Sacred feminine

Why women's wellness needs a dedicated retreat approach

Women's health moves through distinct phases: menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, post-partum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause. Each phase has specific nutritional, hormonal, and emotional needs. Standard wellness programs rarely account for these shifts.

A sacred feminine retreat addresses the whole picture. Programs combine hormonal support, somatic therapy, movement, and guided inner work. The environment is designed for women to rest, reflect, and reconnect with their bodies without the demands of home and family.

Nine programs on Serenity Ways serve this space across Greece, France, India, and Mexico. They range from medical-led hormonal programs to experiential retreats rooted in movement, ceremony, and community.

Types of sacred feminine programs

The nine programs group naturally by approach and life stage.

• Clinical women's health (Euphoria Retreat, Greece). The Medical Holistic Female Health program (7 to 21 days, from €11,746) combines gynaecological assessment, hormonal testing, and integrative therapies. It is the most clinically rigorous option. Inner and Outer Glow (5 to 7 days, from €3,155) blends beauty-focused treatments with emotional wellbeing work.
• Ayurvedic and life-stage programs (Six Senses Vana, India). Pre Natal Care and Post Natal Care programs support women through pregnancy and recovery with Ayurvedic nutrition, gentle yoga, and bodywork. Embrace Your Cycle addresses menstrual health. Mindful Menopause supports the menopausal transition. All follow Ayurvedic principles with experienced practitioners.
• Mother and baby (Hôtel Royal Evian, France). The Mother and Baby Break (2 nights) is a short luxury format for new mothers. The program includes spa treatments, gentle movement, and rest in a lakeside setting. It is light in clinical depth but valuable as a recovery pause.
• Yoga and contemplative programs (Ananda in the Himalayas, India). The Yoga program (7 to 21 nights) follows a traditional structure with daily asana, pranayama, and meditation. While not exclusively feminine, many women choose Ananda for its contemplative depth and Himalayan setting.
• Experiential and ceremonial (Palmaïa The House of AïA, Mexico). Architects of Life (from $1,024) is a transformational program in a Riviera Maya jungle setting. It blends ceremony, breathwork, and community in a format that resonates with sacred feminine themes.

How to choose the right sacred feminine program

If you want a full medical assessment of your hormonal and gynaecological health, Euphoria's Medical Holistic Female Health program is the most thorough. Allow 7 to 14 days for the clinical team to test, treat, and review.

If you are pregnant or post-partum, Six Senses Vana's Pre and Post Natal Care programs provide Ayurvedic support with gentle yoga and specialised nutrition.

If menopause or menstrual health is your focus, Six Senses Vana's Mindful Menopause and Embrace Your Cycle programs address these transitions specifically.

If you want a short luxury break as a new mother, Hôtel Royal Evian's Mother and Baby Break fits in 2 nights and offers spa, rest, and lakeside calm.

If ceremony and community are important, Palmaïa in Mexico creates a jungle container for transformative group work.

Contact the Serenity Ways team to match the program to your life stage and goals.

What to expect during the stay

At Euphoria Retreat, clinical programs begin with blood work, hormonal panels, and a gynaecological consultation. Treatment days include a mix of medical therapies, bodywork, and movement. The spa and thermal circuit are available throughout.

At Six Senses Vana, the pace is slower and more nurturing. Days follow Ayurvedic rhythms: early movement, mid-morning treatments, plant-based meals, and afternoon rest. Practitioners work one-on-one with each guest.

At Palmaïa, the experience is more communal and ceremonial. Group breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and nature immersion fill the days. The Riviera Maya setting adds a tropical wildness to the experience.

What does a sacred feminine retreat cost?

The most accessible options are Palmaïa's Architects of Life from $1,024 and Hôtel Royal Evian's Mother and Baby Break for 2 nights (pricing on request).

Mid-range, Euphoria's Inner and Outer Glow starts at €3,155 for 5 days. Ananda in the Himalayas and Six Senses Vana offer stays from 5 to 21 nights with pricing on request.

The premium option is Euphoria's Medical Holistic Female Health from €11,746 for 7 days, going up to €24,486 for 21 days. This reflects the depth of medical diagnostics and treatment included.

Contact the Serenity Ways team for a complete quote.