What a wonder it is to be born into these bodies, so capable of sensing, of feeling, of creating connection to the world around us; and yet, most of us wouldn’t likely describe the experience of being in a body as one full of wonder. Instead, for most of us, the experience can be confounding on our best days, and unbearable on our worst.
But that isn’t because you’re broken.
It isn’t because there is anything wrong with you or your body.
It isn’t because you’re not capable.
It’s because we live in a cultural context that rarely offers us a pathway for this kind of connection, and so we spend our lives separated from the most meaningful part of being human… from the experience of being embodied…because it is the only way we know.
But what if there were another way? What if there was a practice that could create a safe pathway back to our bodies and home to ourselves?
There is.
Enter Incarnate: A Somatic Experience.
Rooting in the neurophysiology of Somatic Experiencing® and building on the Somatic Sessions unique to Sanctuary Studios, we will use movement to create a primary pathway back to our bodies and will build rituals to reinforce that pathway. Through safe sensory awareness we will learn to tolerate sensation, restore regulation, and rebuild our capacity for connection. We will have time for meditation and reflection, deep rest and relaxation, and engaging excursions for people who’d like a little adventure.
Together, we will explore:
What it means to safely be in your body.
How to use sensory pathways (touch, sight, sound, movement) as portals to presence and regulation
How to create practices that support moving from a state of hypervigilance and disconnection into shared safety and embodied belonging
This retreat blends what science teaches us about the body with a reverence for the mystery of our own incarnation - the miracle of being a sensing, breathing, relational body in a world that is alive. It will be both a return and a remembering.
You’ll leave with:
A practice and a pathway back to yourself
A deeper trust in your body’s innate wisdom
The capacity for connection to the world around you
Incarnate is open to all — no prior experience with somatic work is necessary. Whether you are on a healing journey, a practitioner, or simply curious about embodiment, this retreat is for you.
Come as you are. Remember who you were made to be.
The Details:
For two years, we’ve hosted thousands of visits to our Somatic Sessions at Sanctuary Studios, so we’ve decided it’s time to deepen the experience, expand the insights, and take the show on the road to sunny Sayulitas Mexico.Join us as we slow down to spend five days and four nights creating an experience designed for deep exploration and embodied connection.
Retreat cost includes all programming and practices, breakfast and dinner every day, private transport from the airport, and overnight accommodations at Hotelito Los Suenos.
Airfare is not included and booking will be the responsibility of each participant. Sayulita is about 25 miles (about an hour drive) from the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Single Occupancy: $1500
Double Occupancy: $2000
*$500 nonrefundable deposit due at the time of booking.