Learn the art of becoming the woman that stops FIGHTING AGAINST her body and starts MOVING WITH her body.
Are you a high-achiever working towards your vision, but also feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to "be productive"?
Are you a chronic overthinker, caught up in everything you need to do for your job, your business, and everyone else—so much so that you forget your body has needs too?
Do you feel guilty the moment you DO try to take rest? Caught up in a fight within yourself between craving rest and feeling guilty of not being productive when you do.
Have you been waiting for the elusive moment when there's finally time and space for you, without your never-ending to-do list taking over?
Are you SO ready to start taking better care of yourself, but are you afraid that means you should give up your BIG DREAMS?
You CAN stop the internal struggle between your drive to achieve and your need for rest and listening to your body.
You can ACHIEVE your goals AND take care of yourself guilt free
You can start HONOURING your BODY and using it as your SUPERPOWER
The Natural Rhythm Revolution is a 5-day Retreat that will make you stop fighting with yourself. It’s you creating your own revolution. Not by fighting and forcing your body. But by you slowing the fuck down, softening up and following your own rhythm.
I’ll take you from feeling you have to choose between either your future dreams or your current happiness to feeling grounded, well rested and deeply fulfilled as you keep building on your own big dreams into reality.
That doesn’t mean I promise you’ll have your DREAM life in only 5 days.
I don’t believe in quick fixes. Making yourself a priority is a big mindset shift and it will ask you to change things. BUT…I will teach you HOW you can do it.
So if you are BRAVE enough to face yourself, during this retreat, your life CAN CHANGE FOREVER.
I teach you the tools and mindset so building on your future self while taking good care of your present self become a daily intentional habit leaving you deeply fulfilled and rested and strong enough to achieve those big visions you have for your own life.
I will stand beside you…
I've spent 15 years as an overachiever and 5 more years figuring out how to achieve my future dreams without neglecting myself in the present moment before creating the Natural Rhythm Revolution. I built the method I wish I had all those years ago. I understand if you're reading this thinking, “hmm, another wellness girlie telling me what to do based on one life experience, why would I let you help me?”
And I understand if you have doubts, because there is so much noise from the outside world and it is important you can receive guidance from someone who knows what they’re doing and someone you can trust. My approach isn't about generic self-care tips or temporary fixes. It's a proven pathway I've developed, not just on my life experiences but education as well.
And I’ll gladly stand beside you, because you don't have to figure it out alone - breaking old beliefs and generational patterns that keep you in the stuck in the same loop, creating sustainable transformation through writing news beliefs and implementing doable habits, and helping you use your female body as the superpower it truly is, without having to uproot your whole life.
I’ve hosted my 2023 and 2024 in The Netherlands, but since I moved to Spain to be with the love of my life I’m now hosting my first retreat in the beautiful Spanish countryside.
And if you need to hop on a call with me to get a sense of who I am and if we connect before you book your spot, please reach out to me by sending me an email via the button below and I’ll be happy to schedule in a video call to meet one another
Rediscover the art of self-care while building lasting confidence that will support your practice long after you return home. Step away from the rat race of everyday life, leave behind the noise, and move from feeling "out of control" to being "in tune" with your body and intuition.
The Retreat Programme*
Along with our daily retreat schedule, you’ll enjoy a day of hiking through the surrounding nature, a day to explore and taste local produce, and a relaxing beach day.
A day during the retreat could look like:
8:00 - 8:45
Slow Morning Wake up Routine: Matcha, Meditation, Soft Movement and Journaling
8:45 - 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30
How to use your Hormonal Cycle for you instead of against you
10:45 - 12:45
Movement Session: Yoga, Mobility, Intuitive Movement
13:00
Lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Siësta
17:00 19:00
Constellation Session | Breaking the Cycle of old patterns that are keeping you stuck
19:30
Dinner
20:30/21:00
Bedtime Story
*Small adjustments to the programme can still be made
Breaking the Cycle
Together, we’ll create moments of reflection and raw honesty. Who are you now? What does success mean for you? What does self-care look like for you? These are the questions you’ll explore and find answers to.You’ll get to break old patterns and write new beliefs so you can finally break free from that internal struggle. In a safe, supportive space, surrounded by other women, you’ll have the freedom to embrace curiosity and vulnerability. Step into a tribe of like-minded women, ready to experience new levels of intimacy, personal growth, and empowerment.
Your Body as your Superpower
As women, we experience a unique rhythm to life—a circular one that doesn’t always align with the linear demands of society. In this retreat, you’ll learn how to use your cyclical nature in a world that often expects you to operate in a straight line. Together we will explore our cycles and how our bodies can be a vehicle to start listening to what we need within each phase. We’ll doing this by experimenting with different movement forms, such as Budokon yoga, dance, mobility and animal crawling. But also by exploring the softer whispers of our body and soul through constellations, systemic work and visualisations. You’ll start owning the magic within your body, igniting a fire that will continue to burn long after we return to our daily lives.
Deep Nourishment
You can’t build a BIG future, if you keep yourself small right now. Nourish yourself with various forms of movement, including yoga, mobility, strength training, animal crawling, dance, and intuitive movement. Explore the balance between your softness and strength, enjoy your nutritious meals with all your senses and take in the views of the valley as you get to breathe a little deeper. You get to be reminded, what you’re truly capable of when you feel well-rested, grounded and clear. This nourishment will sustain and empower you for days, weeks, and beyond.
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"You are such a beautiful soul and storyteller. You have the ability to guide someone into a journey of self discovery and with a very gentle and spiritual touch." - Kim
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"Also the sisterhood-feeling was such an amazing experience. I searched for something like this for so long and the hugs & eye conctact after the ecstatic-dance-session was just wow, I have no words to describe this feeling. It was the most beautiful moment in my life." -July
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"Down down down to get back to shore. Confrontation and feeling deeply how i am "standing" in my life and head. I found it a little scary, but i wouldn't have wanted to miss this. I’m still breathing." -Patricia
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"I will forever be grateful to you, both retreats have changed my life forever." - Kim
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"What I remember the most now is how empowering and emotional (in a healing sense) it felt to be with so many strong women who opened up about such difficult subjects" -Lisa
The Vibe
The Venue
Enjoy nature's rhythm in the middle of a Andalusian Valley. The private villa is only 40 minutes away from Granada. The villa runs solely on renewable energy and is surrounded by olive, almond, pomegranate, lemon, lime and avocado trees. Cocoon in your room after a day of nourishment with movement, connection and new insights, alone or shared with one of your retreat sisters. There is a yoga studio on the grounds where we get to do all our movement sessions and deep integrative work. Wake up with a delicious coffee, matcha or calming herbal tea while gazing into the mediterranean mountain vistas or step into the jacuzzi gazing at the stars during the chillier October evenings.
What's Included
Wednesday October 1 - Monday October 6
6 days - 5 nights
Private villa in the middle of a Valley only 40 minutes from Granada
Venue opens at 16:00 on Wednesday October 1st, Welcome Diner at 19:00
Homemade healthy/sustainable/delicious meals (vegetarian options available) and snacks
Beach Day, Hiking in Nature and Experience Local Produce
Water, Coffee, Tea & Home made Lemonades
Daily Matcha & Slow Morning Meditation Sessions
Daily Movement Sessions
Pleasure of the Senses Workshops (let yourself be surprised)
Goodbye on Monday October 6 at 10:00 AM
Retreat Details
What’s Excluded
Flights & Other Transport from and to the retreat venue
Travel and Cancellation Insurance
Any additional drinks during Beach day
This is a family villa, not a retreat centre.
You’ll live as sisters in a community with shared bathrooms. But I know how important it is to have “me time” and just be alone and I also have friends who like to share their experiences instead of process alone. So depending on your personal needs, you can choose for a private bedroom or a shared bedroom. This also means that all rooms look slightly different.
Book your room
Shared Room
3 double rooms with shared bathroom available
€1399,- p.p.
Private Room
3 private rooms with shared bathroom available
€1799,- p.p.
FAQs
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The villa has 3 twin bed rooms with shared bathroom available which are perfect for sharing with a friend.
Everyone who didn't book a private room will share a room with someone else.
If you and your friend want to be in a room together, just send me an email and I will make sure you can share a room :)
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From Wednesday 16:00 o'clock in the afternoon you are welcome at the villa to settle in to your room and start meeting your retreat sisters. We will have a welcome diner together at around 19:00 in the evening and then start with our evening welcome session.
We'll start our mornings with Matcha and meditation, followed by a light breakfast and a spicy movement session. After that we'll have a nourishing lunch. In Spain this will be your biggest meal. During the hottest part of the day you have time for a siesta. Some down time to read, chill at the pool or or take a nap. In the afternoon will have a little snack and another workshop session.
Depending on the days and the weather we'll have another movement session or workshop.
We'll also have one morning or afternoon where we will go hiking in nature. And we'll have one beach day with a lunch or dinner by the sea.
On Sunday evening we'll close off our beautiful retreat with a closing ceremony and diner. On Monday morning everyone has time to pack their bags and we'll have one last breakfast together for the people who don't have to leave early. We have to be out of the villa by 10:00.
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You can pay the full amount at once or you can make 4 monthly payments. When booking after the 1st of July you can only pay in 3 instalments and after the 1st of August in 2 instalments. With bookings after the 1st of September, payments are only accepted in full. All payments need to be in before the retreat starts.
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We care about honest meals. Ingredients are, where possible, sourced from local farmers.
Most meals are vegetarian with an occasional option for organic and locally sourced meat/poultry/fish.
If you eat vegetarian or have any other dietary limitations or allergies, please let us know as soon as possible.
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You will be surrounded by nature and unhardened roads, so do not bring your fanciest clothing.
Dress for movement, hiking, chilling and swimming and bring layers for chilly mornings and evenings. Flipflops, sandals, sneakers/walking shoes and water shoes.
Yoga mats are available at the location. If you like your own mat, meditation pillow or blanket, you are free to bring your own.
Bring a beautiful outfit for our special evening Ceremony (but make sure you can still move in it) and a nice outfit for when we go have lunch/diner on the beach if you like.
And last but not least, bring all your regular necessities that you would need when you spend a night away from home.
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The retreat is organised by me, Selina. I have put my heart and soul into organizing this retreat and without all of your commitment to be there this retreat would not be possible. I and we as a group are counting on your commitment to join. After your booking and (first) payment, your booking is final and non-refundable.
I understand that sometimes life brings unfortunate surprises and you might not be able to make it. Therefore, if you do not want to risk losing your investment when you're not able to attend, I strongly urge you to take a travel and cancellation insurance if you do not already have one, so you can ask your insurance to cover your cancellation.
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Forest of Freyja's online content, programs, coaching and retreats are in no way a substitute for your own best judgment. I am not a medical specialist, certified practitioner such as a doctor or psychologist, or registered healthcare provider. As a coach, I do NOT provide healthcare, medical care, or dietetics. I also do not attempt to diagnose, treat, or cure physical, mental, or emotional problems. My services are not a substitute for regular healthcare. The information on my website, in my programs and in my classes is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from regular health care and certified specialists. It is your responsibility to consult with your treating physician when starting a new form of exercise or health regimen. By participating in my programs or coaching, regardless of whether they are online or live, you agree that Forest of Freyja, Selina Straver and its teachers cannot be held liable for any form of injury or damage that may occur before, during or after participating in its services. You also agree to follow my instructions at your own risk. If you have a medical condition or injuries, always consult your doctor or relevant care provider for medical and exercise advice before participating.