Alchemy Retreat
exploration of the Masculine & Feminine
May 24 - 31, 2025
- Spanish Pyrenees -
Harmonize in the heart of nature on this week-long co-ed yoga retreat.
Set in a serene, unplugged environment in the Spanish Pyrenees, this retreat will bring to life the sacred dance of Shiva and Shakti, Yin and Yang — the masculine and feminine energies.
Understand the polarities of masculine & feminine
Restore your inner balance as we explore the interplay of strength and softness, stillness and movement, power and receptivity, through yoga, meditation, hiking, specialized workshops, embodiment practices, ritual, and immersion in the healing power of nature, free from the distractions of modern digital life.
Now, more than ever, it is valuable to really get to know our energetics — to understand the polarities of masculine & feminine, and to open our eyes to this ancient dance that is all around us and within us. This age-old wisdom holds the keys to health and resilience for both current and future generations.
What Makes This Retreat Special
In today’s rapidly evolving and digitally complex world, a simple retreat, or an act of drawing within oneself, is becoming more and more essential to ensure we do not pour from an empty cup. With the right environment and intention, we can not only rejuvenate and reinvigorate but reconnect with the peace that is our birthright — a peace that exists in every breath, every step, every meal, every moment.
“Tantra provides practical techniques applicable by men and women of every temperament and spiritual level, and aims at turning every action of life into an act of sadhana, or spiritual practice.”
—Meditations from the Tantras, Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Tantra is the basis of the modern yoga we practice today. On this retreat, free of the modern over-sexualization of tantra, we will explore the play of Shiva & Shakti, expressed in all nature, including each of us. Step away from the noise of daily life to reconnect with the timeless wisdom and energy of the mountains. For one week, we’ll put down our screens and find spirit in every shape and form—through movement, meditation, creativity, and the natural world.
This retreat will offer a harmonious balance of yin and yang energies: from practicing dynamic yoga to restorative yoga, from hiking mountain trails to relaxing with a good book, from silent meals to sharing circles, and much more. We will take time to honour both the masculine and feminine through separate circles for men and women, working with our respective solar and lunar energies, both from the yogic and the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives.
Who Is This Retreat For?
We are calling in all individuals, of all genders, from all walks of life who seek:
A week immersed in the healing power of nature
A chance to disconnect from the digital world, allowing you to be fully present in nature and in community
A deep dive into the interplay of masculine and feminine energies
An opportunity to explore and integrate the ancient teachings of Tantra
A deeper understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Yin & Yang
Healing of their relationships with the feminine and the masculine
Time and space for quiet reflection, journaling, and creative expression
The cultivation of mindful relationships through intentional community-building
Opportunities to deepen your yoga and meditation practice in a serene, natural environment
Thought-provoking workshops and discussions on ancient wisdom and the natural rhythms of life
New friends, new experiences, and an unforgettable adventure in the Pyrenees mountains
Facilitators
Tiana Prince
Co-Founder
E-RYT 500, YACEP
I am a curious student, passionate teacher, and lifelong lover of creative movement and expression. As a facilitator, I draw from my background in yoga, dance, theatre, and education to offer explorative movement and meditation practices, weaving together asana, music, mantra, storytelling, and poetry. I teach from my heart, and try to live that way, too, which leads me on great adventures! Over the past decade, I have been around the world, studying and teaching in India, Peru, France, Morocco, Costa Rica, and back in my hometown in Ontario, Canada. I love to learn and have completed over 500 hours of training in Bhakti Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yin Yoga, and am an ongoing student of Hindu Mythology and Tantric Philosophy. I lead international retreats and yoga teacher trainings, as well as kirtan, ecstatic dance, poetry workshops, and kids yoga. I am a certified dance, drama, and language teacher, with two Bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Education from Queen’s University in Canada. I love to read, especially fiction, and especially under a tree or by a river. I find endless inspiration in nature, and love going on long walks, getting my hands dirty, sliding down natural water slides, playing in the waves, and making potions. I’m excited to create with you!
Sophia Pskova
Co-Founder
Sensitive and curious, always ready for an adventure, often in search of beauty, special places in nature, and large bodies of water to submerge myself in. You may find me by rivers, rocks, waterfalls, and long point breaks, most probably muddy and barefoot.
I am a yoga facilitator with a deep love for organic, playful movement. I believe that moving our bodies in different, fun, and creative ways can spark even more inspiration and joy both on and off the mat.
I studied yoga in North Sumatra, Indonesia with “Flying Elephant Yoga” and in Costa Rica with “Authentic Movements”. I am always looking for new ways of expanding my knowledge about this never ending journey to the self.
Since becoming a mother to a daughter, I dove even deeper into the arts and mysteries of the womb, and what it means to carry this sacred portal through life. I now offer Fertility Awareness Method education, as well as sovereign pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive health support.
My origins are a mix of Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovan, Polish, and Azerbaijan roots. Russian is my mother tongue, and I lived in Russia and Moldova for the first 10 years of my life, before moving to France.
I speak Russian, French, English, and Spanish.
I cannot wait to dance with you!
Adam Duke
Teacher & Special Guest
RYT 500
Adam is a devotional character exploring the path of love! He understands that the intensity of life requires practice along with loving support. His journey is to learn and teach these practices from a place of child-like curiosity. Adam has lived with shamans in Mexico learning and facilitating Temazcal Sweat ceremonies and traditional medicine experiences, studied traditional hatha yoga and meditation at an eco-ashram in Mysore India (RYT 500), has lived off-grid in the mountains of Baja growing his own food through permaculture practices, and coaches Kids gymnastics (Gymnastics Ontario) and yoga (Rainbow Kids Yoga).
He expresses himself creatively through instrumentation, visual art and movement. All of his offerings are taught from a space of fun and patience, allowing these practices to weave themselves into the fabric of our daily lives!
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