Transformational Retreats

Video Testimonial by Jayne Spenceley for our Dark Goddess Retreat in 2019 at the Inner Guidance Retreat Centre in Suffolk

Going to the women's retreat Hamaima held in NZ was life transforming, I had been spiritual most of my life, however through life and traumatic events lost my belief and closed myself off from this part of me.

At first a little wary the weekend unfolded with love, music, meditation and spiritual messages for all of us, the messages and cards were consistent throughout the weekend for each person, there was no denying the spiritual presence that was in abundance for all of us.”

Sandi

Hamaima is an admirable and Amazonian-like yoga teacher who also feels refreshingly down to earth and ‘real’. Though Kundalini yoga isn’t my first choice, I loved her classes on the marvellously deserted beach at Sen Wellness in Sri Lanka and would happily recommend her teaching to others." 

Caroline Sylger Jones, Travel Journalist and Founder of Queen of Retreats

During my first retreat in Sri Lanka Hamaima introduced me to the life transforming discipline of Kundalini yoga and enchanting powers of Cacao. She is an incredible human being with all of the knowledge and compassion to help you on your journey''

Paul

New Earth Coaching Online

Working with Hamaima has helped me see and embrace my whole self, both the lightness and the darkness and everything in between. Our ceremonies have led me to important epiphanies that have helped me live a better and more authentic life, in appreciation of nature and magic. Very beautiful. I highly recommend for anyone looking to go deeper into themselves.

Meredith

I had the pleasure and privilege to do a one on one with Hamaima yesterday and it was profound. Furthermore, later in the day I had what I can only be described as an incredible ‘upgrade’ (whilst awake) where I experienced a tangible positive shift within my mind and body. This session I feel has altered everything with me now feeling lighter, brighter and more grounded. Deepest gratitude dear one. The alchemy you affect is beyond amazing - I highly recommend.

Suzi

Individual retreats

What a transformational and healing experience! Thank you Maren!

I stayed with Hamaima in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala for 8 days, I knew it was going to be a healing experience but it was so much more than that! You welcomed me into your home and nurtured me during this process of internal transformation. You shared your healing tools; daily Kundalini yoga, healing cacao ceremonies, gong baths, music and singing, and invited friends and local traditional healing into my time there, like the magical Mayan Fire Ceremony and meeting Izaias & Izabel.

Thank you so much for being the most nurturing guide and uplifting me while I was there, reminding me how to be joy-full!  I cannot recommend a retreat with Maren more, this is a must! If you are thinking about it, just go for it! It will be so transformative and healing! 

Danielle

I stayed with Hamaima for 3 weeks in their magical place on Lake Atitlan. 

San Marcos itself had an incredible healing energy and it started my on a journey the moment I arrived. 

Hamaima hosted me in such a warm and comfortable setting where I felt completely accepted and cared for. 

I did a shamanic womb healing with Hamaima that was truly transformative. Not only did I overcome my life long fear of spiders during it, but I also came away feeling empowered to step into my power as a woman and weave my own story in this life - just like spider herself. 

I couldn’t recommend a stay with Hamaima enough. You will be blown away!

Ella

I had the pleasure to come and stay with the beautiful spiritual warrior Hamaima in Guatemala and had the most magical, transformative time in the most lovingly held safe space I could have asked for! I cannot recommend enough taking some time out and going to spend some time there and how beautiful and life changing it truly was.

Thank you so much to Hamaima for making me feel so loved and welcomed, like family, into a space where I was truly able to be myself and go through my process with so much love and support.

From transformational kundalini yoga, cacao, Gong baths, medicine songs, ceremonies to supportive friendship and magic retreating out of the everyday bustle into this magical space she has created gave me so much more than I ever expected or ever could have asked for.

Amy

Medicine Ceremonies

I had issues with my induced birth process and addressed it in Hamaima’s prayer circle. During the ceremony I perceived this process again, staying in an amorphous realm accompanied by her singing and intense long drumming by her and her helpers. It needs a maternal energy to provide and hold such a trustworthy container! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Matthias

Hamaima is a wonderful space holder. In her ceremonies she creates lovely, safe and grounded places. With a clear intuitive flow she inspires us to go deep into inner worlds to connect our heart with the source. Removing obstacles without pushing in a very delicate way. She inspires me to enjoy the simplicity of expressing myself.

Till

Shamanic Cacao Ceremony

I had been working with cacao for a while and had been to a couple of other cacao ceremonies by the time I went to Hamaima’s. But I can tell you that never before have I felt so safe and supported as I did during Maren’s beautiful ceremony. She radiates kindness and wisdom and is so approachable and warm! She puts the whole thing into a really powerful context by telling you her story and how she came to find cacao. This allowed all of us to understand with more clarity how cacao can work with anyone on any level.

This kind of context really adds a new dimension to a cacao ceremony. She adds shamanic drumming and other tools which help everybody go much deeper into their visualizations. I always find myself going into a complete trance when attending one of Hamaima’s ceremonies! I’m really sad that Hamaima’s no longer around in London as I would attend these on a regular basis to help shift blocks and find my purpose in this life.

Ellie

I did not know what to expect from a cacao ceremony but knew that with Hamaima, who is such a wonderful guide, teacher and person, that it would be an amazing experience and it was. So much so, that I booked for all the cacao ceremonies she offered (and a private one!) while she was in London.

I found the cacao ceremonies with Hamaima to be a magical, safe and mind-opening experience that helped me access thoughts, desires, insights and general understanding that the ‘busyness' of my daily work and life had obscured. It brought clarity, calm and warmth every time. And it was a joy to meet beautiful like-minded individuals that Hamaima attracts to her ceremonies and share the experience with them too. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for more creativity, clarity and love in their life.

Claudia

Since I have met Hamaima my life has been cacao flavoured

Giovanni

Wombhealing

It’s been a great privilege to have done some shamanic journeying, ancestral and womb healing work with Hamaima. My sessions have been profoundly healing and with her wisdom and careful guidance, I have felt very held and safe enough to dive deep. Hamaima reminds me of my own feminine gifts and I always come away feeling loved and with a deep sense of knowing.

Leo 

Gong Sound Journey

One of the most beautiful gifts I have given to myself.  Anything that can calm my monkey mind and its idle chatter is most welcome!  The Sound Journey did this subtlety and gently as the sounds are difficult for the mind to process, almost forcing it to surrender and ensuring the mind is quiet. 

To be able to completely relax, unwind and let go was incredible.  I left the session with my mind, body and spirit feeling tranquil, at peace and lighter throughout the day.  Maren is an remarkable teacher, ensuring wellbeing and serenity through her calming voice and instruction.  This is something to be highly recommended and incorporated into anyone’s spiritual journey.  A huge blessing – thank you!!

Clair

Daughters of the moon poem

"The river still winds and I hear its call. It was cold as ice and it cleansed us all.

We retreated into a place tucked far away. We let our light spill forth and passed our days.

As I reminisce of our journey there. I recall the fairies, gnomes and mermaid fairies.

Mother Mary surrounded us and we wept at her feet. The love in that space would be hard to repeat.

It was special and magical and made us aware. Our life is worthy and valuable and we were made to care.

We now step forth into the world of fire. Ready to douse the flames with love and inspire.

I closed my eyes and am whisked away. To the river, the women and the journey that day.

The day of water, light and carefree bare feet. The sun, the lake and the smiles so sweet.

Even though our time had ended and we had to part ways. You will always hold a special place as I remember those days.

Until we meet again dear Daughters of the Moon. Remember to care for your beautiful womb."

by Anna Kuttner Cox from Sedona, USA

(written during our Daughters of the Moon Retreat with Evolve in France, 2018)