ZAHRA LEILA
DEAR SISTER,
This is a call to you to come in and share with us a space in sisterhood
A space where we can explore all of the magic and the healing power within
A circle that is safe and welcomes ALL of you.
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Where no parts of our bodies are shamed
Where no parts of our expressions are rejected
Where we are welcome and seen in our wholeness
Supported by mother earth we gather in ceremony to
Root down and feel our bodies
Root down and embrace mother earth
Root down and come home to ourselves
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You are invited to our epic upcoming 6-day Women's Retreat on the mystical island of Sicily!
We are opening a safe and sacred space for you to root down into your body and come home to yourself, mother earth, and sisterhood.
THE EXPERIENCE
​You are invited to our epic upcoming 6-day Women's Retreat on the mystical island of Sicily!
We are opening a safe and sacred space for you to root down into your body, and come home to yourself, mother earth, and sisterhood!
Somatic Embodied Movement
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Womb & Yoni Healing Practices
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Earth & Herbal Medicine
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Cacao Ceremony
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Clay Ritual
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Yoni Steaming
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Sisterhood Circles
OUR SICILIAN SANCTUARY
Borgo degli Aranci is the essence of true Sicilian countryside living. It's a large property divided into three colonial houses with a swimming pool and epic views over the sea and Mount Etna. It provides the luxury and privacy that will make this retreat unforgettable.
Borgo degli Aranci
As you make your way down the long drive past countless orange trees, you will catch your first glimpse of the soft tones of Borgo degli Aranci’s sun-bleached walls. On arrival, your focus will turn to the immaculate lawns and the inviting pool… there is no doubt: this is a special place!
Borgo degli Aranci is surrounded by a wonderful garden and a beautiful orange grove which ensure complete privacy!
Accomodation
There are three buildings making it possible for us to enjoy our own space and privacy in private rooms. All the rooms are furnished with 1 double bed and decorated in a wonderful Italian style.
Food
During our 6 days retreat, our host will offer us delicious and locally sourced vegan and vegetarian food. We will have breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. You will also be provided fruit to snack on, but please also bring snacks yourself if you feel you'll need more energy throughout the day. We care about individual dietary requirements - just let us know in your application. Filtered water is also provided, bring your own water bottle.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA). We can arrange a pick-up upon request.
If you decide to come on your own, follow the directions to Via Civi, 10, 95013 Fiumefreddo di Sicilia CT, Italia.
Click here for more info about Borgo degli Aranci.
SNEAK PEAK
The Practices
Our days will be filled with rituals, ceremonies and practices focused on re-connecting with our bodies, femininity, inner wisdom, and mother earth.
Zahra's focus is on practices around the yoni and womanhood to release shame and activate the source of feminine power, pleasure, and purpose.
Rodi will create space for embodied somatic movement, where we will RE-connect with the natural flow of energy, for a deeper connection with our physical, emotional, and spiritual body.
Within all practices safety and consent are at the center, everything is an invitation, not a must! As trauma-aware facilitators, we encourage you to honor your boundaries and go at your own pace*.
Sample Day
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08:30 â–½ Breakfast
10:00 â–½ Earth + Water Ritual
12:00 â–½ Lunch
14:00 â–½ Yoni Steam
17:00 â–½ Rest & Integration
19:00 â–½ Dinner
21:00 â–½ Sharing Circle
* We are hosting this retreat according to the Wise Woman Tradition, which refers to the healing lineages that have existed for centuries, since the beginning of humanity. She includes all traditional healing modalities that were and still are embodied by witches, midwives, herbalists, mothers, grandmothers, and healers. It's these women who remind us that there is nothing wrong with us. We are not broken. We are whole, just as we are.
The Rooted Woman is wild
She is wise
She is grounded
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She doesn't compare herself because she knows that she is deeply worthy
Not because of her striving
Not because of her accomplishments
But because of her humanness
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She gains strength from mother earth
With hands and feet in the soil
She lets nature guide her way
Her way back home
YOUR HOSTS
Rodi
I’m a human being devoted to living a life of freedom and bringing tangible value to the world. I'm working on supporting other women with their own journey of coming back to their bodies and reconnecting with the innate power that resides within us all.
We are all incredible beings, we all have an innate source of power within us.
We just need to remember that!
Connect with it!
And come back HOME!
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Zahra
My journey from mind to body started at age 17, when I had a psychosis. I experienced what happens when I don’t listen to my body and intuition. And when I let fears rule my life. Therapy, coaching, yoga, embodiment, nature and becoming a mother have since had a huge impact. I discovered that there is more to life than the rational, that my body is perfect and sacred and about the power that lays within my womb and cyclicality. I discovered that womanhood is not a burden, but an absolute blessing. And there is nothing that brings me more joy than to share this and connect with others as a student and facilitator.
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THIS IS FOR YOU IF
You desire an intimate connection with your body
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You have a deep longing to be held in sisterhood
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You have been longing to remember who you are at the core of your being
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You wish to feel free of shame around your womanhood, yoni, and sexuality
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You are ready to find your way back to your roots, your essence, from where you can step into your authentic power
THE INVESTMENT
Early Bird
Until June 30th
€1090
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Regular Price
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After June 30th
€1390
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Payment Plans available, email us at therootedwoman@gmail.com
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What's Included
â–½ 5 nights in a private room in one of three villas
with access to kitchen (first come, first serve)
â–½ 3 x day vegan/vegetarian organic meals locally sourced + fruit to snack on
â–½ 3x day practices
â–½ 1x trip to Mount Etna or Taormina (to be confirmed soon)
â–½ Life-time sisterhood connections
Not Included
â–½ Airport Pickup (€ 20,- if 3 or more people, €50.- for single person)
â–½ Travel to Sicily
â–½ One-to-one bookable sessions with Rodi or Zahra
Only 10 spots available!
All with a private room
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Read the terms & conditions
THIS IS NO COINCIDENCE
this is your inner rooted woman calling you home
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What time does the retreat start on the 26th and end on the 1st?Arrival is on Tuesday the 26th of September between 10 and 14 o'clock. At 12 we will have lunch with who is already present. At 16 o'clock we will have the opening ceremony! On Sunday the 1st of October we have a last ceremony around 10 am and then have one last lunch together. The leaving time is between 14 and 18 o'clock, but if you need to leave earlier due to flights, that is no problem!
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Will there be plant medicine ceremonies?We are not using mushrooms, ayahuasca or other strong plant medicines. The only plants we work with are herbs and plants, and in amounts that are generally safe and won't cause strong direct reactions. We will also be drinking ceremonial cacao, which has a heart-opening effect and can be very transformative (yet gentle), especially when taken in ceremony.
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Is it possible to arrive a day earlier?Unfortunately it isn't, but if you are arriving to the island earlier we would be happy to help you find another accomodation before you join us on the 26th.