Are you ready
to tap into your full potential & rewrite the story of YOU?
Observe
Contemplate what’s around
you, take in each moment
as it comes.
Feel
Let yourself feel your
emotions without letting
them control you.
Breathe
Focus on the pattern
and feel of your breath
as you inhale and exhale.
Accept
Accept where you are this
moment, and trust
your process of evolution.
Absorb
Slow down and absorb what
you see, hear, taste, and
touch with every activity that
you do.
SÁO MIGUEL, AZORES-MINUVIDA
OCTOBER 2-8, 2024
the journey of you …
Who are you, really?
Could your beliefs about yourself be real,
but not the whole story?
Might it be that there’s nothing wrong with you, but like everyone, you’ve learned a way of being influenced by the cause and conditions of your life – the circumstances in which you’ve come to be in this world? And that it is possible to learn to live with a greater sense of groundedness, self compassion, and connection to those around you, personal freedom and a sense of joy?
Note that the flights leave jfk on the evening of Oct. 1 to arrive
by Wednesday October 2nd
The Invitation is to...
EMBRACE YOUR HEART’S WISDOM
and
take a journey to you
What Is a Transformational Journey Of Self Discovery?
This journey is a heart-opening and holistic process that connects you to your true and authentic nature, igniting your emotional awareness, creative potential, and spiritual wisdom. The intention of this retreat is to take you beyond your daily distractions so you can rest, renew and explore the integration of your body, mind and spirit in an environment specially curated for optimal health, wellness, and spiritual upliftment. When you return back you will be fully energized to handle life’s ebbs and flows with more ease, grace, and resilience. You return back fully embodying, unapologetically empowered and heart aligned.
At the end you will have The Story of YOU!
programs at a Glance
Embodiment
Daily practices incorporate
breathwork, meditation & movement
to release and let go.
Self Inquiry
Time in contemplation to explore
your inner state of being to gain
insight, creativity, & inspiration.
Sensorial Experience
Immersion into healing elements of Sao
Miguel’s volcanic landscape through
hikes, sounds of nature, and soaking in
the hot springs.
Nourish
Nutrient rich and prana full locally grown
food to savor.
ready to get started?
additional information
SÁO MIGUEL, AZORES-MINUVIDA
OCTOBER 2-8, 2024
Why SAO MIGUEL, AZORES?
- Ease of accessibility
- Less than 5 1/2 hours from the East Coast of the US
- Known for its High Field of Energetic Healing properties
- Stunning lush green volcanic landscape
- Mild temperatures in the low 70’s
- Off the beaten path free from tourists
- Perfect ingredients for taking a Soulfie
What's Included?
- *Note that that a direct flight leaves jfk on the evening of Oct. 1 to arrive by Wednesday October 2nd*
- 6 nights and 7 days of guidance, support, and deep wisdom from your dedicated guide Vickey
- Morning & Evening Mindfulness Somatic Practices
- Embodiment Experiences that include Reiki & Sound Healing, Cacao & Fire Ceremony and several amazing healing surprises.
- Two full day guided nature excursion with picnic lunch, transport, entrance fees and equipment.
- One half-day excursion to nearby hot springs or high energy spots on the island, including transport, entrance fees and guide.
- 2 free afternoons to rest, rejuvenate or explore more of the island.(no Lunch included)
- All nourishing and delectable meals except 2 free day Lunches
- Your 6 night stay includes access to facilities and all amenities at Quinta Minuvida, spaces for reflection (mats and bolsters are available for your use) and free time, fruit orchards and paths.
- Airport transfers from the airport to Quinta Minuvida and back.
- Dedicated guest manager for any questions getting ready for and during your stay.
- One on One Clarity Meet upon your Return with Vickey
Exclusions
- Airfare (check Azores Airlines with airport code, PDL or TAP Airlines from Portugal). It is recommended to arrive by Wednesday Oct. 2. The official retreat start is at noon on October 2.
- Trip insurance is required as booking policies are strictly enforced.
- No alcohol will be served, nor available during the first 6 nights of the retreat to support a safe space for the transformative work we are doing. A celebratory dinner on the last night includes optional wine and homemade liqueur.
- No lunch on your 2 free days to explore the island.
- Early arrivals before Oct. 1 or extending your stay after October 8.
Required Travel Insurance
The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip *
- The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.
- Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.
- Embrace Your Heart, Inc. is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.
- We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.
- Please make sure you purchase a plan that includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions as not all do.
Passport & COVID-19 Entry Requirements
- You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.
- Currently, there are no COVID testing or vaccination requirements to enter the Azores or mainland Portugal.
- See more detailed info here: https://www.azoresairlines.pt/en/mandatory-procedures-for-entry-to-destinations#raa
- We will keep you posted if this changes prior to your retreat. However, registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Proving adequate vaccination status
- Providing a negative PCR test(s)
- Showing proof of travel insurance
Booking Policy
To book the Activity, a booking deposit of $1,000.00 is required, then 50% of the total amount must be paid 120 days before the start of the Activity. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the start of the Activity. The booking deposit is 50% refundable up to six months before the Activity starts, minus a 20% administrative fee, thereafter the booking deposit is non-refundable.
Book on or before December 15th for a 10% discount off
the remaining balance once the booking deposit has been paid.
self inquiry questionnaire
This exclusive journey can only accommodate 8-10 participants so don't miss your chance to write the unshakable, unbreakable, unstoppable
Story of YOU!
Story of YOU!
lodging options
Shared Suite
$3,095 USD
Single bed in shared room with one or two other participants
Single Suite
$3,495 USD
After the journey
Often when we come back to the realness of our lives we experiences a
common fear that life will catapult us into familiar habits that will
lead us back to old emotional narratives.
Don’t worry as a Mindfulness Somatic Coach I’m here to help you
establish daily rituals that honor & safeguard
YOUR TRUE STORY
Schedule a Clarity Meeting
Vickey makes mindfulness accessible. She is wonderful in her thoughtful and humorous approach. She presents strategies that can be easily incorporated into my daily routine. Through practicing her strategies routinely, I’m...
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Vickey makes mindfulness accessible. She is wonderful in her thoughtful and humorous approach. She presents strategies that can be easily incorporated into my daily routine. Through practicing her strategies routinely, I’m beginning to have moments of spontaneous clarity that brighten my day or make painful moments less intense. I’m also beginning to recognize where internal emotions express themselves silently, yet physically. In short, I’m noticing more, if not struggling less.
For at least three years, I have a been working with Vickey and was fortunate to attend one of her Transformational Coaching Retreats..Through my practice, I’ve noticed I am moving from self-consciousness toward self-awareness....
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For at least three years, I have a been working with Vickey and was fortunate to attend one of her Transformational Coaching Retreats..Through my practice, I’ve noticed I am moving from self-consciousness toward self-awareness. Such revelations and insights into mind, relationships, and daily living sometimes feel “mind-blowing,” and yet, at the same time, extremely practical, and give me strategies to show up as my self.
I was blown away by Vickey's Coaching. She is bold, confident, precise, kind and just totally straightforward and down to earth. She brings incredible grasp of the material, miles-deep personal experience, and uncanny deftness....
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I was blown away by Vickey's Coaching. She is bold, confident, precise, kind and just totally straightforward and down to earth. She brings incredible grasp of the material, miles-deep personal experience, and uncanny deftness. You don’t see Coaching like that very often.
I was hesitant investing in a Mindfulness Coaching but I knew that that my stress was impacting decisions and keeping me completely paralyzed. I needed guidance and Vickey came highly recommended. Her gentle approach and obvious...
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I was hesitant investing in a Mindfulness Coaching but I knew that that my stress was impacting decisions and keeping me completely paralyzed. I needed guidance and Vickey came highly recommended. Her gentle approach and obvious experience helped me to feel immediately at ease. She knew exactly what I had been struggling with from feelings of unworthiness and perfectionism which stemmed from trauma. She created a personalized practice that helped me slowly unweave and replace new ways of seeing the world. My new level of confidence and patience and compassion I gave myself propelled me to pursue a life long desire to creating a line of medicinal herbal tinctures and teas. I'm grateful I took the first step to find healing and that Vickey continues to be a guiding force.
I love my Reiki sessions with Vickey. The authenticity, energy, expertise, TLC, inclusiveness, kindness, thoughtfulness are the type of things I appreciate and she does that...
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I love my Reiki sessions with Vickey. The authenticity, energy, expertise, TLC, inclusiveness, kindness, thoughtfulness are the type of things I appreciate and she does that beautifully.
Being a teacher is a very isolating profession that holds us to standards and expectations that are so overwhelming. Had it not been for Vickey's Coaching I would have left my job during Covid. With her guidance she brought...
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Being a teacher is a very isolating profession that holds us to standards and expectations that are so overwhelming. Had it not been for Vickey's Coaching I would have left my job during Covid. With her guidance she brought together a group of teachers as a way to find support and inspiration. It was during these sessions that I discovered my strength, my purpose, and developed my resilient muscle. Vickey helped me not only reignite my love for teaching but she helped to build my confidence to take risks and do hard things. I know that I would have never pursued my catering business had it not been for her direction and belief in me.
If you ever have the chance to take part in Vickey's Coaching Retreats it was completely transformational. She guided us through a series of Mindfulness Practices that helped us release old narratives and limiting beliefs that I...
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If you ever have the chance to take part in Vickey's Coaching Retreats it was completely transformational. She guided us through a series of Mindfulness Practices that helped us release old narratives and limiting beliefs that I had buried so deep in my subconscious mind that I had no idea were the roots that were holding me back from living happy, purposeful, and at peace. Til this day I turn to her when I need guidance and my internal GPS needs rerouting.
My one to one sessions with Vickey have been my saving grace. Yoga and meditation have brought me physical health, but more importantly peace and an overall feeling of...
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My one to one sessions with Vickey have been my saving grace. Yoga and meditation have brought me physical health, but more importantly peace and an overall feeling of well-being.
Although, I was disappointed that our Columbia Retreat was cancelled due to Covid, Vickey created a virtual retreat that contained all of her curated practices that helped me take what could have been a terrible time to be one of...
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Although, I was disappointed that our Columbia Retreat was cancelled due to Covid, Vickey created a virtual retreat that contained all of her curated practices that helped me take what could have been a terrible time to be one of most incredible time. For me these practices helped me navigate uncertainty with confidence. She kept us accountable , her support and guidance unwavering, her ability to see opportunities in challenges and how each of us have everything we need to overcome our obstacles was just the light I needed. It was in these empowering coaching sessions that I made a decisive move to develop my Yoga Business where I freelance all over the world. Being a middle school english teacher gave me the skills but Vickey reminded me that I had the wings.
