Authentic Movement Weekend Retreat

A movement retreat for those devoted to a deep inner calling to know themself and long for the space to cultivate embodied inquiry.

This is a weekend dedicated to answering the call of your body. May this be the moment you choose to be with inner knowing, your intuition and deepen your relationship with self.

Am I ready? How will I know?

This retreat is for people who have prior experience with Authentic Movement, or at least a base knowledge of the practice. It is for those who are looking to travel beyond where they have been able to reach in a single movement session, and want to carve space in their life for deeper exploration. This container will be spacious and intentionally crafted for inner connection, self-insight, and integration.

Please come if you are longing to know your inner magma, the molten core of your being. Listen for the call, can you hear it?

What to expect:

The retreat will be held at the Somasoul Sanctuary in the forested hills of Corbett, OR where Terra lives with their partner. The retreat will start on Friday evening. We will share dinner, then come together for an openning circle to set intentions and agreements for our time together and have a short drop into the movement practice. There will be space for a maximum of 6 movers and one witness (Terra) at the retreat.

Beginning Saturday morning upon waking, we will enter a silent container. Participants are invited not to speak outside of the Authentic Movement ritual practice from Saturday morning until we close on Sunday. This practice of silence aims to bring our attention inward toward self-inquiry and reflection.

We will have two Authentic Movement sessions Saturday ranging from 25-40 minutes for movement, each followed by a speaking and listening circle. Between sessions you will have space to explore the surrounding forest, sit by the stream or the fire place, and engage in any self reflective practice what calls to you (journaling, art, meditation, etc.)

Sunday we will will include one movement session and a closing circle before departing between 12:30-3pm.

Meals

Breakfast foods provided will include a granola or oats bar, fruit, and gluten free bagels.

Dinners will be provided and will be gluten free and vegetarian. (Please let Terra know if you have any other dietary restrictions you’d like considered.)

Participants will be responsible for providing their own lunches, and any supplementary foods they would like to bring. Refrigerator space will be available for use.

Lodging

You are invited to stay at the Sanctuary overnight Friday and Saturday nights, though you may elect to commute from your home to the space each day instead if you’d prefer.

The lodging options at the Somasoul Sanctuary are as follows:

• (SOLD OUT) Private room with a Queen bed, $100/night
• Shared room with three twin beds, $50/night
• Bring your own floor sleeping arrangement to set up and take down each day in the community movement space, $25/night

Timing

Begin: Friday, January 24th

Arrive between 4 and 5:30, dinner together will be at 6:00 and Openning Circle will start at 7:00.

End: Sunday, January 26th

Closing Circle will end at 12:30 and you are invited to stay for lunch and pack up leisurely for departure by 3pm.

Location

Somasoul Sanctuary, Corbett, OR – exact location will be emailed directly to registered participants. 

Safety

This retreat is led by Terra Anderson (they/them), who is white, transgender and non-binary, temporarily able-bodied and neurodivergent. This space Terra creates affirms LGBTQIA+ identities, respects pronouns, and is unwavering in the commitment to create an environment where people of all races, genders, ages, body sizes, and religions, may feel supported, respected and held. Community agreements are established at the beginning of the retreat and maintained throughout to ensure that Terra and all participants are accountable to creating the safest space possible for the depth we choose to traverse.

Please see the accessibility section if you are wondering if the space can accommodate your physical needs.

Masks are optional in this space, however we ask that if you have a known exposure to illness or are personally feeling any symptoms please refrain from attending to support the health of our communities.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, the SomaSoul Sanctuary is not ADA accessible and exists at the top of a flight of stairs. If you are interested in attending a group like this and have ADA considerations, please contact Terra at info@embodyemerge.com for details on group opportunities that will fit your needs.

If you need ASL interpretation, you are welcome to bring an interpreter at 50% cost for food and lodging if they take part in those amenities.

There is no need for eyesight to participate fully in this retreat. People with vision impairment are encouraged to attend.

Bathrooms are gender-neutral and single-stall for your privacy.

This is a low-scent space. Scents that are frequent in the space are that of food cooking, the wood-burning stove and beeswax candles. There is the option for sage or palo santo to be burnt in the space, but if you are averse to these scents please let Terra know and these plants will not be used.

Pricing

Please consider the following points when choosing what investment you make to this retreat. If you do not see a payment tier that will meet your needs, please reach out to Terra (info@embodyemerge.com) to inquire about a payment plan that will work for you.

Pay less if:
– You hold a marginalized identity that currently impacts your access to financial stability;
– You financially struggle to meet your basic needs or the basic needs of the people who financially rely on you;
– You have debt that is related to survival;
– You have a criminal record that impacts your access to financial stability.

Please pay more if:
– You benefit from privilege;
– Your basic needs are met. Please contribute even more if have financial resources left over after meeting your basic needs and the needs of those who financially depend on you;
– You have debt that is related to comfort, pleasure or leisure (this includes a mortgage);
– You have no debt.

Financial accessibility is of utmost consideration in creating this fee structure. If you are able to pay more at the Tier 3 level, your contribution will go directly to creating financial opportunities for folks who can pay less.

Please note, cancelations for any reason within 14 days prior to the retreat will only be subject a 50% refund. Cancelations within 72 hours of the retreat will not be subject to refund.

The retreat fees below include meals, snacks and tea. An additional amount will be added for lodging (see the next payment section to choose your lodging).

Tier 1: $350  – (This equates to $28/hour of facilitated group movement + meals)

Tier 2: $400  – (This equates to $33/hour of facilitated group movement + meals)

Tier 3: $450  – (This equates to $38/hour of facilitated group movement + meals)

Lodging is an optional addition and is priced as follows:

• (SOLD OUT) Private room with a Queen bed, $100/night
• Shared room with three twin beds, $50/night
• Bring your own floor sleeping arrangement to set up and take down each day in the community movement space, $25/night

Book Your Spot

So sorry! The retreat registration for this round has closed. Please sign up for the next retreat or reach out to Terra at info@embodyemerge.com to inquire about upcoming Authentic Movement opportunities.