Reflexive BodiesRetreat
Three days of Movement and Creation Laboratory
In a wonderful, ecological retreat court located in the heart of the Altmark with sleeping options in high-quality tipis and yurts, in the middle of untouched nature. A place and time to go into your process of expression, inspiration and creating experience.
When
September 27-29, 2024
Start — Friday, 3:00PM
End — Sunday, 5:00PM
Price
Early Bird until June 16th, from 790€
Regular, from 840€
Where
Vissum 14
39619 Arendsee (Altmark)
Germany
2h from Berlin Hbf by Train
2.5h from Berlin Mitte by Car
Info
For the curious explorers of life, looking for a process-oriented space for creation and reflection.
Accomodation and full-board included.
Outgrow your current state and patterns
In the large wooden studio we embark on a connecting movement journey. Together we develop a language that allows us to let go and put aside our stressed everyday egos. In this three day laboratory we focus on the sensual perception of our bodies through movement explorations to look into the landscape of your body. With a sharpened knowledge of our intuitive needs, we get in contact with each other and create a common movement story.
Principles of body awareness and movement tools are taught. In search of a mind-body balance we are looking for the links between movement, sound, voice, expression and thoughts. Freeing ourselves through the creative process and arriving in the present moment.
We will transfer movement into different realms, using text to movement techniques. Transforming your thoughts and dreams into the body and vice versa to find a continuous stream of change. This allows us to further investigate the physical experience and seek new movement impulses.
Since we will be surrounded by nature there will be one section of the retreat using natural materials as a movement resource: We are exploring concepts such as “The Clay Body” and “Converting into Stone”.
To recover and relax during the retreat we will include bodywork for fascial release.
The workshop is based on a collaborative approach that brings us together in formations consisting of group, pair and solo exercises.
SCHEDULE
Friday
3.00 — 3.30 PM: Arrival
4.00 — 6.30 PM: Session 1 — The Landscape of the Body
6.30 — 7.30 PM: Dinner
8.00 — 9.00 PM: Session 2 — Natural Materials as a Movement Resource (Converting into Stone)
9.00 — Open End: Reflection and Intention Setting around the fireplace
Saturday
8.00 — 9.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 — 11.30 AM: Session 3 — Movement Exploration (Individual and in Group)
11.45 — 12.45 PM: Session 4 — Writing Movement, Movement to Text Techniques
12.45 — 1.45 PM: Lunch
1.45 — 4.00 PM: Free-time for Reflection and Nature
4.00 — 6.30 PM: Session 5 — Connecting Movement, Voice and Sound
6.30 — 7.30 PM: Dinner
From here open program:
8.00 — 9.00 PM: Relaxation at Sauna
9.00 PM — Open End: Life as Performance / Experimental Jam
Sunday
8.30 — 9.30 AM: Breakfast
9.30 — 11.00 AM: Session 6 — Bodywork, Fascial Release
11.00 — 12:30 PM: Session 7 — Natural Materials as a Movement Resource (The Clay Body)
12.30 — 1.30 PM: Lunch
1.30 — 4.00 PM: Session 8 — Writing Movement, Text to Movement Techniques
4.00 — 5.00 PM: Goodbyes & Departure
Here’s what you will experience
Unlock your Creative Process
Gain awareness of where you draw inspiration from and how to integrate into your movement.
Reflect and rewrite your patterns
Understand your own patterns and tendencies, break them, discover and reveal new aspects of yourself.
Confidence in your Body and Self-Expression
By linking movement, sound, voice and your thoughts you find an authentic expression in your body.
Take a break from the big city life and find space to hear yourself
Use the change of environment and pace to become more attuned to your own needs and desires.
The body is a vessel for creation, a tool to get to know ourselves, a tool to reinvent who we are. The body is the only matter you own.
Surrounded by nature in the Astraea Ecological Retreat
On the 4 hectare area you will find beautiful corners to linger and relax. Nature lovers and aesthetes will get their money's worth in the idyllic wild herb garden, on the farm or in the raised beds next to our greenhouse. During a walk on the nearby nature trail at the end of the village, you can let yourself drift and, with a bit of luck, spot one or two wild animals.
It is easier to live and learn in this environment.
Getting There
By Car : 2.5h from Berlin Mitte
By Train : 2h from Berlin Hbf
Accommodation Options: Tipi or Yurt
While the yurts gather around the central fireplace in an area surrounded by old trees, the teepees are lined up on the outer meadow at the edge of our forest with a view to the horizon.
The yurts are equipped with an en suite bathroom and an additional fireplace. In a converted shipping container, on the edge of the tipi meadow, there are high-quality bathrooms that belong to the tipis.
Yurt Option
28 sqm
Natural latex mattress
Fireplace
Private bathroom
2 single beds or one double
All to yourself: €̶1̶2̶4̶0̶ / €1190 Early Bird
Share with someone: €̶1̶0̶4̶0̶ / €990 Early Bird
Tipi Option
22 sqm
Natural latex mattresses
2 single beds or one double
All to yourself: €̶9̶9̶0̶ / €940 Early Bird
Share with someone: €̶8̶4̶0̶ / €790 Early Bird
Your Instructor
Elke Kalupar
Frequently Asked QUestions
How can I get to the retreat venue?
There will be a pick-up option to get you from your house together with other participants directly to the venue.
Otherwise you can take a train to Wittenberge and get picked up from there or drive by car yourself.
Can I choose who to share an accomodation with?
If you decide to book a shared Yurt or Tipi you can let me know if you want to stay with a specific person or have requirements that are important to you.
I booked the retreat, but can't make it anymore
If your plans changed after booking you have the following options
Cancellation Policy:
- Until 30 days in advance: 30% of the price incur
- Until 14 days before: 50% of the price incur
- 7 days or less before: no refund
You can always transfer your booking to another person
I have an allergy/food intolerance, can the food be adapted?
Yes, you can let us know any requirements you need for food during the retreat after booking. If desired, we offer individual arrangements and cuisine, which are as seasonal, regional and organic as possible. The culinary focus is on vegetarian whole foods, but vegan, aryuvedic and raw food cuisine can also be offered to a very high standard.
I have no experience in movement, can I participate?
The retreat is not based on a technical approach, but oriented towards the creative process. You should be open to move a lot, as we have multiple days for exploration.
Feel free to reach out and we can discuss for your specific situation.
Choose Your Experience
Join us for this transformative weekend of movement and creation. Unlock the creator within you, surrounded by a peaceful environment.
Limited spots available.
This is what you get:
- 3 Days Movement and Creation Laboratory (incl. 8 Sessions)
- Free time to relax and reflect
- 2 Nights Accommodation of in a high-quality tipi or yurt.
- Full-Board (incl. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee/Tea/Water)
- Saturday night sauna session
Pricing
Early Bird until June 16th
Tipi Option
Tipi all to yourself - €̶9̶9̶0̶ / €940 Early Bird
Tipi shared - €̶8̶4̶0̶ / €790 Early Bird
Yurt Option
Yurt all to yourself - €̶1̶2̶4̶0̶ / €1190 Early Bird
Yurt shared - €̶1̶0̶4̶0̶ / €990 Early Bird
Do you have questions about our retreat?
Send us a message. We're here to provide you with more information and help you feel comfortable taking this journey with us.