Travel & wellness
Reconnect with yourself
PAUSE
retreat
Deepen your connections, embrace the elements.
Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a transformative three-day journey where yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Water Therapies come together in harmony with nature.
Guided by the wisdom of the four elements, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and rediscover the power of presence — within yourself and in your relationships with others.
Through mindful movement, conscious breathing, aquatic bodywork, and nature-based rituals, cultivate trust, nurture intimacy, release tension, and explore new ways of connecting beyond words.
Whether you come as a couple, with a friend, or on your own, this is an invitation to explore, share, and grow in a supportive space where connection unfolds naturally.
More than a retreat, a journey back to what truly matters
" If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!"
African Proverb
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Exploring the magic of movement on the surface and underwater
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Restoring balance through water, breath and mindful touch
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Developing sensitivity, precision and intuitive connection
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Exploring fluid, nurturing and supportive touch in water
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Creating graceful movements between practitioner and receiver
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Breath & Body Listening - Attuning to subtle bodily responses
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Intuitive Movement - Trusting inner guidance & natural flow
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The Art of Holding Space - presence, safety and compassion
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Deepening the connection between movement and intuition
BREATWORK
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Cultivate breath awareness practice
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Guided conscious connected breathing to release tension and deepen emotional intimacy
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Simple co-breathing exercises to harmonize nervous systems
YOGA
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Deepen and develop your personal practice
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Partner-assisted poses to build trust and co-regulation
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Indoor/outdoor sessions in natural settings
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Emphasis on synchronization of breath and movement
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Embody natures elements in your practice
MINDFULNESS & NATURE IMMERSION
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Silent nature walks
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Somatic self-care practices
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Mindfulness and restorative moments under the stars
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Journaling and reflective personal & partner exercises
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Sound immersion and deep listening to the natural environment
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Heart-opening conversations and authentic sharing
WHO IS IT FOR?
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An unique opportunity for curious travellers and holidaymakers looking to enrich their destinations experience.
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Our introductory retreat is for anyone called to explore natures elements through body-mind practices within a conscious and respectful group learning environment.
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Anyone who is interested in deepening connection with themselves - individual and partner-based dynamics.
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Partners, friends, or couples looking to deepen connection with the wisdom of water element.
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Health & Wellness practitioners seeking to embrace a ‘beginners mind’.
HOST A WELLNESS EXPERIENCE RETREAT
Bring a unique wellness experience to your centre.
We offer immersive retreats combining Water Therapies, yoga, meditation, and nature-based practices, designed to nurture deep relaxation, self-awareness, and meaningful human connection.We are looking to collaborate with wellness centres, yoga retreats, spas, and hotels interested in hosting our retreat and sharing this unique experience with their guests.
WHAT WE NEED
A Yoga Shala dedicated, peaceful space suitable for yoga, meditation, group practices, Yoga mats, cushions, bolsters, meditation cushions, and other basic equipment required for our yoga and mindfulness sessions.
A heated pool with a comfortable water temperature for Water Therapies and a depth of approximately 1.20 to 1.40 metres and enough space to comfortably accommodate 10 to 15 people.
LET'S COLLABORATE
Interested in hosting a retreat at your centre?Get in touch with us to discuss the possibilities and agree on the collaboration terms that best suit your establishment.You provide the setting. Together, we create the experience.
GET IN TOUCH
Laurent & Frances
About facilitators
Frances
Yoga teacher, energy-bodyworker & holistic health practitioner
Frances is a curious student of life and is dedicated to nurturing a reverent yet playful relationship with the natural world. Infusing the timeless wisdom teachings of natures elements via integrated yoga sequences, somatic meditation and breath-centred flows, she provides a respectful container for others to safely explore the dynamics of mind-body relationship. Inviting a space for embodied expression and self-compassion - her classes and workshops help cultivate deeper a sense of empowerment and inner harmony.
To explore Frances' work & offerings, visit kimayajournal.com
Learn more about me here
Laurent
Holistic & integrative practitioner
Life is a gift. Our body is our vessel, our mind is our thoughts, our soul is the essence. Through all of it, we need to live with understanding who we are and why we are here for. My multi-modality approach gave me the opportunity to combine all my skills with the wisdom of water element. This is who I am today, through travels, studies and encounters. Let's explore our life mission, through the elements and body practices to shape softly the journey of your life.
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