Join The Rainbow Journey in Spain this May
Queer people love Spain. Between Velvet Ibiza, Costa Blanca and Sitges Bear Week, there is definitely no shortage of reasons for any LGBTQ+ person to pay a visit and now there’s another – the Rainbow Journey retreat for queer men.
The retreat, taking place from May 14 – 20 is being put on by the RainbowMen: Tamir Rakushkin, Roy Polad, and Ofer Danziger. This collective of gay and queer men joined together to create a business that organizes retreats and spiritual trips for gay, bi, trans and queer identifying men looking to dedicate time to their wellness and personal growth.
The Rainbow Journey will be a multidisciplinary retreat, utilizing workshops from a variety of fields, all with a direct connection to our lives as Gay and Queer men in this world. It is a journey that emphasizes self-discovery and opening of the heart, full of practical lessons, activities, and lots of playfulness. It is intended to be a week of fun, full of new experiences, meeting new people, and great food; but for some, it just might become a transformative and life-changing experience.
Here is a rundown of the schedule of events:
Day 1 – Welcome
3:00 PM Check In
5:00 PM Introduction Circle
7: 00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Intuitive Stories. A workshop that allows you to connect, open your hearts, and get to know each other better.
Day 2 – Discovery
8:00 AM Yoga. Classic Hatha yoga morning flow to start the day.
9:15 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Morning Circle
11:00 AM Yes Please! Learn how to set physical, emotional and mental boundaries, how to say Yes and No, and how to receive them.
1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM The collective Dancer. An improv and contact workshop where you’ll examine the connection between your own body and that of others.
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Opening Ritual
Day 3 – Magical Body
8:00 AM Yoga. Classic Hatha yoga morning flow to start the day.
9:15 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Morning Circle
11:00 AM Body Talks. Talking with and about your body. Exploring and sharing stories about sexuality, shame and pride as gay and queer men. Includes (optional) non-sexual nudity.
1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Healing Touch. Discover and use the magical queer healing powers that lie inside each and every one of us.
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Heart Circle
Day 4 – Beach Day
8:00 AM Yoga. Classic Hatha yoga morning flow to start the day.
9:15 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Morning Circle
11:30 AM Beach and mountains. Get out of the retreat center and explore the natural beauty of the area.
1:00 PM Lunch on the beach
7:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Movie Night
Day 5 – Letting Go
8:00 AM Yoga. Classic Hatha yoga morning flow to start the day.
9:15 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Morning Circle
11:00 AM Body as Art. Exposing and transforming your bodies into works of art. An artistic workshop with some deep emotional release. Includes (optional) non-sexual nudity.
1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Inner Diva. Releasing the inner diva that is hiding inside each and every one of us, and getting ready for the night…
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM The RainbowMen Show. Its time to show your bright and shiny colors to your new retreat friends! It’s going to be a night to remember!
DAY 6- Wild Spirit
8:00 AM Yoga. Classic Hatha yoga morning flow to start the day.
9:15 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Morning Circle
11:00 AM Queer Hero’s Journey. A guided imagery workshop through the milestones of your personal queer life journey.
1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Hiking & Chilling
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Closing Ceremony
9:30 PM Night by the fire
DAY 7 – Farewell
8:00 AM Yoga. Last Yoga of the retreat.
9:15 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Goodbye Circle
12:30 PM Farewell
The Rainbow Journey retreat will take place at the magical Hidden Paradise Retreat Center in Spain, located in the mountains between Granada and Malaga. They will repeat the identical program in Portugal at the Orada Retreat Center from August 24-29.
For more information on The Rainbow Journey and to book your spot on either of the retreats click here.
