SOMATIC RECHARGE RETREAT

 / in English / FRI-SUN 5.-7.9.2025

Charge your batteries with somatic yoga, stretching and pilates in the magical Villa Mandala.

YOUR Teacher Hanna Manninen / Physiotherapist, yoga and pilates teacher who has recently shifted her focus to gentle somatic practice

This retreat is for you if you want to...

• Explore somatic yoga and pilates as ways to cultivate deeper body awareness and gently reconnect with yourself.

• Learn to use breathwork to calm your nervous system and build resilience.

• Give yourself the gift of meaningful self-care — stepping away from daily demands to truly rest and replenish.

• Discover practical tools to release tension in body and mind, and feel more spacious inside.

• Create supportive inner resources (resourcing) you can draw on long after the retreat ends.

• Open a safe space within to process emotions, meet what arises with compassion, and come home to yourself.

During the retreat you’ll experience

• Body care practices that release tension and support deep recovery

• Inspiring talks on somatic exercises as a tool for stress management, exploring both its experience-based and scientific meanings

• Morning and evening sessions combining somatic movement, pilates, yoga, breath, and the cultivation of mindful presence

• Time of your own to rest, enjoy the outdoors, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the manor surroundings

• Delicious plant-based meals, along with the relaxing warmth of the evening manor sauna and hot tub.

• New like-minded friends to share time and thoughts with….

YOUR PROGRAMME

Friday
17:00–17:30 Arrival & settling into rooms
17:30–18:00 Opening circle of the retreat
18:00–20:00 Short evening intro lecture and somatic yoga evening practice
20:00–21:30 Manor dinner

Saturday
7:45–9:00 A dynamic somatic morning pilates & stretching practice to energize your body, unlock tension and cultivate fluid, mindful movement for the day
9:00–10:15 Manor breakfast
11:30–13:00 Lecture: How to selfcare in stress: Strong body-mind connection and somatic movement for better recovery and resilience
13:00–14:30 Manor vegetarian lunch
14:30–17:15 Free time to relax, write, read, or enjoy the outdoors
17:15–19:00 Evening somatic yoga, explore also mantra and breath. A short chance for Q&A.
19:00–20:30 Manor dinner
20:30–22:00 Manor sauna and hot tub

Sunday
7:45–9:00 Somatic pilates & stretching to awaken your body, deepen awareness, unlock tension and set a grounded, easeful tone for the day
9:00–10:15 Manor breakfast
11:30–13:00 Lecture and workshop: A somatic approach to relaxation and to relieving tension and pain / Physiotherapist Hanna Manninen
13:00–14:30 Lunch
14:30–15:00 Free time to relax, write, read, or enjoy the outdoors
15:00–16:30 Workshop on Somatic selfcare and take-home + closing session

• Find deeper trust in your body’s wisdom

• Learn to apply simple, practical tools to ease stress and reconnect with yourself daily

• Take-home practices include gentle breathwork, movement and self-soothing techniques.

• Continue nurturing body awareness at home
  
  

  VILLA MANDALA is a boutique hotel and retreat center.
  The participation fee covers 2.5 course days on a full-board basis for one person, including daily meals (a generous manor breakfast, nourishing lunch, and varied dinner), accommodation in shared 2–4 person Stress Free Area rooms, program services, as well as access to the manor sauna and relaxing hot tub on one evening.

  Accommodation is in cozy rooms for 2–4 people, each uniquely and harmoniously designed to support restful sleep and deep recovery. Every room has its own terrace or balcony opening directly onto the rural landscape. Please note that we may not be able to fulfill all specific room requests. Bookings are always personal, and our cancellation policy is binding to the participant.

  The retreat begins on day one with check-in at 17:00, the program starts at 17:30, and concludes on the final day at 16:30. Dinner will be served by 20:00 on the first evening.

  P.S. Our kitchen is happy to accommodate food allergies and gluten- or lactose-free diets. However, since Villa Mandala’s plant-based menu relies heavily on various preparations of root vegetables, potatoes, rice, and legumes, unfortunately our chef’s resources do not allow for creating special meals aligned with specific diets or preferences such as Ayurveda, FODMAP, Paleo, Atkins, Montignac, etc.

BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE

All prices include full board with meals. Once a room is full, it will no longer be possible to make a reservation. If you are able to proceed with the booking and payment, it means there is still space available for you. We look forward to welcoming you!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY the BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS

If the cancellation is due to the customer’s sudden illness, we will refund all payments received minus a €249 booking and office fee, regardless of room type (for cancellations starting 27 days before the event). This is because we typically cannot fill the spot on such short notice. Your personal insurance may cover this type of loss.

If a cancellation is made for reasons OTHER THAN ILLNESS

• At least 28 days before the event, we will refund the full amount paid minus an office and booking fee of €79 per retreat reservation.
• 27–3 days before the event, we will retain 50% of the total retreat price paid, including office and booking fees. This is because retreat spots are often sold 3–5 months in advance, and last-minute cancellations usually cannot be filled.
• 72 hours – 0 hours before the event, we will retain 100% of the total retreat price.

The customer may always find another participant to take their place; in such cases, no cancellation fees will apply. Any such changes must be immediately communicated to Villa Mandala. We cannot transfer bookings free of charge to another retreat or hold cancellation funds “on account,” as each cancellation represents a direct financial loss specific to that retreat.

To receive a refund due to illness, a reliable medical certificate stating the reason for cancellation must always be provided (to be submitted within 2 weeks of the cancellation). Notice of cancellation must be given to Villa Mandala without delay info@villamandala.fi.