A Soft Return to Your Body is a 3-day connection and healing retreat intentionally designed and led by Licensed Therapists to help women indiaspora recharge, reconnect with their bodies, and gently return to the parts of themselves that deserve care.
In a world that often teaches us to stay busy, be strong, and disconnect from our needs to keep going, this retreat offers another way.
YEAR
LOCATION
FORMAT
2027
TO BE ANNOUNCED
3-DAY IN PERSON
What's Included
Most people don’t realize how much therapeutic care, emotional support, and guided healing they receive during a retreat. Here’s a transparent breakdown of what’s included and why this experience holds far more value than the cost.
Our 2026 retreat included:
Therapeutic Support & Healing
A session with Micheline is $175/hour, and during this retreat, you will receive:
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12–15 hours of therapist-led somatic workshops
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Inner child & parts work
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Nervous system regulation practices
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Embodied movement + co-regulation
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Group processing + integration circles
All held in a safe, intentionally crafted environment by Licensed Therapists.
Rituals, Workshops & Ceremonies
Your retreat includes unique healing experiences you can’t access in a traditional therapy setting:
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Shadow Work
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Somatic movement + embodiment
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Morning grounding sessions
Meals & Nourishment
All meals, snacks, water, tea, and refreshments are included throughout the retreat.
Retreat Schedule (At a Glance)
A soft, intentional flow designed to help you ground, release, and return home to yourself.
Day 1 — Arrival & Grounding
• Welcome breakfast + opening circle
• Somatic movement on the shore
• Inner child & parts work
• Integration, Relaxation, and beach time
• Full Moon Ceremony by the fire
Day 2 — Embodiment & Release
• Morning somatic movement on the beach
• Embodied presence workshop- releasing shame
• Somatic release + co-regulation practices
• Integration, Relaxation, and beach time
• Shadow work ritual by the water
• Nighttime storytelling circle by the fire
Day 3 — Integration & Return
• Sunrise breathwork + morning ritual
• Ocean Wishes Breakfast
• The Circle of Return closing ceremony
• Check-out with softness and ease
Facilitators
Micheline Maalouf, LMHC
Retreat Host & Somatic Therapist
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Opening Circle
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Somatic Movement on the Shoreline
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Somatic Movement Releasing and Healing
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Co-regulation Movement
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Nighttime Storytelling at the bonfire
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Morning “Sun Activation” Ritual
Chiara Molla, LMHC
Inner Child & Parts Work Facilitator & Therapist
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Finding and Connecting with inner parts
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Shadow Work by the Water
Zizi Zabaneh
Embodiment & oriental Movement Guide
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Full Moon Ceremony
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Let Yourself Be Seen: Moving and Walking with Presence
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Diana Shuman
Mental Health Counseling Intern, Retreat Support & Closing Ceremony Guide
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“Ocean Wishes” Breakfast
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“The Circle of Return” Closing Ritual
Retreat access begins at $400 for single-day passes, with overnight healing full weekend packages starting at $1,200
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Less than half the cost of comparable therapeutic hours
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Far more immersive and transformative than weekly sessions
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A full mind–body–spirit reset
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A deeply supported environment for emotional, somatic, and nervous system healing
This retreat is not about disconnecting from the world, it’s about recharging, reconnecting, and returning to your life with more grounding, clarity, and resilience.
Upcoming Events
Nafas: 3-day somatic healing retreatDate and time is TBDLocation is TBD