Yoga Retreat for Women in India: Sacred Cycles - Yoga for healthy Menstruation.

“Sacred Cycles” with Anna Przybylo

Dates: 12 – 17 March 2025
Duration: 5 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size: 5 – 10 only

“The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.”
— Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Women who Run with the Wolves)

We invite you to join in this unique yoga retreat for women to deepen your connection to your cyclical wisdom. We will explore the workings of the nervous system, the wisdom of cycles both in your body, life and in nature and how living in a more cyclical way impacts your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Blending the ancient wisdom from yoga and tantra with insights from modern science, this yoga retreat offers a holistic perspective on cyclical awareness, the divine feminine and your body’s innate wisdom.

This yoga retreat aims to provide a non-judgmental and supportive space for women to learn, share, and gain insights—through yoga, embodied practices, and meaningful discussions—that nurture a deeper appreciation for your body’s natural rhythms.

An overview: Yoga Retreat for Women – Cyclic Wisdom

Over the course of this yoga retreat, we will dive into how our body’s cycles shape our energy, emotions, and well-being. We’ll explore practical tools to align your yoga practice with your body’s rhythms, creating space to connect with your inner wisdom and exploring how to integrate this wisdom into your everyday life.

During the morning yoga sessions, we will practice yoga to connect with our feminine wisdom, journeying through our inner experiences, respecting our body’s messages, allowing space for rest and self-expression. The yoga sessions will incorporate various techniques such as pranayama, asana, relaxation and meditation techniques. These techniques are based on traditional Hatha Yoga but also integrate the evolving field of Hormone Yoga and somatic movement.

The theory classes in this retreat focus on learning about the role of the nervous system and how trauma is stored in the body. We will look at how attuning to our needs as women impacts our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Together we will explore cyclical wisdom teachings including menstrual cycle awareness and seasonal cycles as a way to live more in tune with yourself and nature. Anna will invite you for an exploration of challenges and powers of each phase of these cycles. As women, connecting to our cyclical wisdom is essential for supporting both our physical and emotional needs.

This yoga retreat for women also includes daily Women’s Circles, to create a space to connect with each other, share our stories, inspire and support each other. During these circles, we would also explore some of the concepts from theory class through movement, dance, music and other artistic expressions.

What can I learn from this Yoga Retreat?

Body Wisdom: Discover the connection between your nervous system and hormones, and how they influence your daily experience.
Cyclical Awareness: Explore the cyclical wisdom teachings including menstrual cycle awareness and seasonal cycles as a way to live more in alignment with your body, nature and your true self.
Yoga: Yoga practices that support your nervous system, your cyclical nature and to awaken your feminine power.
Nervous System Resilience: Apply Polyvagal Theory to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The Art of Being: Listen and attune with your body through yoga, movement and self-awareness.
Sisterhood & Support: Be part of a compassionate community where shared experiences foster deep connections and growth.
Ashram Experience: Cultivate presence within yourself, with others, and the environment to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Is this Retreat for You?

This retreat is designed for women who want to deepen their connection to their cyclical body, align their yoga practice with their natural rhythms, including the menstrual cycle as well as embracing different phases of life. While this retreat is open to all women, it might be more beneficial to those who already practice yoga and want to dive deeper into the wisdom of their body.

For Yoga Teachers: This retreat offers invaluable insights for yoga teachers who wish to better support their female students. You’ll deepen your understanding of how women’s natural rhythms influence energy levels and practice, and learn to adapt your teaching to honour these cyclical shifts. This includes modifying sequences, offering specific yoga practices and creating a nurturing environment that encourages students to listen to their bodies. This retreat will leave you equipped with practical tools and knowledge to enhance your teaching practice.

In this retreat, we will use the menstrual cycle wisdom to guide us in our inner seasons. If you are no longer in your menstruating years, you will be invited to apply the inner seasons into your current phase of life. The inner seasons are our compass and apply to all stages of life.

For Pregnant Women: We would love to see you in this retreat. If you are pregnant attending this retreat, you will need to let Anna know. Some parts of the retreat will be equally beneficial to you while others might be interesting to explore when you are not pregnant. Some of the yoga practices might not be suitable for you. If you are pregnant and thinking of joining the retreat, please email us to set up an online meeting with our teachers, to discuss the practical implications before registering on this retreat.

Daily Schedule:

06:00 – 06:30 am: Mantra Meditation
06:30 – 07:00 am: Hot Lemon Ginger Drink
07:00 – 09:00 am: Yoga and Pranayama with Anna
09:00 – 10:00 am: Brunch
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Theory on the science of the Nervous System and Wisdom of Cycles
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Fruit & Snack Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Rest
4.00 – 6.00 pm: Women’s Circle
6.00 – 7:00 pm: Self-Reflection
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Dinner
8:00 – 9:00 pm: Yoga Videos/Mantras/Dances (optional)

The schedule is subject to change, as per the individual participants background and weather.

About the Lead Teacher:

Anna Przybylo

Anna Przybylo is the founder of Seeds of Joy – a space to connect, heal, grow and transform through yoga, mindfulness, compassion, cyclical awareness and community.

After completing 500 hours of yoga teacher training at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram, Mysore, India, Anna has been teaching yoga in Dublin (Ireland) since 2020. Besides traditional Hatha Yoga, Anna specialized in Hormone Yoga and Yin Yoga, for both group and private sessions.

Anna also hosts Women’s Circles – a space for women to connect, support each other and celebrate their uniqueness and cyclical nature. Anna has trained in trauma-informed yoga and has also been training with Dr. Gabor Mate through Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training, which is an approach to release suppressed emotions embedded in the body.

The central theme of Anna’s sessions is to supports people in cultivating authentic and compassionate relationships, with oneself and the people around us. For more info about Anna please check out the website of Seeds of Joy and her Instagram

Other Teachers:

During this Sacred Cycles Yoga Retreat, the ashram teachers will be leading the morning meditation and assisting with some of yoga and workshops. Please check Our Teachers page for more info about the ashram teachers.

Upcoming Dates for Sacred Cycles Yoga Retreat in India

Dates	Retreats	Register
March 12 - 17, 2025	Yoga Retreat for Women	Join waiting list

Arrival & Departure

Check-in: 12:00 noon on the start date. Orientation will be at 4:00 pm.
Check-Out: 12:00 noon on the end date. Farewell brunch included.
Additional days of Stay: You are welcome to stay before or after the retreat by paying an additional charge of $50/day.
This price includes all meals and drinks. If a yoga and meditation class is being offered, you’re welcome to join.

Price for Yoga Retreat for Women:

$500 USD (Includes all classes + food + accommodation in a Private Room)
$400 USD (Includes all classes + food + accommodation in a Twin-Share Room)
10% non-refundable deposit (included in price) at the time of Registration.

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