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a summer INNER CONTACT Retreat

with Ateeka & Ola

We are delighted to return to our favorite agriturismo in Tuscany, Sasseta Alta, for a summer INNER CONTACT retreat. In this week-long retreat, you will have the luxury of time . . . and good support . . . to get to know yourself better . . . body, breath, emotions, mind and stillness.

Your experience in this group will help you to awaken HEALTHY and HEALING aspects of yourself . . .to feel GOOD and ALIVE and in CONTACT with YOURSELF in your daily life. Through PRACTICE IN WARM WATER, YogaSOMATICS ON LAND , DRAWING & DREAMS . . . you can get a clearer picture into the fascinating and potential-filled inner aspects of yourself.



ATEEKA will guide you in body-and-breath centered moving meditations in the warm water environment of Sasseta Alta’s pool and also on land. Our practices are dedicated to touching in with deeper body contact, the human energy field and the mysteries, miracles and symbology of your own life experience through the body. This is both a grounding practice and one that dives deeper into your own unique body’s messages as wisdom. You will work solo and also in partners and group exercises.

Movement work with Ateeka is approx. 3 hour hours daily.

OLA will support you in a meditative inner process of exploring your inner life and emotions through creative drawing, dream analysis, meditative inquiry and mindfulness practices.  From your drawings or dreams, you can explore their deeper meaning in one-to-one exchanges in the group setting with Ola.

Creative and Inner Process work with Ola is approx. 3 hours daily.

You will also have plenty of free space and time to enjoy natural oak forest surroundings, swim in the bio-lake, take a nap under a tree, take spa treatments at the wonderful spa or drink an espresso while taking in the beautiful view.

The aquatic environment is useful in helping us to soften our habitual patterns and relate to the water’s constant state of flow and change that is much like life.  Above all, the warm waters invite us towards relaxation and pleasure in life . . . a stream of the tantric attitude.

In this shared journey of inner and collective transformation, we will bathe ourselves in the eternal creative flow of life, rest into a space of presence and listen with heart to hear the vital flow of life that can flow through each one of us . . . each moment . . . each breath.

Sasseta Alta is a beautiful spacious agriturismo in the high hills of Tuscany (Maremma area) set amongst an old oak forest. The rooms are well designed, modern and very comfortable. An organic garden and other local farmers provide the ingredients for abundant and truly delicious meals THREE TIMES a DAY! In the summer, we generally dine outside in the fresh air . . . in the evenings under the stars!

This retreat is a way to TREAT YOURSELF WELL . . . both inside and out!

This workshop is open and very accessible for individuals who simply wish to enhance their awareness of the vital flow of life felt through movement, meditation, drawing and dreams, as well as enriching for yoga and movement teachers and bodyworkers wishing to expand their practice and sharing.   We will work individually, in partners and in small groups half the time in bodywork & yoga (water and land) and half the time in creativity and self-inquiry practice.

  • Arrive: Monday July 4, 2022 between 15:00 - 18:00. We begin with a welcome dinner

  • Depart: Saturday 9 July 2020 after lunch and a closing circle - 4pm

    You have the option to stay for an extra night at Sasseta Alta on Saturday night for a lovely dinner. (please ask if you would like to book a room for Saturday night too)

  • Price: 1090 euro per person - based on double occupancy room.

  • Please plan to arrive and depart during these times - so you can be present for the full week of practice.

  • Rooms are double-shared rooms unless otherwise requested. A few single occupancy rooms at an additional fee MAY be available upon request - first-come/first-serve.

  • Price includes about 6 hours daily of practice guidance, 5 nights accommodation, abundant breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (dinner only on arrivals night - breakfast only on departures), use of Sasseta Alta facilities, pool and bio-lake. Lovely local wines are available for you to purchase to enjoy with your meal if you wish.

  • Fly into ROME or PISA and then take a train to GROSSETO. Transportation price and organization is your own responsibility. (but we are happy to help with some suggestions) A shuttle from Grosseto train station can be arranged (about 35 minute drive) at a nominal additional fee (usually about 20 euros per person) based on # of people sharing the shuttle.

  • Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have about the course.

TO REGISTER: Please complete registration form HERE and pay non-refundable deposit of 350 euros per person. Spaces in the group are limited. You will receive an invoice for paying the deposit upon registration, and an invoice for the balance due on 1 May 2022.