Soul Craft – The Alchemy of Identity
A Transformational Day Retreat with Siobhan & Sala
Date: January 11th, 2025
Location: Salasbananas Yoga & Art Studio, Talpe
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Investment: $100 | LKR.30,000 (includes all sessions, art materials, meals, snacks, and refreshments)
Capacity: Limited to 10 lucky participants
Click here to buy your ticket to join this journey
Introduction
Step into Soul Craft – The Alchemy of Identity, an immersive retreat designed to awaken the artist and healer within. This unique offering beautifully blends yoga and art to guide you into a deep soul dive. You’ll connect with the universal truth of oneness, releasing what no longer serves you, receiving creative inspiration, and expressing yourself through transformative art.
Together, we’ll create a collective art piece that symbolizes unity, from which you will birth your own individual creations. The retreat invites you into a sacred space of self-discovery, where personal and collective healing flow as one.
As the collective heals, each of us experiences renewal; as we heal, the collective web is uplifted.
Retreat Flow – 8am to 6pm – 11th January 2025
Morning:
Sadhana Practice: Begin the day with yoga, breathwork, and meditation to connect to the divine artist within, grounding yourself and awakening your creative energy.
Journaling Through Art: Reflect and explore your inner world through guided art journaling, setting the tone for the day.
Sharing & Intention-Setting: Share your reflections and set intentions, both as individuals and as part of the collective.
Midday:
Group Collage Creation: Engage in a dynamic, interactive art session, co-creating a collective masterpiece that symbolizes unity and interconnectedness.
Nourishing Meals: Enjoy a wholesome breakfast and lunch, complemented by herbal teas, snacks, and refreshments.
Afternoon:
Individual Creations: Transform elements of the group collage into your own personal artwork, representing your unique journey and self-expression.
Sharing & Connection: Present and reflect on your creation in a safe, supportive space.
Closing:
Ceremonial Closing: End the day with a sacred ritual of surrender, release, and rebirth, honoring both your individual and collective transformation.
Step forward renewed and reconnected to yourself and the creative web of life.
Meet Your Facilitators
Organizer
Siobhan D’almeida:
A multidisciplinary artist who uses her background in psychology to enrich her creative practice. Siobhan’s work focuses on vulnerability, self-reflection, and connection. At Soul Craft, she helps participants unlock self-acceptance and transform emotions into creative expression.
IG: @siobhansgallerywall
I am Sala, a visionary yogi, multidisciplinary artist, and proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community. My journey is one of profound awakening, guided by my passion and instinct to hold space for others to heal, release, and transform. After 30 years of hiding as a gay man, the birth of my daughter illuminated the importance of authenticity and love. This pivotal moment inspired me to embrace my truth and create spaces where others can do the same.
At Salasbananas Yoga & Arts Studio in Talpe, Sri Lanka, I offer intuitive and deeply personal experiences that invite you to connect with your essence, release what no longer serves, and open to the abundance within. My methodology is not bound by tradition but is guided by the call to hold sacred space for creativity, self-discovery, and liberation. Through practices like yoga, art, sound healing, and ritual, I weave a tapestry of experiences designed to nourish the body, mind, and soul.
This is a sanctuary where instinct meets passion and where authenticity leads the way. Whether through queer-friendly retreats, personalized soul portraits, or transformative ceremonies, I aim to create a safe, inclusive space where you can align with your highest potential and resonate with the divine frequency of love.
Together, we can celebrate the beauty of our shared humanity and co-create a world of joy, freedom, and belonging. Let’s make love—within ourselves and for each other.
Venue
Salasbananas Yoga and Art Studio
Nestled in the tranquil heart of Thalpe, just a short 5-minute drive to the beach, Salasbananas Yoga & Art Studio offers a serene and private space, ideal for intimate gatherings and transformative events. Surrounded by lush paddy fields and embraced by the sounds of nature, guests are greeted each morning by the song of peacocks and the gentle rustle of birdcalls. This unique venue creates a sacred atmosphere that fosters relaxation, connection, and inner discovery, making it perfect for small group retreats, workshops, and ceremonies. Whether you’re here to host a wellness retreat, an artistic event, or simply to connect with nature, Salasbananas provides an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka’s peaceful, natural beauty.