"FInding Freedom Through Movement"
Yoga, Dance & Embodied Movement Retreat
*NEW DATES* - 26th October - 2nd November 2024
(2023 NOW SOLD OUT)
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Join us in this 7 day All inclusive retreat based at Suryalila, in the sunny Andalusian countryside, where we will journey through the elements combining yoga, dance & movement, connecting to Mother Earth with a nature hike, bathe in waterfalls and be nourished with yummy plant based food.
Through daily practices of Yoga, Embodied Movement, Dance & Meditation I will share with you my passion for healing, unlocking & EXPANDING through movement, to be the best version of YOU.
Find new awareness & confidence in how you move, embrace your uniqueness & reWild your divine feminine! Learn how to develop a movement practice that is in tune with YOUR body, YOUR needs and YOUR natural rhythyms, that you can take BEYOND the mat to create new & lasting healthy habits in life.
Includes:
6 nights accomodation in the stunning Suryalila Retreat
Daily Morning Yoga
Intuitive Embodied Movement / Dance Classes
Guided Nature Hike to Waterfalls
3 x Organic Plant based / Vegetarian meals each day
Tea, Coffee & Fruit all day
Cacao Ceremony
Full use of Suryalila's facilities including Pool, Sauna, Stillness Garden
1:1 Wellness & Support session before and after the retreat
Whether you are a yogi interested in moving outside the mat, a dancer wanting to develop a more conscious practice or a complete beginner in both, this retreat is designed for each and every BODY – all it requires is an open mind & heart!
In More Detail
Using the 5 elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space) alongside the corresponding chakras, we will work our way through the elements, exploring how we can tap into these different energies to bring more balance and greater awareness to our mind, body, soul – and the way we move!
What is Embodied Movement?
Our bodies get used to the same patterns & the same movements, day after day, we can become unaware and “stuck” in our ways... physically, emotionally and energetically. This practice is a combination of different conscious movements, moving the body in ways we just don’t get to do with other forms of exercise (even yoga!)
We will explore movements in a fun & dynamic way, a combination of body isolation, dance, martial arts, yoga, mindful exercises & intutive motions from animalistic, to sensual, to childlike & playful flow, dance & find freedom through movement.. a mix of all kinds of crazy, conscious, fun stuff to move in YOUR way, for YOUR body, building connection with our true Self and others.
Learn to bring more awareness to the body, release blockages, heal & prevent injury, become "un-stuck", improve balance, strength & flexibility & fluidity. Think & move outside the box (in fact, there is no box!)
My Story
Integrating Embodied Movement alongside my yoga practice has literally changed my life, inside & out. I used to be very stiff in my movements and with a lot of recurring pain. I have always loved to dance but back then I would look at videos of myself and cringe! My shoulders were all hunched up, there was no fluidity in my movements and actually I just didn't feel feminine at all. I was so shy to express myself fully in my movements and this reflected itself as "stuck" energy in my body..
It is not so simple to heal oneself through "dancing it out" - I had to go inside, outside, all sides.. because this was a lot deeper than a physical surface level!
Just as Yoga reflects our lives, so does Dance and so does Movement. By moving and bringing more awareness to my body I have overcome ALL this shyness.. unlocked so much of the stiffness in my body and finally I feel feminine, able to embrace my sensuality with a confidence, a knowing, that comes from deep within. I no longer have these recurring pains and if something does pop up I notice it and find a way to heal it.
So because of this, I want to share all I have learned with others, because I know there are so many out there, stuck in our patterns, looking to make a shift but maybe not sure how to make that first step.. first move.. or first wiggle!
Accommodation
Surrounded by the rolling hills of Andalucia, sits the magical retreat centre of Suryalila. It really is like a view out of the Alchemist!
Traditionally an old olive farm, it has been regenerated into an eco permaculture site with a beautifully renovated farmhouse along with glamping tents and yurts, offering accomodation types ot suit all budgets.
The property is home to some 200 olive trees and much of the food served is grown on the land itself.
The saltwater pool is perfect for an early morning dip or lounging around in the afternoons, as is the lush green lawn and the many shaded zen areas around the property.
There's plenty of space to either connect with others or find peace and tranquility with a little lone time if you need. No matter where you are you are spoilt stunning panoramic views!
All food is lovingly prepared organic vegan & vegetarian and much of which is grown onsite. Gluten free and dairy free are easily catered for as are other allergies.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: WELCOME
3pm – Check in (feel free to arrive from 12pm)
5pm – Welcome Circle
6pm – Gentle Hatha Practice
7:30pm – Dinner
9pm - Connection time - with eachother, yourself or nature!
Day 2: EARTH
8am – Morning Yoga Flow – Earth Element
9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Local Nature Walk
1:30pm – Lunch
Free Time to Siesta / Journal / Enjoy the pool / Book a Massage
5pm – Embodied Movement & Dance Flow (Earth Element)
7pm – Dinner
8:30pm – Yoga Nidra
Day 3: WATER
8am – Morning Yoga Flow – Water Element
9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Nature Walk to Waterfalls
1:30pm – Lunch
Free Time to Siesta / Journal / Enjoy the pool / Book a Massage
5pm – Embodied Movement & Dance Flow
7pm – Dinner
8:30pm – Yin / Restorative - Surrendering
Day 4: FIRE
8am – Morning Yoga Flow (Fire & Air Element)
9:30am – Breakfast
11am – Find Your Fire!
Excerises for identifying & letting go of self limiting beliefs, finding your fire, releasing & expressing, losing inhibitions. Journalling &/or Group Work/Sharing.
1:30pm – Lunch
Free Time to Siesta / Journal / Enjoy the pool / Book a Massage
7pm – Dinner
8pm - Eco Sauna
Day 5 - AIR
8am – Morning Yoga Flow (Air Element)
9:30am – Breakfast
11am - Free Time for Self Compassion! - Massage or "Me time"
1:30pm - Lunch
5:30pm - Embodied Movement & Dance (Air Element)
7pm - Dinner
8pm - Free Evening - Star gaze, relax, take a walk or visit local village
Day 6 - SPACE
8am – Morning Yoga Flow (Space Element)
9:30am – Breakfast
11am - Free Time for SPACE - Relax by the pool, journal massage, excursion to local towns/beach also available
1:30pm - Lunch
5:30pm - Heart Opening Yin
7pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Cacao & Fire Ceremony
Day 7 - INTEGRATION
8am – Morning Yoga & Movement Flow (5 Elements Flow) & Closing Circle
9:30am – Breakfast
11am - Check Out!
Feel free to enjoy the facilities of Suryalila until 3pm. Option to add lunch for 15euros.
*All classes and activities are optional - if you feel you need to skip any, or simply need more rest time or space it is always welcomed! It's most important that YOU DO YOU!
Ask me anything!
Any queries at all please write to me here and I will be happy to answer! Or read our FAQs
"I found the fusion of yoga and dance was so liberating. You can be free to express yourself and to explore and be curious without inhibitions. Christina is an inspirational teacher and a very calming presence. She created a space that enabled us to bond, share experiences and emotions in a very safe and supported way. The closing Cacao ceremony was testament to this. I felt such a sense of bonding and closeness to women I had only known for a very short space of time."
[Julie Waldron - Bath, UK]
"I loved the diverse mix of activities & the ability to do things in a modified way and join it at my own pace, including having the afternoons to relax by the pool. There was so much variety, I loved getting back into movement, dance and yoga again after a 20 month hiatus.
I loved the pool, yurt, eco showers and toilets, food was lush and good to have access to fruit and tea! When’s the next one?!!!"
[Jada Vine, Wales]
"I loved the dance classes especially and the yoga nidra.
The people were friendly and food was amazing!
Thank you for everything and honestly, YOU Christina are what made the retreat special. The place only added to your charm"
[Sarai Beth, Venice, Italy]
“The movement part was a great surprise to me. the group of ladies was fantastic and the respect towards each other and good mood admirable !!
The dance on Saturday night was really great! A retreat quite different of others that I have been before but also great!”
[Anabel - Malaga, Spain]
"I would love to do another retreat with Christina, she was so generous not only with the gifts she gave us but the time she gave to us and the love she poured out. I had a brilliant time and would defiantly recommend every one and any one to go. For me it was a place of healing and I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me. THANK YOU"
[Joanna - Scotland]
"Thank you Christina for sharing so much of yourself and your practice! The retreat was amazing and I loved every moment of it! You really have a gift, keep spreading your light. Your method is unique and the most uplifting classes I have ever experienced"
[Clare - The Quiaves, UK]
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