8-Day Meditation Retreat
Deep Rest • Nervous System Reset • Inner Clarity
A space to slow down and reconnect
This 8-day meditation-based retreat is designed for people who want to step out of daily noise and return to a quieter, more grounded state. In a small, supportive group, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down, disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with your body, breath and inner awareness.
Date: 14 -22-october 2026, Garopaba – Brazil
Who this is for
This retreat is especially suited for you if:
- You feel mentally busy and find it hard to switch off
- Sitting in silence feels challenging or uncomfortable
- You experience stress physically (tension, restlessness, inner pressure)
- You long for quiet, simplicity, and a conscious break from everyday life
- You prefer small groups (max. 10 people) instead of large retreat settings
- You want to meditate in the presence of like-minded people
What you may experience
- Deep mental calm and inner stillness
- Increased self-awareness and sensitivity to your inner world
- Stress reduction and emotional balance
- Improved focus and clarity
- A healthy distance from everyday patterns and stimuli
- A more regulated and balanced nervous system
Practices & approach
The retreat is grounded in simple, accessible meditation and body-based practices:
- Body Scan
Systematically guiding attention through the body to build awareness and release tension - Breath Awareness
Sensing the breath in the belly, chest or whole body as an anchor for presence - Slow, Conscious Movement
Gentle walking meditation and intuitive, flowing movements - Guided Meditations & Inner Exploration
Supporting you in observing emotions, patterns and inner states with clarity - Group Sharings & Optional 1:1 Sessions
Space for reflection, integration, and personal support
- Body Scan
Setting
The retreat takes place in a natural environment close to the ocean.
- Quiet, nature-based surroundings
- Simple yet aesthetic accommodation made from natural materials
- Designed with care and attention to detail
- Small group size (max. 10 participants) for a more intimate experience
Pricing & Accommodation
The price depends on the type of accommodation you choose.
All prices include the full 8-day retreat program, accommodation and daily vegan meals.
Accomodation Options:
- Shared room: from 1.150 € per person
- Double room (shared with one other participant): from 1300 € per person
- Private room: from [1.900 €) per person
Each option offers a natural and comfortable living space, designed to support rest integration, and inner quiet.
For availability and exact pricing, feel free to get in touch
About the Facilitators
Maria is is a somatic practitioner, meditation guide and pre- and perinatal therapist, with a focus on early-life imprinting.
Her work is rooted in a holistic, body-oriented approach, exploring how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves, others and the environment through embodied awareness.
She supports people in developing mindfulness for emotions and patterns—creating more freedom, connection and alignment with the natural rhythm of life.
Her background includes:
- Somatic Therapy & Transformative Bodywork
- Osteopathy
- Meditation & Body-Mind practices
- Vipassana meditation
- Trauma-informed resource work
She currently works with individuals, groups and facilitates workshops in Munich (Germany) and retreats in Garopaba (Brazil).
José is a somatic therapist and meditation guide, supporting people in reconnecting with their body, inner awareness and inner child healing processes.
His work centers on the understanding that lasting change happens through the body. He creates spaces where people can slow down, listen inward and develop a more direct relationship with their physical and emotional experience.
With a sensitive and grounded approach, he supports individuals in recognizing habitual patterns, regulating their nervous system and cultivating a deeper sense of presence and inner stability.
His work integrates:
- Somatic and body-based therapeutic approaches
- Inner child work
- Meditation and mindfulness practices
- Vipassana-based insight meditation
José works with individuals and groups, offering sessions, workshops and retreats in Garopaba, Brazil.
If you feel called to slow down, reconnect and explore meditation in a grounded and supportive way, you’re welcome to reach out for more details or to reserve your spot.