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Intimacy Health Retreat: A Transformational Journey
3 Day Immersion
18-20 of April 2025Sintra, Portugal
Step into a transformative journey of self-discovery and connection at our Intimacy Health Retreat—a space where you feel truly seen, deeply felt, and vibrantly alive. Our retreat invites you to explore the richness of conscious touch and profound presence, unlocking new dimensions of intimacy within yourself and with others.
Experience the expansion of pleasure and sensation beyond your current horizons, and discover the excitement of exploring uncharted territories of connection. Through the transformative power of embodied practices and the gentle art of Tao Massage, you’ll witness the beauty of real, lasting change. This is your invitation to step into a realm of heightened awareness, where you can fully embrace the depth of your being and your connection to the world around you.
Retreat Schedule:
Day 1: (10 AM – 7 PM) Introduction to male and female anatomy and energetics; Clear Sexy Communication & Introduction to Rituals
Day 2: (10 AM – 7 PM) The Science of Pleasure & Orgasm; Breath and movement techniques to activate energy/arousal flow in the whole body; Exploring different types of Touch
Day 3: (10 AM – 7 PM) A full-day immersion into Tao Tantra Massage, guided sequence combining touch and poetry becoming a massage and guided meditation at the same time
What Makes This Retreat Unique:
- Not just about relationships—it’s about embracing intimacy as a way of life.
- Open to singles and couples—deep connection is accessible to all.
- Science-based and deeply embodied—bridging knowledge with direct experience.
- A transformative experience—not just a temporary escape, but a lasting shift in how you experience intimacy and connection.
What You Will Receive:
- Learn the science of pleasure, intimacy, and connection—rewire your system for deeper experiences.
- Explore different modalities of connection—physical, emotional, energetic, and verbal.
- Reignite your sensuality and awaken full-body pleasure.
- Break through blocks, limitations, and conditioning around pleasure and sexuality.
- Receive practical tools to integrate into daily life for sustained intimacy and connection.
What is Tao Tantra Massage?
Tao Tantra Massage is an ancient and exclusive art form that blends conscious touch with powerful, poetic recitations in an orchestrated flow. This method follows a precise sequence, with specific strokes for both men and women, particularly focusing on restoring the balance of Yin and Yang and enhancing sexual vitality. Rooted in the Tao—the path to oneness with existence—it offers glimpses of enlightenment, freeing the body from rigidity and facilitating a profound spiritual connection.
Unlike traditional massage, Tao Tantra Massage shifts sexual experiences from performance-based interactions to moments of deep presence, inner peace, and shared ecstasy, circulating sexual energy with effortless action and pure intention.
Who This Retreat Is For:
- Couples seeking deeper intimacy, passion, and excitement in their relationship.
- Singles longing for a profound connection with themselves and others.
- Individuals looking to feel more alive, open, and in tune with their body and desires.
- Anyone drawn to conscious intimacy, sensuality, and the power of presence.
Location:
Floresta Encantada, Sintra – Portugal
- Address: Caminho Azenhas 5, 2710-540 Sintra
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What’s Included in the Retreat:
- Healthy lunch prepared by our amazing cook
- Snacks and drinks during breaks
What’s Not Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation
- Transport
FAQ:
What is Taoist Tantra Massage?
1. A holistic practice that blends sensual touch, breath work, and intention to circulate and expand sensual energy, promoting vitality and well-being.
2. Based on Taoist principles of Yin-Yang balance, it helps to dissolve tension, awaken sensitivity, and reconnect with pleasure as a natural flow of life.
3. A deeply meditative and heart-centered approach that fosters self-awareness, relaxation, and the joyful expression of intimacy.
Where Does Taoist Tantra Massage Come From?
1. Originating from ancient China, this branch of Taoist healing arts was developed to cultivate longevity, deep connection, and a vibrant flow of life energy.
2. Taoist masters understood that sexual energy is a fundamental force for vitality, and through conscious touch, it can be refined, harmonized, and expanded.
3. This practice integrates elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, and breath work to enhance overall health, emotional balance, and connection with oneself and others.
What Will You Experience?
1. Guided, respectful, and heart-led exploration of sensual energy through hands-on massage techniques, breath work, and awareness practices.
2. A safe and supportive space to relax, release shame or blockages, and experience pleasure in a way that feels nourishing, natural, and empowering.
3. A deepened connection with your own body and energy, helping you to cultivate self-love, presence, and confidence in intimacy.
How Will This Help You?
1. Stress Release & Relaxation – Dissolve physical and emotional tension, allowing for greater ease, pleasure, and peace of mind.
2. Expanded Vitality & Sensitivity – Learn to channel and circulate energy in ways that enhance both everyday well-being and deeper intimacy.
3. Connection & Joyful Exploration – Cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others, embracing touch as a pathway to deeper trust, joy, and aliveness.
Disclaimer & Consent
Sometimes strong emotions, memories or sensations arise and it is up to me (the participant) to decide if I want to pause or stop or if I want to work through them and release them. By attending I agree to take full responsibility for my choices and release the venue and practitioners from any liability regarding anything related to the session, physically, emotionally or mentally.
I agree to tell the session host immediately and clearly if I am experiencing pain, discomfort, or want a pause or to stop the session. I understand that the intention of this session is to explore giving and receiving touch. I give my consent to be touched by another individual and I commit to providing touch in a non-sexual way to retain safety in the environment.
Our Team
Filipa Moniz
Co-facilitator
Intimacy coach, tantra massage therapist, biomedical scientist, Himalayan kriya yoga teacher, and designer & manager of real estate renovations with tantric touch. Trained in various schools, Tantra Essence – Bali, AUM Tantra School – Italy, Skydancing Tantra – France, International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) level 1, 2, and assistant – Portugal & Austria, Bali. Assistant at woman-only Temptress training and the Living Tantra Retreat from Embodied Academy. Created retreats and workshops on land and yachts in Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Bali, and Switzerland. Facilitator at Zurich Tantra Festival March 2025. Driven by the mission of bridging the passion for health sciences from the background as an immunologist with the embodiment of sensuality and thriving intimate connections, empowering health relationships.
Florian Luck
Co-facilitator
Florian is a German-born facilitator, coach, and mentor devoted to deepening intimacy—both internally and in the way we connect with others and engage with life. His work is rooted in the understanding that true connection starts from within: as we open, soften, and transform internally, our life’s naturally shift. Trained in Tantra (Aum Tantra, Mexico) and Meditation (Hidayah Yoga School), with in depth experience in ISTA, NLP, and Somatic Based Therapy, Acting and Embodiment, he weaves together a rich blend of modalities to create spaces of exploration, play, and heart-led connection. Since 2017, he has facilitated and organized retreats across Brazil, Mexico, England, Portugal, Italy, and Germany, guiding people into more pleasure, authenticity, and aliveness.
Yev Malichevskyy 
Organizer
Yev started as a Toastmaster and physical theater student while diving deeper into personal development. Later participating in open-mic’s where he declared poetry, did storytelling, stand-up comedy, rapped, sang and danced. He attended the renowned Evoé – acting school and later fell in love with improv theater.
Today he is a personal development addict, coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, master of ceremonies, improv theater facilitator and open-mic host. Founder of Evolution Tribe, he is a social entrepreneur with a goal to innovate human education. It drives him to create safe spaces where people can nourish and cultivate their Authenticity, Critical Thinking and Creativity.
He is known for his enormous positivity, enthusiasm and passion for impact.
Testimonials of Filipa's work
“For me personally another big thing was to feel confident […] in my dancing. […] I would highly recommend it…”
Holger, Germany
“It was such a transformative experience, we explored so much polarities…[…] I feel really grateful for this experience”
Mar, Spain
“…there were two amazing facilitators, both I could resonate on a different level. […] For me it was incredibly valuable!”
Laurie, Netherlands
“The Tantra Retreat was fantastic! I found it really empowering. Learning more about exploring intimacy, sexuality, spirituality.”
Barry, Ireland
Testimonials of Florian's work
“The workshop led by Florian was a magical experience that further strengthened our connection. It made the love we feel for each other flare up again with full intensity. Exactly what we needed to take our relationship to the next level.
So grateful for you and your team.”
Marc & Ivanka, Germany / Ukraine
“We were thrilled by the retreat with Florian. The experience showed us how deep we can go with each other and how much potential there is in our connection. It felt liberating. With the insights and exercises we learned we are looking forward to the next steps of our journey together.”
Bruno & Emily, Portugal / France
“The retreat with Florian was nothing short of life-changing. It gave us the space to slow down, reconnect with each other, and explore new depths of our connection. We left feeling more present and open to each other than ever before. The tools Florian provided felt deeply aligned, and we are excited to continue building on this experience as we move forward in our relationship.”
Felix & Lisa, Germany
