Come to Mauritius—not to escape, but to remember.

Remember and rediscover the woman within, embrace your power, and rise into the life you were meant to lead.

Daily Flow

Each day at the retreat follows a rhythm that combines moments of reflection, learning, embodiment practices, and connection with nature.

Here’s the basic structure for the flow of each day:

Morning Embodiment/Spiritual Practice
Each morning begins with a calming embodiment or spiritual practice, designed to ground you and set the tone for the day. Activities may include yoga, meditation, breathwork, or an energetic cycle tour through sugar cane fields. This is your time to reconnect with your body and inner self, preparing for the day’s journey.

Breakfast
A nourishing breakfast featuring fresh, seasonal fruits, homemade jams, yogurt, old-fashioned bread, eggs, ham, and cheese is served.

Morning Session
Morning sessions are dedicated to deep learning and self-discovery. These sessions include teachings on topics like identity mapping, shadow work, belief systems, or leadership depending on the day's theme.

Where possible, we move into practical exercises that allow you to apply what you’ve learned. This may include group discussions, sharing circles, embodiment practices or individual integrative excercises.

Lunch
Lunch is a vibrant Creole buffet featuring local specialties, offering you a chance to savour the flavours of the island.

Afternoon Session
Afternoons may incorporate embodiment practices and taking action. You’ll participate in activities that may include kayaking, swimming, archery, bicycling through sugar cane fields, or snorkeling. These exercises allow you to embody the day’s lessons through physical movement and interaction with nature.

Integration Journaling
As the day winds down, you’ll have time for quiet reflection and journaling. This integration practice encourages you to process the day’s lessons and insights, noting any personal commitments or discoveries that have emerged.

Before dinner, you’ll have free time to rest, enjoy the retreat's facilities, or explore the beautiful surroundings. This is your time to unwind and recharge.

Dinner
Dinner is a celebration of island flavors, featuring a barbecue of either meat or fresh fish. It’s a time to come together as a group, share stories from the day, and enjoy the connection you’ve built with the other women.

 FAQs

  • While each day has a rhythm, it won’t be packed from morning to night. There’s a mix of guided sessions, embodiment practices, rest, reflection, and integration time. We will be hosting future retreats, so if the dates don’t work for you, be sure to sign up to our mailing list.

  • Not at all. Whether this is your first retreat or your tenth, you’ll be held and supported at your own pace.

  • You’ll receive a full packing guide about 6 weeks prior to the event, but think comfortable clothing, a journal, swimwear, and anything that helps you feel grounded.

  • Yes. Spaciousness is part of the design. We honour alone time as much as connection, and although the schedule is fairly committed you will have some opportunities to rest, reflect, or explore.

  • This retreat draws women who are ready to go deep. Expect a safe, diverse, and non-judgmental sisterhood of souls on a similar journey.

  • Absolutely. The space is held by trained facilitators who are experienced in emotional processing and trauma-informed practices.

  • No. While group sharing is powerful, nothing is ever forced. You’ll always be invited, never pressured. However, if you have decided categorically that you will not share publicly, this may not be the event for you. Talk to me about a 1:1 solution.

  • Yes. Your retreat package includes all meals, lodging, and guided activities. The only exceptions are alcoholic beverages, lunch on day 4 and personal shopping. You will also need to fund your airline ticket and airport transfers (A list of approved transfers will be provided about 6 weeks ahead of arrival).

  • We encourage digital detox, but wifi is available in the lounge f needed. This is your invitation to unplug—but never your obligation. However, should you need to be available almost 24/7, this may not be the retreat for you.

  • Yes. You’ll be part of a post-retreat integration circle, and have the option to continue in ongoing group coaching or mentorship if desired.

  • The artwork symbolizes vulnerability, liberation, and the shedding of societal masks—central themes in this retreat. Nothing about the retreat involves nudity, unless of course you want to swim naked, and we have ensured it is safe to do so.

  • You’ll be guided through a powerful blend of embodiment practices, facilitated workshops, self-reflection, ritual, and integration. While we intentionally leave space for intuitive flow, a detailed daily schedule will be shared about 6 weeks prior to arrival.

  • Yes. I am a qualified life coach with training in various modalities, including identity coaching and embodiment work. I bring over a decade of lived experience in personal transformation and facilitation, as well as international transformation experience. Certification details can be shared on request. Please view my LinkedIn recommendations to determine my credibility: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellebotha-catalyst/details/recommendations/?detailScreenTabIndex=0

  • This retreat is for women—regardless of relationship status—who feel called to deepen their self-awareness, reconnect with their body, and rise into their next evolution. Most participants are between 30–55, but it’s more about mindset than age.

  • No, this retreat is not MQA (Mauritius Qualifications Authority) approved, as it is designed as a personal development immersion rather than a professional certification program.

Testimonials

This is the first time Phoenix Rising will be running but Chantelle has worked with countless women to help them remember who they are through 1:1 coaching, Reclaim the Flame and Woman Awaken Yourself. Here are some of the testimonials received: