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Awakening Passion: Trust, Play & Love

February 26 - March 01, 2026

Thomas and Sara Stout

Passion and aliveness are not things we must chase — they are already within us, waiting to be awakened. This 4-day retreat invites you to rediscover that inner fire through a blend of movement, mindfulness, and conscious connection. Whether you join solo or with a partner, Awakening Passion offers a pathway to deepen trust, cultivate playfulness, and expand your capacity for love.Rooted in the SkyDancing Tantra lineage of Margot Anand, this program weaves together the tools to ecstasy and mindful touch to awaken energy and presence. You’ll learn to honor boundaries while exploring freedom, deepen individuality while staying connected, and experience a simple Tantric honoring ritual that invites reverence, authenticity, and heartfelt connection.With spacious time for integration, guided exercises, and quiet reflection, you’ll leave with practical skills to bring more harmony, confidence, and joy into everyday life. Held at Menla’s serene mountain sanctuary—with optional rejuvenation at the Dewa Spa—this retreat offers a sacred pause to reconnect with your body, your heart, and your true aliveness.
Schedule:Thursday, February 26
  • 3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:15 - 9:30 pm Welcome Program
Friday, February 27
  • 7 - 8 am Early Morning Program
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 am - 12:15 pm Morning Program
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  • 12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch
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  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Break
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  • 3:30-5:30pm: Afternoon Program
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 9 pm Evening Program or Activity
Saturday, February 28
  • 7 - 8 am Early Morning Program
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Break
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  • 3:30 - 5:45 pm Afternoon Program
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 9:30 pm Evening Ritual
Sunday, March 1
  • 7 - 9:30 am Check-out of Rooms
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 am - 12:15 pm Morning Program
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change at any time.

ABOUT THE TEACHERs

Thomas and Sara Stout

Certified SkyDancing Tantra Teachers and Co-founders of Love Passionately: School of Mindful Intimacy Sara and Thomas Stout bring over 30 years of combined experience in psychology and bodywork to their teachings and deep personal insights from their 33-year marriage. They are ...

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