The Intimacy Project: New Year Reset
The end of a year has a way of bringing things to the surface—
what’s unresolved, what’s repeating, what’s quietly asking for change.
This retreat is a space to listen to that.
Maybe something in you is asking to slow down.
Not because you’ve failed…
but because you’ve been carrying too much, for too long.
The end of a year has a way of bringing things to the surface—
what’s unresolved, what’s repeating, what’s quietly asking for change.
This retreat is a space to listen to that.
Not to fix it.
Not to push through it.
But to be with it, gently, honestly, and with support.
The Journey
Over five days, we come together to step out of the noise of everyday life and return to something more simple, more real.
We begin with the self—
meeting ourselves exactly where we are.
Through breath, body, and awareness, we start to see more clearly:
the patterns we’ve been living,
the ways we protect ourselves,
and the places we’ve stopped listening.
As the days unfold, we gently expand—
into connection with nature,
with our surroundings,
and with one another.
This is a natural reset.
One that happens when space is given, not forced.
New Year’s Eve: Embodied Cacao journey into stillness
On New Year’s Eve, we gather in a cacao ceremony—
a space to soften, open, and connect to what is truly alive within you.
From here, we move into Union in Motion—
an embodied connection practice guided by breath, awareness, and presence.
There is no choreography.
Nothing to get right.
We begin with the self—feeling, sensing, allowing movement to arise naturally.
From here, we may explore connection with others, always rooted in consent, awareness, and honesty.
The journey unfolds fluidly:
from cacao…
into movement…
into connection…
And then into a free flow space,
where you are invited to move, express, rest, witness, or simply be.
As midnight approaches, we come back together—
into shared stillness.
Welcoming the new year not in noise,
but in clarity, presence, and quiet truth.
What We Will Share
Daily Heart of Yoga Practice — breath-led, simple, and deeply personal
Mantra and chanting
Time in nature and the ocean
Visit to the giant Banyan tree
Embodied connection practices (self, partner, group)
Gentle Tantric explorations
Space for rest, reflection, and integration
The Way We Work
This is a co-created space.
We move at the pace of the group, guided by what is present—emotionally, physically, and energetically.
There is no force, no performance, no expectation.
We are not here to create a temporary high or a surface-level sense of connection.
We are here to:
be honest
be present
and meet what is real
Together, we create a space of truth, resonance, and support, allowing each individual to experience their own reset.
Guest Facilitator: Ryan Lee Jones
From New Year’s Day onwards, we are joined by Ryan Lee Jones.
Through his work in transformative bodywork and his grounded perspective of the molecular earth, Ryan brings a clear and direct reflection into how we exist, feel, and relate.
His presence will support you in:
seeing more clearly
feeling more deeply
and activating real change from within
This is not something done to you.
You are the one who transforms.
Ana and Ryan simply hold the space, offer tools, and support your own enquiry.
Example Daily Rhythm
Each day follows a gentle structure, supporting nervous system regulation, presence, and integration:
08:00 — Morning Practice (Heart of Yoga)
09:30 — Breakfast
11:00 — Embodied connection with nature (ocean / jungle / banyan tree)
14:00 — Lunch
17:30 — Sunset gathering
18:00 — Evening practice (Tantra / movement / stillness)
20:00 — Rest
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will have an adjusted rhythm to support the evening journey and integration.
This Retreat Is For You If…
You feel something in your life is ready to shift
You’re tired of repeating the same patterns
You want to slow down and actually listen to yourself
You’re open to honesty, presence, and deeper connection
You’re ready for something real
Practical Details
Dates: 29th December – 2nd January
Location: Heartflow Shala, Arambol, Goa
Exchange: £350 for 5 days
Includes:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation not included
Support available for nearby stays and scooter hire
Booking & Cancellation
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
The remaining balance is due 20 days before the retreat.
Cancellations more than 20 days before the retreat: remaining balance refunded (deposit retained)
Cancellations within 20 days of the retreat: full amount non-refundable