Wisdom of the Body
With Gena Rho and Kati Walker
May 12 - 14, 2023
A Weekend of Somatic Movement, Yoga and Sound Healing
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
It is possible to move in and through the world with freedom, ease and joy. The wisdom of our bodies often lies dormant in our unconscious, while our consciousness or awareness is held in tension or pain. Through somatic movement, yoga, and sound healing we will spend this weekend waking up to the renewed possibility of sensing; we will transform physical restriction, tension, and stress into physical freedom.
“I was so thrilled with the sense of community, compassion and peaceful energy that came out of the group, the teachers and the environment.”
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Everything we expose ourselves to, either by choice or default, impacts our nervous system. Our challenge is to stay with ourselves in balance, in joy, and in line with who we are. Somatic movement delves into the unconscious, and reminds us of the potential for freedom, primarily in the body.
Within our somatic awareness lies intuition, creativity, and the ability to return to our most functional and free selves. When our perception shifts, our experience in the world follows. Even the most subtle movement can remind us of our capacity to improve in all we do.
- Learn a gentle yet powerful somatic movement to feel your best
- Understand the power you have for self-healing and for calming your nervous system
- Gain a new perspective on your body-brain connection
- Improve function and efficiency of movement
- Benefit from guided moving meditation
- Enhance your yoga with somatic awareness
The somatic perspective is an experience of our physical self from within. Through gentle moving meditations, somatic explorations, and yoga, we will learn and apply a profoundly effective method to rebalance, stay with our selves, and find freedom from physical tension and pain.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Interactive somatic movement sessions with question and answer periods
- Guided moving meditations and yoga
- Sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, May 12
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:15-9:00 PM | Welcome and introduction |
| Movement | |
| Meditation |
Saturday, May 13
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:15-11:45 AM | Somatic movement practice |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:30 PM | Somatics and yoga session |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Sound Healing with Kati Walker |
Sunday, May 14
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Somatics and yoga practice |
| Closing Circle | |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teachers
Gena is an educator, dancer, yogini, and certified Clinical Somatic Educator. Her private Somatic Movement practice is based in Maplewood, NJ, where she helps clients of all ages find freedom in their bodies. Gena teaches Somatic Movement, functional movement, and yoga classes and leads retreats. Her primary somatic training has been with Martha Peterson of Essential Somatics, a neuroscience-based somatic modality in the tradition of Thomas Hanna. Gena is currently a lead trainer with Essential Somatics. She has been an adjunct professor at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Gena’s career as a modern dancer included performing…
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Kati has been involved with the healing arts for many years. She holds various certifications including Hatha Yoga Instructor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors, Ayurveda, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Sound Healing. She completed her 200 hour Yoga certification in 2009 and continued her certifications with Yoga for Scoliosis, Principles of Restorative Yoga and Cancer Survivor Teacher Training. As her practice has developed, her appreciation has grown for the subtler qualities of yoga, including the spiritual aspects and stress management. Kati met Master Teacher Suren Shreshta in 2007 and advanced her knowledge of sound healing. She is currently one of the Certified Teachers…
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