

EARTH WOMB
SWEAT LODGE IMMERSION
A sacred journey of purification & renewal with Antara, wisdom keeper
May 21st to 25th in Mafra, Portugal
FOR WOMEN
Daily Sweat Lodge - Body Practice - Singing Circle
A profound five-day immersion into the ancient wisdom of the Sweat Lodge.
Each day, we will honor a direction and elemental force associated, weaving a deep connection between spirit, body, and Earth.
Openning the immersion with an offering at the feet of an ancient volcanic chimney, Penedo do Lexim. Giving thanks for the “grandmothers”, the stones thi volcano gifted us to sweat!
The Sweat lodge is an ancient ritual, a profound journey of purification, prayer, and renewal. Within its intense heat, enveloping steam, and sacred darkness, we symbolically return to the womb — emerging transformed.
This ritual is a sacred ceremony of realignment, where body, mind, and spirit come into harmony.
Stepping inside means surrendering to an ancestral process of cleansing and rebirth, guided by the elements and deep intention.

WHAT IS A SWEAT LODGE ?
The lodge is a sacred space, built with deep reverence. Heated stones—Grandmothers— are placed in the central navel of Mother Earth's womb, carrying the wisdom of the earth. Water is poured over them, releasing purifying steam. Prayers and songs guide the experience, allowing the body and spirit to release, transform, and align with a greater truth.
The Sweatlodge invites deep inner work. As the heat rises, it opens the body, the mind, and the spirit, allowing you to let go of what no longer serves you. Through breath, prayer, and intention, you surrender to the process—offering yourself to purification, renewal, and connection with something greater than yourself.
This is not a practice to be consumed but a ceremony to be honored. The Sweatlodge is a place of humility, presence, and transformation. It calls for listening rather than speaking, surrender rather than control. Here, healing unfolds as you become part of something ancient and sacred.
This is not a practice to be consumed but a ceremony to be honored. The Sweatlodge is a place of humility, presence, and transformation. It calls for listening rather than speaking, surrender rather than control. Here, healing unfolds as you become part of something ancient and sacred.
The Lakota phrase "Hóka-héy" is often translated as "It is a good day to die", but its true essence is an invitation to fully embrace the present, to release fear, and to step into life with clarity and courage. As you enter the Sweatlodge, you surrender to this sacred process — letting go.

WHO IS ANTARA ?
“ I'm fully committed to the path of transformation, truth, growth and self knowledge. I had been in many sacred places of Mother Earth, from ashrams to indigenous ancient ceremonies, where ancient knowledge has flown through my being, opened to receive and to reconnect with my own wisdom, power and love.
I honor all Great Masters, Sacred Traditions and Ancestors-Wisdom Keepers of Mother Earth.
They are the ones who remind me to walk my path with love, integrity, acceptance, truth, courage, awareness and compassion.
Since 25 years Sweatlodge arrived to my life, receiving the medicine and blessings of abuelos and abuelas from the path… surrendering myself to this ancient wisdom, I found a sacred refuge to release and find strength in the womb of mother earth..in my womb.
And I'm Antara Dakini: Moon Dancer and Founder of Moon Dance Austria & Italian Circles, Founder of Liberation Dance, Yoga Teacher and Deeksha Trainer, Sweatlodge Guide and Mother. “ Antara

PRICE AND ACCOMODATION
The retreat takes place at Casa Shanti, a quiet paradise located 40 min from Lisbon airport.
The house is 5 min walkaway from an ancient volcanic chimney, Penedo do Lexim. It presents a natural monumentality, almost like a castle of rocks. Exactly where we will gather the volcanic stones, the grand mothers for our sweat lodges.
Casa shanti offer different type of accommodation from shared single bedroom to private double bedroom.
RESIDENTIAL
Early bird price 650€ (until april 15th)
Regular price from 750 €
NON RESIDENTIAL
Early bird price 530€ (until april 15th)
Regular price from 630 €
Included : Meals, sweat lodges, 4 body practice, 4 singing circle, opening and closing ceremony and stay.
Not included : Transport to Casa Shanti