May 6th Retreat

9:45 am - 4:00 pm Bolinas, CA

Embodied Emotion and Presence Retreat

Join us for a day of embodiment and presence through the practices of yoga, Qigong, Somatic Experiencing, and sound healing. To embody means to give physical form to an experience ~ emotion, a state, a thought, a feeling. Presence is being connected through all of our senses to the waves of experiences happening through and around us moment to moment, day to day. Daily life, stress, and the environment around us often cause us to disconnect and leave the presence of our bodies. Through gentle and loving guidance you will learn how to connect with your life and its experiences in a way that feels safe, connecting and enjoyable. When we can embody our emotional lives, we create a flow of energy and vitality, creating a healthy body, mind, and spirit.

The day begins with an embodied practice of Hatha Yoga and sound healing to awaken you to your mindbody and get your energy flowing. An organic and vegetarian lunch will be offered to nourish the energy of your physical body. Then we take an experiential dive into Somatic Experiencing, a modality based on the study of animals, neuroscience and shamanism, that helps to clear the emotional body, discharge trauma and rewire the nervous system for greater well-being, followed by personal time on the bluffside property overlooking the ocean, with time to hot-tub or walk to the beach and reflect and integrate the morning's practices. We move into the afternoon with a meditative Qigong and Yin Yoga practice to bring a balancing and calm energy into the mindbody, closing the day with a healing sound bath. Morning and afternoon healthy treats, coffee and tea are also included. All of the day's exercises will be carefully guided and contained by trauma-informed and aware teachers and practitioners. and follow-up resources will be provided for those interested.

Your guides for the day are: Carmen Casado: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Yoga Instructor PJ Church: Yoga Therapist and Sound Healer Rachel Jennine Goudey: Integrative Somatic and Yoga Therapist and Doctor of Clinical Psychology

*All activities are held outdoors.

*The magnificent property is one hour or so from most Bay Area locations with easy on-site parking.

*There is an ocean-side hot tub and outdoor shower available to retreat participants. 

*No yoga experience necessary.

*Investment: $130 Register here  
(We have two sliding-scale slots available based upon need. Reach out directly to inquire.)

*With questions contact us

*Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded.