"THE JOY OF BEING ALIVE"

 In this workshop, we will explore, with our whole body and with our amazing creativity of movement, this feeling of aliveness and well-being in our heart. This ability to meet the ups and downs of our life with authenticity and perspective. This practice is not about manufacturing positive experiences but about becoming aware of those that are already present. It is about opening to the good. There is excitement in our fear, passion in our anger, rejuvenation in our sadness. There are so many flavors of joy – sometimes it delights us and uplifts us and connects us; sometimes we can sit still in contentment; sometimes we can flow with ease; sometimes we can scream “I am alive” sometimes it is bittersweet; sometimes is contagious; sometimes it is a sense of grace that takes a shape of gratitude. Using our human super powers of mindfulness and nonjudgmental awareness we can simply take things as they are – and even bask in the joys of that feeling.

"People say that what we're all seeking in life is a meaning for life. I don't think that's what we're really seeking. I think we're seeking the rapture, the joy, of being alive." Joseph Campbell

"Silvija has the rare perfect balance of masculine and feminine energies in her presence that render her teaching powerfully solid and clear as well as nourishingly rich. She weaves her magic with her words, ever so full of colourful analogies that ground the work in unforgettable beautiful verbal expressions… These words that impart humour’s lightness as well as lifetimes of deep wisdom. Most importantly, her knowledge, full presence, energy and movement inspire any body to fall in love with the 5Rhythms practise from the first encounter.”

Lina Nahhas, 5 Rhythms Teacher

Soft surrender -

 WELCOME

A warm welcome to the danceretreat Soft Surrender at the wonderful retreatplace Fiskabäck, surrounded by magnificent nature in Österlen, Sweden.

This is a retreat for you who want to connect and invite listening to your body, to your body language and for the fascination of your dance and your inner world. You get to come close to yourself and do it together with others. We will explore how the dance can support us to soft surrender. To soften and slow down, to surrender into the flow of life and the dance.

"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." - Lao Tzu

At Fiskabäck, there is a magically beautiful dome where we will dance. We will move with silent disco headphones, with these you hear the music and my guidance. We will go to the ocean one day and dance at the beach. (weather permitting)

You are welcome regardless of whether you are new to this movement practice or have danced for a long time.

REGISTRATION & BOOKING

You register by email to maria@bodyandsoulmovement.com and pay the booking fee 800 SEK (part of the course fee )

There is a limited amount of places, grab yours if you wanna come.

INVESTMENT - course, lodging, food included.

4900 SEK, sleep indoor

4200 SEK, sleep in a tent

Some CREW-places is available for half the price.

PAYMENT

You can pay via bankgiro or with Swish.

Swish number: 1231296342

Bankgiro: 5795-0610

PAYMENT FROM ABROAD

Body & Soul movement account

IBAN: SE3080000831395245460232

BIC/SWIFT: SWEDSESS

Bank: Sparbanken Skåne

Account holder: Maria Slättorp

Write Soft Surrender in the messagefield when you pay.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel two weeks before the event, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel a week before, 25% will be refunded and after that the ticket is non-refundable. You are welcome to give or sell your ticket to someone else.

Each course fee includes a booking fee of SEK 800 which is not refunded upon cancellation.

CONTACT AND QUESTIONS:

Contact Maria via email: maria@bodyandsoulmovement.com or by phone: +46-727-348672

CARPOOLING

We carpool to the retreat as much as possible and will create a thread about it in the event. For those of you who travel by train/bus and need to be picked up in Brösarp at the bus stop, it can be arranged.

ABOUT FISKABÄCK

Our retreat center "Fiskabäck" is old farm from the 18th century and is located near Brösarp in Norra Österlen. Here there are animals; chickens, peacocks and cats, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. There are open fields and forest around Fiskabäck. The farm is at the end of a dirt road and it`s peace and quiet is special. There is a wood-burned sauna and cold tub that we can use.

TESTIMONIAS:

"My heart is so grateful for this amazing dancing retreat together with you. So much love, so much beautiness in these amazing surroundings. Everyone of you are dancing in my heart. Thank you. And Maria, thank you for creating this amazing event with all your softness, your love and passion. I'm looking forward to join your upcoming retreats" "Niels

ABOUT MARIA

Dance is for me an elixir of life! For me, dance is a fantastic way to get in touch with myself and to feel my inner self, my energy and essence. I've always loved to dance, but when I found 5 rhythms, that's where I found home. This was almost 20 years ago and since then dance has been a big part of my life. Since 12 years I have been sharing my own dance: Body & Soul Movement. I am a trained Body Movement Coach and am currently in the 5 rhythms training. I love to share my passion and look forward to seeing you soon!