreat to take place, we require a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 participants. In order to securely book your spot, we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit of €100, with the remaining amount to be paid closer to the arrival date.
We have every intention of running the retreat, but should the travel guidelines change due to Covid, please note that this deposit will be non-refundable in any case. More info on will be shared in our info session together.
We are happy to answer all your questions and walk you through the whole process, which we understand may feel a little intimidating. We are here to support you and make you feel taken care of from beginning to end, and your and our safety will always take priority.