LEVEL 1
Check in: Oct 29, 2022, 17:00
Check out: Nov 04, 2022, 17:00
De-Armouring is a body and energy work that utilises a combination of touch, breath, sound, movement and meditation through massage, trigger-point release, and stretching. The body opens up and your life force energy flows unobstructed to create the life you want.
Why do it?
Are you struggling with negative thought patterns, unhealthy behaviours, disconnection from the body and sexuality, physical tension or repressed emotions such as fear, shame, guilt or anger? To a smaller or greater degree we’re all experiencing these and when we don’t address them they hold us back from living a fulfilling life.
De-Armouring is a holistic healing modality designed precisely to help you release these emotions, stored trauma memories and behaviours. It is a process that empowers you to open up to meaningful relationships and deep intimacy, become a stronger, more grounded person, a better lover, and live a more authentic life.
“Sunny helped me to lift the ceilings of pleasure that I allow myself in all areas of my life, helping me to push through fears, guilt, shame and feelings of lack of worth. She expertly guided me to the core of what was holding me back through her direct yet empathetic coaching style.”
Abbey W., London
Is this TRAINING for you?
Personal Growth
Are you are on your own personal self-development journey and wish to attain healing, come into your body, and remove blockages?
Aspiring Professional
Do you want to step into the world of working with healing/body work/emotional and trauma release/sexuality? This retreat can be your first step towards becoming a practitioner.
Professional
Are you already a practitioner in the field of bodywork, tantra and sexuality and want to guide your clients deeper in emotional and trauma release? Or maybe you wish to add de-armouring to your existing practice?
What is the De-Armouring process about?
Blending ancient wisdom and modern science, we work with all layers of the body – emotional, physical, mental and energetic – and with your sexual energy to rewire the nervous system and enhance pleasure.
release trapped emotions, tension and trauma
detach from past stories and land in your body in the present moment
awaken your life force energy and full potential
expand your capacity for intimacy and pleasure
connect to yourself and others with authenticity and vibrancy
We invite you into a safe space of relaxation, play, laughter, cuddling, and so much more. You’ll be supported by our loving team of highly-skilled space holders in your deep personal development work.
What will you experience?
A rich, balanced program based on five pillars that support each other, resulting in radical opening and integration. With this unique mix of elements, we work strongly and deeply to relax release and transform, in a safe mindful and playful atmosphere.
Touch
- “Live model” demonstrations of body and energy work processes
- Give and receive full body De-Armouring
- Wheel of Consent embodiment
- Grounding, relaxation and integration bodywork
Breath
- SOMA Breathwork
- Energy activation
- Self and co-regulation
- Meditation and visualisation
- Belly2Belly Intimacy Practice
Movement
- Body reading
- Yoga, shaking, unwinding etc.
- Dance
- Sexual meditations
- Emotional release and integration techniques
Sound
- Vocal De-Armouring
- Sound Healing
- Vibration and frequency work with tuning forks
- Voice activation
Mind & Spirit
- Lectures on anatomy, deconditioning, trauma awareness, space holding, ethics, holistic health etc.
- Sharing circles and individual coaching
- Healing rituals and ceremonies
- Work with inner masculine/feminine qualities
You aren’t required to do anything you don’t want to do. You establish your own level of participation with conscious consent.
All relevant information and agreements will be provided at the start of the course.
ITALY Special
We choose every location with intention and lots of love to amplify your transformation. In the middle of the Salento countryside, a magic area of Apulia between two seas in the south-heel of Italy, where the sun is strong, the coastline is wild, the sea is crystal clear, you’re invited to drop deep into your process surrounded by natural elements that encourage connection, flowing and grounding.
An Ancient Masseria (farmhouse)
We’ll be in close touch with nature, among centuries old olive trees in the mediterranean vegetation characterizing this magical corner of Apulia.
The Sun Kitchen
The ayurvedic kitchen is fully-dedicated to a healthy, balanced, organic cookery and is run by international experts in natural cooking. All dishes are prepared almost exclusively with ingredients from their garden or other organic products at zero km.
SPA & Sauna
Deep relaxation in the SPA and sauna area will support your De-Armouring process and help detoxing your system.
The program elements and environment are a magical blend that ease you deep into your process. While truly safe and in balance, you can heal the trauma of the body and rewire the nervous system with hands-on experiential learning.
A retreat in nourishing nature in APULIA/Italy
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DATES
Level 1: Jul Oct 29 – Nov 04, 2022
- This Training will be held in English and Italian simultaneous translation through our interpreter.
ACCOMMODATION
The retreat center Agricola Samadhi is situated in the town of Zollino, in the heart of Apulia, 1,5 hr far from Brindisi Airport and 40 mins far from Lecce by public transport, in the beautiful countryside of Salento.
There is the possibility of booking a transfer service from/to Brindisi airport, to be arranged with the retreat center.
- Shared double room accommodation is included
- Single room upgrades available upon request and for additional cost
FOOD
- Delicious vegan-vegetarian buffet (full board).
- Organic, gluten-free, no processed sugar
- Fruits, tea & water available all day
“I definitely recommend this course to anyone willing to explore his inner world and let go of old patterns and self beliefs that block the expression of our full potential.”
Verbena B., Italy
Meet Sunny
the Lead Facilitator
Hi, I’m Sunny!
I spent over 20 years of my life suffering from chronic pain and battling depression. I appeared successful and highly-functional, but I felt disconnected and empty. I tried a seemingly endless list of healing modalities but hit a healing plateau with conventional medicine. I searched for alternatives.
During my first De-Armouring workshop, I experienced a major release: an intense outburst of physical and emotional pain. A lifetime of suppressed fear, anger, and grief dissolved into spaciousness and inner peace.
My body had been storing traumatic memories that needed release. Suddenly, I deeply grounded in my body and in the present moment, stepping out of my stories and victimhood and finding my capacity for pleasure.
The De-Armouring process enabled me to see my own dysfunctional patterns while learning self-regulation. I developed a bulletproof daily practice of self-maintenance. Today I feel alive, joyful, and connected to my body.
My passion is working with people to find their greatest resources and feel alive and connected to themselves, others, and nature. As a dedicated ever-learning student of the Healing Arts, I have studied with different masters, schools, teachers, and lineages all over the world.
Now, I share my journey through body and energy work, breath work, intimacy and empowerment coaching, Tantra, yoga, meditation and sound healing.
Be prepared for a dynamic and empowering immersion on this retreat, where you will be touched through all your layers to experience deep relaxation, expansion, and integration.
As a facilitator and very authentic human being, I am known for creating a safe, loving space and my clarity and “no bullshit” approach. Guided by intuition, curiosity, deep listening, and compassion, and supported by a great, loving team!
Let me take you on a journey.
“Being held by Sunny during the process was such a gift. She has such a beautiful balance between supporting one but also leaving enough space to find one’s own support within.”
Hannah G., Berlin
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Level 1 focuses on the non-genital De-Armouring areas of the human body connected to life force energy and sexuality.
Level 2 expands your skills and knowledge and includes contact for both female and male genitals.
After completing Level 2, follow-up mentoring and supervision for practitioners is available.
Are you ready?
- Are you tired of trying to find fixes and finally want to be home in your body, heart, and soul?
- Do you desire to heal tension and/or emotional blockages in your body and life?
- Do you want to replace performance pressure and goal orientation with effortlessness and a natural flow?
- Do you long for vibrant, healthy, and authentic relationships with yourself and others?
- Are you seeking sexual healing?
- Do you want to expand your capacity for pleasure and fully own your sexuality?
- Are you ready to let go of the past and become fully present in the here and now?
- Does living empowered, in your truth, and in your full potential sound compelling to you?
- Do you want to learn about anatomy, the nervous system and the correlation to childhood conditioning and trauma?
- Do you want to learn tools for emotional release to continue the healing journey after the retreat?
- Is communicating your true needs, desires, and boundaries from a space of inner wisdom important to you?
- Are personal development and growth a priority in your life?
Our teachings are based on the Wheel of Consent and safety and consent are key. You’ll learn how to listen to your body and notice and express your needs and desires.
TRAINING schedule
Times FOR LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Check in: Jul 11, 2022 – 18:00
Check out: Jul 17, 2022, 17:00
Daily schedule (example)
- 8:00 – 9:00
early bird nature movement practice: yoga, shaking, etc. - 9:00 – 10:30
breakfast - 10:30 – 13:30
morning session: sharing, lecture, bodywork - 13:30 – 16:00
lunch & ocean time - 16:00 – 19:00
afternoon session: dance, bodywork, sound healing - 19:00 – 20:30
dinner - 20:30 – 22:00
integrational night session (every other day)
8:00 – 9:00 early bird nature movement practice: yoga, shaking, etc.
9:00 – 10:30 breakfast
10:30 – 13:30 morning session: sharing, lecture, body work
13:30 – 16:00 lunch & lake time
16:00 – 19:00 afternoon session: dance, body work, sound healing
19:00 – 20:30 dinner
20:30 – 22:00 integrational night session (every other day)
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The training consists of appr. 60-70 hours of teaching, practice, and integration per level. The schedule will be adapted according to the needs of the group and the dynamic process.
Reserve a spot
Level 1 FOUNDATION, Oct 29 – Nov 04, 2022
First come, first serve! We have limited spaces available and all past events have been sold out!
Early Bird until Aug 31, 2022:
1.250 EUR (300 EUR Deposit)
Regular from Sep 01, 2022:
1.450 EUR (300 EUR Deposit)
The next Level 2 will take place in Berlin in Sep 2023. Please check out the Berlin event page here: BERLIN Levels 1 & 2
Payment Plan
Are you on a tight budget? We offer a payment plan – please write us a message.
After signing up and placing your payment to secure your spot, you’ll receive a questionnaire and more detailed information for the training.
Full payment is to be made NO LATER than Oct 10, 2022.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: all sessions, classes, teachings, 2 integration calls after the training, a Certificate of Attendance and food & shared double room accommodation
- Single room upgrade and extended stay available upon request and at extra costs
- PLEASE NOTE: You’ll have to cover flights, transportation, insurance, and visa expenses separately.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@sunnyju.com and our organiser info@francescoformica.com.
‣ The deposit is non-refundable.
‣ If you cancel before Oct 09, 2022, your payment will be refunded minus the deposit of 300 EUR.
‣ If you cancel any time from Oct 10, 2022 on, or if you withdraw from the event after the start of the first day, no part of the payment will be refunded. -
CANCELLATION POLICY in case of force majeure ( i.e. COVID-19):
‣ If the event is impaired due to force majeure and cannot take place, we are not obliged to cover any damages or refund the training fee. We reserve the right to change the date due to force majeure. In this case you can transfer your full payment to a future event.
‣ If YOU cannot attend because you contract COVID-19 (doctor’s note and test result required) you can transfer your payment minus the non-refundable deposit to a future event.
‣ If YOU cannot attend because of the restrictions in your home country (i.e. travel ban - written proof is needed) you can transfer your payment minus the deposit of 300 EUR to a future event.
‣I f it is possible to attend but YOU decide not to attend for your own reasons, then the usual Cancellation Policy (above) applies - Did you check the contraindications in the FAQ?
Our retreat groups are intimate, so space is limited!
Wondering what others have experienced?
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Feel – Release – Expand
From trauma to trust.
From pain to pleasure.
From separation to connection.
Our amazing team will GUIDE you on your journey
Thomas Dehn
Core Team Assistant
Thomas is a bodyworker based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has extended experience in De-Armouring and is deepening his practice within our De-Armouring mentoring program.
Thomas is a student of the Tantric Arts with an academic background. He has integrated De-Armouring into his work as a Tantra masseur. His curious soul and strong intuition make him a great addition to our team.
Angelika Höfner
Assistant & Cacaoista
Angelika, our magical Cacaoista from Austria, will guide you into a smooth relaxation of body and mind to integrate the experienced. During her Cacao Ceremonies, she loves to hold a sacred space where reconnection with our heart, inner truth, and joy is going to happen on a deeper level, opening for healing and connection with yourself and others.
She will support the team in holding space for you to support your body and soul in the process.
Francesco Formica
Organiser
Francesco is the one who strongly wanted to bring this De-Armouring training to Italy since the beginning and he’s making this dream becoming true! A spiritual pioneer and researcher of the real essence of things, he works through energetic treatments, practices and meditations of neo-tantric and ancient traditions to build deeper and authentic relationships.
Valentina Tutino
Interpreter
Valentina is our bridge between languages on this journey and will be supporting you through all the processes. Italian born, she lived for a while between China and UK looking for new ways of mixing oriental holistic medicine and practices with occidental lifestyle. She is a Naturopath specialised in chakra balancing and cleaning through crystals. Valentina holds a great energetic space!
Are you ready for a transformation?
Still wondering if this retreat is for you?
Chat with Sunny or book a free 30 min call.