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LIVE RETREATS FOR DIGITAL PEOPLE
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The body is the visible and tangible layer of our existence
Taking care of the body and senses is necessary to remain alive and sentient
Amidst the development of artificial intelligence, the living in us is the only thing that our authenticity and true self can rely on
Taking care of the body and senses is necessary to remain alive and sentient
Amidst the development of artificial intelligence, the living in us is the only thing that our authenticity and true self can rely on
What we do
We organize body-centered retreats of varying degrees of immersion - from workations to digital detox silent retreats.
We combine treatment and education in our programs, resulting in quick yet reproducible results over time
Retreat Programs
We cover everything - transfer, accommodation, food, program and feedback
- 3 days retreatThe 3-day retreat is ideal for those seeking a quick result without a big time commitment. Perfect for a long weekend, it offers a concentrated experience of practices like Contact Improvisation, yoga, and meditation. It's a great way to relax, disconnect from daily stress, and get a taste of embodiment practices in a manageable timeframe.
- 6 days retreatThe 6-day retreat provides a deeper, more immersive experience. With extra days, you can fully engage in a wider variety of activities and allow for meaningful personal growth. It's perfect for those wanting to dive deep into embodiment practices, build stronger connections, and make lasting shifts in well-being. The extended time helps integrate the benefits more thoroughly into your life.
Friday:
- 15:00 - depart from Batumi
- 17:00 - Arrival, rooming
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - meeting circle
- 20:30 - Slow yoga
- 21:30 - bedtime
Saturday:
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi gong (can be in the nature)
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation
- 13:00 - lunch
- 15:00 - Tea Ceremony
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Bodywork & sound bath
- 21:30 - bedtime
Sunday:
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Breathwork
- 18:00 - dinner
- 20:30 - yoga Nidra by the fire
- 21:30 bedtime
Monday:
- 08:00 - yoga/Qi gong
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:30 - final sharing and gathering feedback
- 12:30 - depart to Batumi
- 15:00 - Arriving to Batumi
Optional:
- Hikes
- Massage and osteopathy sessions
- Cooking workshops/culinary experience
- Group psychology
- Detox diet
- High protein diet
- Photosessions
- Short movie
- Custom souvenirs
Monday: Arrival and Welcome
Optional:
- 15:00 - Depart from Batumi
- 17:00 - Arrival and room assignments
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Meeting circle
- 20:30 - Slow yoga (1 hour)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour, can be in nature)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Tea Ceremony (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Bodywork & Sound Bath (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Breathwork Session (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 20:30 - Yoga Nidra by the fire (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Guided Nature Walk & Mindfulness Meditation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Feldenkrais Method Workshop (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Contact Improvisation Jam Session (2 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Bodywork Exchange (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Tea Ceremony & Sharing Circle (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Breathwork Session (1.5 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Creative Movement & Dance Expression (2 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Closing Ceremony with Live Music (2 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:30 - Final Sharing Circle and Feedback Gathering (1.5 hours)
- 12:30 - Depart to Batumi
- 15:00 - Arrival in Batumi
Optional:
- Hikes
- Massage and osteopathy sessions
- Cooking workshops/culinary experience
- Group psychology
- Detox diet
- High protein diet
- Photosessions
- Short movie
- Custom souvenirs
You can start with introductory retreat - a little bit of everything
But we suggest to tailor retreats our retreats to your needs
in the following way:
Need to increase resilience - focus on qi gong
Need to increase level of friendship and creativity - go for contact impro
Need to calm down and relax the group - do bodywork
Need to give them a good boost - choose breathwork
But we suggest to tailor retreats our retreats to your needs
in the following way:
Need to increase resilience - focus on qi gong
Need to increase level of friendship and creativity - go for contact impro
Need to calm down and relax the group - do bodywork
Need to give them a good boost - choose breathwork
BodyMind Challenges
The majority of employees in digital companies encounter a number of typical industry somatic and psychological challenges
- Continuous exposure to digital distractions makes it hard for IT professionals to maintain focus.
- Multitasking and information overload can decrease concentration and efficiency.
- Difficulty sustaining attention may lead to missed details and errors in projects.
- High-pressure environments and tight deadlines can increase stress and anxiety levels.
- Persistent worry may interfere with decision-making and interpersonal relationships.
- Anxiety can manifest physically, causing fatigue and decreasing job satisfaction.
- Challenges with sustaining attention and organizing tasks hinder productivity.
- Impulsivity might lead to rushed decisions or overlooked details.
- Restlessness can make it difficult to stay engaged during meetings or long tasks.
- Prolonged sitting and poor ergonomic setups often result in chronic back and neck pain.
- Sedentary work contributes to muscle stiffness and discomfort, affecting daily comfort.
- Back pain can limit mobility and reduce overall quality of life both at work and home.
- Irregular work hours and late-night screen time disrupt natural sleep patterns.
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep leads to daytime fatigue and reduced alertness.
- Insomnia affects mood and cognitive function, impacting personal and professional life.
- Continuous stress without adequate rest leads to emotional exhaustion and decreased motivation.
- Feelings of cynicism and detachment from work reduce effectiveness and morale.
- Burnout impacts mental and physical health, leading to absenteeism and lowered productivity.
Solution Toolbox
We use a wide range of practices and tools in our work, from traditional ones such as yoga or tea ceremony to contemporary ones such as bodywork, contact improvisation or the Alexander Technique.
We take a scientifically oriented approach - taking into account the share of the unknowable in exploring
who we are
We take a scientifically oriented approach - taking into account the share of the unknowable in exploring
who we are
- Improves concentration and mental clarity through mindful breathing and poses.
- Relieves back pain by enhancing flexibility and strengthening core muscles.
- Reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation by calming the nervous system.
- Releases muscle tension and eases pain through therapeutic touch and massage.
- Enhances body awareness, helping to identify and correct postural issues.
- Alleviates stress and burnout by promoting deep relaxation and energy flow.
- Boosts attention and presence by engaging in spontaneous, mindful movement with others.
- Enhances physical coordination and eases tension through dynamic body interaction.
- Fosters connection and reduces anxiety by building trust and communication skills.
- Cultivates mindfulness and patience through the ritualized preparation of tea.
- Provides a peaceful pause that reduces stress and promotes mental calmness.
- Enhances focus and presence, engaging and integrating all the senses
- Balances energy levels with gentle movements and breath control, reducing fatigue.
- Improves posture and alleviates back pain by promoting proper alignment.
- Reduces anxiety and enhances mental clarity through meditative practice.
- Enhances respiratory function to increase energy levels and overall vitality.
- Improves self-awareness and focus by connecting deeply with one's breath.
- Reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation through controlled breathing techniques.
3 days retreat itinerary
Friday:
- 15:00 - depart from Batumi
- 17:00 - Arrival, rooming
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - meeting circle
- 20:30 - Slow yoga
- 21:30 - bedtime
Saturday:
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi gong (can be in the nature)
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation
- 13:00 - lunch
- 15:00 - Tea Ceremony
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Bodywork & sound bath
- 21:30 - bedtime
Sunday:
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Breathwork
- 18:00 - dinner
- 20:30 - yoga Nidra by the fire
- 21:30 bedtime
Monday:
- 08:00 - yoga/Qi gong
- 09:00 - breakfast
- 10:30 - final sharing and gathering feedback
- 12:30 - depart to Batumi
- 15:00 - Arriving to Batumi
6 days retreat itinerary
Monday: Arrival and Welcome
- 15:00 - Depart from Batumi
- 17:00 - Arrival and room assignments
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Meeting circle
- 20:30 - Slow yoga (1 hour)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour, can be in nature)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Tea Ceremony (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Bodywork & Sound Bath (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Breathwork Session (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 20:30 - Yoga Nidra by the fire (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Guided Nature Walk & Mindfulness Meditation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Feldenkrais Method Workshop (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Contact Improvisation Jam Session (2 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Contact Improvisation (2 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Bodywork Exchange (1.5 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Tea Ceremony & Sharing Circle (1.5 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Breathwork Session (1.5 hours)
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Creative Movement & Dance Expression (2 hours)
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Closing Ceremony with Live Music (2 hours)
- 21:30 - Bedtime
- 08:00 - Yoga/Qi Gong (1 hour)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:30 - Final Sharing Circle and Feedback Gathering (1.5 hours)
- 12:30 - Depart to Batumi
- 15:00 - Arrival in Batumi
Venue & food
We are the first and the only retreat & event center in Georgia.
1200 m above sea level, 60 km from Batumi.
Surrounded by mountain meadows and pine forest.
Featuring 20 rooms in 5 houses, can accept up to 60 people
in the rooms for 2, 3, and 4.
Professional chef, true coffee and genuine Chinese tea available.
1200 m above sea level, 60 km from Batumi.
Surrounded by mountain meadows and pine forest.
Featuring 20 rooms in 5 houses, can accept up to 60 people
in the rooms for 2, 3, and 4.
Professional chef, true coffee and genuine Chinese tea available.
Pricing
Base 3 days retreat: from €500/person
Base 6 days retreat: €900/person
Includes program, accommodation and full board.
Ask for more:
somaticfest@gmail.com
+38 050 287 86 10 (Whatsapp, Telegram)
You can't be truly ecological
if you don't live in your own body
Embodiment, and only that, is the basis of true empathy
if you don't live in your own body
Embodiment, and only that, is the basis of true empathy