Sunrise. Grass under your bare feet. Gazing into the rolling Italian hills, shoulders back, a weight lifted. Heart burst open, in deep connection with the depths of your soul. Nourished from the inside out.
You’re on ALIGN – the trauma alchemy retreat.
Sunrise. Grass under your bare feet. Gazing into the rolling Italian hills, shoulders back, a weight lifted. Heart burst open, in deep connection with the depths of your soul. Nourished from the inside out.
You’re on ALIGN – the trauma alchemy retreat.
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
22 - 26 August 2025 Turin, Italy
ALIGN is a retreat for people ready to be rebirthed. To walk into the fire so that what’s not meant for them can be burned away. To alchemise their trauma and step into the version of themselves they were always meant to be.
5 days in an intimate container of just 8 participants.
Set in a secluded farmhouse in the mountains of North Italy, this is a unique retreat, in a unique setting.
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Immerse yourself completely in your healing with no distractions.
TRAUMA HEALING
There is a morning Yoga class and an evening trauma alchemy workshop every day. The rest of the day is your time to integrate this deep work: explore the local area, go for a walk in nature, swim in the pool, enjoy coffee + gelato in the local village, journal in the hammock or swing.
ALL INCLUSIVE
We provide three meals a day, our luxury accommodation AND transfers to and from the airport - not to mention morning Yoga and evening Trauma Alchemy. You'd be hard pressed to find just accommodation + meals for less than £300 per day in this area.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
It's no secret that we completely immerse ourselves in our trauma healing in this container, but imagine all of this alongside your new healing besties, guided by your favourite trauma alchemist + held in the most beautiful surroundings, with love + care. An experience you will remember for years to come + friends for life.
SCHEDULE
We've designed each day with the five Ayurvedic elements in mind to create balance + align you to your best self.
01
Ether
Ether translates to space. You'll arrive to our home away from home in the early afternoon and have the day to settle in, before our opening ceremony in the evening.
02
Earth
Root to rise; we find grounding and safety through a slow Yin yoga practice in the morning, and an evening cacao ceremony for deep nourishment and an easeful dive into our emotions in a grounded, feminine way. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the pool, nature + local village.
03
Air
Our Yoga practice focuses on opening the chest, allowing the prana, the life force energy, to flow freely around the body. The evening session is a breathwork circle; a deep trauma release experience that cannot be explained, only experienced. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the pool, nature + local village.
04
Water
A morning Vinyasa yoga practice, flowing from one pose to another, and an evening self love Abhyanga (Ayurvedic self massage) circle. Expect to release deep wounds around your body + find a new way of connecting to it. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the pool, nature + local village.
05
Fire
A fiery morning practice with some core work + warming pranayama - and we end our retreat with a closing shamanic fire ceremony. There will be a shamanic drum journey + much more. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the pool, nature + local village. You leave the following morning.
Just so grateful for you sharing your home, knowledge and care with us. Rehmat holding us like her own sisters adds the glitter and sparkle back to us girls to bring us back to the queens we were born to be. You are such a magic team and the love and attention you give us is just beautiful. I am so glad I stepped away from my comfort zone and came along. I can't wait to attend many more. My heart is so full and peaceful.
"Thank you for holding a safe space for me to work on my traumas."
- ALIGN 2023 participant
"Really enjoyed my time at this retreat, from meeting new people, learning more about myself and sharing experiences, to the incredible home cooked food."
- ALIGN 2023 participant
MEET THE HOSTESS
JIM JER SEY
JIM JER SEY
JIM JER SEY
I'm Rehmat: The Trauma Alchemist + someone who really walks the walk. I 'stumbled' into trauma healing a few years ago when I ran a series of mental health interventions in inner-city London schools. As part of the work, I was sent on trainings to identify and support children with trauma...long story short, this triggered memories that had laid completely dormant of my own childhood traumas, and I had no choice but to alchemise them or live in misery. Obviously I chose the former, and it was the best decision I ever made! It's become my life's work to support other women through their own trauma alchemy, so they don't feel alone, unsafe or spend years trying to heal what can be healed in weeks or months with the right support. I'm living proof that trauma can be alchemised, no matter how big or small, and I'm excited to celebrate your pathway to happiness.
Rehmat
ROOM OPTIONS
Prices are per bed, not per room.
Triple Room
Three comfy single beds in a quintessentially Italian room. Price is for one bed in a triple room.
Includes airport transfers, all meals apart from final meal, unlimited tea/drinks, 4 trauma healing ceremonies, 4 yoga sessions
£999
Private Queen Room
A room all to yourself! Only one left.
Includes airport transfers, all meals apart from final meal, unlimited tea/drinks, 4 trauma healing ceremonies, 4 yoga sessions
£1999
YOUR DREAM LIFE IS WAITING.
Your time is now. You’ve been invited into one of the most potent transformative containers in this lifetime; and if ALIGN speaks to your soul, you are ready for your initiation.
FAQs
Is this retreat for me?
- Trauma healing gets to be fun; we get to laugh at ourselves in the process and celebrate how far we've come - it doesn't have to be so serious all the time, and that's what this retreat is all about. If this sounds like your vibe: Tanning by the pool all day with a book + new besties...Releasing heavy trauma in a powerful + intense breathwork session...Nourishing yourself with fresh pizza cooked in-house in our pizza oven..then you're one of us! Because we're away from normal life + together doing the work for 5 days, this container goes deeper than your usual Womens' Circle or therapy session. You'll go as deep as you feel safe to go, so it's suitable for those who have never done trauma healing (though expect to go on a ride!), as well as those who have been working on themselves for a number of years - all we ask is that you come ready to do the work. It's not for you if you don't think you have trauma - it's a place to come to heal your trauma - in weird and wonderful, fun and out of your comfort zone ways.
What's included?
- Airport transfers from Turin airport, most meals, accommodation, towels + use of the pool are included. Flights, optional massage and our final meal in a local restaurant aren't included. You'll need to bring Euros for a massage, any gelatos/coffees you'd like to buy from the local town and our final dinner in a local restaurant.
What kind of food will you provide?
- We provide 3 simple, nourishing and wholesome vegetarian meals per day cooked with locally sourced ingredients, inspired by Indian and Italian cuisine. The only meal that isn't included is the final dinner, at a local restaurant so we can really celebrate our journey. If you have dietary requirements, please get in touch with us first before booking so we can check that we're able to support these - email us at hello@thetraumaalchemist.com.
What’s the weather going to be like?
- It will be hot! Average daytime highs of 26 degrees, average nights of 15 degrees.
How many retreat guests will there be?
- This is an intimate retreat, with a maximum of 8 participants. You'll be supported by Rehmat AKA The Trauma Alchemist, Shammi our chef + all round hilarious human + their small team.
What is the accommodation like?
- Villa Cadenza is a gorgeous converted farmhouse in the mountains of Piemonte. It's a home away from home - the interior is rustic with flagstone and marble flooring, and there are quiet spaces all around to sit, read and contemplate. The pool + poolside are a favourite, in addition to the two living rooms. Retreat guests stay over four bedrooms on the top floor: the two triple rooms have three single beds, and the two private rooms have king size beds. There are four bathrooms. Weather permitting, all sessions take place outside on the grassy area to the side of the property. Since we are in the countryside, there are occasionally bugs around.
What style of yoga, and what kind of trauma alchemy?
- We practice Hatha, Yin and Vinyasa yoga on retreat. All trauma alchemy sessions are somatic - there is breathwork, a cacao ceremony, an ayurvedic self love ceremony and a shamanic fire circle.
I’m pregnant/have an injury/health concern - can I still attend?
- Please get in touch at hello@thetraumaalchemist.com so we can chat about where you're at and whether this retreat is suitable for you.
Which flights shall I book?
- You'll need to arrive at Turin airport by 4pm on the 22nd August, and your outbound flight should leave Turin after 10am on the 26th. As of March, flights are around £100 return.
What should I wear/bring?
- Comfortable clothes for yoga and trauma alchemy sessions, a swimsuit for the pool, sun cream, bug spray and one outfit that makes you feel really great, for the final dinner. No need to bring towels, we'll provide those.
Do I need to hire a car?
- We offer a shuttle service to and from Turin airport so you don't need a car. Of course if you'd like to hire a car and explore during your down-time, you're welcome to - just let us know in advance so we can keep a parking space for you.
Do you offer payment plans?
- Yes - just drop us an email at hello@thetraumaalchemist.com.
