ECSTATIC DANCE
Enter an open space…and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring a Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Ecstatic Dance usually ends with relaxation. WHAT MUSIC TO EXPECT: “Enlightened Electro, World Beat, Deep House and Downtempo Bliss, plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure! Ecstatic Music Journeys for Conscious Movement and Sacred Celebration.”

BIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY™
We work with our bodies to transform and to heal. A unique movement experience, where we begin to soften the muscular tension and chronic holding in our bodies through a series of gentle stretches, grounding and self-expression exercises. Melt the frozen history in the body, bringing to consciousness the holding patterns, and releasing the energy that has been blocked. Learn a series of carefully designed Bioenergetic Alchemy™ exercises and postures (similar to Yoga or Tai Chi) where we will release tension from our body to re-experience our natural state.

BREATHWORK FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING
Please attend Bioenergetics in order to join the Breathwork session. We will be exploring Neo-Reichian Breathwork- practice is a deep conscious, circular connected breathing, a wonderful way to deeply relax and rejuvenate your body, your mind, and your entire nervous system. Release Energetic, Emotional & Physical layers of negative imprints & conditioning. It is also a safe and healthy way to reach creative states of consciousness, allowing a participant to access their deeper/higher consciousness. and is a beautiful way to peel back the layers of the self, connect to essence, and embrace every part of yourself. Each participant becomes the leader of their own healing journey, towards wholeness and health.

GROUP SHARINGS / HEART CIRCLES
Speak your truth & let yourself be heard in Community. There will be many opportunities to share openly and intimately (small group sharings).
CACAO CEREMONIES
Expansion of the Heart and Spirit through Cacao – the Elixir of the Gods! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety tasting cacao). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala.

EVENING DANCE PARTY (Sat night)
Join DJ Amaya Garcia for an epic evening dance experience. An invitation to dance your wild dance, let loose and shift the inertia! Expect a conscious dance club fusion.
SHAMANIC TRANCE DANCE (Fri evening)
Through the use of a blindfold, raw vegan ceremonial cacao, a transforming breathing technique and dynamic rhythms, percussion and ecstatic movements, we enter into the consciousness of our body, to feel, to express, to come home… to be completely Alive! Dive deep into your Wild Nature. It’s an invitation into deep liberation, driven by our breath, our intentions, and energy, and not controlled by our conditioned mind, we let go. Our spirit can flow, liberating itself into the dance… and then the ecstasy happens…Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of the intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells! *Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided. This practice will be on the yoga mat.

MUSH / CUDDLE, CONSENT & AGREEMENTS
The MUSH is a values-oriented, agreements-based, touch-positive community, inspired by the Mush based in Thailand. The entrance into the community is a “Welcome MUSH,” a structured cuddle puddle and touch-positive consent workshop. MUSH aim is simple: to create a warm, welcoming space where you can: Deeply relax and tap into a soothing group-regulated system. Form genuine connections with others who share your values. Rediscover the transformative power of community, mutual well-being, and support. No pressure, no hype, just a chance to unwind and rejuvenate.

VINYASA YOGA (Thu, Fri, Sat mornings)
Her vinyasa flow yoga classes are centred around a strong vinyasa flow mixed with restorative elements. Isabell teaches asana, pranayama and meditation with the aim to leave the sessions feeling more calm, clear, warmed up and ready for lots of dancing! Join Iza for morning yoga sessions & start the day feeling great! All abilities are welcome.

THE GATHERING – CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & BREATH RITUAL
The main focus is on deepening our connection to the Heart! Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop, you will be invited to first tune into yourself. Sensing your body, and tapping into your sensations, to create safety, and a sense of home, and self-care… from here we then extend our awareness out to include others, meeting others in a non-traditional and heart-centred way. Learn to honour your boundaries, & learn to simply enjoy your natural desire for connection and disconnection, and practice communicating both with authenticity. As part of this workshop, we’re including a breathwork ritual that involves conscious connected breath and eye gazing, a very simple yet profound experience. Celebrate shining your light into the world

SINGING
As everything is vibrating so are we. There can be no sound without a vibration. Explore and let your voice be heard in a safe environment. Discover the joy of singing, the non-judgmental aspect of singing, the communal part of it, the part where differences are reconciled and we’re all just in it together, that’s the truly uplifting power of singing. The history of music and singing has always been communal. Meditate, sing or listen. Yes, even just listening can activate some of the oxytocin release, that social bonding hormone. Singing is about connection, harmony, and finding joy in shared sound. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.

SOUND JOURNEYS & GONG BATHS
An immersive restorative experience with live ambient music to soothe your stresses away, inviting your body and nervous system into a deeply relaxed state. Rest & reconnect through deep relaxation & guided meditation while basking in Cosmic, Ethereal Vocals, Electronic Soundscapes, Textures, Crystal Singing Bowls, Chimes and other instruments or be immersed in pure sounds and vibrations of Gongs.

💖MORNING ACTIVE MEDITATIONS💖
Get present with a selection of powerful meditation practices, wake up your body and ease your way into the day. Facilitated by Leela Community members.

NO MIND MEDITATION (Thu morning) A powerful practice with 30min of gibberish followed by 30min of sitting silently. Gibberish is a cathartic technique that encourages expressive sounds and body movements. Speaking gibberish means speaking in nonsense words, “using any language that you don’t know.” Gibberish helps to break the mind’s habit of continual verbalization. It allows whatever is repressed to be expressed & thrown out,leaving the mind empty & silent.

DYNAMIC ACTIVE MEDITATION (Fri morning) This meditation is a fast, intense and thorough way to break old, ingrained patterns in the bodymind that keep one imprisoned in the past, and to experience the freedom, the witnessing, silence and peace that are hidden behind those prison walls. The meditation is meant to be done in the early morning, when “the whole of nature becomes alive, the night has gone, the sun is coming up and everything becomes conscious and alert.” You can do this meditation alone, but to start with it can be helpful to do it with other people. It is an individual experience, so remain oblivious of others around you. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. The meditation is to be done with its specific Dynamic Meditation music, which indicates and energetically supports the different stages.

CHAKRA BREATHING MEDITATION (Sat morning) This active meditation uses deep, rapid breathing and body movement to open and bring awareness, vitality and silence to each of the seven chakras and thus into your life. The accompanying music and bells energetically support the process and indicate the beginning of each stage. The meditation is best done on an empty stomach. All chakras lie deep within, rather than on the surface of the body.

OUR SACRED EARTH MEDITATION (Sun morning) During this hour, you will relax your mind and body through stages of shaking (a gentle movement that loosens the muscles and releases tensions), dancing, stillness and hugging. This beautiful Sacred Earth Meditation is a powerful message to realize the great responsibility we have to take care of our beautiful planet by taking care of ourselves. Through Sacred Earth Meditation each of us can create a little wave of transformation by looking inside and opening our hearts to ourselves, each other and our Sacred Earth.

🍃🔥SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE💧A chance to unwind, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a deeply restorative way. Wood-fired sauna (main or barrel: check the schedule) will be warm and ready, alongside refreshing cold plunge or showers – and you’re invited to dip in and out at your own pace. Whether you fancy a solo sweat, a quiet moment of reflection, or some shared laughter in the steamy warmth with fellow retreaters, this space is yours to enjoy throughout the designated hours. There’s no need to book a slot – simply come as you are, stay as long as feels good, and tune in to your body’s rhythm. Why heat and cold? The combination of sauna and cold plunge or cold shower is a powerful wellness ritual, known to improve circulation, support detoxification, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and enhance mood through the release of endorphins. The heat of the sauna helps your muscles relax, opens pores, and calms the mind, while the cold plunge invigorates, strengthens mental resilience, and promotes a deep sense of clarity and aliveness. Alternating between the two brings balance to the nervous system, leaving you feeling both grounded and energized. We encourage you to bring a towel (small sauna towels provided in the dining area), swimwear, a water bottle, and an open mind. This is an invitation to slow down, sweat it out, plunge into presence, and leave feeling grounded and alive. In some sessions we will include Venik – a bundle of small leafy branches harvested during the summer when the trees/ plants are in flower and tied together to form something resembling a crude broom (veniks are usually made from birch, oak or eucalyptus leaves) and soaked until supple and used in the sauna to massage the body and to direct the steam from the stove, capture and move the steam and to massage the body in the right way. Recommended to lie down for this experience (depending how busy the sauna gets), can also be done whilst sitting. A beautiful, sacred ritual in which the venik is used to invoke the gods of wood, fire and water. Essential oils will also be used in the venik sessions for deeper experience. Show up, breathe & enjoy! Feel great afterwards!

… and much, much more with amazing people who love Nature, music and dance!