It has been a very quiet start to the year for me. I have been taking a long-deserved rest after pushing nonstop for almost seven years.
In many ways, taking a break was not easy. I felt guilty that I didn’t show up. With new dates. With content. I was scared of losing the connection.
But 2025 was a very turbulent year for me.
I had to go through a scary operation in a foreign country. I had to move from my beautiful house into a small temporary apartment, and then finally found a new home. At the same time, I had twelve retreats to organise, both my own and those of other retreat leaders. Some retreats were cancelled, and I had to fill them myself. Some of my organisers were hosting their first dolphin retreats and needed my full support and coaching to advertise and fill their weeks.
And when the last retreat in October ended, I followed a calling and added one more journey in December. I was exhausted. I couldn’t find motivation and, honestly, became a bit scared that I had crashed. So I took time out.
I have been decorating my new home, spending time with friends, and trying to enjoy the very warm winter we have had here in Egypt.
But I am back. Filled with new inspiration and energy. And this is what I wanted to share with you. 🤍
A lot is happening.
I am writing a book. I have started this blog. And I have decided to focus more on my music and sound healing this year.
This newsletter will become a weekly journey into everything happening behind the scenes in my life and in the dolphin lagoon. I am so excited to share it all with you.
Last year, I filmed a lot behind the scenes, and this will become a series that I will publish on YouTube. You will, of course, be the first to know when it comes out.
So, if you have been waiting for this year’s dates, here they are:
🌊 May 23–30
🌊 June 20–27
🌊 September 19–26
🌊 November 14–21
Our closest retreat is in May.
May is such a beautiful threshold month. A moment to return to yourself before summer begins. If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or simply longing for something meaningful, this might be your moment. Since it is so close, my team and I decided to give a discount on this journey. Make sure to go to our website and check, and while you are there…why not take a look at our new blog. There is a dolphin meditation there…;)
By the way, have you ever felt burned out? You are not alone. I meet many people who come to our retreats dealing with exactly this. It is so important that we see the signs early and take care of ourselves.
The dolphins are amazing at teaching us not to take life so seriously. I don’t know where I would be today if it weren’t for their calm energy. They probably saved me.
I know how important it is to stay on top of everything when you have a company, but nothing is worth risking our mental health. So whatever that means for my retreats this year, this is what I had to do.
Feel free to write to me and tell me your story.
You can send me an email if you feel called. I read every message myself.
Oh, one more thing...
Next week, I will share a little breathwork guide with you. Just to give you some tools to calm your nervous system. Subscribe to the blog so you don't miss it.
With love from the Red Sea,
Marie Pleione