What does it mean to unfold into sovereignty? Our relationship with our sacred self is a continuous compassionate practice of unfolding, uncovering, and discovering ways of integrating our values, worth, and power in our everyday lives so that our relationships and work can occur with ease, honesty, and interdependence.
Sovereignty is the necessary space of our liberation and honest self-expression. It is the place we meet where we are not relying on confusing or manipulative ways of getting what we want, giving up some of our power, or not taking up the space we need to lead a life of meaning, purpose, and significance. Sovereignty is our pathway to living a life of self-honoring.
During this 7-day, 6-night immersive retreat at the Haramara Eco-Resort, we will explore the key elements required for each of us to stand in the space of sovereign leadership through practices of unfolding and uncovering the ways in which we self-abandon or lose sight of the sacred self In a world that is rapidly asking us to forget who we are, it is so important for us to remember the magnitude of innate power and worth.
If we dare to live from a place of authentic, honest expression of self, we can offer this to our significant relationships, families, communities, our work and the collective in the most meaningful and powerful way. From here, we have the capacity to show up as the most bold, engaged, fulfilled, and empowered version of who we are. This is the rise of the sovereign self.
To be sovereign, we must begin a shift in the collective consciousness that requires our integration of the masculine and feminine— characteristics that exist within all of us. To find this balance, we must investigate the places where we hide, give away power, and move from a place of woundedness or an unhealed space. During this week, we will uncover how this shows up in our individual lives and we will work with somatic modalities and embodied presence practices (SATYA yoga, expressive dance, mindfulness meditation) to both resource and explore the places of growth within us. By the end of our time at Haramara, we will have deepened our trust in the truth of who we are— with a healthier, more holistic perspective, with the creation of safety, and a deeply rooted sense of purpose and worth in self.
This Immersive Retreat will support you in:
Cultivating skills, tools, and practices for discerning and implementing healthy boundaries in all of your important relationships
Creating a vision for living in alignment with what offers you a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose in your work and relationships
Understanding and identifying the root and source of self-abandonment, codependency, cognitive distortions, and stagnation
Learning to apply integrated and integral tools like parts work, Non-Violent Communication, Attachment Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to support you in moving through life’s challenging moments with a sense of empowerment
Rediscovering aspects of your Sacred Self that you’ve lost a connection to as a result of life’s pain points, patterns of disempowerment, and societal conditioning
Leaving the experience resourced with the tools to find these spaces of nourishment post-retreat
Please join us in this intentional space to expand and explore what it means to be and embody SOVEREIGNTY through unfolding.
Packages include:
7 Nights accommodations
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily Movement practice: SATYA, Slow Flow, Restore, Explorative Movement
Daily Sovereignty Workshop & Discussion
3 Daily Gourmet Meals
Opening Ceremony
1 Bonfire Evening
1 Sovereignty Ritual
1 Closing Night dance party
Private access to the beach and infinity pool
Optional treatments (massage, facial)
Transportation to and from the airport (upon request)
Pricing:
PRICING PER PERSON | TYPE OF ROOM
Triple: $2800.00
Double: $3500.00
Single: $3900.00
Pricing Specials:
Ongoing Specials:
$200 off the total if you Pay the Full Balance
$100 off the total if you book with a 50% deposit
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About Your Retreat Leaders:
LEIA LAYUS
As a yoga teacher and integrative therapist, Leia finds inspiration in the connection between psychology, Eastern philosophy, somatic movement modalities, yoga, mindfulness, creativity, and spirituality. Her classes blend Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, and restorative Satya Yoga to provide foundation, grace, and ease. She accompanies her classes with her love of philosophy, poetry, and wisdom of East-West psychology.
Leia's journey has led her to study Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga with various San Francisco training programs, mentorship with Stacie Overby, and studies of the Yoga Sutra with The Yoga Well Institute. Her primary studies with Tias Little, of Prajna Yoga in New Mexico, have allowed her to weave together ancient wisdom with modern science to support the subtle body. Additionally, Leia is a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, emphasizing an integrative approach toward mental health and overall well-being.
Nkechi Njaka
Nkechi’s journey is a web of science, art, and deep personal inquiry, all woven together by a profound commitment to understanding the intricate dance between the brain and the body. From a young age, Nkechi was drawn to explore how our thoughts and physical experiences shape who we are. This curiosity led her to Scripps College, where she immersed herself in the dual disciplines of neuroscience and dance. There, she discovered the profound connections between movement and mental processes, laying the groundwork for a career that would bridge multiple worlds.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Nkechi’s thirst for knowledge and deeper understanding took her across the Atlantic to the University of Edinburgh, where she earned her MSc in Neuroscience. Her academic journey didn’t stop there; she is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Creative Research at Transart/Liverpool John Moore’s University, further exploring the intersections of creativity, mindfulness, and human well-being.
Nkechi’s work is a unique blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and artistic expression. As a practice-based researcher, she delves into how mindfulness and creativity are not just beneficial but essential for both individual and global well-being. Her findings have shaped her professional path, leading her to found The Compass, a lifestyle studio focused on guiding others toward mindful living, and co-found DreamWell, a sleep app that helps users cultivate restful, rejuvenating sleep through mindfulness.
Her contributions to the fields of wellness and mindfulness have earned her recognition from leading organizations, including Google, goop, Black Girl in Om, Wanderlust, Calm, Apple, and Forbes. As a 2017 YBCA Truth Fellow, a 2021 Kennedy Center Artist in Residence, and a 2022 Garrison Institute Fellow, Nkechi has been celebrated for her innovative approach to integrating mindfulness into everyday life. Her work has not only influenced individuals but has also shaped broader cultural conversations around wellness.
Nkechi is also deeply committed to social practice, using her platform to advocate for inclusivity and equity in wellness spaces. She identifies as a BIPOC/WOC, and her work reflects a deep understanding of the importance of diverse perspectives in the wellness industry.
When she’s not guiding people through mindfulness practices, Nkechi is a thought leader and public speaker, sharing her insights on the importance of integrating wellness, science, and creativity. She co-hosts the podcast Dating White, where she explores complex issues of race, identity, and relationships, and she is one half of RESONANCE, a music and mindfulness project that blends her love of sound with her commitment to mindful living.
Nkechi’s journey is one of continual learning, teaching, and creating—a journey that inspires others to explore the depths of their own minds and bodies, to embrace creativity, and to live with presence and purpose.