Summary

This retreat goes far beyond the mat. We use Pilates as an invitation to perceive your body powerfully, consciously, and lovingly, and combine this experience with in-depth DENK MAL LAUT workshops on the topic of body acceptance. Together, we not only strengthen your physical core, but above all your inner attitude and relationship with your body in a sustainable, everyday, and healing way.

Why this retreat? We open up a space where you can learn to look at your body in a new way. Without the constant expectations. Without the external pressure. Without the comparison. Instead, with respect, curiosity, and genuine self-connection. An integral part of every DENK MAL LAUT retreat is therefore: time for yourself. Time to reflect. Time to practice. Time to let your insights settle and rediscover your own rhythm. What can you expect? Through the conscious combination of Pilates, mental reflection, and honest conversations, you will rediscover your self-efficacy. You will learn to bring mindfulness to every movement and experience your body and mind as a team again.

Each workshop is dedicated to a clear goal: to support you in gaining insights that will stay with you. To create anchors that you can take with you into your life after the retreat. To build an inner attitude that will carry you through even on days when you find it difficult. This retreat gives you a break that you can feel: physically, emotionally, mentally.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Active Retreats, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Personal Development, Pilates, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-04-08 - 2026-04-12
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Marsala, Italy
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: No meals
Services: 4x guided Pilates classes

2x workshops and reflection sessions: New perspectives on body image, expectations, and how you treat yourself

Connection and contact with like-minded people

Exercise, coaching, and exchange intertwine

Personal development

Pizza night on the first evening as a welcome gift

Journaling

Leisure & recreation with space for excursions

4 nights' accommodation with sea view available

Optional meals: Complete package: 4 brunches + 2 dinners for €110

Accommodation

Space to breathe Imagine a place that welcomes you with its vastness. A house that gives you 600 square meters of space. A panoramic sea view with sunsets over the water that look as if someone has poured gold over the horizon. Enough communal areas to connect with others—and enough privacy to truly find yourself.

*Room options: You decide how much privacy or community you want (reserve in advance, pay on site): - Double room (2 people): $600 per person - Double room (single use): $800 (3 rooms available)
- Double room with extra bed for three friends: €400 per person - Twin room (separate beds) €600 per person (1 room available)
- Triple room (separate beds and bunk beds, external bathroom) €400 per person (2 rooms available) Each double and twin room has its own bathroom and a private terrace with sea or garden views. If you would like a sea view, please let us know when booking.

(*) Room prices do not include the DENK MAL LAUT course and workshop fee of €690. What you can expect: - Yoga Shala – our heart: space for dance, workshops, insights, and deep conversations. - Large common room – sea view, cozy corners, lots of light.
- Fully equipped guest kitchen – if you want to prepare something yourself. - Spacious terrace – hanging chairs and upholstered benches. - Pool & sun deck – even if the water is cool in April, you can always soak up the sun.

Catering

We want to give you maximum freedom. That's why meals are optional: Complete package: 4× brunch + 2× dinner for €110 (advance reservation required, pay on site)

sequence

Sample program PILATES & DENK MAL LAUT Retreat: Day 1: Wednesday, April 8: - Arrival from 4 p.m. · Welcome at Shala - First Pilates class · Pizza night & getting to know each other - (The pizza night is our gift to you.)

Day 2: Thursday, April 9: - Pilates class · Brunch - DENK MAL LAUT workshop no. 1 with Chiara - Free time · Another Pilates class · Dinner at the retreat house Day 3: Friday, April 10: - Pilates class · Brunch - DENK MAL LAUT workshop no. 2 with Chiara
- Free time - Optional: Sunset & dinner at the lagoon Day 4: Saturday, April 11: - Brunch · Free time & excursions - Final Pilates class - Closing session in the Shala · Dinner at the retreat house Day 5: Sunday, April 12: Farewell · Check-out by 11 a.m.

Your time in Sicily should be an unforgettable experience for you. On the one hand, you should relax and let go of everyday life. On the other hand, you should feel a deep connection to your body, gain mental clarity, and, of course, experience lots of sun and enjoyment. The program offers the perfect mix of inner work and generous space for relaxation, reflection, and individual practice. A week in a wonderful location in Marsala, Sicily, with communal dinners, optional excursions, and the opportunity to experience the supportive DENK MAL LAUT community. * Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kitesurfing, massages, and bike rental can be booked additionally.

Arrival

The nearest airport is Trapani (TPS). From here, a shuttle can be arranged for you from the retreat house. Prices for a shuttle from Trapani Airport: Pick-up between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for €30 per van. Between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, a night surcharge of €15 will be added. No shuttle service is offered between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Arrival at Palermo Airport (PMO). From here, you can easily take a bus to Trapani Airport. From there, the retreat house shuttle can pick you up.

Alternatively, you can rent a car to be more flexible once you arrive. Please let us know if this option is suitable for you, and we will connect you with other participants who are looking for a ride from Palermo Airport or would also like to rent a car.

Contrada Dara 625, 91025 Marsala, Sicilia, Italy

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellation policy for the: PILATES & DENK MAL LAUT Retreat (April 8 - April 12, 2026 / 4 nights) In the event of cancellation of your booking, the following deadlines apply for reimbursement of the retreat costs (flights and external costs are excluded):

If you cancel your participation by February 11, 2026 (8 weeks before the start of the retreat), the cancellation is free of charge and we will refund 100% of the retreat deposit you have paid.

If you cancel between February 12 and March 11, 2026 (up to 4 weeks before the start), we will refund 50% of the costs. If the cancellation is made at very short notice (after March 11, 2026), we can still refund 30% of the retreat costs.

In the event of a last-minute cancellation, we offer you the option of rebooking your participation (subject to agreement and availability) to another available DENK MAL LAUT retreat in 2026/27.

Costs for individually booked services such as flights, external accommodation costs, or transfers are excluded from our refund. In this case, you will need to contact the respective provider directly. If you have any questions about your invoice or cancellation, we are always available to assist you personally. Your DENK MAL LAUT Retreat Team