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A Tantric Shibari Retreat for Individuals and Pairs
21\u201323 November 2025<\/div>\n
Tickets:\u00a0https:\/\/hipsy.nl\/…\/134821-tantric-shibari-retreat-when…<\/a><\/div>\n
Welkom in het Verre Oosten, Holten, Netherlands
https:\/\/welkominhetverreoosten.nl\/<\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u2763\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0The Paradox of Freedom in Surrender
\"\ud83e\udea2\"<\/span>\u00a0\u201cWhere I am held, I am free.\u201d
This retreat is born from that paradox \u2014 that true liberation comes not from resisting, but from being fully seen, fully felt, and deeply held.
We all long to be accepted just as we are. To reveal ourselves \u2014 our joy and our sorrow, our desires and our doubts \u2014 without needing to be \u201cfixed,\u201d without being asked to change.<\/div>\n
In that radical visibility, something beautiful happens:
\u2022 The inner war ends \u2014 no more hiding, no more contorting.
\u2022 Shame dissolves \u2014 your pain is not your flaw, it\u2019s your humanness.
\u2022 Isolation melts \u2014 you see that you were never too much, only unseen.
\"\ud83e\ude9e\"<\/span>\u00a0This is the ground from which Tantric Shibari emerges. And in this retreat, we dive in \u2014 deeply, consciously, and safely.\u00a0\"\ud83e\ude9e\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83e\udd0d\"<\/span>\u00a0What Awaits You\u00a0\"\ud83e\udd0d\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0Deep Presence & Authentic Connection
In this retreat, you\u2019ll be invited to drop masks and open to your true self. Through heart-led practices, experience what it means to be held and to hold others with full presence, vulnerability, and authenticity.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0Embodied Energy & Inner Awareness
Explore your body as a gateway to deeper feelings and expanded consciousness. Allow your energy to flow freely, reconnect with your sensations, and awaken new levels of embodiment.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0Shibari as a Path to Freedom
This retreat isn\u2019t about knots. It\u2019s about energy. Rope is a language. What matters is what you’re saying with it. Discover the ropes as more than technique \u2014 they become a tool for cutting through illusion, for weaving trust and intimacy, and for expressing yourself in a
language beyond words.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc95\"<\/span>\u00a0Every rope you lay is a message, I see you. I\u2019ve got you. You can let go now. (You don’t need to know shibari to come to this retreat)\u00a0\"\ud83d\udc95\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0Tantric Rituals & Heart-Opening Practices
Engage in rituals that cultivate surrender, trust, and deep connection \u2014 opening your heart to life, to yourself, your partner and to others.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0A Safe, Trauma-Informed Holding Space
We hold space with deep respect, care, and awareness of individual boundaries and needs, supported by our skilled facilitators and assistant team \u2014 so you can explore your edge in safety and support. (You are tying a nervous system, not just a body.)<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc51\"<\/span>\u00a0Belonging & Community
Join a warm, inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, and lifelong bonds of support and exploration are born.<\/div>\n
\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0About Your Facilitators\u00a0\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Marco & Ymke bring years of embodied, heart-led experience to this work. Both are deeply trained in Tantra, trauma-informed facilitation, and conscious kink \u2014 and are passionate about creating spaces where deep truth and playfulness can co-exist.
We work from the understanding that healing and transformation happen in safety, not in performance. We hold space with grounded presence, humor, and fierce compassion. Our work is trauma-informed, somatic, and rooted in years of our own shadow and healing journeys.<\/div>\n
www.intimacyalchemy.nl<\/a>\u00a0Ymke
www.senseyourbody.nl<\/a>\u00a0Marco
We are supported by a skilled assistant team who are trained in space holding and emotional support, so your process \u2014 whether big or subtle \u2014 is never left alone.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc4c\"<\/span>\u00a0Location: Welkom in het Verre Oosten \u2013 Holten, Netherlands
Our retreat takes place at the beautiful, nature-surrounded retreat centre Welkom in het Verre Oosten, located in Holten, in the east of the Netherlands.
\u2022Approximately 1.5 hours by train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
\u2022We\u2019re happy to support international participants with travel suggestions.
This serene location offers cozy indoor spaces, nourishing food, and wild surroundings to reconnect to nature, your body, and each other.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc4c\"<\/span>\u00a0Practical Information
Dates:
Friday 21 Nov (arrival from 17:00, start 19:00) \u2013 Sunday 23 Nov (end \u00b117:00) Language:
English (Dutch guidance available if needed)
Open to:
Individuals, couples, and pairs of any orientation
Investment:
\u20ac600 per person (including food and accommodation and workshop materials ) workshop ropes are provided; additional ropes can be purchased on site for \u20ac20 each.
Lovely vegetarian food (if you have any food allergies please let us know)
There will be no coffee at this retreat, if you are a big coffee drinker it is a good idea to bring the amount down a few days before the retreat.<\/div>\n
What to Bring
\u2022Water bottle
\u2022Notebook & pen
\u2022Comfortable, layered clothing that can be adjusted easily \u2014 we recommend some pieces that fit close to the skin or reveal parts of the skin so the rope can be felt deeply. Layering helps you stay comfortable with changing temperature and your personal needs.
\u2022”Rope party” attire for Saturday evening \u2014 something expressive, playful, or sensual (optional)
\u2022Your own ropes (if you have them)<\/div>\n
A Loving Invitation
This is a substance free environment. We invite you to come fully present \u2014 free from stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and drugs \u2014 to deepen your connection with your own authentic self. This retreat is a gentle but powerful space for you to feel more clearly, to be more real, and to step closer to the essence of who you are.<\/div>\n
\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span>\"\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\"<\/span>\u00a0Participant Testimonials\u00a0\"\ud83e\udea2\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cI always thought: \u2018Shibari? That\u2019s not for me.\u2019 But now I know better! The way Ymke and Marco bring Shibari is incredible\u2014deeply tantric, embodied, and a powerful way to discover yourself more fully.\u201d
\u2014 Caroline Smit<\/div>\n
\u201cThrough their personal attention, love, availability, and the openness with which they shared their own emotions, Marco and Ymke created such a safe and nurturing space that every participant could truly open.\u201d
\u2014 Remco Baar<\/div>\n
\u201cIt was so beautiful to rediscover a deep connection with myself that went far beyond the ropes as just a tool. They truly understand how to create a safe space and guide you to the deepest layers within yourself\u2014so powerful!\u201d
\u2014 Kim Weydemuller<\/div>\n
\u201cA transformative experience full of love, connection, and expert guidance. We look back on this retreat with deep gratitude. What an incredible journey\u2014both personally and in our relationship. From the very first moment, we felt completely safe and held by the warm, professional, and deeply skilled facilitation.
The knowledge and presence of the facilitators was reflected in everything\u2014from the structure of the sessions to the subtle attunement to the group and each couple individually. The combination of tantra and shibari turned out to be a beautiful and surprisingly deep language of love and trust. We got to know each other in a whole new way\u2014with softness, playfulness, and an intense sense of connection. The exercises were carefully built up and offered space for both deepening and lightness. There was room for emotions, for silence, for laughter, and for wonder.\u201d
\u2014 Jelmer & Ellen<\/div>\n
\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0Ready to Join Us?\u00a0\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span>
Book your spot via Hipsy:\u00a0https:\/\/hipsy.nl\/…\/134821-tantric-shibari-retreat-when…<\/a>
Questions? Reach out: info@tantrashibari.nl
More info:\u00a0www.tantrashibari.nl<\/a>
Come as you are. Be held. Be seen. Be free.<\/div>\n
\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0With love,
Marco & Ymke
And our beloved assistant team\u00a0\"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Tantric Shibari Retreat for Individuals and Pairs21\u201323 November 2025 Tickets:\u00a0https:\/\/hipsy.nl\/…\/134821-tantric-shibari-retreat-when… Welkom in het Verre Oosten, Holten, Netherlandshttps:\/\/welkominhetverreoosten.nl\/ \u00a0The Paradox of Freedom in Surrender\u00a0\u201cWhere I am held, I am free.\u201dThis retreat is born from that paradox \u2014 that true liberation comes not from resisting, but from being fully seen, fully felt, and deeply held.We all long to be accepted just as we are. To reveal ourselves \u2014 our joy and our sorrow, our desires and our doubts \u2014 without needing to be \u201cfixed,\u201d without being asked to change. In that radical visibility, something beautiful happens:\u2022 The inner war ends \u2014 no more hiding, no more contorting.\u2022 Shame dissolves \u2014 your pain is not your flaw, it\u2019s your humanness.\u2022 Isolation melts \u2014 you see that you were never too much, only unseen.\u00a0This is the ground from which Tantric Shibari emerges. And in this retreat, we dive in \u2014 deeply, consciously, and safely.\u00a0 \u00a0What Awaits You\u00a0 \u00a0Deep Presence & Authentic ConnectionIn this retreat, you\u2019ll be invited to drop masks and open to your true self. Through heart-led practices, experience what it means to be held and to hold others with full presence, vulnerability, and authenticity. \u00a0Embodied Energy & Inner AwarenessExplore your body as a gateway to deeper feelings and expanded consciousness. Allow your energy to flow freely, reconnect with your sensations, and awaken new levels of embodiment. \u00a0Shibari as a Path to FreedomThis retreat isn\u2019t about knots. It\u2019s about energy. Rope is a language. What matters is what you’re saying with it. Discover the ropes as more than technique \u2014 they become a tool for cutting through illusion, for weaving trust and intimacy, and for expressing yourself in alanguage beyond words. \u00a0Every rope you lay is a message, I see you. I\u2019ve got you. You can let go now. (You don’t need to know shibari to come to this retreat)\u00a0 \u00a0Tantric Rituals & Heart-Opening PracticesEngage in rituals that cultivate surrender, trust, and deep connection \u2014 opening your heart to life, to yourself, your partner and to others. \u00a0A Safe, Trauma-Informed Holding SpaceWe hold space with deep respect, care, and awareness of individual boundaries and needs, supported by our skilled facilitators and assistant team \u2014 so you can explore your edge in safety and support. (You are tying a nervous system, not just a body.) \u00a0Belonging & CommunityJoin a warm, inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, and lifelong bonds of support and exploration are born. \u00a0About Your Facilitators\u00a0 Marco & Ymke bring years of embodied, heart-led experience to this work. Both are deeply trained in Tantra, trauma-informed facilitation, and conscious kink \u2014 and are passionate about creating spaces where deep truth and playfulness can co-exist.We work from the understanding that healing and transformation happen in safety, not in performance. We hold space with grounded presence, humor, and fierce compassion. Our work is trauma-informed, somatic, and rooted in years of our own shadow and healing journeys. www.intimacyalchemy.nl\u00a0Ymkewww.senseyourbody.nl\u00a0MarcoWe are supported by a skilled assistant team who are trained in space holding and emotional support, so your process \u2014 whether big or subtle \u2014 is never left alone. \u00a0Location: Welkom in het Verre Oosten \u2013 Holten, NetherlandsOur retreat takes place at the beautiful, nature-surrounded retreat centre Welkom in het Verre Oosten, located in Holten, in the east of the Netherlands.\u2022Approximately 1.5 hours by train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.\u2022We\u2019re happy to support international participants with travel suggestions.This serene location offers cozy indoor spaces, nourishing food, and wild surroundings to reconnect to nature, your body, and each other. \u00a0Practical InformationDates:Friday 21 Nov (arrival from 17:00, start 19:00) \u2013 Sunday 23 Nov (end \u00b117:00) Language:English (Dutch guidance available if needed)Open to:Individuals, couples, and pairs of any orientationInvestment:\u20ac600 per person (including food and accommodation and workshop materials ) workshop ropes are provided; additional ropes can be purchased on site for \u20ac20 each.Lovely vegetarian food (if you have any food allergies please let us know)There will be no coffee at this retreat, if you are a big coffee drinker it is a good idea to bring the amount down a few days before the retreat. What to Bring\u2022Water bottle\u2022Notebook & pen\u2022Comfortable, layered clothing that can be adjusted easily \u2014 we recommend some pieces that fit close to the skin or reveal parts of the skin so the rope can be felt deeply. Layering helps you stay comfortable with changing temperature and your personal needs.\u2022”Rope party” attire for Saturday evening \u2014 something expressive, playful, or sensual (optional)\u2022Your own ropes (if you have them) A Loving InvitationThis is a substance free environment. We invite you to come fully present \u2014 free from stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and drugs \u2014 to deepen your connection with your own authentic self. This retreat is a gentle but powerful space for you to feel more clearly, to be more real, and to step closer to the essence of who you are. \u00a0Participant Testimonials\u00a0 \u201cI always thought: \u2018Shibari? That\u2019s not for me.\u2019 But now I know better! The way Ymke and Marco bring Shibari is incredible\u2014deeply tantric, embodied, and a powerful way to discover yourself more fully.\u201d\u2014 Caroline Smit \u201cThrough their personal attention, love, availability, and the openness with which they shared their own emotions, Marco and Ymke created such a safe and nurturing space that every participant could truly open.\u201d\u2014 Remco Baar \u201cIt was so beautiful to rediscover a deep connection with myself that went far beyond the ropes as just a tool. They truly understand how to create a safe space and guide you to the deepest layers within yourself\u2014so powerful!\u201d\u2014 Kim Weydemuller \u201cA transformative experience full of love, connection, and expert guidance. We look back on this retreat with deep gratitude. What an incredible journey\u2014both personally and in our relationship. From the very first moment, we felt completely safe and held by the warm, professional, and deeply skilled facilitation.The knowledge and presence of the facilitators was reflected in everything\u2014from the structure of the sessions to the subtle attunement to the group and each couple individually. 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To reveal ourselves \u2014 our joy and our sorrow, our desires and our doubts \u2014 without needing to be \u201cfixed,\u201d without being asked to change. In that radical visibility, something beautiful happens:\u2022 The inner war ends \u2014 no more hiding, no more contorting.\u2022 Shame dissolves \u2014 your pain is not your flaw, it\u2019s your humanness.\u2022 Isolation melts \u2014 you see that you were never too much, only unseen.\u00a0This is the ground from which Tantric Shibari emerges. And in this retreat, we dive in \u2014 deeply, consciously, and safely.\u00a0 \u00a0What Awaits You\u00a0 \u00a0Deep Presence & Authentic ConnectionIn this retreat, you\u2019ll be invited to drop masks and open to your true self. Through heart-led practices, experience what it means to be held and to hold others with full presence, vulnerability, and authenticity. \u00a0Embodied Energy & Inner AwarenessExplore your body as a gateway to deeper feelings and expanded consciousness. Allow your energy to flow freely, reconnect with your sensations, and awaken new levels of embodiment. \u00a0Shibari as a Path to FreedomThis retreat isn\u2019t about knots. It\u2019s about energy. Rope is a language. What matters is what you’re saying with it. Discover the ropes as more than technique \u2014 they become a tool for cutting through illusion, for weaving trust and intimacy, and for expressing yourself in alanguage beyond words. \u00a0Every rope you lay is a message, I see you. I\u2019ve got you. You can let go now. (You don’t need to know shibari to come to this retreat)\u00a0 \u00a0Tantric Rituals & Heart-Opening PracticesEngage in rituals that cultivate surrender, trust, and deep connection \u2014 opening your heart to life, to yourself, your partner and to others. \u00a0A Safe, Trauma-Informed Holding SpaceWe hold space with deep respect, care, and awareness of individual boundaries and needs, supported by our skilled facilitators and assistant team \u2014 so you can explore your edge in safety and support. (You are tying a nervous system, not just a body.) \u00a0Belonging & CommunityJoin a warm, inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, and lifelong bonds of support and exploration are born. \u00a0About Your Facilitators\u00a0 Marco & Ymke bring years of embodied, heart-led experience to this work. Both are deeply trained in Tantra, trauma-informed facilitation, and conscious kink \u2014 and are passionate about creating spaces where deep truth and playfulness can co-exist.We work from the understanding that healing and transformation happen in safety, not in performance. We hold space with grounded presence, humor, and fierce compassion. Our work is trauma-informed, somatic, and rooted in years of our own shadow and healing journeys. www.intimacyalchemy.nl\u00a0Ymkewww.senseyourbody.nl\u00a0MarcoWe are supported by a skilled assistant team who are trained in space holding and emotional support, so your process \u2014 whether big or subtle \u2014 is never left alone. \u00a0Location: Welkom in het Verre Oosten \u2013 Holten, NetherlandsOur retreat takes place at the beautiful, nature-surrounded retreat centre Welkom in het Verre Oosten, located in Holten, in the east of the Netherlands.\u2022Approximately 1.5 hours by train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.\u2022We\u2019re happy to support international participants with travel suggestions.This serene location offers cozy indoor spaces, nourishing food, and wild surroundings to reconnect to nature, your body, and each other. \u00a0Practical InformationDates:Friday 21 Nov (arrival from 17:00, start 19:00) \u2013 Sunday 23 Nov (end \u00b117:00) Language:English (Dutch guidance available if needed)Open to:Individuals, couples, and pairs of any orientationInvestment:\u20ac600 per person (including food and accommodation and workshop materials ) workshop ropes are provided; additional ropes can be purchased on site for \u20ac20 each.Lovely vegetarian food (if you have any food allergies please let us know)There will be no coffee at this retreat, if you are a big coffee drinker it is a good idea to bring the amount down a few days before the retreat. What to Bring\u2022Water bottle\u2022Notebook & pen\u2022Comfortable, layered clothing that can be adjusted easily \u2014 we recommend some pieces that fit close to the skin or reveal parts of the skin so the rope can be felt deeply. Layering helps you stay comfortable with changing temperature and your personal needs.\u2022”Rope party” attire for Saturday evening \u2014 something expressive, playful, or sensual (optional)\u2022Your own ropes (if you have them) A Loving InvitationThis is a substance free environment. We invite you to come fully present \u2014 free from stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and drugs \u2014 to deepen your connection with your own authentic self. This retreat is a gentle but powerful space for you to feel more clearly, to be more real, and to step closer to the essence of who you are. \u00a0Participant Testimonials\u00a0 \u201cI always thought: \u2018Shibari? That\u2019s not for me.\u2019 But now I know better! The way Ymke and Marco bring Shibari is incredible\u2014deeply tantric, embodied, and a powerful way to discover yourself more fully.\u201d\u2014 Caroline Smit \u201cThrough their personal attention, love, availability, and the openness with which they shared their own emotions, Marco and Ymke created such a safe and nurturing space that every participant could truly open.\u201d\u2014 Remco Baar \u201cIt was so beautiful to rediscover a deep connection with myself that went far beyond the ropes as just a tool. They truly understand how to create a safe space and guide you to the deepest layers within yourself\u2014so powerful!\u201d\u2014 Kim Weydemuller \u201cA transformative experience full of love, connection, and expert guidance. We look back on this retreat with deep gratitude. What an incredible journey\u2014both personally and in our relationship. From the very first moment, we felt completely safe and held by the warm, professional, and deeply skilled facilitation.The knowledge and presence of the facilitators was reflected in everything\u2014from the structure of the sessions to the subtle attunement to the group and each couple individually. 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To reveal ourselves \u2014 our joy and our sorrow, our desires and our doubts \u2014 without needing to be \u201cfixed,\u201d without being asked to change. In that radical visibility, something beautiful happens:\u2022 The inner war ends \u2014 no more hiding, no more contorting.\u2022 Shame dissolves \u2014 your pain is not your flaw, it\u2019s your humanness.\u2022 Isolation melts \u2014 you see that you were never too much, only unseen.\u00a0This is the ground from which Tantric Shibari emerges. And in this retreat, we dive in \u2014 deeply, consciously, and safely.\u00a0 \u00a0What Awaits You\u00a0 \u00a0Deep Presence & Authentic ConnectionIn this retreat, you\u2019ll be invited to drop masks and open to your true self. Through heart-led practices, experience what it means to be held and to hold others with full presence, vulnerability, and authenticity. \u00a0Embodied Energy & Inner AwarenessExplore your body as a gateway to deeper feelings and expanded consciousness. Allow your energy to flow freely, reconnect with your sensations, and awaken new levels of embodiment. \u00a0Shibari as a Path to FreedomThis retreat isn\u2019t about knots. It\u2019s about energy. Rope is a language. What matters is what you’re saying with it. Discover the ropes as more than technique \u2014 they become a tool for cutting through illusion, for weaving trust and intimacy, and for expressing yourself in alanguage beyond words. \u00a0Every rope you lay is a message, I see you. I\u2019ve got you. You can let go now. (You don’t need to know shibari to come to this retreat)\u00a0 \u00a0Tantric Rituals & Heart-Opening PracticesEngage in rituals that cultivate surrender, trust, and deep connection \u2014 opening your heart to life, to yourself, your partner and to others. \u00a0A Safe, Trauma-Informed Holding SpaceWe hold space with deep respect, care, and awareness of individual boundaries and needs, supported by our skilled facilitators and assistant team \u2014 so you can explore your edge in safety and support. (You are tying a nervous system, not just a body.) \u00a0Belonging & CommunityJoin a warm, inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, and lifelong bonds of support and exploration are born. \u00a0About Your Facilitators\u00a0 Marco & Ymke bring years of embodied, heart-led experience to this work. Both are deeply trained in Tantra, trauma-informed facilitation, and conscious kink \u2014 and are passionate about creating spaces where deep truth and playfulness can co-exist.We work from the understanding that healing and transformation happen in safety, not in performance. We hold space with grounded presence, humor, and fierce compassion. Our work is trauma-informed, somatic, and rooted in years of our own shadow and healing journeys. www.intimacyalchemy.nl\u00a0Ymkewww.senseyourbody.nl\u00a0MarcoWe are supported by a skilled assistant team who are trained in space holding and emotional support, so your process \u2014 whether big or subtle \u2014 is never left alone. \u00a0Location: Welkom in het Verre Oosten \u2013 Holten, NetherlandsOur retreat takes place at the beautiful, nature-surrounded retreat centre Welkom in het Verre Oosten, located in Holten, in the east of the Netherlands.\u2022Approximately 1.5 hours by train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.\u2022We\u2019re happy to support international participants with travel suggestions.This serene location offers cozy indoor spaces, nourishing food, and wild surroundings to reconnect to nature, your body, and each other. \u00a0Practical InformationDates:Friday 21 Nov (arrival from 17:00, start 19:00) \u2013 Sunday 23 Nov (end \u00b117:00) Language:English (Dutch guidance available if needed)Open to:Individuals, couples, and pairs of any orientationInvestment:\u20ac600 per person (including food and accommodation and workshop materials ) workshop ropes are provided; additional ropes can be purchased on site for \u20ac20 each.Lovely vegetarian food (if you have any food allergies please let us know)There will be no coffee at this retreat, if you are a big coffee drinker it is a good idea to bring the amount down a few days before the retreat. What to Bring\u2022Water bottle\u2022Notebook & pen\u2022Comfortable, layered clothing that can be adjusted easily \u2014 we recommend some pieces that fit close to the skin or reveal parts of the skin so the rope can be felt deeply. Layering helps you stay comfortable with changing temperature and your personal needs.\u2022”Rope party” attire for Saturday evening \u2014 something expressive, playful, or sensual (optional)\u2022Your own ropes (if you have them) A Loving InvitationThis is a substance free environment. We invite you to come fully present \u2014 free from stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and drugs \u2014 to deepen your connection with your own authentic self. This retreat is a gentle but powerful space for you to feel more clearly, to be more real, and to step closer to the essence of who you are. \u00a0Participant Testimonials\u00a0 \u201cI always thought: \u2018Shibari? That\u2019s not for me.\u2019 But now I know better! 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