AWAKENED HUMAN
Tao-Tantra Retreatfor Men
24-31 October 2025Moncarapacho, South Portugal
PROGRAM
AWAKENED MASCULINITYFOR A NEW EARTH
In this retreat, women are invited to come with us on the path of self-love and deep healing. Together we will explore what it takes to be a more authentic, conscious and truly loving man. You will be guided through Tantric practices and rituals, meditation, breath work and conscious touch. We will work our needs, joys, and desires, and face our fears and shadows – to become a liberated and empowered being in a male body and to create Heaven to Earth.
Become a Man who knows the secrets of creatingHeaven on Earth.
TOPICS OF THIS RETREAT
Male Sexual Alchemy
* Tantric & Taoist Practices, Meditations, Breath work to awaken and direct the sexual energy in your body
* Chakra Healing
* Mindfulness practices
Authentic Masculinity
* What is true Masculinity
* Embodiment & Feeling
* Shadow Work & Ego Dynamics
* Male Archetypes
Embodied Relating
* Wheel of Consent
Becoming A Tantric Lover
* Male & Female Polarity & Dynamics
* Tantric Sexuality
We will go with the group’s flow as much as possible and choose what is most relevant to the group process from our combined rich experience and tools. There will be lots of room for healing, sharing and integration.
EVENT DETAILS
START: Friday, 24 October 2025 – 11 am
END: Friday, 31 October 2025 – 6 pm
LOCATION:
The Sanctuary, Moncarapacho/Olhão – Algarve, South Portugal (for directions, scroll down)
SCHEDULE:
Daily sessions from 10 am to 6 pm with a 2.5-hour lunch break.
Breakfast is served at 9 am, dinner latest at 8 pm.
LANGUAGE:
The retreat will be held in ENGLISH (Translation to GERMAN or PORTUGUESE possible).
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
This Tantra retreat is for men only. The approximate number of participants is 16 men. The retreat is trauma-informed and includes intimate practices and shadow work. Nudity is voluntary. – This is an alcohol and drug-free event.
LOCATION
THE SANCTUARY
The Sanctuary is a beautiful, private quinta and Pola Vida’s home, situated in the Central Algarve near Moncarapacho/Olhão, in the middle of the wonderful, tranquil nature park around the Cerro da Cabeça mountain and close to the sea. The charming fisherman’s town of Fuseta is just 10 minutes away, and within 20 minutes you can reach the city of Olhão.
The outside area of the quinta is a green oasis, surrounded by nature and a large private pool with an ocean view. The retreat location allows you to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and find inspiration in the natural world. It’s a perfect backdrop for your journey of self-discovery and empowerment. There are also amazing treks for hiking in the area.
How to get there
By Car:
The Sanctuary is situated in the nature park around the Cerro da Cabeça mountain, near Moncarapacho. You will receive a detailed description and the coordinates with your booking.
By Airplane:
The nearest airport is Faro Airport (35km). From the airport, you can take a taxi to our place, or the Faro train station (15 min) to take the train to Fuseta, from where we can pick you up.
By Train:
The nearest train station is in Fuseta (25 min from Faro or 3.5 hours from Lisbon). From there we will pick you up. You can book the train here: www.cp.pt
FOOD
Our creative chef will spoil you with delicious vegetarian and vegan meals, with mostly local and organic ingredients. We will enjoy making you feel nourished from the inside and outside, feeding not only your stomach but all your senses. Amazing smells, tastes, and textures, made and served with the greatest Love. Eat in a cosy room by the fireplace, or on the outside terrace with a sea view!
Our food is mostly vegetarian or vegan, and we take care of any food imbalances that you have. Just let us know with your registration.
FACILITATOR
“Pola is a rare healer whom I would recommend to anyone who has deep issues that need help and a safe place to release. She comes from a place of pure unattached care and love.”
“Pola really got it. She is a absolute competent teacher and coach. I learned to love and respect myself and through this, to be kind to others.”
POLA VIDA
I am a Tantra teacher, Shamanism practitioner, and a Heyoka (Psychic Empath). My journey has been guided by these transformative practices and my gifts as an empath and spiritual therapist. I channel and transform energies for healing.
I am fascinated by sensual mastery, the Oneness-Love experience of Tantra and Shamanism, and the power of true (sexual) freedom. I can look back to over 15 years of experience in all kinds of holistic healing therapies, energy work. I teach and share Tantra Therapy and blend it with other holistic therapies I have trained in.
I offer guidance in sexual healing, self-love, and self-confidence to individuals and couples through spiritual and practical coaching. My passion is to support individuals to radically transform their lives, I am condensing my intuition and therapeutic experience to help you healing and releasing.
Read more about me:
* www.polavida.com/about
* Testimonials
Connect:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* Facebook Page
* LinkedIn
“Julian is the best guy ever”
“Julian …
JULIAN MARCUS
Julian is a Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Taoist Sexual Alchemy Mentor and Founder of The School of Relational Bodywork. Julian’s passion is to facilitate and support the joyful embodiment of your healthiest and happiest erotic self and in tune with others. What a world of difference this makes to our individual and collective lives!
His background was grounded two decades ago with a BSc(Hons) in Therapeutic Bodywork. He went onto study Taoist alchemy and Chi kung, Sexological Bodywork and Somatic Sex Education. For 6 years until 2021 he co-ran a professional conscious birth education platform and a separate Bodywork learning platform for touch therapists for 6 years where me met, hosted taught with and over 100 leading authors and educators in the world of trauma, bodywork and therapy.
Read more:
* www.relationalbodywork.org
Connect:
* Facebook
* Instagram
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PRACTICALITIES
PRICES & ACCOMMODATION
All prices are per person for 6 nights and 7 days, and include the teaching fee, accommodation, all meals (vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner), snacks, and beverages like water, tea, and coffee. The EARLY BIRD prices are valid until 31 JULY 2025.
* Dormitory: EARLY BIRD 1600€ | REGULAR 1900€
The rooms have a terrace with a sea view, 3 single beds and a mezzanine with 1-2 mattresses, shared bathroom and toilet.
* Private Studio: EARLY BIRD 2300€ | REGULAR 2600€
Complete privacy in a studio with a king-size bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, and floor heating.
* Camping: EARLY BIRD 1200€ | REGULAR 1500€
Choose a beautiful spot in nature on the property for your own tent or van. With access to an outdoor shower, a sustainable compost toilet, and to the shared bathroom in the dormitory.
* Glamping Bell Tent: EARLY BIRD 2000€ | REGULAR 2300€
The bell tents are in a perfect hidden spot amid nature, with a compost toilet and outdoor solar shower.
All prices are per person for 6 nights and 7 days, and include the teaching fee, accommodation, all meals (vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner), snacks, and beverages like water, tea, and coffee. The EARLY BIRD prices are valid until 31 JULY 2025.
* Dormitory: EARLY BIRD 1600€ | REGULAR 1900€
The rooms have a terrace with a sea view, 3 single beds and a mezzanine with 1-2 mattresses, shared bathroom and toilet.
* Camping: EARLY BIRD 1200€ | REGULAR 1500€
Choose a beautiful spot in nature on the property for your own tent or van. With access to an outdoor shower, a sustainable compost toilet, and to the shared bathroom in the dormitory.
* Private Studio: EARLY BIRD 2300€ | REGULAR 2600€
Complete privacy in a studio with a king-size bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, and floor heating.
* Glamping Bell Tent: EARLY BIRD 2000€ | REGULAR 2300€
The bell tents are in a perfect hidden spot amid nature, with a compost toilet and outdoor solar shower.
Helpers: If you are interested to come as a helper with a price reduction, please use the CONTACT FORM. Helpers pay a lower price in exchange for helping in the kitchen and with cleaning during the retreat.
Extra Nights
Extra nights are available for 1 day before and after the retreat.
Check-In: 16h / Check-Out: 11h
* Price per night incl. dinner & breakfast:
Dormitory 70€ | Camping 50€ | Bell Tent 90€ | Studio 120€
CONTACT
telegram: https:/t.me/polavida
mobile: +351 920 307 851 (signal, WhatsApp)
email:
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FORM
To register, please fill out the form below.
Once your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with the booking confirmation with the payment details.
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Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment: A payment of the total price of the event is required to complete your booking and guarantee your space. In case of a payment of a deposit, the remaining amount is due by the latest 21 days before the first day of the event to guarantee your spot. A deposit of 30% of the total price of the event is non-refundable.
Cancellations: Requesting cancellation for any event is only accepted if sent by email. A cancellation fee of 30% of the total price of the event is applied until 21 days before the first day of the event and includes any non-refundable deposit. If a request for cancellation is done within 21 days prior to the first day of the event, no refunds will be applied unless there is another participant filling your space. – Please read the Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your Love!
