PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Yogini rosa Retreats

Yogini rosa Retreats are designed for women who are confronted with breast cancer. During this 6 day retreat, we offer activities, workshops and treatments specially designed to help cope with the effects of the disease. Both for the body and mind. Spending time with other women on the same journey can bring a different understanding, strength and energy. It can help in the process of dealing with breast cancer. The retreat is organised by an expert team of women, and is supported by volunteers who may have experienced the effects of the disease and the treatment themselves.

Yogini rosa activities

Yoga/Meditation

During your stay we offer a mixture of different healing yoga styles, which are suited for Yoginis at all levels. Yoga brings you relaxation and stimulates the self-healing abilities of the body. Yoga improves your energy level, concentration and breathing. You will start to regain confidence in your body and its abilities. It will also help to support and release the physical and mental effects of the treatments. Meditation helps to find peace and balance.

Slowing down / Being Mindful

The fight against the disease, the experience of the treatments and the recovery, all takes a lot of energy. By slowing down you become still and the  you become still you will be in the moment, you start to learn how to deal with uncertainty, tiredness and a new reality. Mindfulness will support you to see things as they are and to trust your body again.

Massage

During the retreat, every Yogini rosa receives a massage treatments from a specialised therapist in massages for women who have had cancer.  Together you will decide which treatment fits you best.

Other workshops & activities

During your Yogini rosa Retreat there are several workshops and activities you can choose from. All activities will contribute to help finding your inner self, giving you peace and are fun to do.

• Mala beads (prayer beads) – make your own Yogini rosa mala beads
• Mandalas – colouring mandalas in silence brings you closer to your feelings
• Singing mantras under the stars – singing together before going to sleep
• Painting and drawing – from your heart to paper/canvas
• Masca Valley – walking in silence through the Masca Valley

Food

Feed your body as well as your mind. All plat-based meals, healthy snacks and homemade drinks are prepared with mostly organic products from our own garden or from farmers on the island. Our Yogi chefs are cooking every day with lots of love and attention a balanced menu.

Team

A Yogini rosa Retreat is organised by a team of women with their own expertise:

• Yoga teacher – an experienced yogini with a good heart
• Masseur – knows that all women are different
• Team Mandala de Masca – inspiring souls who are all connected through our passions