Women's Menopause Wellness Retreat: Restore Your Inner Sparkle Through Movement & Dance

Menopause can bring feelings of dullness, tension, heaviness, and a lack of energy that leaves you questioning who you are in your new hormonal outfit. You may experience emotional sensitivity, stress, uncertainty, and critical inner voices that erode your self-esteem and confidence. This carefully designed retreat addresses these challenges through a body-centered approach that works with your nervous system rather than against it, helping you reclaim your body as a vibrant, safe, sensuous, and pleasurable place to live.

The program combines four powerful movement modalities: NIA, a holistic sensory-based practice fusing yoga, somatic healing arts, dance, martial arts, and free movement; Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, a gentle somatic practice that engages your brain's neuroplastic abilities; Chakradance, dynamic moving meditations that free energy and open you to deeper self-experience; and Dance Movement Creativity, Pingel's unique synthesis of healing techniques, expressive dance, and creative processes. No prior dance or movement experience is required—this is about listening to your body, not performing.

Each day unfolds in a nurturing rhythm, beginning with birdsong and freshly pressed juice, moving through morning NIA sessions, intimate sharing circles, and creative playshops, punctuated by wholesome meals prepared with love by your hosts. Afternoons offer time for solitude or connection—perhaps a walk through the stunning mountain landscape, rest in a hammock beneath olive trees, or a refreshing swim in the pool. Evening Chakradance sessions help you release and integrate before gathering for delicious dinners under the stars.

Included in your experience is a powerful individual hands-on session of somatic, energetic bodywork with Pingel, designed to transform energy patterns and movement habits that limit your sense of ease, mobility, and vitality. This session alone can be life-changing, addressing deeply held patterns in a safe, supportive container.

The small group format—with just 1-4 women maximum—ensures you receive personalized attention and creates an environment of genuine connection. Many guests find that the women they meet become lasting sources of inspiration and support. The intimate setting allows for deep work while maintaining the safety and tranquility essential for true transformation.

You'll return home not only rested and recharged but equipped with practical tools for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. The embodied wisdom map you create will guide you in maintaining your newfound sense of inner peace, playfulness, and authentic self-expression long after you leave the retreat.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in your choice of private room, cozy single room, or private nature cabana - 3 delicious, nutritious meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - Morning coffee/tea breaks with homemade dulces caseras - Afternoon Spanish tapas - Water, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit available throughout the day - Daily NIA dance movement sessions - Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement practices - Chakradance healing sessions - Dance Movement Creativity playshops - One individual hands-on somatic bodywork session with Pingel - Intimate sharing circles and group integration - Pre-retreat and post-retreat support from the team - Personal embodied wisdom map creation - Access to swimming pool and grounds - Nature walks on the property - Group excursion (Wednesday) - Opening and closing ceremonies - Free parking - All movement props and materials

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - International or domestic flights - Visa fees - Additional treatments or sessions beyond those included - Personal expenses - Gratuities - Early arrival or extended stay (available for additional fee) - Special dietary accommodation fees (for Fodmap/gluten intolerance)