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After guiding seven retreats, I’ve come to realize that these experiences teach as much to the host as they do to the guests. Here are the ten most valuable lessons I carry with me!

Summer tomatoes bring so much joy, so let's keep them for winter too. Make passata sauces and preserve those juicy tomatoes so you can use them all year round! 

Life gets busy, but whenever you have just 30 minutes, you can whip up simple nourishing meals like chia pudding for breakfast, a big bowl of fennel salad for lunch and a hearty lentil soup packed with protein for dinner. 

Journal Reflection: Memories from the Fall & Harvest Retreat at Masseria Potenti by Zen Aqeel.There’s something deeply special about autumn in Puglia. The sun casts a warm, golden light over the fields, and the air carries a crispness that feels both invigorating and calming. Masseria Potenti, nestled in the heart of Manduria, feels like a sanctuary during this season—an oasis of warmth, community, and connection. Every time I return, it feels like coming home, thanks in no small part to the incredible Tommasino family who own and runs the beautiful Masseria. Their hospitality turns this beautiful place into a haven of healing, where everyone is welcomed like family. I've attended May's Spring retreat a few years ago, and was excited to come to...

Thanks to SpheraYoga for guiding us in our mantra singing, accompanied by guitar, as we cooled down from an electrifying ecstatic dance session during sunset. With the waves crashing and the moon rising, it was truly a magical moment, filled with presence. Below are some of the mantras we explored, along with their interpretations.