The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life.
E. Perel
The retreat you have been waiting for
- Deepen into magic and intimacy in your relationships
- Explore sacred sexuality
- Improve communication skills
- Experience melting hugs
- Transform toxic communication patterns
- Understand the other through shamanic expansion
- Enhance your energetic connection
- Revolutionise your sex life
- See and feel the divine with, through and in each other
- Love and all is coming
Overview
What If…
there was a way of deepening your connection with your partner, opening up to be soul lovers? A way to improve communication skills, turning conflict resolution into an intimate ritual? What if there was a week to sweep away the daily in order to see the best in each other? An experienced guide to help you understand the secrets of tantra, infusing your love-making with conscious awareness and shamanic presence? And what if there was a sacred space and yogic practices so deeply rooted in ancient wisdom that it would bring to the surface the possibility of pure, unconditional love that you know lies deep within?
During our immersion we will use tools from yoga and tantra, eros and spirituality, modern communication theories and ancient indigenous wisdoms, shamanic ceremonies and scientific insights, energetic connection and sacred sexuality, silence and ecstatic movement and more to allow you and your partner to strengthen your bond. There will be time to focus on yourself, and time to focus on each other. There will be group time and free time. There will be laughter and tears. There will be a safe space where every part of you is welcome.
Upcoming Dates
11-17th June, Guatemala
A Safe & Inclusive Space
Dini brings two decades of space-holding experience in yoga and tantra to the retreat. She’s got you! For all intimate practices, you will only be working with your partner. Everyone is always at choice whether or not to participate in any given exercise or ritual. All sexual orientations, identities and relationship configurations are welcome. This is a romantic gateway with shamanic benefits. A space to step through the portal of what you deep-inside already know is possible in the mystical realm of sacred union.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Villa Sumaya, our magnificent retreat center, is located in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala. Majestically located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, the refreshing natural beauty of this stunning landscape filters through from the open yoga shala, swimming docks and adjacent walking trails; over the hot tub, sauna and spa; to each uniquely styled ensuite room. The whole team is dedicated to rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions.
Sensuality
Our retreat is for you if…
You are in a committed relationship and would like to take it from ‘ok’ to beyond real.
You feel somehow stuck in the old ways that kind of work, but are yearning for more presence, ritual, passion and depth in your connection.
You are a good team, ready to take it into the mystical realms and become each other’s spiritual lover and shamanic healer.
You are keen on learning new tools that will potentially bust toxic communication patterns and blaming habits that have not served you.
You are open to cry, willing to laugh and accept making mistakes.
You are yearning to trust more.
You are able to own your own sh%# and bring more playfulness into your relationship.
You are interested in exploring new ways of relating on all levels – intellectually, heart-fully, sexually and even
shamanically.
You are curious to explore your deepest fears, dreams and desires with your partner.
You are ready to revolutionize your sex life beyond the imaginable
You want to delve into exercises and tools from yoga, tantra and other wisdom traditions
You are ready to leave behind what was, and give every moment the possibility to be the best of your life.
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Trust
A typical Day
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Love has a mystical quality to heal every scar on the soul.
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Accomodation at villa Sumaya, Guatemala
Villa Sumaya, our refuge and retreat center, is located in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala. Majestically located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, the refreshing natural beauty of this stunning landscape filters through from the open yoga shala, swimming docks and adjacent walking trails; over the hot tub, sauna and spa; to each uniquely styled ensuite room. The whole team is dedicated to rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions.
On, in and around the adjacent lake you can unwind and relax away from the demands of typical daily life. There are kayaks for rent, two swimming docks and several walking trails right outside the front gate for those keen to use their free time actively.
The on-site Harmony Spa offers an array of services provided by experienced and gifted therapists (at extra cost). You can read more about our retreat centre and find even more pictures on their website: Villa Sumaya.
Getaway
Room PAckages
Villa Maya
Hear the tranquil lapping of the lake from one of the inviting rooms with queen bed and ensuite and private patio
US$4,300 per couple
Lotus Suite
This posh junior suite is perched 50 stairs above the main courtyard. Besides a cozy queen bed and stylised marble ensuite, it features antique woodwork, a charming window seat and patio with panoramic views.
US$4,410
Ginger Suite
This gorgeous suite serves as the ultimate honeymoon hideout or self-care haven. It lies 70 stairs above the main courtyard and features a king bed, comfortable velvet seating area, antique, hand-carved doors and furniture and your private white marble bathroom. All this is topped with spectaculour panoramic views from room and balcony and a spacious lake view balcony with seating.
US$4,580
EARLY BIrd Offer
– 300 USD
per couple booking before the next new moon (20th Feb’23)
Connection
Inclusions
Included in Package Prices
- 6 nights accommodation at Villa Sumaya, Guatemala
- 3 delicious daily vegetarian / vegan meals
- Potable water and herbal tea
- Daily yoga and meditation classes, tantra sessions, couples workshops, rituals and ceremonies
- One special surprise excursion
- Use of swimming docks and all other hotel facilities
- A group follow up call two weeks post-retreat
Not Included
- Air-fares
- Transport from Airport to hotel (although we can help with logistics) – calculate another 30-50USD
- Travel Insurance
- Additional services or excurcions like massages, laundy or kayak rental
Love
Your Guide
Dini has been devoted to yoga and tantra for almost 20 years. She is an experienced yogini with over 4,000 teaching hours, passionate Tantrika, skilled Doula, attuned Reiki practitioner, knowledgeable Ayurvedic consultant, certified Vedic Astrologer and international retreat leader. When not leading global retreats or teacher trainings, the septi-lingual mother, boat captain, fire-dancer and musician sails the seven seas with her family. She has been living on a boat with her latin husband of 14 years and three children, on and off, for the past decade.
During her university studies, Dini found peace through yoga. In deep breathwork sessions and extended silent meditation retreats, she found the home within that an adventurous upbringing across many countries, cultures and languages had not given her.
Passion and joy for life poured in when she discovered first white, then red tantra, about ten years ago. Ever since, she has been increasingly complementing her yogic studies, sessions, retreats and lifestyle with tools from sacred sexuality, conscious relating, different communication styles, emotional release techniques and shamanic rituals.
Her fun, expansive and informed space-holding ability have created safety to change and evolve for thousands of people around the world, from Bali, over India and Turkey, to Spain and Panama, to name but a few. She is deeply passionate about sharing spiritual, sexual and shamanic practices and has been journeying with the International School of Temple Arts, amongst others. Her multi-disciplinary work has touched all levels of society – from young prisoners down under, over refugees in Malta to English corporates and international superyacht owners – bringing healing and opening portals to step into our full potential to spread more light and love around our beautiful planet earth.
You can read more about her unconventional upbringing and life here.
Sing like no one is listening. Dance like no one is watching. Love like you had never been hurt.
Be the change you wish to see in your relationship!
Dini Martinez… inspired by Mahatma Gandhi
IntoMeYouSee – Intimacy
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved. In secret. Between the shadow and the soul.
Pablo Neruda
Spirituality
“I found immense growth in pranayam/meditation/practice first up in the morning. Especially after the walk up to the lookout on Sunday. Having walked up and not really being aware of anything, but walking back being “mindfull” of the beauty of Mother Earth… felt so truly connected. I feel I’ve dropped deeper in another level of understanding and awareness after this weekend. I feel there is SO much I haven’t uncovered within myself that needs to be released that I have either brushed off or just never addressed… but after the weekend it’s become so clear to me to make meditation a priority every day! The calling to connect with oneness, the universe.. has never felt so strong. Growing with sisters, pure goddess energy, amounts to nothing else. Like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Expansion and peace within.”
Mariah S., Yoga Teacher, Sydney Australia 2021
“To fall in love is magical. To flow in love is mystical.”
D. Reble
Love is friendship set on fire.
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FAQ
Will I interact with other people?
Whilst we will be engaging in some group activities such as our morning yoga practice, group circles, ecstatic dance, ceremony and informative workshops, all intimate and embodied practices will only be between you and your partner.
What is tantra?
Whilst there are whole books written on this, the approach that will be serving us most during our week is based on the root of the word tantra which means to weave. We will be exploring the essence of what is referred to as white tantra and based on mainly on spirituality, self-study and connection with the divine, and merge it with the foundation of red tantra which is the sacred union, seeing the divine in the other and dropping into oneness through the activation of our powerful sacral energy.
What if stuff comes up for me or within the couple?
That’s great. In order to go deeper we have to step through some portals. The more uncomfortable, the greater the growth and insight. We are here to expand our boundaries and the tools you will receive, learn and practice ar edesigned to help you in this process. Furthermore, Dini will be holding you. With two decades of space-holding experience in the yoga and tantra field, she’s got you!
Are there any vax or testing requirements?
Just like the yogic teachings, we are not in favour of any separation or segreagation. Everyone is welcome on our trainings and retreats, regardless of age, race, shape, vax status, sexual orientation or anything else. We fully support bodily autonomy. The practice of yoga in all its aspects, together with our jungle setting, common-sense hygene practices and delicious vegan/vegetarian diet throughout the program will strengthen your immune system naturally. For Covid regulations to enter Guatemala, please check the official websites or ask your airline as regulations change constantly.
Can I join this training if I have never done yoga before?
Yes. The daily yoga classes are structured to suit both beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced sutdents. Please let Dini know before the retreat, though, if you have any injuries, so she can keep an extra eye on you during practice.
What substances are not allowed during the training?
We strongly recommend to abstain from alcohol and any other drugs throughout the duration of the retreat. Even coffee should be reduced to a minimum in order to experience your natural energy household at its purest on this journey to more self-understanding and deep connection. In some tantric practices certain plant medicines like cacao have a space which we will discuss.
What is your payment and cancellation policy?
To secure your sport we need a 15% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the retreat fee is due 60 days prior to the retreat.
In the case of cancellation before those 60 days prior, you can transfer your deposit to any other of Dini’s trainings or retreats within two years.
Can I request additional private session time with the instructor?
Yes, absolutely. Addional private sessions will be subject to availability and will be charged at a retreat-special hourly rate.
Is there any physical touching or contact during the retreat?
The only physical touch – apart from optional yoga adjustements by the instructor during the morning and occasional evening session – the only touch invited at the retreat is between you and your partner. There won’t be exchanges between couples, nor 1on1 exercises with other partners than the one you cam to the retreat with.
If I told you about a land of love, my friend, would you come?
Yunus Emre
Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level?
It all starts with an application. Contact me on the button below answering the following 3 questions:
- How long have you been in your relationship for?
- What areas would you most like to uplevel and expand in?
- What areas are you and your beloved flowing magically in?
Dini Martinez 