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Dance of the Elements Retreat


  • Lipari, Sicily, 98050 Italy (map)

Step into the raw beauty of the Aeolian Islands for a 5-day retreat designed to help you slow down, tune into the rhythm of nature, and reconnect with the essence of who you truly are.

This retreat is an invitation to pause, breathe, and move in harmony with nature. Through deep practices, transformative workshops, and immersive experiences, you will reconnect with your essence, finding clarity, freedom, and inner balance.

Who is this retreat for?

  • For seekers of renewal—those longing to move, breathe, and rediscover themselves in stillness and flow

  • Those longing for a break from routine to reconnect with their body, emotions, and creativity

  • Seekers of healing, community, and inspiration

What awaits you?

  • Awaken your body & spirit with yoga, meditation, and embodiment practices

  • Deepen your healing journey through sound baths, InnerDance journeys & somatic release

  • Explore your inner world with shadow work, self-discovery & creative workshops

  • Stay in a breathtaking coastal sanctuary with direct sea access

  • Nourish yourself with wholesome, thoughtfully prepared meals

  • Let the elements guide you—sail across crystalline waters, hike ancient volcanic paths, and immerse yourself in Sicily’s raw, untamed beauty

Immerse in the Elements. Awaken Your Soul.


A retreat is only as powerful as the energy that holds it. Each of our space holders brings their own depth, experience, and medicine to this journey of transformation.


Meet space holders

MARINA LUKOSCHAT

Yoga Teacher | Writer | Space Holder

Marina is a certified yoga teacher, writer, and space holder based in Berlin. Her journey through yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry has led her to a deep passion for guiding others back to themselves. She creates grounded yet expansive containers where movement, mindfulness, and creative expression awaken clarity, presence, and inner connection.

SIMONA SICLARI

Somatic Guide | InnerDance Facilitator | Embodiment Mentor

Simona is a somatic and intuitive guide who works at the intersection of spirit, body, and nature. Her practice draws from years of experience in InnerDance, silent meditation, emotional release, and energy work. With a warm, grounded presence, she invites you into deep listening, self-remembrance, and a return to your natural rhythm. Her approach is both gentle and powerful—anchored in embodiment and liberation.

MASHA BACER

Sound Alchemist | Shadow work facilitator | Sacred Space Holder

Masha is a multidimensional sound artist and guide whose work weaves together voice activation, shamanic drumming, and vibrational healing. With a background in Jungian psychology and holistic therapy, she creates immersive spaces for inner alchemy, shadow work, and soul remembrance. Her offerings bridge the mystical and the embodied, inviting you to step into your raw, unfiltered truth.

Location & Venue

Since ancient times, Lipari has been a place of renewal. From Mycenaeans to Romans, for over 3500 years, seekers have journeyed here, drawn to its geothermal springs, volcanic energy, and Mediterranean embrace.

Our Sanctuary

HOTEL CARASCO, Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Sicily

Nestled between the sea and the volcanic landscape, our retreat space is a true haven of serenity. With breathtaking coastal views, direct sea access, and a peaceful atmosphere, this sacred space will hold you as you reconnect with yourself — a place where the sea meets the soul.

Accommodation

*SHARED & PRIVATE SEA VIEW ROOMS AVAILABLE*

Want to stay longer? Extend your journey with a 20% discount on extra nights—because transformation takes time.


This is your invitation

EARTH – Ground & Nourish

Stability • Presence • Foundation

Earth welcomes you home to your body—slow, intentional, rooted.

• Grounding meditation, breathwork & Yoga

• Intention setting ceremony

• Connection to land & nature walks

• Nourishing meals & mindful eating

• Journaling: “Where am I now?”

WATER – Surrender & Feel

Flow • Emotions • Receptivity

Water invites you to soften, to feel what is alive in you, and to surrender into the rhythm of your body.

• InnerDance journey

• Somatic release practices

• Sensual embodiment movement

• Sea bathing & Feminine rhythms

FIRE – Awaken & Transform

Energy • Passion • Personal Power

Fire is your inner alchemist. It burns through limitation and invites expression, courage, and vitality.

• Kundalini yoga

• Purificaton practice

• Shadow work & archetypal exploration

• Shamanic dance & voice release

• Journaling: “What am I ready to release?”

AIR – Expand & Connect

Clarity • Communication • Connection

Air lifts you into the heart—where vulnerability becomes connection, and voice becomes truth.

• Heart-opening yoga

• Voice activation & authentic expression

• Sharing circles & conscious communication

• Creative exploration

• Partnered reflection practices

ETHER – Integrate & Remember

Space • Spirit • Essence

Ether is the thread that holds it all—the unseen, the intuitive, the vast spaciousness within. This is where your journey settles into stillness and integration.

• Sound healing & shamanic drum journey

• 5 Elements Somatic Journey

• Integration circles & silent rest

• Meditation & guided visualization

• Journaling: “What wants to be remembered?”

A Day in the Flow (Sample Schedule)

07:30 – Morning Practice (Yoga / Meditation / Breathwork)

09:30 – Nourishing Breakfast

11:00 – 13:00 – Elemental Workshop / Creative Process / Movement

13:30 – Light Lunch

Afternoon – Rest, Sea, Optional 1:1, Journaling, Excursions

16:30 – Creative or Reflective Afternoon Session

18:00 – Evening Session (Sound Journey, InnerDance, Embodiment)

20:30 – Dinner & Integration

Important Info & Booking Details

To honour those who feel the early call, we offer a reduced early bird rate.

Each price includes the full retreat experience—group practices, workshops, sacred ceremonies, boat trip, and daily meals.

Early Bird : €1400 Until the end of May 2025

Regular Price: €1700 From June 2025 until the retreat

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

  • To secure your space, we kindly ask for a €600 non-refundable deposit. After that payment plans are available upon request.

  • The remaining balance is due one month before the retreat.

  • Bookings made within 30 days of the retreat must be paid in full.

ACCOMMODATION & PAYMENT

  • Accommodation is not included in the retreat price and is paid directly to the hotel at check-out.

  • As a participant, you’ll benefit from a special discounted rate at Hotel Carasco, with the option to choose between a shared or private sea-view room.

FAQs

Where is the retreat located?

The retreat takes place on Lipari, a volcanic island in the Aeolian Islands, Sicily, hosted at the stunning Hotel Carasco, with direct sea access and panoramic views.

How do I get there?

Fly into Catania Airport (CTA). From there:

1. Take a shuttle or private transfer (we can help arrange a Private transfer) to Milazzo Port (approx 1,5H)

2. From Milazzo, take a hydrofoil ferry to Lipari (approx 1H)

3. A hotel shuttle will meet you at Lipari port (with prior arrangement)

*It is advisable to land before 1 PM on September 25th to ensure smooth arrival and ferry transfer on the same day.

What’s included in the retreat price?

✔ All workshops, ceremonies, and group practices

✔ Boat excursion

✔ Daily nourishing meals (breakfast, light lunch & dinner)

✔ Transport from Lipari marina to the hotel

➤ What’s not included?

✘ Accommodation (paid separately at check-out)

✘ Flights and ferry tickets

✘ Travel insurance & personal expenses

This is more than just a retreat—it’s a homecoming to yourself. A space where the elements mirror your inner transformation. A moment to breathe, release, and step into your most authentic self. Are you ready?

HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT TO FEEL THE VIBE?

Let’s hop on a call and chat soul-to-soul.

Let’s journey together.

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