Join us at the Sanctuary of Ananda for a deeply sacred and utterly exquisite Couples Winter Retreat — an immersive weekend experience designed for partners who long to deepen their connection, reignite their intimacy, and discover the profound teachings of Tantra together, in a setting of warmth, beauty and boundless love.
Winter is the perfect time to turn inward. To slow down. To drop the busy-ness of life and arrive — fully present — with your beloved. This retreat creates a sacred container where couples can explore the art of conscious, embodied intimacy through gentle Tantric practices, breathwork, meditation, sacred ceremony, and guided exercises designed to open the heart and awaken the senses.
"When two hearts come together in sacred space — fully open, fully seen — something extraordinary awakens. This is the promise of Tantra." — Cathryn Wood, Sanctuary of Ananda
What to Expect
This is not a workshop about performance or technique. It is an invitation to presence — to meet your partner as if for the very first time, with fresh eyes and an open heart. Over the course of the weekend, Cathryn will gently guide you through transformational exercises that cultivate:
Sacred Presence
Learn to be fully present with your partner — body, heart and soul — creating the safety for true intimacy to unfold.
Tantric Breathwork
Use the breath as a bridge between you and your beloved — to move energy, dissolve tension, and expand joy throughout the body.
Sacred Ceremony
Participate in beautiful, candlelit ceremony rooted in ancient Tantric tradition — a ritual of devotion, honouring and renewal.
Couples Exercises
Guided, safe, embodied practices that deepen trust, communication and conscious touch — creating the foundation for lasting love.
What You Will Learn
- The foundational principles of Tantric Sacred Union and how to apply them in your relationship
- Breathwork techniques to move energy through the body and deepen sensory awareness
- How to create a sacred space of love, safety and devotion at home
- The art of conscious touch and presence — honouring the divine in your partner
- Meditation and visualisation practices to harmonise masculine and feminine energies
- Communication tools rooted in compassion and deep listening
- How ceremony and ritual can reignite the flame of desire and devotion
- Understanding the role of Shakti (feminine) and Shiva (masculine) in sacred partnership
"The Couples Winter Retreat is one of our most beloved offerings of the year. Couples leave with a renewed sense of love, clarity and purpose — fully rekindled. We hold profound space for this sacred work."
Exclusions
Please note the following are not included in the retreat fee:
- Accommodation and meals (see accommodation section below)
- Personal travel and transport costs
- Any additional one-on-one sessions with Cathryn
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Ananda Centre at a discounted rate for retreat participants. For enquiries about accommodation please contact us on 08 6311 2804.
We also recommend a range of local retreat centres, cosy bed & breakfasts and boutique guesthouses within 20–30 minutes of the Sanctuary. Ask us for our curated accommodation list when you book.