Love Rules ‘Yoga of the Heart’ Retreat
October 2 – 7, 2025 | Ananda Forest, Orgiva, Spain
6 Days in Paradise | Language: English
Reconnect with Your Heart in the Beauty of Andalusia
Step into a transformative retreat designed to open your heart, awaken your inner wisdom, and deepen your connection with yourself and others. Whether you join as an individual or with a partner, this retreat offers a relaxing space of safety, freedom, and love, where you can work with yourself and the other, find emotional release, and deep connection.
To ensure a deep and transformative experience, we welcome participants who have some experience with meditation, self-inquiry, or personal development. In the serene nature of Ananda Forest, we guide you through Tantric practices, Kundalini yoga for the heart, silent meditations, and heart-centered sharing circles. Using the talking stick, we create space for deep listening and authentic expression.
Guided by Renate Heiss, an experienced psychologist, yoga teacher & yoga psychotherapist, and Wouter den Dulk, energy counselor & healer, this retreat blends Eastern wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques. Inspired by the teachings of Sufism, Tantra, and Kundalini Yoga, as well as The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, we will journey into the heart’s wisdom through movement, meditation, and self-inquiry.
Tantra and Love
“Tantra is the art of recognizing yourself in the other. It is a path to deep inner connection, using presence, breath, and conscious touch to awaken the heart. Through tantra, we cultivate love, awareness, and a deeper relationship with ourselves and others.”
The exercises we do at the retreat are easy to do and do not require experience with yoga or any other technique. There will not be any sexuality involved, all the exercises are about connecting with your inner self, with love from the heart.
The heart is full of love, but it is not always easy to reach. Traveling to the heart is often hard work, which needs perseverance and trust. Love might sound sweet and soft to a lot of people, but it holds the biggest power. The shell around that power can be the hardest thing to deal with. Let yourself be guided by great techniques, nature, the people around you and the teachers. They will all provide what is needed for you to take steps on this journey.
Meet Your Hosts
Renate is a psychologist, yoga teacher, and yoga psychotherapist with extensive experience in guiding individuals and groups through deep personal transformation. With a background inpsychotherapy, emotional healing, and mindfulness-based practices, she combines Western psychology with Eastern wisdom to create holistic and impactful experiences. Her approach is heart-centered, compassionate, and empowering, allowing each participant to feel truly seen and supported.
Wouter den Dulk
Wouter is an energy counselor and healer, specializing in energetic alignment, trauma release, and holistic well-being. With a deep understanding of energy work and meditation, he helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves, overcome emotional blockages, and cultivate inner peace. His teachings integrate body awareness, breathwork, and spiritual insight, guiding participants toward profound self-discovery.
Together, Renate and Wouter create a safe, nurturing, and transformative space where you can fully embrace yourself and your journey.
What You Will Experience:
✔ Daily Kundalini & Hatha Yoga to awaken your heart’s energy
✔ Tantric & Sufi-inspired practices to cultivate connection and presence
✔ Silent meditations & breathwork to release blockages
✔ Cacao ceremony & mantra chanting for deep heart opening
✔ Guided nature hikes through the Sierra Nevada mountains
✔ Sharing circles & self-inquiry in a supportive group setting
✔ Optional 1:1 sessions (psychotherapy, energy healing, deep tissue massage)
✔ A Journey you will never forget
The Program Flow
Each day, we create a relaxed and intentional space, balancing structured teachings with personal time for integration and self-care.
Sample Daily Schedule:
☀️ Morning: Sunrise yoga, breathwork & meditation
🌿 Daytime: Teachings & heart-opening exercises (Tantra, Sufi psychology), hiking, silent reflection, and healing sessions
🌙 Evening: Movement meditations, mantra chanting, deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
💫 Special Sessions: Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Wave Dance, and ‘Love Rules’ self-exploration
Full program details available upon request.
A Hidden Paradise – Ananda Forest, Spain
Nestled in the serene mountains of Andalusia, Ananda Forest is a true sanctuary. You will stay in charming glamping tents or rustic cabins, surrounded by olive groves and natural rock formations. Days are spent outdoors—breathing fresh mountain air, feeling the earth beneath your feet, and reconnecting with the simplicity of nature. The retreat center offers beautifully designed outdoor facilities, an open-air kitchen, and a peaceful mountain stream nearby. At night, you will gaze at the starry Andalusian sky, embracing the deep silence of nature.
Investment & Booking
✔ All-inclusive package: Accommodation, all meals, teachings, airport transfer from Málaga, and a complimentary 30-minute deep tissue massage
✔ Limited to 10 participants – ensuring a deeply personal and intimate experience
✔ Early bird & payment plan options available
Reserve Your Spot Today!