Body of Research: Meditation and Dance

Mindfulness can help us understand the patterns of the mind. Movement can help us understand the patterns in the body. By bridging the two, we begin to develop a clearer, more embodied understanding of who we are.

In this three-day retreat, we’ll explore meditation, breathwork, and improvised movement as an integrated toolkit. We’ll approach these tools as creative research — a playful inquiry into what it means to be human.

Through guided sessions in stillness and motion, you will:

• Deepen awareness of the subtle dialogue between body and mind.
• Explore movement as a form of self-discovery and creative expression.
• Use breath to regulate the nervous system and unlock embodied presence.
• Learn to understand and release habitual patterns in body and mind.
• Integrate mindfulness into daily life through the body.

This retreat offers a grounded and experiential approach to understanding the body-mind connection. It’s an opportunity to step out of autopilot and into direct experience — curious, clear, and fully present. Some prior experience in meditation, mindfulness, and movement is desirable but not a requirement.

Physical Abilities: Participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity, including standing, moving, and lying down for extended periods. Ability to move freely on the floor is beneficial but modifications can be offered.

Important Health Considerations: Active breathwork is not advised for individuals who are pregnant, have cardiovascular conditions, severe asthma, epilepsy, or a history of seizures. Please consult with a healthcare provider if you have any concerns about participating in intensive breathwork practices.

Experience Level: All levels welcome. Sessions are designed to be accessible to beginners while offering depth for experienced practitioners of meditation and movement.

Sensitivity: This workshop involves deep somatic exploration that may bring up emotional material or stored tension in the body. Active breathwork can be intense and may evoke strong physical sensations or emotional releases. Participants will be supported in working at their own pace, and are encouraged to practice self-care and communicate their needs throughout the retreat. Those with trauma histories should be aware that breathwork and embodied practices can be activating, though all practices are offered with options for self-regulation.