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The Soulfully Living
Bringing your retreat vision to reality
A service provider here to help you execute
your dream retreat in Sri Lanka
By Natalia Fernando
Inviting you to 'Soulfully Live'
A deep soul on a quest to connect to the truth of it all...
BA (Hons) International Business Studies
Certified Embodiment Coach
Former Human Design Reader
Reiki Level 1
About
Get to know me
My story
Hi, I’m Natalia, an international soul with roots in Greece, Sri Lanka, and England. My journey has taken me across continents, from studying in Sheffield to building a corporate career in operations and coordination in Manchester. But after years of feeling deeply disconnected, I took a leap of faith, leaving the 9 to 5 behind in England and moving back to Sri Lanka to embrace the unknown.
This period of transition, along with my own life lessons over the past few years, led me on a profound inner and spiritual journey, sparking my passion for understanding life’s deeper meaning. I love recognizing patterns and integrating different modalities to support transformation. From my connection to energy healing and immersion in Western astrology to becoming a Human Design reader and a certified embodiment coach, I remain a lifelong student of life’s great mysteries. However, my focus has now shifted more toward inner child healing and Jungian psychology, driven by my fascination with the subconscious mind and its programming. I’m deeply drawn to different philosophies, particularly Vedic and Eastern traditions like Ayurvedic living. It has been a continuously evolving journey of connecting the mind, body, and soul.
Why Retreats?
My love for admin, travel experiences, big-picture planning, event organizing, and bringing visions to life has now merged beautifully with my passion for facilitating wellness retreats. With a background in business operations and an eye for detail, I find joy in turning soulful entrepreneurs’ dream retreats into reality, whether through assisting with retreat planning or curating personalized, soulful experiences for events. Now, as a co-facilitator for beautiful upcoming retreats, I’m here to help bring your dream retreat on a tropical island to life.
From pre-site visits tailored to your retreat’s needs to curating excursions, perfecting aesthetics, and even facilitating sessions, I’ll be your support system in Sri Lanka.
Our mission at The Soulfully Living
At The Soulfully Living, our mission is to help people reconnect with life and embrace the aliveness that this human experience offers. We believe that true inner work is not limited to the mind but is an integration of the mind, body, and spirit. Awakening your senses in the present moment, surrounded by like-minded people, dancing in community, celebrating life, listening to peoples stories in person, listening to the sounds, connecting to nature, learning to use your body’s intuitive wisdom, this is an important missing aspect in todays society.
It’s time to create spaces for people to step away from screens, break free from isolation, and create spaces across borders where wellness thrives and spirits are nourished.
There are beautiful destinations to discover, incredible people to meet, lasting memories to create and facilitate transformation together.
At The Soulfully Living, we are dedicated to co-crafting soulful retreats that enriched all parties involved. Join us to co-create something magical. We can’t wait to embark on this journey with you!
Together, we connect, play, grow, learn and heal.
Why Sri Lanka?
The most beautiful and spiritual destination on earth
Sri Lanka’s rich history adds a profound depth to anyones experience, with Buddhist teachings and temples scattered throughout the island, Sri Lanka invites you to connect mentally, physically, spiritually.
Sri Lanka is renowned for its Ayurvedic heritage, where ancient healing traditions are deeply rooted in the island’s culture and natural bounty. The rich spices and herbs grown here are integral to Ayurveda, ensuring a rejuvenating wellness experience that is both authentic and transformative.
Beyond the tranquil and spiritual, Sri Lanka offers something for everyone. Whether you're seeking calm and reflection through meditation or want to enjoy the vibrant energy of beach parties, this island is a place where opposites exist harmoniously. The diversity of landscapes, from lush hills to golden sandy beaches ensures that there is a retreat location suited for every need.
The island’s Buddhist heritage, with sacred sites such as Anuradhapura, Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the sacred mountain of Sri Pada, invites spiritual seekers from around the world. Sri Lanka’s cultural richness, combined with its luxury resorts and cultural venues, offers a retreat experience that is as enriching as it is relaxing.
From serene, nature-filled experiences to vibrant cultural encounters, Sri Lanka’s unique charm and diversity make it the ideal destination for your next wellness retreat.
Retreat co-facilitation
Personalized tailored support
Venue Coordination & arrangements
Food Coordination & arrangements
Logistics, travel & country tour arrangements
Visa arrangements
Supplies & Decoration Arrangements
Arranging wellness activities
Arranging technical equipment needed
Vīrya - Inner Guidance Facilitation Workshop
Site management & host support at the retreat
This is your retreat we are helping you execute your vision This is a co-facilitation
Vision for Your Retreat
This is your retreat in Sri Lanka, so it's important to have a clear vision of the experience you want to create for your community,
You will need to:
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Understand the transformation or experience you aim to facilitate.
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Define the theme and purpose of the retreat.
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Determine the retreat's duration.
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Plan your itinerary. (We’ll provide personalized guidance to recommend the most suitable days for excursions, wellness activities, and other experiences based on your retreat’s requirements.)
Decide on the timing of the retreat
Retreat planning should begin at least 3 months before the start date. However, most retreat hosts start the process 6-12+ months in advance, especially when starting from scratch, to allow ample time for recruiting participants, securing their spots, and completing necessary planning. The timing will depend on your community’s interest and their desire to join. Planning in advance has proven to be more effective for all parties involved.
Book a call with us as soon as you decide to host a retreat in Sri Lanka, so we can begin the process without delay.
Marketing & sales for your retreat
You will have full control over marketing your retreat and managing the sales process, including handling participants' payments.
While we will share your content on our story and promote it when possible, you will be primarily responsible for recruiting participants.
The sooner you start attracting participants and spreading the word, the smoother the process will be.
Financial Investment, Expenses & Fees for Your Retreat
Once the dates are confirmed, we will coordinate with you and request the following payments as needed:
- Accommodation/venue booking deposit and full payment (as required)
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Retreat food costs (any necessary deposits/payments)
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Your personal flight costs
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Travel costs (e.g., transportation to the airport and for excursions/wellness activities)
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Site visit costs, retreat supplies, decor, and any additional costs based on individual requests
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Co-facilitator fees
Clear Communication, Trust, and Coordination
To bring your dream retreat to life, we’ll need clear instructions and effective communication from you to ensure everything runs smoothly. Your commitment and trust in the process are essential for success. You’ll be responsible for tasks such as gathering participants' food preferences, itinerary details, and other necessary information to coordinate with us.
Host the retreat
You will be responsible for looking after your participants and managing the retreat, including overseeing the itinerary and handling any issues that arise during the retreat.
Personalized tailored support
From the moment you embark on this journey with us, there will continuous personalized guidance, support provided with multiple zoom calls and check ins. For example but not limited to;
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Initial calls to discuss the retreat agenda & vision
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Customized user interface forms for ease to record - For eg: options form for participants to choose from room choices etc
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Coordination between all parties from logistics, to hosts, to bookings, to excursions etc as needed
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Updated and ongoing communication with Retreat hosts as needed
Venue Coordination & arrangements
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Hotel hunting to suit your retreat - Each retreat will have a theme and the location should suit it. For example from a luxuoiry venue, to a seminar venue to yoga practices venue to a ayurvedic wellness centre- The venue is the most important elemant of it all. We will help you and advise on the different options available online to on site
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Pre- site visits - During the location se
Food Coordination & arrangements
Forms for food for people
choices for people to select from
Logistics & travel arrangements
Clarity on logistics
Managing any logistic issues at the retreat
Managing all logistics - meal time Runnings
Booking additional transportation
Arranging day visits and excursions
Arranging transportation
airport
Visa arrangements
Visa requirements
Supplies & Decoration Arrangements
Arranging supplies needed for the retreat- stationary, paint, canvas, yoga matts, sarees
Arranging decor for the retreat to suit the retreat brand- personalized welcome boards, items to suit the retreat- candles, incense, goodie bags, ornaments PUT PIC OF YOUR HEN DO DECO
Arranging wellness activities
Arranging wellness activities - Ayurvedic Massages
Arranging technical equipment needed
Arranging technical equipment - Mics speakers karoki gamed award nights
Virya Personalized Session
Hosting a session to suit your retreat
Site management & host support at the retreat
Assistant with general planning itimary and booking of the live day
ensuring client satisfaction
running of the villa
Managing any language barriers
What's the difference between a travel agent event planner & a co-facilitator
Travel agent + Event planner + Co- Host = Retreat Co- Facilitator
While a travel agent handles booking logistics and event planners organize celebrations, a co-facilitator offers a unique blend of services from managing logistics to creating personalized experiences for the retreat host. A co-facilitator assists with every aspect of the retreat, from site management to alleviating the stress of organizing a retreat across borders. You will receive in-house support with your best interests in mind, ensuring that all tasks whether related to travel or crafting memorable experiences for participants are seamlessly integrated.
I am passionate about people's well-being and experiences. I deeply care for each individual, and this is not just a job for me; it’s a calling that is bigger than that!
What you need to do
What we offer
Vīrya - Inner Guidance Facilitation
Workshop
"Vīrya (वीर्य ) is a Sanskrit/Pali Buddhist term commonly translated as perseverance, effort, diligence, enthusiasm or heroism.
Vīrya is the state of acting strongly on what you know to be your correct path.
It can be defined as an attitude of gladly engaging in wholesome activities, and functions to cause one to accomplish wholesome or virtuous actions.
In Hindu Vedic literature, the term is often also associated with heroism and virility" This can also be referred to as the positive energy of ego that is the support for the faith of going in the right direction.
Embodied Inner work requires heroism, it takes effort to de-condition from the stories you once thought were true to you, its a journey of evolution
My approach to inner work stems from my own passion of getting to the root cause of it all, Knowing Thy Self
'Know Thy Self- Socrates' -
a Greek philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi
Γνῶθι σαυτόν, gnōthi sauton
I don't believe in one shoe fits all approach, Each one of us have our own unique soul journey and experiences. This journey is about connecting to yours!
The Virya services are coaching and speaking services embodied in a holistic approach of integrating your own Mind, Body and Soul Connection.
These Virya sessions are included in the retreat package. It will be a combination of a talk on the philosophy, mini exercise and embodiment practices to integrate.
More on Virya workshop facilitation info coming soon!
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