REMEMBER YOUR ESSENCE
A JOURNEY TO YOU - Slow Yoga, Self-empowerment and culinary Retreat for Women with Sonja & Loann
Hoi An, Vietnam
20 - 26 March 2025
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'We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.' - Mary Dunbar
Reconnect, rediscover, rejuvenate
Welcome to 'Remember Your Essence', a transformative Yoga and Self-Discovery Retreat. Embark on a profound journey inward to rediscover the essence of who you are and rejuvenate the radiant life force that lies within.
Cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, receive new insights, learn something new about yourself and grow together with like-minded women while exploring a new culture. And get lost and maybe found again in a world that feels like a perfect symphony of a time long gone.
Echoes from the previous retreat in Vietnam:
Sonja's Yin Yoga classes are fantastic. The writing or "journaling" was also fantastic! I am amazed at what I wrote down and was able to reflect in retrospect.
Great atmosphere, great yoga sessions, beautiful conversations and inspiring moments with others and myself. I also loved the music and the singing.
The entire retreat with all the offerings and all the people on site were a single highlight from the first to the last second.
It was just wonderful. I would not have wished for anything different, other than that you offer the retreat again.
from go go go to flow
Why come to this retreat?
Just as we shape and mold the world around us, we are shaped by the world and events in our lives. We carry memories and patterns like footprints not only in our mental memory but also as imprints in our body and nervous system. They become a filter that consciously and unconsciously influence our lives.
This retreat is an invitation to place yourself in a new context. To remember the part of you that is gifted and joyful and has been moving your forward all along. Let yourself be inspired, move, connect, recharge, meet new friends, deepen the connection to yourself and gain new confidence to authentically live your truth from the inside out.
Find what feels good
When we label things, we close ourselves off to what they can reveal to us if we approach them with an open mind. We invite you to let go of any expectations about how the retreat will affect you, so that you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.
You can expect to start the day slowly and silently with Meditation and Yoga. Then we have a vegetarian breakfast under the open terrace by the pool. During the day the program changes daily. The highlight are the 'Sacred Gifts' workshops with Loann. Be prepared for a journey that will most likely lead to AHA moments and a deeper understanding about yourself. In the late afternoon we will gather again for a slower sunset practice. Everything is an invitation - so no musts - and there will be plenty of free time and the freedom to move at your own pace.
What awaits you
Accommodation: 6-night stay in the cozy comfort of our boutique Villa, surrounded by nature's beauty. Options included shared or single rooms.
Delicious Meals: Enjoy full board of a variety of fresh, tasty, vegetarian Vietnamese dishes, homemade and prepared with locally sourced ingredients, served each day to nourish your body from the inside out.
Presence Through Movement: Immerse in daily yoga and embodiment sessions with Sonja designed to reconnect you with your body, mind, and spirit. Experience the transformative power of presence as you move through revitalizing poses and breathing exercises and let the days come to an end with Yin Yoga and Soundhealing.
Discover Your Sacred Gifts: Engage in a profound process of self-discovery to uncover your unique talents and abilities that you were born with with Loann. Explore the depths of your being and embrace the gifts that make you truly extraordinary.
Meditation and Breathwork: Cultivate inner peace and vitality through guided meditations and embodiment practices. Recharge your mind, body, and spirit as you tap into the boundless energy within.
Connect with Like-Minded Women: Share your journey in a safe and supportive environment with women from around the globe. Engage in meaningful discussions, develop deep connections, and draw inspiration from the collective sharing and experiences.
Leisure & Free Time: Enjoy free time to relax and recharge, reflect on new self discoveries or explore the charming town of Hoi An
Discover your innate gifts
~ with Loann
"People will not remember what you say or what you do, but they'll remember how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou
Loann is a self empowerment coach and a certified Sacred Gifts Guide who offers tools and programs to help women discover their natural talents and feel more vibrant and inspired in their work and life.
What are gifted abilities?
Each and everyone of us are born gifted and equipped to fulfill a purpose in our most authentic and unique way. There is no other that comes to this world with the unique set of gifts, strengths, interests and experience as you.
Unlike your skills that you learn, develop over time, your gifts come inherently within you. Our gifted abilities allow us to do certain things extremely well, naturally and with much ease.
Some of our gifted abilities are very obvious like a talented singer or a gifted writer. While other gifts create outcomes that are felt and experienced, like the natural ability to lead and inspire or natural ability to help someone feel wholly seen or deeply healed. Each of us hold gifted abilities that when shared, leads us on a fulfilling and exhilarating journey.
Recognizing your gifts is getting clear on the way you contribute and leave a lasting impact on this world.
On the retreat Loann will guide you through a journey to discover 3-8 of your gifted abilities through a step-by-step process that includes practical exercises, self-reflection and exchange in the group.
Connect with your feminine essence
~ with Sonja
Sonja invites you to connect with your feminine essence through movement, breath, meditation and embodiment sessions. She sees every woman is already unique, worthy, and whole and supports them to awaken their innate feminine radiance. Whether in an enlivening Yoga class, a slow Yin Yoga session, a guided movement meditation, breathwork, or a journaling practice - she draws from numerous trainings, a deep love for personal development, self inquiry, poetry as well as her own journey.
Home away from home
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An our chosen rustic boutique villa is a peaceful oasis offering the perfect sanctuary for our experience. Surrounded by the tranquil landscapes of rice paddies and lush greens it provides an intimate and picturesque setting for our 6-day journey together.
Designed by a French-vietnamese architect with an exquisite eye for composition and details, each of the 12 rooms is unique, decorated with wood carvings and embroidered fabrics and infused with a charm that makes you feel at home instantly.
Sneak away to one of the terraces to spend some time alone, or spend time together, cooling down by the pool next to coconut groves, in one of the communal areas. Watch sunsets with the distant sounds from the nearest buddhist temple echoing in the background or take a 15 minute bike ride to beautiful Cua Dai beach or Hoi An Ancient Town.
Connection & space to be you
Whether you are traveling alone or for the first time - on every retreat, a unique and trustworthy community is formed, where we meet each other as equals, inspire each other, learn from each other, and share unforgettable moments.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Da Nang, which is about a 30-40 minute drive away. Airport transfer is included and you will be picked up after you landed.
Reservation
You are welcome, no matter how old you are, what your background is, or what your previous experience level with yoga is. Bring an open heart and an open mindset and allow the sessions, rituals, group, and surroundings to deeply touch and transform you.
We invite you to share a room, even if it may be unfamiliar to you. The coming together and resulting community and connection is beautiful and empowering. Of course, you are also welcome to book a single room if you prefer.
Included
▹ 6 nights accomodation in a boutique villa amidst a coconut grove and rice fields
▹ 3 home-made traditional and delicious vegetarian meals per day, made from local ingredients at the retreat as well as selected local restaurants
▹ Daily morning guided meditation, Self-Massage and Yoga class
▹ Afternoon Slow Yoga Classes & Workshops with Sonja (Yin, Restorative Yoga, Nervous system regulation techniques, reflective Journaling, Breathwork, Meditation and Mantras)
▹ Pre-retreat program with Loann - Sacred Gifts Assessment
▹ All on-site workshops with Loann
▹ 24/7 support from staff at the villa
▹ Water, coffee and tea available all day
▹ Bike Ride over rice fields and to the beach
▹ Pickup from Da Nang Airport
An example day
7:30-9am Morning Session (Guided Meditation, Self-Massage, Hatha Yoga) with Sonja
9am Breakfast
10am-1pm Workshop Session with Loann
1pm Lunch
4:30-6pm Afternoon Slow Session (Yin, Restorative Yoga, Nervous System Regulation & Sound Healing) with Sonja
6:30pm Dinner
Not included
▹ Flights
▹ Travel insurance
▹ Visas
Check in 20 March from 3pm
(you can arrive earlier and drop your baggage there)
Check out 26 March 11am
our program starts on 20 March at 5pm
Investment in you
Our retreats are an investment in yourself. To ensure a cozy atmosphere and personal approach, we have very limited spots for this one-of-a-kind adventure. So we recommend booking sooner rather than later. All rooms are equipped with a terrace and kitchenette. Single rooms have enclosed bathrooms, shared rooms share bathrooms with 1-2 people.
Prices:
Program with Loann and Sonja:
1050 Euro*
*incl. VAT, excl. rooms & full board
Rooms with full board:
Shared room only for friends (queen size double bed): 700 Euro per person
Single room in the Villa with shared Bathroom: 800 Euro per person
Single room: 950 Euro per person
Please email reservation requests to: hello@sonjaheeser.com.
Payment of 1050 Euro incl. VAT is required to save your spot. 500 EUR is non-refundable. The remaining part will be fully refunded for cancellations until 90 days prior to the retreat. Payment for room and board is due 60 days prior to the retreat. After that, there are no more cancellations possible.
Sonja's great passion is Yin Yoga. She teaches classes, workshops, and retreats worldwide. Sonja's work is based on the understanding that imbalances and tensions are a consequence of holding onto habitual thoughts and belief patterns that are not in harmony with our nature. At the center of her teaching is the coming together of creative sequences, guided self-exploration, and the integration of all levels of being - body, mind, emotions, and energy. You can look forward to creative sequences and guided self-exploration - gentle and challenging at the same time, interwoven with timely wisdom and spirituality.
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