9th Tantrik Retreat in Ilhabela, Brazil
November 16th-20th
Connect with your vulnerability. Allow yourself to be emotionally authentic. Develop self-love with the full potential of your being through sensorial and maybe sexual practices in wild brazilian tropical nature.
Ilhabela is 3 hours from São Paulo airport ✈️We are mostly cis gay/bi men, but this retreat is open to all men (cis, trans, and heterosexual), people with penises, and trans women.
Learn how to connect in a deeper and richer way within yourself and others.
It`s all about sensitizing ourselves and our bodies, reframing values and perception of pleasure, connection and sexuality. Expanding it to a higher a state of consciousness (without synthetic drugs). Open up the divine masculine and feminine within. Come as you are (straight, bi, gay, discreet, single, couple, trio. It doesn't matter!).
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In this retreat we will have 60 hours of practice. It is highly recommended if you arrive at least a day before the retreat officially starts.
The first step will be: > recognize and communicate our boundaries regarding exercise, emotional overload, interactions with other participants.
You will experience:
- Practices of self-acceptance and self-love
- Meditation for Non-Meditators ( in energy and in emptiness)
- Yoga in the morning (for non-practitioners and intermediate )
- Connection exercises in pairs (you don't have to be a couple, we want to desexualize the affections!)
- Group energy dynamics, feeling real empathy.
- Ritual for nudity and embracing vulnerability (optional/adaptable)
- Developing state of openness, perception and pleasure.
MEDICINAL CACAU (COCOA) RITUAL WITH GOLD (Ancestral non-hallucinogenic medicine that elevates us to a loving vibrational frequency)
AND ENJOY and LEARN
- the 5 elemental touches
- Sensory art-installation
- Basics of TANTRIK MASSAGE
- Physical, emotional and auric empathetic openness
- There's an option for intimate sexual practice in pair (if you connect with someone during the process), if not, you can do energy/affection exercise. (Please don't stress or feel pressured about 'hooking up' or 'scoring' with someone. This retreat isn't about finding someone to validate yourself. Whether you're worried about rejection, feeling like you won't connect with anyone, or if you're coming with the mindset of impressing others by 'getting with' the most attractive person, this isn't the space for that. The retreat is about self-discovery, deep connection, and being present.)
Also trip in circular meditations:
- In Group and in pairs Multi-Dimensional Healing Visualizations
All this learning how to transmute and use our sexual energy not only for sex. Some exercises are only meditative, some are more juicy and sharing. But yes, you will feel a lot a pleasure and a lot of emotions. The work is a path that starts connecting our emotions to our sexuality.
We will also be doing a lot of Heart Sharing to tune into our feelings and share them in words (this is part of the super sensing process, not just the body work).
NO ACTIVITY IS MANDATORY IN THE RETREAT. YOU ONLY DO WHAT YOU FEEL YOU ARE READY TO DO. This means
THIS IS NOT A PERFORMING GROUP BUT A SUPPORT SPACE FOR YOU TO FEEL SAFE AND WELCOME IN YOUR VULNERABILITY
Some talks and discussions of different points of view about gender roles, sexual orientation, self image, performative sex, pornography, chems, fetish and all those mind tricks that might keep us far away from real pleasure..
For singles, mono-couples, open-couples.
Everything to make it easier for you to open up and shine in your vulnerability and authenticity.
INVESTIMENT
check-in november 16nd at 9.30am chek-out november 20th 5pm
Bus services are available directly from Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Ilhabela starting at $20 (4/5 hour drive), or opt for a private driver starting at $200 (3hour drive)
SELECT YOUR STAY
The prices here includes the course, food and stay. We highly recommend arriving at least a day before the retreat officially starts to participate in an energetic cleansing ceremony. If you wish to extend your stay, additional days are available.
SIMPLE Shared Room up to 4 people
Single beds. FULL
Shared Room for up to 4 people
Single beds. USD 1.088,00 per person.
Luxury Shared Room for up to 3 people
Single beds. USD 1.700,00 per person.
Luxury Private Suite
USD 2.600,00 per person. (+USD 1.520,00 companion)
High standard suite - only two suites - TAKEN
Suite in a high standard house with air conditioning. USD 2.900,00 per person (+USD 1.520,00 companion)
We discourage sexual activities in the sleeping rooms, which are intended solely for rest and relaxation. If necessary, Daniel can arrange a separate room for such activities. Please choose your room based on your budget, not for the potential of intimate/social encounters.
Our banquets take place here
TESTIMONY
watch on youtube and enable english subtitles
REGISTER via whatsapp or e-mail
check-in 9am check out 5pm
CONTACT US IF YOU FEEL THE CALL (Don't think, just feel if you should come or not)
Sign up via Whatsapp: +5511974556591
Sign up via E-mail: daniel.a.c.bittar@gmail.com
We'll assist with your transportation to the retreat location. There are several options, including personal drivers, buses, or even carpooling with other participants
YOUR RETREAT FAMILY
DANI BITTAR
Daniel connected with the art of Healing and the initiation into the Sacred Feminine during his spiritual journeys around the world. A Reiki Master, he has undergone body-spiritual training and experiences in Brazil, India, and Koh Phangan. He is a coach in sexuality and relationships and a holistic therapist. Specialized in creating spaces where intimacy and vulnerability are explored with care, Daniel has a unique talent for guiding groups to allow themselves and surrender to the process of self-knowledge, healing and pleasure. His work in retreats is recognized for being a direct process.
Daniel has been conducting Body&Heart Retreats for 4 years, in addition to leading body-narratives experiences and individual therapeutic processes.
Antonio Vinícius
Integrative Complementary Therapist – Fatec/PR. Sei Tai – Escola Aroma De Flor/RJ. Master in Hypnosis and NLP – Instituto Lucas Naves/SP. Reiki Master – Usui, Tibetan, Path of the Heart, Holy Fire®. Facilitator of Access Bars® and Kundalini Yoga Instructor (KRI – Kundalini Research Institute).
A seeker of academic, philosophical, historical, psychological, and religious knowledge, Initiated in ancestral wisdom, including African-rooted and shamanic traditions, he is currently dedicated to running self-knowledge retreats and offering therapeutic services for over 5 years.
Francísco Såntos
Clinical Naturologist from Humaniversidade Holística, Reiki Master, massage therapist, and Holistic Therapist specializing in radionic tables and multidimensional healing systems. Connected to the Art of Healing for over 10 years with experience in various therapeutic massage techniques.
Hatha Yoga Teacher from Simplesmente Yoga and Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher from Phool Chatti Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh.
Francisco is a classical Indian dance performer in the Odissi style. He graduated in Odissi from the Indian Consulate Cultural Center, Padmaa Art and Culture Studio, and Nadamandir Studio in São Paulo, as well as from the Rudrakshya Foundation in Bhubaneswar, India.
Marian Masseredjian
Hostess and Producer of the Body&Heart Retreat in Ilhabela
Graduated in Hotel Management from Les Roches School of Hotel Management - Bluche, Switzerland, and specialized in Food and Beverage Management from Kendall College - Chicago, USA.
With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and gastronomy industry, a world traveler, soul seeker, and devotee of ancestral wisdom and medicines, she now merges her worlds by dedicating herself to the production and operation of self-discovery and inner-connection retreats.
She is a well of ancestral wisdom and personal processes, offering emotional support and guidance for any internal journey, whether you're seeking help with spiritual, interpersonal, or personal challenges
FAQ
DANI ANSWERS YOU
Average age and body types of the participants?
average from 27 - 59 years old, with a variety of body types—athletic, bears, slim, and everything in between. While some groups have seen a majority of participants around 40-45 years old, there is always a comfortable balance, so you don't need to worry about fitting into a specific mold. This retreat isn't about comparison or validation through 'scoring' with the most attractive person. If you're coming with that mindset—seeking validation through sexual encounters or trying to impress others—this might not be the right space for you. Although we have room for sexual practices, the focus here is on surrender: surrender to the retreat, the process, and the energy that emerges naturally.
If you're drawn mainly by the idea of being around attractive people, it may be worth reflecting on deeper psychological aspects. Ask yourself if you're truly here for self-growth and expansion, or if you're just chasing external validation. Yes, there are attractive people here, but the retreat isn't a place for 'Validation Queens'—unless you're willing to work on that aspect consciously. Often, the most meaningful connections aren't with the people you initially find physically appealing, and many of the deepest experiences arise from moments of vunlnerability and affection, not from sexual encounters. It's in these spaces where real magic can unfold.
You are never required to participate in anything—everything is an invitation. The retreat invites you to connect authentically with people who might not fit your 'usual type,' especially in exercises involving energy, vulnerability, and affection. If more intimate or sexual exercises are introduced, the choice will always be yours, and part of the process is learning to navigate those choices, as well as dealing with any rejections that might arise. We offer various tools to help you manage these experiences and tune into what you truly desire beyond surface-level sexual anxieties.
And don't worry about whether the group will be interesting or attractive enough for you—there's always a healthy mix of personalities and appearances. If you feel drawn to this experience, trust that the right people will be there.
Our main concern lies with individuals who come seeking to feel superior based on who they hook up with or sleep with, as that kind of energy disrupts the space. This retreat is about deeper connections and genuine exchanges, and if that resonates with you, you'll find the right atmosphere here.
I'm a straight man
Hello straight man, if you made it this far and felt called, welcome to the Body&Heart retreat for MEN.
We are mostly gay/bi men wanting to open up affectively and emotionally. I think most likely you feel that same need!
Emotional-affective openness is something that men lack, regardless of sexual orientation.
STRAIGHT MAN CONFIDENT OF HIS SEXUAL ORIENTATION: All the straight men who came to my group work had wonderful experiences. Mainly because you won't have to struggle with the desire (eg. in sensory practices) and will go deeper within yourself. This is a unique opportunity. If you were in a group with women it would be more difficult to stay focused on your inner process.!
STRAIGHT MEN INSECURE/Disgusted/DIFFICULTY WITH OTHER MEN: If you feel this is the time for you to open up, welcome! We will be very happy to provide a safe space for you. Remembering, if there is any exercise that you are not comfortable with, you can not do it, adapt it or just watch it. It's a unique opportunity for you to be more relaxed and affectionate with other men in a safe space without judgments.
CURIOUS STRAIGHT MAN: Yes, we will have plenty of space to explore safely and consciously. But much more than exploring mental desire/fantasy, the retreat will bring the perception of energy and love that every human being has, regardless of labels. It can be a much broader opportunity than it seems.
I feel I would need a more intense retreat with penetration, rough sex or fetish. Maybe this is not for me.
Maybe not. But welcome to explore the world of parasympathetic sexuality/affectivity and how much more intense it can be than spending nights in orgies having sex with drugs.
About fetish, the retreat will invite you to learn to put your mind aside, leave aside ways of thinking that follow limiting rules. So you will basically learn to reach the levels of pleasure that the fetish brings you without the need for scripts or behaviors
What if I get ho.rn.y? I'm super se.xu.al
That's great! You will have more energy available to perform the exercises.
You will get new tools to learn how to channel your sexual energy into other areas of your life!
I don't want or can't appear in photos/videos
The event will be filmed and photographed. You can pay the fee to become unrecognizable (blur on face and tattoos) in photos and videos. Just remember this is the main tool to keep the event alive. So Dani really appreciate if you can be part of our digital art (video and photos)
Dani will always show you and asks your permission before posting anything, if you decide to show up.
Is this for monogamous couples? Or only Singles? How does it work?
This retreat is open to both singles and monogamous couples, with several options depending on your situation. You can attend as a single person, or as part of a couple, whether you're attending together or separately. The retreat focuses on individual inner work, with the group serving as a support to help you open up and access your inner truth. We provide various guidelines to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable.
For example, if you're in a monogamous relationship and attending alone, the facilitator can speak with your partner to establish rules and boundaries that make both of you feel secure during the retreat.
If you're attending as a couple, you'll gain tools to communicate clearly and tune into what makes each of you comfortable or uncomfortable. Couples can choose to do the exercises exclusively with each other, or if both feel comfortable, they can engage with others in certain activities.
In exercises such as those involving affection or nudity, the couple decides what feels right for them. If at any point someone feels insecure, they can stop and reconnect with their partner. It's a very safe space—there's no need to worry. However, if your relationship is in a difficult place and you're hoping to revive it, it's best to speak with the facilitator beforehand.
Everything is a possibility, and if you still have any doubts or concerns, feel free to send me a WhatsApp message. I'll be happy to clarify your questions.
Is there nudity? Is it mandatory to be naked?
We have a ritual for body acceptance. You can adapt in the best way for your moment. Nothing is mandatory! Do whatever is more comfortable to you. You just need be aware there will be people naked around you at some point. Nudity is always welcome in the working hall, sleeping rooms and waterfall.
Is there an org.y at the end? Are the practices about pen.etration and fore.play?
A common comment I hear from hypersexual people during the retreat is: 'Oh, that was so much more intense than an orgy with G.' If you're looking for an event to satisfy your unconscious desires, I do not recommend this retreat. This is not about penetrative sexual practices or anything conventional that you already know. While it can happen, that's really not the point.
We will engage in sensory practices to consciously learn how to feel pleasure, lust, and tenderness. You'll also learn to channel that excess sexual energy—even for healing or manifestation purposes, whether for yourself or others, which can be an amazing experience!
If you struggle with sexual anxiety or hypersexuality, this retreat will help you integrate that energy in a healthy way, sometimes even allowing you to feel more pleasure!
I am ashamed and afraid to open up emotionally. Is this for me?
This is a safe space for you to open up at your own pace and at your own way. Everything with fluidity.; slowly.
If you have this kind of difficulty you should come to the retreat. Here it is not a performing space. This are practices to learn how to open up. Be very welcome if you asked yourself this question.
And don`t worry about others: the hipersexual, exhibitionist, boastful, super liberal guys will also face their hindrances. Usually men have a lot of difficulties to allow themselves to feel love and affection. Yet, after the first day usually everybody tunes in empathy. So everyone will be there holding space for you. (And the group will expect the same from you).
I'm very se.xu.al, I'm not interested in spirituality but I feel the call to be there
Welcome. We don't want to indoctrinate anyone, quite the contrary! We want to bring you the feeling of emotional freedom, take your energy to its peak and keep it there for a long period! We want you to clear away any sense of guilt and shame created by religious institutions. Possibly, you might find a transcendental experience. Or simply learn to be more open to life and feel long lasting pleasure
I am only interested in the spiritual part of the practice. Can I just do this part?
Unlike other spiritual practices that deny or repress sexuality, Tantra uses se.xua.l energy as fuel for our divine presence.
We invite you to delve deeper into your spiritual practice integrated with your sexuality. But as I always say, in your time. So yes, you can just to the meditation and energy practices.
How are pairs made? What if there's someone I'm not attracted to?
If you asked yourself this question you must be stuck in the validation cycle in your sexual pursuit. At the retreat you will learn to see beyond appearances and objectification. The choice of partner should be someone who inspires confidence and not necessarily imagery attraction. The exercises in pairs are affective-energetic and not se.xu.al.
Sometimes the teacher chooses the pairs, sometimes the choice is free. We usually let fate/randomness choose. OBVIOUSLY if there is someone you don't feel comfortable with for whatever reason you are not obligated.
We will have instructions on how to communicate our limits, desires and learn how to transmute rejection and emotional triggers energy.
What if there are participants out of the purpose of the retreat? Someone unspiritual wanting to take advantages of the vulnerability momements?
This person will quickly get the vibe of the retreat. In 30 minutes of practice, we will all immerse ourselves in affective communion.
We have many rules on how to behave and deal with our desire and hornyness during practice. The work is precisely how to feel without respond; how to transmute energy and desire into something subtle. So it`s a training for all of us to learn how to stay within even in a very 'uhum' moment.
If the person felt called, there is a reason why he's there.
Usually these people have a lot of se.xu.al energy and inevitably, in this retreat, it will reflect very strongly on their emotions. It's going to be an intense inner journey. Do not worry about their behavior.
Part of the job is to understand the moments when we try to take advantage of situations to have a misery of pleasure (ex. trying to feel the masseur co.ck). We want to learn to put these states of misery aside and step in real pleasure, se.xual, emotional and even spiritual (for some).
Obviously, if the participant does not cooperate with the rules, he will be prevented from doing the practices. (Happened only once in over 25 retreats and workshops).
Don't worry, the instructor is very careful and controlling with the group flow VERY!
I want to find my expansion and I'm worried about people wanting something else.
It is very beautiful and rewarding to see hyperse.xua.lized people learning to channel their sexual energy to spirituality. It is often these hyperse.xuali.zed people who help those in need of deeper healing. Because they have a lot of energy to give. And they get the healing tools. And magic happens.
Will I learn to love myself more and need less validation?
Yes!
I am very hurt emotionally. Can this help me ?
First of all, listen to the call within your heart to participate in this work.
And yes! It can help a lot to process stagnant emotions and bring more calm and clarity to our being.
I was se.xu.ally abused. It's for me ?
Hear the call within your heart.
The retreat process can be very intense but very liberating.
If this issue still destabilizes you, I recommend you doing an individual session (online or in person) beforehand so that we can understand your process.
Is it good for those who can't do sex without ch.ems?
Wonderful. Have you read uol's article about my post-chems resensitization work? here or ask Daniel.
And if there is a participant with negative emotions, will I absorb it?
This is emotional empathetic opening work. So yes, you will absorb everything and learn how to transmute these energies without having to protect yourself and create barriers. Tantra is openness. And we need to have tools to live openly.
Already in the first exercises we will be much lighter and cleaner energetically and emotionally. Don't worry.
Magni Alok Deepak: Our Yoga Instructor
Magni Alok Deepak is a physical educator, Ayurvedic therapist, and yoga teacher from the Yin Yang Vinyasa Yoga School.
Magni initially connected with the art of physical work as a physical educator, which soon led to a deeper search for something beyond the physical. This journey brought him to the paths and teachings of yoga, resulting in a profound awakening about the consciousness of Being.
A holistic therapist, Magni now travels across Brazil, offering Ayurvedic Yoga Massage treatments, yoga classes, and retreats.