When we approach with reverence, great things decide to approach us. Our real life comes to the surface and its light awakens the concealed beauty in things. When we walk on the earth with reverence, beauty will decide to trust us. The rushed heart and arrogant mind lack the gentleness and patience to enter that embrace.” ― John O'Donohue, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace

The intention of this retreat has been a deep reverence of each of our devotion and consistent prayer toward finding the Beauty in life, through the deepest heartbreaks and joys.
In our time together we'll be in the midst of Sacred Lands, Community, Spiritual practices of the body, and tea ceremony. 

Our time will be a weaving of tea ceremony, visiting sacred lands of Avalon and Provence, while communing with sisterhood and inviting a deeper relationship to Beauty as a path. 

Qoya 

Qoya Inspired Movement is a shift in consciousness that evolves the way we have been taught to move our bodies, and live in our bodies, as women. Drawn from the wisdom of yoga, creative expression in dance, and the pleasure found in feminine movement, Qoya helps women embody, enjoy and revel in their feminine bodies.

Alison will guide us through embodiment practices through the themes of Beauty. Divinity, Nourishment, Worship, Treasures, Cherish, Tend, Adore, Harmony, Wholeness & Integrity. 

Mary Magdalene's teachings will be woven in our time in England and France, we'll find her footsteps all around us of her own pilgrimage. Receiving and embodying messages and codes that are inherently apart of our world and culture we live in today. 

Tea Ceremony

 Sacred Tea Ceremony is a journey into the Heart.  It is a mindful, ritualistic practice centered around the preparation, presentation, and consumption of tea. Rooted in various cultures and spiritual traditions, it goes beyond the act of drinking tea to become a meditative and healing experience. Sacred tea ceremonies can serve as a pathway to mindfulness, inner peace, and spiritual connection.

Why a Pilgrimage? 

A sacred pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for spiritual or religious purposes, often to a site considered holy or significant within a particular faith or spiritual tradition. It is an intentional act of devotion, self-reflection, and seeking connection with the divine or one's inner self. Pilgrimages can be a deeply transformative experience, marked by personal growth, spiritual awakening, and a sense of purpose.

Alison Love

Found the spiritual path in early teens through yoga, and buddhism. Living in a spiritual community from 2000-2010 she practiced esoteric practices of Tibetan Buddhism, Kundalini Yoga, Taoism and Hatha Yoga. Trained in Somatic Experiencing, and Trauma Informed Group Facilitation. Attended &  finished Four Winds Society. 

Currently living in Nashville TN, with husband and 6 kids. 

Somatic movement, shamanism, yoga and dance have been the heart of my healing path. I enjoy teaching Qoya because of the journey we go on individually & together. Each class is a slice of embodiment and remembrance bringing you closer to being Home in your own body.   

Ashley Smith

Born a seeker, I have been drawn to the mystical side of life and to helping others since a very young age. 

I currently reside in St. Petersburg, Florida where I provide individuals on their awakening path with psychospiritual healing and guidance!

My work is based in the principles and processes of Spiritual Psychology, Somatic Repatterning and Shamanic Healing. It is highly beneficial for those who have sought traditional therapy and feel as though there is something more. 

Since 2009 I have been intentionally exploring my own consciousness and personal liberation by utilizing the tragedies and challenges of my life as alchemical opportunities for Karmic completion and Self- Realization. I am continuously immersing myself in the world of the healing arts with experts and world class teachers. 

My fascination with awakening spiritually has led me around the globe to study in-person with some of the most incredible teachers. 

I hold a B.A. in Psychology and my further credentials include several certifications, and continue to expand as I am a lifelong learner + love to study + do the deep inner work.