We welcome you to a week of deep connection and transformation
in the serene countryside in Southern France.
Imagine being in a circle of women, gathered in a sacred womb space,
surrounded by the whispers of nature.
Women from all walks of life and of all origins, here, united, for the deep remembrance of your feminine essence.
Hands resting on our hearts and wombs, we share our stories woven from both shadow and light. Tears roll and laughter is heard, both held in the softness of sisterhood.
Together we explore & transform inner patterns, listen to our body's wisdom, open to the ancient healing of our voices, hearts sing, wombs soften and bodies dance.
Nature and her elements carrying us through each treshold.
Ritual bringing us the magic and silence our grounding.
This is the space of METAMORPHOSIS.
A sanctuary where each woman can shed the layers of who she was told to be
and step into the truth of who she is.
Here, the ancient wisdom of the feminine is awakened, honored, and reborn.
Why this retreat?
This is a time for change. For waking up. For lifting our gaze and seeing the whole picture, and for listening within to discover the deep and unrelenting wisdom of our souls.
For embracing our feminine beauty and creative force.
For rest; deep and restorative rest. For breathing in and out. For reflection and laughter. For stillness, and for music. For connecting with our unique sound, and for finding harmony with others.
For being women in our own unique way, so that we can dare to be ourselves.
Through Anne Saana Saya and Emma Rowena's intuitive, heart-centred guidance, energy and their extensive experience with transformative healing work, you will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful connection and transformation that occurs when we simply take the time to tune in and receive.
This connection will help you to recover your true sense of value; of being worthy. When we recognize our worth, we can begin to heal our traumas and limiting beliefs, and rise with confidence, strength and compassion towards ourselves and each other.
Anne and Emma will guide you through practices that will allow you to plant your seed and observe its unfolding, until you start to trust your unique voice, your guidance, and your gifts.
They are excited to hold the space for you and your powerful, restorative transformation!
Dare to honour
yourself enough
to start caring
for yourself.
Meet your Guides
Anne Saana Saya
Anne is in service to each woman walking this Earth, supporting them in each passage they make.
A mother, a doula of passages, a creator of experiences, a psycho-somatic educator, a singer, witch and poet dedicated to giving sound and felt experience to the unspoken, the mysterious, the void.
After years of feeling unworthy, silencing her voice and wearing a heart in armor, she let motherhood tear her apart and healed herself in the gentle way of the feminine, through deep presence, awareness of body, mind and soul and living with her inner cycle at the center of her life.
''We are all a work of art that transforms in the shadows.''
"We're looking forward to inviting you in to a space of deep listening, transformation, and rejuvenation!"
Emma is a musician, creative, and intuitive guide who has immersed herself in the exploration of the heart and the deep wisdom that lies within and beyond.
Her journey has taken her form a place of fear and disempowerment, to where she stands today, ready to embrace all that which is ready to reveal itself to her.
Always, since she was a child, she has beem strongly tuned in to the people around her. Today she can employ the experiences and wisdom from her journey in connecting with a purpose, working to noursih each soul that seeks her guidance.
She "sees" the beauty that radiates form the heart of every being, that which is always on a search for harmony, for unity, and her greatest joy is to help this radiance to come through.
Emma receives clients from all over the world, she holds the space for deep, transformational meditations online and in person, she creates and performs her own music, and she is a ceritifed Restorative Yoga, and Trauma Transformation practitioner.
"We all hold the spark of our own truth in our hearts."
Emma Rowena
The unfolding
Every day we gather in circles to connect - to ourselves and to the group.
Together we will rest into the unfolding of our feminine and divine wisdom.
There will be yoga, meditation, activations, rituals, and music.
Our Daily Rhythm*
7:00 tea/coffee
7:30 - 8:30 wake up session // svara sadhana, yoni shakti yoga, meditation
8:45 - 9:45 breakfast
10:00 - 12:00 morning session // breathwork, (active) meditation, toning
12:30 - 13:30 lunch
14:00 - 17:00 integration + rest time // walk, swimming, massages, readings
17:00 - 18:30 afternoon session // tantra yoga, ceremony & ritual, voice liberation
19:00 - 20:00 dinner
20:00 - 21:00 evening session // dance, sound healing, concert, restorative yoga
* each day of the retreat will be holding it's own intention & we will adjust the schedule to the needs of the group.
Émilie, France
"Letting yourself be carried away by the spaces Anne creates is a precious experience. I discovered a deep presence, a lot of love, kindness, and a deep anchoring."
Domaine de Migou
The Domaine de Migou is situated in the Lomagne district in the Midi-Pyrenées,
only 50 min from the international airport in Toulouse in Southern France.
It's a typical French property resting in the serene and beautiful french countryside,
with views of the green, lush fields and hills, with a pond, a swimming pool, large gardens,
fruit trees, hens, donkeys, and a couple of cats that (mostly) stay outside.
In short - it's the perfect place to indulge in experiences both for the body, the mind, and the heart.
It's a space for connecting to the stillness within and the sounds, scents, and beauty of the nature around us.
And it is a space for tasting the joie de vivre for which the French are so famous -
with delicious, homegrown food and drink, and a slow-moving rhythm.
The facilities
The property consists of one main building, a pigeonniere, a gîte, and a large tent.
All rooms have shared bathrooms, and there is a kitchen with dining areas in the main house, as well as dining possibilities outside in the open when the weather permits, and under a roof in the rare event of rain. There are also three new shower rooms in the swimming pool area.
In the main house there is a magical space for gathering in a circle for some of the retreat practices, whether it be our yoga classes, meditation gatherings, or musical experiences. (As long as the weather permits, some classes will be conducted outside).
This is a lovely, intimate retreat space, with room for a maximum of 16 people, so book now if you wish to secure a spot!
Your accomodation
In the main house there are three bedrooms - one double and two twin - and a salon with a sleeping sofa that can be made into a bedroom for one person (or a loving couple ❤️).
All rooms share a modernised and spacious countryhouse bathroom with a shower and a bathtub. There is also an extra toilet.
In the pigeonnaire there is a twin bedroom at the top level, and two unfoldable sleeping sofas on the middle level. There is a shower at the top, and a toilet both at the top and the bottom level.
The gîte has one double bed and an unfoldable sleeping sofa. There is also a small kitchen.
In the event that you would like to book the least expensive option and sleep in the tent, you will share this with three other people - all with individual, single beds, of course. You will then use the bathrooms by the swimming pool.
Choose your room
Early Bird Offer: 10% discount for the first 5 bookings!
Note: There are only 16 spaces available.
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What's included?
- An extensive and uniquely designed programme with meditations, yoga, energy work, reflections
- Three daily meals
- Coffe, tea and snacks throughout the day
- Bed linen and towels
- Extra props for the classes
- An individual massage or energy reading with Anne and Emma at a discount
Note: travel expenses are not included!
We can arrange for pick-up from Toulouse airport at a 90€ fee per ride (so you can share if there are more of you travelling at the same time). We can also arrange for a pick-up from a nearby train- or coach station.
Please contact us to let us know what you need!
If you have any questions, please see the FAQ section below.
If your questions remain unanswered after that, you can write to us directly:
Nourishing our heart and body!
Every day we will be served three delicious, homemade meals, made by Sophie and Esther from the Lumiere and the Domaine de Migou.
The retreat is predominantly substance free, except for on our final evening when we will celebrate with a feast. On this occasion you will have the option of purchasing local French wine to go with the meal.
There will be coffee and tea every day, along with some snacks.
FAQ
Do I have to have experience with yoga, meditation or personal development to attend? No, there is no requirement of experience to take part in this retreat. We honour the unique life situation and stage for all our participants. Your experience will be beneficial for you wherever you are, and whatever life story you bring to the group. The diversity will enrich the experience for everyone!
How will this retreat benefit me in my life? Through this experience you will, amongst other things, learn to recover your sense of calm no matter what life throws at you; discover your worth and passions; become ware of your natural rhythms and learn to recognise and honour the phases you're in at any moment in your life; release stress and begin to restore your nervous system for better emotional, mental, and physical digestion and health; enjoy the restorative power of stillness, expression, music, and laughter (to mention some); learn to hear your inner wisdom; increase your connection to your intuition; learn to honour your unique expression; learn to set your natural boundaries while taking part in, embracing, and contributing to a group of very different people.
Is there an age limit to the retreat? No, all ages are welcome - and all walks of life and history, We will welcome, honour, and embrace the diversity.
How far is the venue from the airport?
Domaine de Migou is approx 45 min from Blagnac International Airport, Toulouse (see map below), and 2 hours from Bordeaux.
How do we get from the airport or the train station to the venue?
We can provide transport from the airport in Toulouse, or from a trainstation in a town nearby at an extra cost (90€ per ride from Toulouse). You can contact us via the link provided in the section above to make arrangements.
Do we have to bring our own yoga mats?
Yes, preferably - if you have one and it is possible. If you have any special props you like to use, you can bring those, too, but we will provide alternative solutions if you don’t have any.
Do we need to bring any bedding or towels?
No, we provide those.
What do we do if we have food allergies? You let us know in the registration form when you book your spot, and we will accomodate your needs throughout the retreat. After you book, you will also receive an information email with all the details you need for the retreat - including the opportunity to let us know about any allergies or special needs.
What is the weather like there in September?
Nice and warm, thought the evennings might begin to be a little cooler, so bring a warm jumper or jacket.
Will the sessions be outside or indoors?
We will do both - depending on the weather and the nature of the work
Will all the sessions be in English?
Yes, but we also speak French, Dutch, and Norwegian, so any individual sessions can be conducted in any of those languages.
I am not comfortable with sharing a room with a stranger, can I book a single occupancy?
Yes, there are two rooms with a sleeping sofa available for singel occupance, and you can book one fo the double rooms just for you for an extra fee. Let us know, and we will check to see if there are still any available rooms for you.
Will there be time to explore the area around the Migou during the retreat?
You will have an afternoon slot for integrating the practices, resting, or for individual treatments (these are not included - see information above). We suggest you don’t roam around too much, and use that time for those purposes. If you need to go to the supermarket or the village for something, you will of course be able to do so. Otherwise, maybe extend your stay by a couple of days and go exploring before or after the retreat?
My family would like to join, is there room for them, too?
As this is a women’s retreat, we will only have room for women this time. You’re welcome to bring a female partner, of course. But any other family members can book a stay in the nearby village. Here is a lovely Maison d’Hôtes you can book: