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Weekend of Exchange and Intimacy - Weekend di Scambio e Intimità

Name: Weekend of Exchange and Intimacy - Weekend di Scambio e Intimità
Start: 2024-11-16
End: 2024-11-17
Location: le44
Rating: 5

5.001 review

Italia, south. Apulia

Up to 2 in group

November 16 - 17, 2024

Retreat Highlights

Un viaggio per riconnettersi con sé stessi e con l'altro attraverso il corpo e l’espressione autentica.
In questo percorso, dedicato a singoli e coppie, esploreremo il potere dell’intimità e la capacità della vulnerabilità di avvicinare le persone a una versione più autentica di sé.
Vi condurremo in un’esperienza che utilizza la nudità come veicolo per abbattere barriere, allentare le tensioni e sperimentare una libertà espressiva.
La nostra guida è l’esperienza stessa, che evolve attraverso il rispetto reciproco, la condivisione, e la scoperta di sé, sia fisicamente che emotivamente.
"Intimate Essence" Retreat
A journey to reconnect with oneself and with the other through the body and authentic expression.
In this path, dedicated to individuals and couples, we will explore the power of intimacy and the ability of vulnerability to bring people closer to a more authentic version of themselves.
We will take you on an experience that uses nudity as a vehicle to break down barriers, release tensions and experience expressive freedom.
Our guide is the experience itself, which evolves through mutual respect, sharing, and self-discovery, both physically and emotionally.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Luigi

Eleonora

Luigi Miano

Luigi Miano (LU) is a visual artist, photographer and director born in south Italy, in the summer of 1988. He has started his work as a portrait and fashion photographer when he was 20 y/o in Milan, working for many magazines and brands. Later on his career, he has started his personal research to expand his knowledge about photography and art. Exploring the visual arts he has started to be involved into art performaces, diaries writings and studies about inner-energies, sexuality, identity. His latest project is named “Diaries”, a series of photographs, drawings and writings in connection with many subjects; self-portraits, studies about love and identity, about solitude and modern society. He actually lives moving between Italy and Europe, working on therapeutic art workshops and self-improvement retreats.

Eleonora Meneghini

Eleonora Meneghini (NORA) is a writer, producer and travel guide born in Verona in 1984. After her studies in art and geography at the university, she has started her career as a fashion model and actress for commercial advertisings and fashion campaigns. Thanks to this job she had the opportunity to visit many countries and places, expanding her true love, the travels. In 2019, during a long trip to Jordan country, she wrote the book “Giordania, dai beduini ai taxi”, what she call "a story guide" a book with tips for travellers and a personal view on the country that was the start with the collaboration with the italian visual artist LU (Luigi Miano). Together, with deep knowledge of the power of photography, they start to host therapeutic art retreats in south Italy and all over Europe. She also hosts a podcast called “L’improbabilità della vita”, between Italy and London, that talks about the lives of many female artists and figures who changed the history of culture and art. She lives between south Italy, Verona and all over Europe, hosting therapeutic art retreats and continuing her producer work into the art world.

Details of this retreat

Ritiro "Essenza intima"

Un viaggio per riconnettersi con sé stessi e con l'altro attraverso il corpo e l’espressione autentica.
In questo percorso, dedicato a singoli e coppie, esploreremo il potere dell’intimità e la capacità della vulnerabilità di avvicinare le persone a una versione più autentica di sé.

Vi condurremo in un’esperienza che utilizza la nudità come veicolo per abbattere barriere, allentare le tensioni e sperimentare una libertà espressiva.
La nostra guida è l’esperienza stessa, che evolve attraverso il rispetto reciproco, la condivisione, e la scoperta di sé, sia fisicamente che emotivamente.

"Intimate Essence" Retreat

A journey to reconnect with oneself and with the other through the body and authentic expression.
In this path, dedicated to individuals and couples, we will explore the power of intimacy and the ability of vulnerability to bring people closer to a more authentic version of themselves.

We will take you on an experience that uses nudity as a vehicle to break down barriers, release tensions and experience expressive freedom.
Our guide is the experience itself, which evolves through mutual respect, sharing, and self-discovery, both physically and emotionally.

Schedule

Giorno 1:
Arrivo e Introduzione
14:00 - 15:00
Accoglienza e introduzione al retreat, con le presentazione e una spiegazione delle linee guida per creare uno spazio sicuro e rispettoso.
Connessione e Meditazione Sensuale
15:00 - 16:00
Una meditazione di apertura per entrare in sintonia con il proprio corpo, seguita da una condivisione in cui ogni partecipante è libero di esprimere le proprie aspettative e desideri per l’esperienza.
Fotografia
16:00 - 17:30
Esplorare la relazione tra i corpi, le emozioni e l’ambiente attraverso la fotografia, un’opportunità di scoprire nuove modalità di interazione.
Massaggio Tantrico
17:30 - 18:30
Introduzione e pratica di massaggio tantrico, dove i partecipanti, apprenderanno tecniche di contatto consapevole e tocco energetico per esplorare e amplificare la propria sensibilità e connessione con l’altro.
Cena
19:00 - 20:30
Cena a base di piatti locali preparati con ingredienti freschi della dieta mediterranea.
Connessione e Intimità
21:00 - 23:00
In uno spazio riservato e protetto, un rituale che incoraggia la connessione intima attraverso il contatto, l’ascolto e il respiro sincronizzato, in cui ogni partecipante può esplorare il livello di intimità che sente giusto per sé, con una guida discreta e rispettosa.

Giorno 2:
Risveglio con Meditazione Sensoriale
08:00 - 08:30
Una sessione di meditazione per risvegliare i sensi, esplorando il respiro, il movimento e il tocco come vie di connessione con se stessi e con gli altri.
Pratica Tantrica di Coppia
08:30 - 10:30
Sessione guidata per chi desidera approfondire la connessione fisica di rilassamento.
Brunch
10:30 - 12:00
Riflessione e Scrittura Intuitiva
13:00 - 14:30
Laboratorio di scrittura in cui i partecipanti annotano le sensazioni vissute, esplorando le emozioni scoperte e condividendo, se desiderano, le proprie intuizioni.
Chiusura e Saluti 15:00

Retreat Program: "Intimacy and Connection"
Day 1:
Arrival and Introduction
14:00 - 15:00
Welcome and introduction to the retreat, with presentations and an explanation of the guidelines to create a safe and respectful space.
Connection and Sensual Meditation
15:00 - 16:00
An opening meditation to get in tune with one's body, followed by a sharing in which each participant is free to express their expectations and desires for the experience.
Photography
16:00 - 17:30
Exploring the relationship between bodies, emotions and the environment through photography, an opportunity to discover new ways of interaction.
Tantric Massage
17:30 - 18:30
Introduction and practice of tantric massage, where participants will learn techniques of conscious contact and energetic touch to explore and amplify their sensitivity and connection with the other.
Dinner
19:00 - 20:30
Dinner based on local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients of the Mediterranean diet.
Connection and Intimacy
21:00 - 23:00
In a reserved and protected space, a ritual that encourages intimate connection through contact, listening and synchronized breathing, in which each participant can explore the level of intimacy they feel is right for them, with discreet and respectful guidance.

Day 2:
Awakening with Sensory Meditation
08:00 - 08:30
A meditation session to awaken the senses, exploring breathing, movement and touch as ways of connecting with oneself and with others.
Tantric Couple Practice
08:30 - 10:30
Guided session for those who want to deepen the physical connection of relaxation.
Brunch
10:30 - 12:00
Reflection and Intuitive Writing
13:00 - 14:30
Writing workshop in which participants write down the sensations experienced, exploring the emotions discovered and sharing, if they wish, their intuitions.
Closing and Greetings 15:00

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

le44, Italia, south. Apulia

Directions

Flights to BARI or BRINDISI Airports
Bus and train to Taranto or Brindisi

Accommodation

You will be hosted in a beautifull tipical Apulian place.

Program Price

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

You will be hostesd in a beautifull tipical Apulian place.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Shouth italian tipical food followiong mediterranean diet.

What's Included

Location
Meals
Session with the artist

What's Not Included

All it not signed in "what's included"

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Samantha • Oct 17, 2023

5.0

Verified

An amazing exploration of creativity and authenticity

Lu and Nora's art therapy retreat was perfect for supporting and deepening my spiritual journey. Through an exploration of creativity and vulnerability, I was able to better connect with my authenticity. The activities and schedule were perfectly tailored and adapted, so our time together felt meaningful, organic and productive. I could not have hoped for more, thank you :)