Heal Core Wounds + Cultivate Deeper Love
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation guided by Stefanos Sifandos and Christine Hassler. With over 20 years of experience each, Stefanos and Christine blend their expertise in personal growth, trauma-informed therapy, and spiritual psychology to offer you a unique exploration of the sacred family—your inner child, core self, and spiritual connections. Their approach creates a safe environment that empowers you to explore the impact of your childhood experiences, leading you toward deeper love, healthier relationships, and the ability to heal core wounds, fostering meaningful change in your life.
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Retreat Benefits
Emotional Healing
Identify and heal the emotional wounds that affect your relationships, embracing the wisdom of your inner child.
Embodied Renewal
Connect with your body through somatic practices and breathwork, releasing trauma and fostering awareness.
Greater Self-Compassion
Cultivate self-compassion and empathy, enhancing your ability to communicate and connect with others.
Nervous System Balance
Understand how your nervous system responds to stress, learning to shift out of trauma response.
Newfound Empowerment
Equip yourself with actionable tools rooted in trauma healing and spiritual psychology, creating healthier relational dynamics.
Healthier Relationships
Cultivate closer and more authentic relationships through practices that deepen emotional bonds and personal connections.
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Are you ready to heal your core wounds, return to love, and deepen your connections?
Heal, Connect, and Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
1. Inner Child Work
Gently explore your inner child through Internal Family Systems (IFS), embracing its needs to foster compassion and understanding.
2. Somatic Exploration & Breathwork
Connect deeply with your body to release stored trauma and tension, tuning into physical sensations to guide healing and transformation
3. Reflective Psychology Exploration
Explore challenges through spiritual and developmental psychology, using reflective questions to understand how past experiences shape your emotions and relationships.
4. Nervous System Regulation
Learn techniques to regulate your nervous system, helping you return to balance and safety, empowering you to navigate relationships with ease and authenticity.
5. Compassionate Communication Development
Learn Nonviolent Communication (NVC) skills to express feelings and needs authentically, fostering empathetic, constructive, and clear communication.
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Transforming Lives
Presenter
Stefanos Sifandos
With over 20 years in personal transformation, Stefanos is a seasoned expert in unlocking peak human potential. As a trained educator and somatic and trauma-informed relationship specialist with a background in behavioral science and philosophy, he is dedicated to guiding individuals towards their highest potential and fostering deeper connections. …
Christine Hassler
Christine Hassler is a Master Coach, spiritual psychologist, facilitator, and speaker with 20 years of experience. She is the bestselling author of three books, Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change Your Present, and Get What You Really Want, and the host of the top-rated podcast Over It and On With It, where she provides live coaching. …
The Alchemy of Sacred Union
This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center, participate in activities, and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
Check-in Begins
4:00 pm
Dinner
6:00–7:00 pm
Property Orientation
7:00–7:20 pm
Session 1
7:30–9:00 pm
Breakfast
7:30–9:30 am
Session 2
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30–1:30 pm
Session 3
2:00–6:00 pm
Dinner
6:00–7:00 pm
Breakfast
7:30–9:30 am
Session 4
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Room Checkout
11:00 am
Luggage may be held at Reception.
Lunch
12:00–1:30 pm
Session 1
The Secret of the Breath
7:30–9:30 pm
Morning Yoga
7:30–8:30 am
Session 3
The Rhythms of Life
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Session 4
Deepening Our Experience
5:15–6:30 pm
Morning Yoga
7:30–8:30 am
New Start: Home Practice
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
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Extend your Stay and Don't Miss a Thing
Add a day to enjoy R&R activities!
Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops
Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments
Nourish Your Body
Take your rejuvenation to another level with a soothing Ayurvedic treatment.
Call to check availability during Shankara business hours:
Wednesday 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Thursday–Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am–2:00 pm
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