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claiming HER
retreat for embodied women
TURKEY
OCTOBER 10th-17th 2026
super early-bird offer £200 off by April 30th 2026
There is a primal desire within the feminine to meet herself through her most embodied expression…
And when SHE does,
it transforms HER at her Core.
It unravels her.
Makes her come undone.
In the most delicious of ways.
In the most intimate of ways.
AUTHENTIC RAW SENSATIONAL
Welcome, Wild One.
Claiming HER has been born from a desire to meet the ache of a woman ready to lean into her sensual edges and explore the depth and vastness of feminine expression.
Facilitated by two devoted space holders, Ashka and Charlene, and held tenderly within the collective feminine body, you will be guided to soften into a container that meets you in the places longing to be seen and gives permission for your most authentic self to emerge.
The wild and tender feminine heart bridges instinct and expression, giving voice to the parts within her that want to be felt and expressed. This is why we bring both sensual somatics and voice as the core pillars of our embodied practice. We we will explore pleasure as a non-negotiable, regulating and integrative force of feminine wholeness and voice as a force we surrender to.
From structured practices to spontaneous explorations, our daily rituals will naturally pour into the spaces between, allowing our days together to become a space of both awakening and gentle integration.
To honour the depth of this work, spaces are limited to 14 women only to ensure depth, safety and individual attention. All practices are invitational, you can attend them even as a witness only.
RIDING THE CURRENTS OF OUR ALIVENESS
The retreat is a gift of embodied softness, slowness and aliveness that we get to share with other women.
We design the week so that the structured practices will intentionally interwoven with spaciousness and moments of indulgence, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body to open without overwhelm. This rhythm supports a gradual softening of habitual tension, creating the conditions for the body and voice to emerge organically, rather than through effort or force.
We will engage in daily bodywork practices that cultivate embodied touch as a relational language of co-regulation and nourishment, developing the capacity to both surrender and remain present while holding space.
There will be plenty of time to rest and integrate between sessions, take solo hikes into the woods or unwind by the pool.
Claiming HER is for a woman who…
- senses her pleasure and rest are not indulgences, but essential aspects of how she lives and expresses her aliveness.
- desires to deepen her embodied capacity for intimacy and clear embodied boundaries.
- is curious about her erotic edges as places of vitality, truth, and self-expression.
- is ready to soften out of over-functioning, performance, and deep held tension, open her voice, and meet herself with honesty and tenderness.
We will:
– cultivate skills of self and relational embodied intimacy
– develop a clearer, more nuanced map of our internal emotional and embodied landscapes
– deepen somatic receptivity as a pathway to learning how to truly receive: attention, touch, pleasure and support
– explore structure and precision and soft feminine anatomy though embodied yoga
–honour and express our authentic voice as it arises from the body
Your inquiries answered…
This is not an explicitly sexual retreat and there will be no required nudity.
No required experience in somatics, embodiment or voice.
Practices will give you very practical tools and knowledge of feminine wisdom.
OUR CORE PRACTICES
Embodiment, Sensual Somatics, Movement, Embodied Yoga, Sounding, Gong Baths, Embodied Touch, Deep Rest
MEET YOUR GUIDES
LEAD FACILITATOR
ASHKA ZASADA
DANCER, EMBODIMENT COACH, YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Ashka is a dancer, embodiment coach, yoga instructor, and initiation facilitator based in London. She runs a thriving private practice and offers workshops and international retreats in both yoga and embodiment.
Drawing on extensive experience and training in a range of movement modalities, as well as a deep interest in depth psychology, she offers a unique approach to holding space for awakening to life rooted in embodied wisdom and authenticity.
Her work cultivates agency, emotional depth, and erotic intelligence, and she supports both women and men in developing their capacity for embodied, relational intimacy.
Ashka will lead daily movement, embodied touch, embodied yoga and improvisation sessions, inviting play, pleasure, shadow and taboo as pathways to wholeness and deeper intimacy.
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SPACE HOLDER
CHARLENE HUSKINSON
SOUND THERAPIST, HOLISTIC VOICE COACH, PROFESSIONAL SINGER, MUSICIAN.
Charlene invites you to explore the transformative world of sound, offering unexpected insights, creativity, and information beyond our analytical minds.
By listening deeply with all our senses, we can experience life in new ways, fostering a different kind of awareness of ourselves, others, and our surroundings. The sound, music and voice guides individuals back to themselves, helping to reset and restore harmony which initiates healing.
Charlene has over 20 years of experience as a singer and musician and is a certified Sound Healing with the Voice Practitioner (COSH), Sound Bath facilitation (COSH), and Sound Healing with Crystals (COSH). She also has a Diploma in Contemporary Singing – Vocaltech (now BIMM London) and is certified in Authentic Voice for Wellbeing and Sound Healing Voice Meditation.
Charlene will hold space for us to deepen intimacy with our own voice, its resonance, range, and expression, exploring voice as a felt, embodied experience that liberates unspoken truth. Her sensual voice and musical talent will create live soundscapes that bring depth to our embodiment practices.
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OUR RETREAT SPACE
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THE VENUE
We are beyond thrilled to spend the week in a stunning retreat venue, just a short drive from the coastal town of Göcek and the turquoise Mediterranean, tucked deep within the folds of a secluded mountain valley.
Designed in harmony with the land, it offers a sanctuary of barefoot luxury, deep renewal, and wild peace.
Surrounded by abundant, succulent nature, olive groves, fig trees, and pine-covered hills, this hidden valley is a haven for embodied practice, true rest, and nourishing connection.
With a breathtaking mountain backdrop, the venue features beautifully designed ensuite accommodation, a shimmering pool, spacious and welcoming communal areas, and two open-air yoga shalas open to the sky and the trees.
INVESTMENT
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INVESTMENT
SUPER EARLY BIRD
“£200 OFF” BY JANUARY 31ST
We will sleep in the stunning, ensuite rooms, luxuriously designed and fitted out in keeping with the natural ambience, with natural wood, neutral tones, and thatched roofs on the circular cottages.
single deluxe ensuite £1695
single standard ensuite £1415
double/shared deluxe ensuite £1265
double/standard ensuite £1215
YOUR “YES” INCLUDES:
7 nightly accommodation in en-suite, air conditioned bedrooms
2 delicious veggie Turkish meals a day, brunch and dinner
Daily group practices
Unlimited fruit, water tea and coffee.
NOT INCLUDED:
Boat trip and other additional excursions.
Alcoholic or soft drinks
Treatments and massages.
Flights, transfer from Dalaman airport, (25 min, We will arrange that for you).
Booking and cancellation policy
£300 non-refundable due upon registration to reserve your space and choice of accommodation.
All remaining balances are due 6 weeks before the retreat.
Individual payment plans and monthly instalment plans are available.
All cancellations and refund requests must be emailed to ashkayoga@gmail.com
In case of unforeseen circumstances and disruptions to your travels, I highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
BOAT TRIP DAY
We will be spending our free day sailing and swimming in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, stopping at some of the most beautiful bays, diving into the sea and culminating the day with a dinner at a restaurant of our choice in Goček.
TESTIMONIALS
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Incredibly passionate, energetic and empathetic.
Sharon
My husband was sceptical at first. He thought we would spend out time laying down and chanting. He was wrong. You adapt the classes to our bodies and push us. It is a good thorough workout, it’s tough sometimes, and yet you are also caring, encouraging and considerate.
Jason
You really focus on our individual needs and tailor classes to what will benefit us the most; challenge us in all the right ways with patience.
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What I love about your classes is that they are really fluid, they feel very strong and feminine. They are classes guided by the principle of being embodied and connected to the sensations of the body.
Francesca
It feels safe to move beyond the edges of the lines. It empowers me to really own my practice.
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My understanding of my body and breath has really developed and I have learnt to bring a fluidity and awareness to my movements as well as a deeper knowledge to tap into postures. You create a unique and enriching practice.
Joy
Her knowledge of yoga and of the variety she brings to every class is outstanding. I would highly recommend practising with Ashka.
David
Gone are my back and hip problems, now I feel much better and less prone to aches and pains in the old places. I would thoroughly recommend Ashka.
Sharon
I truly appreciate your understanding of physiology and the body; it helps reassure us that you know what’s best for us especially when our bodies are feeling weak or injured.
Carmen
Over 6 years you have helped me immeasurably with navigating old musculoskeletal injuries, core weakness and dysfunctional movement patterns.