Our physical body is our sacred home on this planet, serving as the vessel that connects the physical and non-physical realms. Clothing often carries hidden messages of concealing our truth and masking our authenticity. By shedding our clothes, we have the opportunity to be truly seen as we are, stepping into the vulnerability of our sovereignty. Nudity is akin to the inner child playing freely in the water; the transparency of our truth.

During our retreat, we undress and dress intentionally, both as we enter and exit the ceremonial portal. This process is done slowly and mindfully, bringing heightened awareness to our bodies. The act of nudity itself becomes a meditative experience that interweaves with our journey, enriching it with its own unique medicine.

The natural world emanates a frequency of purity and of constant peace. When we immerse ourselves in nature, we remember our true essence. There is not separation between Human and Nature; we are an integral part of it, not apart from it. Being in harmony with nature allows us to reconnect with our authentic selves and awaken to our inherent connection with the natural world.

It is a profound reflection and reminder that we are intertwined with nature, and our well-being is intricately linked to the well-being of our planet.

In our healing practice, we incorporate non-sexual touch with explicit permission from all participants throughout the experience. Non-sexual touch is used as a powerful opportunity to address stored trauma in the body, allowing the feminine heart to soften and open, creating a safe space for healing.

When we experience touch we activate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem down to various organs in the body, including the heart, lungs, digestive system, and other organs. When activated, the vagus nerve stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for promoting rest, relaxation, and healing in the body. By activating the vagus nerve through this healing non-sexual touch it can be particularly powerful in healing trauma, releasing stored emotions and memories, helping regulate the nervous system, promoting relaxation, and facilitating the healing process.

We facilitate various forms of non-sexual touch, including self-touch, group practices such as hugging, and touch circles, as well as paired practices. Self-touch is explored as a means of deepening our connection with ourselves and expanding our relationship with our bodies and self-image. We give ourselves permission to touch the parts of ourselves that carry shame; like our breasts, womb, and yoni.

Shared-touch is also incorporated as a means of healing trauma with others. This can include addressing past traumas such as touch withheld, forced hugging during childhood, touch used as punishment, or experiences of rape/sexual trauma. We always prioritize the comfort and boundaries of each participant, and it is reiterated that saying "no" is always welcome in our space. We have dedicated practices to honor and respect each individual's edge, and participants are encouraged to communicate their boundaries and limits within themselves.

In this retreat we work with the Spirit of Lavender, Passionflower, Tobacco, and Hapé.

All plants have consciousness and when we connect to this consciousness, we access a deeper healing portal. Each plant has its own unique blueprint, personality, and domain of healing. Trees are a big consciousness and can take us deep into the depths of our shadows through their roots and expand our vision/perspective beyond a greater capacity through their incredible heights. Vines, like passionflower, can twist and turn and slowly unearth what has been stored in our nervous system, while extending our ability to receive support through it’s capacity to grow on, around, above, below many things.

Throughout our retreat, we will connect with our sacred plant allies, to support healing, help us uncover and see that which we do not currently have access to, and hold us in a way that only pure consciousness can. The practice of working with plants, will not only support you during the retreat, but will be a valuable tool/friendship that will continue to support you throughout your Life journey.

We will work with the plants through ingesting (tea), smelling (essential oils), feeling (flower bath), touch (holding), and intuition (speaking and listening to the plants).

Kerry has been an Intuitive Herbalist for the past 12 years and has received training and teachings in the ancient shaman tradition of Master Plant Dieting — which combines intuition, healing, and sacred ceremony. Working with plants is truly sacred and transformative.

YONI PRACTICES

YONI is a Sanskrit word that means “source,” “womb,” or “vagina” and literally means “female genitalia”. It is often translated as “sacred space”, “the feminine generative power”, or “divine passage”.

Our exploration of Yoni practices includes Yoni Sunning, Yoni Breathing, Yoni Communication, Yoni Gazing and Yoni Massage. These practices serve as a conduit for clearing blocks and healing unresolved sexual and emotional trauma.

Yoni Sunning is simply put “opening your legs and allowing your vagina to soak up the magical healing powers of the sun. The women I’ve worked with have collectively described yoni sunning as a transcendental, psychedelic, and extremely nourishing experience. It has various benefits such as balancing hormones, clearing sexual blocks, and opening connection with one’s feminine energy.

Yoni Breathing typically involves deep, slow breaths that connect with and engage the yoni. The intention of yoni breathing is to release tension, trauma, and emotional blockages stored in the muscles of the pelvic floor by promoting relaxation, circulation and awareness. It also helps enhance sensitivity and pleasure, and promotes overall well-being and vitality.

Yoni Communication is a practice that involves establishing a conscious and mindful connection with one's yoni and engaging in a two-way communication with it. It is a practice of self-awareness and self-listening, by tuning into the sensations, emotions, and messages coming from your yoni. The intention is to develop expanded understanding of your yoni's needs, desires, and boundaries, and to cultivate a deeper connection with this part of you.

Through all these practices, we can release dissociation, shame, and guilt around our sexuality, connect with our desires, experience more pleasure, and tap into our creative life force.

Music/Sound Medicine is a powerful practice that harnesses the transformative properties of sound and vibration to awaken the depths of your inner being, stir your emotions, and bring lost parts of yourself back home. This ancient healing is rooted in diverse cultures and involves intentional use of voice and a variety of instruments, including singing bowls, drums, gongs, chimes, flutes, and more. The soothing sounds penetrate your body's energy field and resonate within your cells, facilitating healing and transformative shifts and insights.

Throughout the retreat the use of music/sound medicine is guided by Spirit and initiated as guided. The specific instruments and vocals used vary depending on intuitive guidance and the unique needs of the participants. It is a sacred and intuitive practice, tailored to support each individual's healing and self-discovery journey.

At the heart of our experience lies the profound journey within, through solitude and silence. It is a time of intentional non-communication, where there is no eye contact, verbal words, or intentional acknowledgement of others in the collective space. Silence and solitude provide us with the precious opportunity to truly hear ourselves, to touch the depths of our inner world. In this space, we may encounter our darkest thoughts, our most tender desires, and the ineffable nature of consciousness.

While it may be intimidating, this journey of self-exploration is also deeply desired. Being "left" with ourselves can reveal the hidden facets of our being, illuminating our inner landscape. It becomes a powerful space for self-healing through our own presence, as we confront and integrate our emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

This journey of solitude and silence is intentionally integrated throughout the retreat, offering extended periods of profound introspection and self-discovery. It is a transformative experience that allows us to delve into the depths of our being and connect with our inner wisdom.

Learn more about the photography included in this retreat below.

“To see yourself as you’ve never seen yourself before.”

During the retreat, Kerry and will be capturing intimate moments and raw emotions of participants, as they return home within themselves. These photographs serve as a powerful witness to the transformation that occurs in a safe space where nudity, emotion, and humanness are welcomed. Through Kerry and Amanda’s lenses, you have the opportunity to see yourself in a new depth, revealing facets of your being that you may have already felt, glimpsed, or were previously unaware of.

This photography is the opportunity to be SEEN, WITNESSED, and VULNERABLE. In this way it is potent medicine in aIchemizing and dissolving shame. It is not just photographs, it is the medium in which the healing is experienced.

These photographs also serve as documentation of your personal journey and transformation, preserving the memories of this profound experience for years to come. They are a visual testament to the inner work and growth that you have embarked upon, capturing the essence of your unique and beautiful evolution.

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you have questions and/or requests about photography,please email Kerry. It is important to Kerry and Amanda that you feel clear, safe, and connected about the photography experience of this retreat.

PUBLIC PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Candid photos and video are captured of women throughout the retreat along with intentional photographs to create art. These photos and video may be shared publicly on website and social media. Women can opt out of this experience, along with the opportunity to approve publicly shared images and video.

PRIVATE NUDE PHOTOS

Throughout the retreat candid photographs and video are captured of each woman, along with yoni portraits, a before and after photo, and intentional group art photographs.

If you have a question or concern about Sacred Nude Photography, please contact Kerry.

EMBODYMENT / ECSTATIC DANCE

Embodyment is intuitive, non-structured, and non-linear movement of the body that is “no force/no imposition“. This encourages movement to flow naturally from within, rather than being dictated by external expectations. It is about feeling deeper into the sensations and emotions that reside within you and allowing them to flow freely through your body. This allows you to connect with your inner landscape, release tension and emotional closures, as well as locating pleasure within your body. This process enables us to release trauma, soothe our nervous system, process emotions, and enhance our intuition. WE MUST FEEL TO HEAL.

VOICE ATTUNEMENT

Voice attunement practices include techniques such as vocal toning, chanting, singing, breathwork, and vocal improvisation. It can be a powerful way to connect with one's inner voice, intuition, and personal truth.

During our retreat, we provide practices that encourage and empower you to use your voice freely. You have full permission to express yourself, whether it's through releasing a sound with a sigh or a laugh, honoring your boundaries with a "no," expressing your desires with a "yes," seeking assistance when needed, or sharing your heartfelt thoughts and emotions. Your voice is a vital tool in connecting with your inner self and grounding in your authenticity.

TOBACCO MUD BATH

A A Tobacco Mud Bath is a sacred healing ritual that combines the grounding properties of earth (mud) with the spiritual and protective qualities of sacred tobacco, often known as mapacho in indigenous traditions. Tobacco has long been revered for its ability to clear energetic blockages, provide spiritual protection, and connect us to ancestral wisdom. When mixed with mud, the tobacco creates a powerful healing paste that is applied to the body, allowing participants to both physically and spiritually cleanse. The mud itself is detoxifying, drawing out impurities from the skin while also calming the nervous system and promoting deep relaxation. Together, the mud and tobacco work to release emotional, mental, and spiritual burdens, offering profound energetic clearing and grounding. This ritual deepens the participant's connection to the earth and their body, fostering feelings of protection, nourishment, and balance. By intentionally engaging with the earth’s elements in this way, the Tobacco Mud Bath becomes a powerful ceremony of healing, helping to shed layers of emotional weight and emerge cleansed, grounded, and connected to both self and spirit.

PRANIC HEALING

Pranic Healing is a simple yet powerful & effective system of no-touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principles that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself and that the healing process is accelerated by increasing this life force that is readily available from the sun, air and ground to address physical & emotional imbalances.

Kerry has been a licensed Physician of Chinese Medicine for 13 years and a Pranic Healer for 11 years. This truly is a powerful integration to support the healing process of this sacred retreat.