Coming into BEING
Sunday, 26thApril 2026
A women’s day retreat held ahead of Beltane – a sacred seasonal gateway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice.
Availability is limited–book now
The Workshop
Rooted in seasonal wisdom and embodied healing practices, this retreat invites you to journey gently from darkness into light, from winter’s deep listening into the first stirrings of rebirth.
Through somatics, ceremonial cacao, shamanic drumming, yin yoga, sound healing and Reiki, we gather in circle to listen to what is already alive within and to honour what is quietly brewing, ripening, and preparing to emerge.
This is a day to soften, sense, and come into being together as women.
This retreat is for the woman who:
is doing ‘fine’ but sits at her desk and feels like she’s shrinking.
doesn’t actually need more information.
She needs space.
She needs to hear herself again.
keeps telling herself she’ll get back to herself 'once things settle down'… but never does.
is building something – a business, a creative offering, a new chapter — and realises she can’t think her way into alignment anymore.
values depth and craves conversation that goes beneath the surface.
is tired of analysing her life – she doesn't need more life hacks; she needs community, connection and like-minded women sharing and holding space for real life struggles.
The Wisdom of Beltane
The end of April carries us toward Beltane, an ancient Celtic festival that celebrates vitality, fertility and life fully returning to the land.
This is no longer the quiet stirring beneath the surface — this is emergence. The earth is awake, growth is visible, and energy is moving outward, asking to be expressed.
Beltane sits at a powerful seasonal threshold between spring and summer, where intention meets embodiment, and vision begins to take form through action, creativity, and connection.
In seasonal and elemental wisdom, we are moving from the expansive wood energy of spring — vision, direction, possibility — toward the warming Fire energy of summer — aliveness, expression and devotion to what truly matters.
This women’s circle day retreat is an invitation to consciously meet this moment of expansion:
to honour what has grown within you, to tend the sparks asking for fuel, and to step forward with clarity, confidence, and embodied intention.
The Modalities — Why These, Why Now
Reiki + Sound act as the golden thread weaving the day together
~ Reiki
~ Somatics (Body-Based Listening)
This is where “coming to being” is felt into.
~ SOUND HEALING
~ CACAO + SHAMANIC DRUMMING
This journey is about: What wants to be born through me this year?
Throughout the day, you will be guided through a flowing sequence of practices designed to support this seasonal transition:
Opening women’s circle and intention setting
Somatic exploration and body listening
Ceremonial cacao and shamanic drumming journey
Journaling, reflection and nourishing snacks
Slow yin yoga to support integration and energy flow
Sound healing and Reiki for deep rest and alignment
Closing sharing circle and integration
Each practice builds gently upon the last, allowing the day to unfold naturally and with care.
CO-CREATED BY
Maria Alfaro
Founder of Saraswati’s Universe, Reiki Master Teacher, somatic and sound healer. Maria is devoted to guiding women back into the wisdom of their bodies and the softness of their hearts. Her work weaves Reiki, somatic practices, sound, ritual, and seasonal awareness to create spaces of safety, presence, and embodied connection.
AND
Anna Wilson
Founder of Soundscape, a sound healing practitioner and brand designer for conscious businesses. Anna is trained through the School of Natural Shamanism. She facilitates both 1:1 and group sound journeys using a wide range of instruments, including the gong, crystal bowls, tuning forks, and drum. Each session is led intuitively, allowing the frequencies to guide the experience and gently support the restoration of the body’s natural resonance on a cellular level.
The Details
Sunday 26 April 2026
12:45 – 4:45 pm
This is a half-day women’s circle retreat that includes light and healthy snacks.
THE VENUE
The retreat will take place at Akasa, a beautiful and intentionally held space. More details about the venue and how to arrive will be shared after booking.
You are welcome to explore and follow Akasa and Olivia’s work here.
Preparation & What to Bring
Around 24 hours before the retreat, you will receive an email with:
Energy Exchange
The energy exchange for this day retreat is offered in alignment with our values of community care and accessible healing spaces.
If you are experiencing financial hardship or a significant life transition, you are welcome to reach out — one place can be offered at a reduced rate in honour of inclusivity and mutual support. This retreat is limited to 13 women, allowing for intimacy, safety and a deeply held circle.
£88