The first time I went on a retreat, I had no idea what to expect. It actually wasn’t even my idea. I was invited to attend with a friend, but at the last minute, they couldn’t go. Like many moments before this one, I just leaped and found myself halfway across the world, in India.

As the warmth of summer fades, we transition into the crisp, grounding energy of autumn. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is associated with the Metal element, which governs the lungs and large intestine.

Somatics views the mind as an embodied aspect of the Self, linking movement to the structuring and attending of consciousness. By prioritizing the internal experience of movement over external perception, somatic practices profoundly influence the embodiment of movement.

Emerging from the hibernation of winter and the renewal of spring, we meet the vibrant energy of summer. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with the Fire element.

The most meaningful travel experiences often come from the moments you least expect. It’s not seeing the Mona Lisa or visiting the Phi Phi Islands.

Breathing, as we know, is an automatic function of our respiratory system. It is the very essence of life, vital for our survival.

Taking retreat is essential. It’s a moment to pause and tune inwards, free from the constant pulls of daily life. Retreat life ushers in profound introspection.

Rooted in a profound connection between mindfulness and bodily awareness, somatic practices bring to light a transformative approach to our body-mind connection.