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Special Events & Series
Go Deeper with our Special Events and our multi-day Event Series Sessions.
Somatic Retreats
A four-part journey into body awareness, nervous-system regulation, and meaningful connection.
Slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore the wisdom of your body through gentle movement, guided rest, somatic practices, and supportive connection.
Led by Madia Swicord, these experiential retreats offer space to explore how you relate to yourself and others in a welcoming, non-clinical environment.
Whether you're seeking personal growth or considering the Somatic Practitioner Certification beginning January 2027, these retreats offer a welcoming place to begin.
Attend one retreat or experience all four. No prior experience is needed.
The Four Retreats
01 | Crossing the Threshold
Saturday, October 17 · 9 AM–1 PM
Begin with slowing down, settling in, and discovering a deeper awareness of your body.
02 | The Listening Body
Sunday, October 18 · 9 AM–1 PM
Explore body awareness, inner listening, and the subtle signals of your nervous system.
03 | The Embodied Self
Sunday, November 8 · 9 AM–1 PM
Discover personal boundaries, inner confidence, and a stronger sense of self.
04 | The Relational Field
Sunday, December 6 · 9 AM–1 PM
Explore connection, co-regulation, and being present with others.
Registration & Pricing
(50% off Promo Code: RETREAT50)
Individual Retreat — $185
Choose the retreat that speaks to you or fits your schedule.
Each individual retreat offers 4 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours for eligible yoga teachers.
Full Four-Retreat Series — $650
Includes:
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All four retreats
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Unlimited weekly ORA classes through December
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Optional study and reflection materials
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16 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours for eligible yoga teachers
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16 Somatic Practitioner training hours
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16 YTT immersion hours
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$100 tuition credit toward the January 2027 Somatic Practitioner Certification
Who Is This For?
Whether you're a yoga teacher, bodyworker, helping professional, or simply curious about somatic work, these retreats welcome all experience levels.
Your Guide
Madia Swicord brings nearly 30 years of experience in somatic education, yoga therapy, integrative bodywork, and trauma-informed facilitation. Her approach is gentle, grounded, and centered on helping you feel supported as you explore.
Click below to register for one or all Somatic Retreats!.
Return to Center
Return to Center is a gentle, somatic‑based class that invites you into a sense of wonder, spaciousness, and aliveness. It’s a slow, compassionate approach to meeting what’s alive inside — the parts of you that are steady, the parts that are tender, and even the parts that haven’t had much room to be seen or felt.
This class weaves together somatic coaching skills, Hakomi‑inspired inner listening, intuitive movement, and breathwork that helps the nervous system settle. You’ll be guided in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and deeply human — never rushed, never forced.
1st Thursday of the month
November 5, 6-7:15pm
December 3, 6-7:15pm
January 7, 6-7:15pm
February 4, 6-7:15pm
March 4, 6-7:15pm
Price:
Donation based
All are welcome
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