Welcome to
Self-Discovery & Purpose Retreats
Transformative retreats blending the 5 Elements, somatic coaching, psychology, and spirituality to reconnect with yourself.
PAST RETREATS
Sicily and Puglia
My past retreats in Sicily and Puglia were heartfelt gatherings where we slowed down, reconnected with ourselves, and savored the beauty of simple moments. Between yoga, meditation, nourishing local meals, and time in nature, each retreat was about rest, reflection, and community.
Welcome to Your Inner Landspace!
I'm Daniela Sarnacchiaro, originally from California and now living "la dolce vita" in Italy for the past decade. Throughout the first 30 years of my life, I faced numerous encounters with death, experiencing the loss of both my parents and my husband. These significant events sparked a profound quest for meaning and understanding. In my personal journey, I discovered the immense beauty and preciousness of life, unveiling a deep conviction that each of us has a unique reason for being here.
With a Certification in Somatic Coaching and a Master of Arts in Psychology and Spirituality from Columbia University, my research has revolved around the dynamics of Purpose in Life and how to cultivate it within ourselves. Through this exploration, I identified the essential ingredients for nurturing Purpose and developed a model based on the power of the Five Elements:
Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Space.
Together, we will embark on a transformative journey. I'm here to empower you to uncover and embrace your Purpose, and to help you experience a life enriched with profound meaning. Welcome to a space where your authenticity and purpose align, and where you can fully embrace the path you were meant to walk.
Rooted in Modern Science & Ancient Wisdom
Retreat experiences that integrates the best of Positive Psychology, Archetypal Symbolism, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Neuroscience, Mindfulness, Yoga, and Somatic Coaching. Unearth your life's purpose and embody it with unwavering authenticity every single day.
What is Purpose in Life?
It is a potent driving force and an overarching life theme that fills our days with passion and heart. Studies show that having a Purpose in Life brings psychological, spiritual and physical benefits, including increased longevity. It differs from the concept of meaning in that it possesses an other-oriented, prosocial dimension. Additionally, it is future-oriented, emphasizing the importance of aligning goals with our true values and authentic selves.
Why Inner Landspace and the Five Elements?
Our Inner Landspace encompasses our entire inner world, including core values, limiting beliefs, emotions, dreams, and desires. In our retreats, we can access and explore these aspects by using the Five Elements metaphor and guided imagery. Visualizing our inner Earth allows us to plant the seeds of our dreams and weed out anything that hinders our growth. The profound potency of each Element, combined with the inherent connection between humans and nature, enhances our accessibility to this transformative model. By engaging with it, we gain a deep understanding of ourselves, paving the way for a purpose-filled life.
Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be no lotus flower without the mud.
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