BodyMantra Winter Retreat

About the Retreat

Join BodyMantra founder Kimberly Jonas for a week of movement, stillness and reflection. Participants will be invited to explore un-choreographed, self-guided movement, set against a backdrop of music ranging from world beats to classical cadences; all with the intention of surrendering to the impulse of each moment, listening deeply for what the body and spirit need most. Our time will incorporate periodic conscious dialogue with other group members in order to more fully embrace the essence of what we are experiencing and learning through our movement journeys. While participants will be encouraged to move to the edges of their comfort zones in order to catalyze breakthrough, there will also be room for quiet, inward reflection for the moments when tenderness or uncertainty are present.

Retreat Website

Schedule

Most days will include two, 2-3 hour sessions of exploration, focusing primarily on unchoreographed, freeform movement set to an evocative musical backdrop. Sessions will follow the rhythm of our group as it unfolds, welcoming both the obvious and the obscure, with the intention of cultivating an environment for authentic self-revelation and healing as the week progresses. Some of our time will be spent in stillness and contemplation, others in wide, expansive movement and sounding. We will also take time to engage in conscious dialogue with each other, allowing participants both to be heard and to act as witness.

Saturday Arrival
7:45-9:00pm | Welcome

Sunday
9:45-12:45 | Opening Session
4:00-6:00 | Afternoon Session

Monday
9:45-12:45 | Morning Session
4:00-6:00 | Afternoon Session

Tuesday
9:45-12:45 | Morning Session
4:00-6:00 | Temezcal
7:45-9:00 | Evening Session

Wednesday
* Integration time *
3:30-5:30 | Afternoon Session
7:30-9:00 | Evening Session

Thursday
9:45-12:45 | Morning Session
4:00-6:00 | Afternoon Session

Friday
9:45-12:45 | Morning Session
4:00-6:00 | Afternoon Session
6:30 | Group Dinner & Celebration

Saturday
Shuttle for airport

About the Teachers

Kimberly Jonas

I love to explore the soul. To ask questions that encourage me to expand and be curious about what I can do with my life. I don’t shy away from the dark shadows of the world, but rather lean in and ask them to inform me, help me, teach me. I am equally dedicated to stripping away unnecessary angst and story inside of myself so that I can live vibrantly. And that is where all of my material – written and spoken – comes from. I love to work with people that are interested in all levels of self-discovery and growth: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual. If that means something to you, take a look around my site and you’ll get an even better idea of who I am and what I am here to offer. If you are ready to dive into the art of soul-full living, join me in the comment areas on my site or for an in-person event. I can’t wait to share more! kimberlyjonas.com