(18.October-20.October 2021)

Due to a health issue, an emergency situation in our team, we change the date of this retreat to an unknown date in autumn 2022

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Body awareness and dance. Alone, in a group or with the horse. In the dome, in the round pen and in nature. Wonderfully complemented by individual, holistic, complementary treatments.

Rediscover your inner strength and experience basic trust and foresight.
Dance! Search and find yourself in motion.
Enter into a dialogue with horses and draw inspiration and strength through the exchange of energy with these wonderful beings.
Trust your desires, trust your dreams.

We invite you to spend three days with us in Tarifa, in Andalusia in southern Spain, a place of power between mountains and sea, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, between the continents of Europe and Africa. You will experience yourself in motion - guided and alone, with horses, in a small group, in nature. You get the opportunity to find yourself again, to take a deep breath, to enjoy moments of silence and arrival, to celebrate your life energy.

You will be deeply empowered and full of joy at the end of the retreat.
We offer a trusting framework and form small groups so that every participant can feel comfortable. We three women who initiated the retreat speak German, English, Spanish and partly French.
Since we have different backgrounds, we have succeeded in creating a wonderful, inspiring combination of three different worlds of experience.

 

 

Accommodation:

 

Our retreat base is located in the cathedral, which is part of the Wild House Tarifa. Here is the link to the Wildhouse .

The dome is directly opposite the Hotel Hurricane. It is a 5-minute walk to the sea. Alternately and depending on the topic, the units are also offered in nature. For the horse part, small groups are invited to the dune and the round pen. The transfer will be arranged.

 

 

We are happy to provide tips and tricks for finding suitable accommodation. If you want, you can stay in the Wild House Tarifa. Since the participants will book differently and have certainly included breakfast in their offers, we do not offer breakfast together. Lunch can be taken together. However, if you want to take yourself out, you can do that too.

 

Catering:

 

Snacks and drinks including fruit in between are provided. Lunch is available at the Hotel Hurricane, 5 minutes from the dome. If you want to eat vegetarian and / or vegan, you can put your own food together. On the day of the horse sessions we eat in a chirinquito on the beach. Dinner is taken individually. If desired, the final evening can be spent together.

The retreat costs include snacks and drinks in between, the participants pay for all other meals themselves.

 

Program:

 

We meet in the dome to welcome you. We get to know each other, we exchange ideas, we learn something about the retreat content and we get in the mood for three wonderful days.

Alternately on the first and second day, small groups are invited to dance, dance meditation and body experiences with yourself and with nature. As a morning ritual, we tune into silence and movement and thus make contact with our inner space and our state of mind. We make our bodies vibrate, we breathe consciously and we perceive. The attention is opened more and more to the outside without losing the connection to ourselves. Our voice can also find a place and space. In this energy we move in the dome, for ourselves, without judging or conforming to an aesthetic. Through guidance, dance results alone and in contact up to lovingly accompanied and trusting flights. We dance through different rhythms and qualities and find our own melody. In the second part we step outside into nature and connect our inner with the outer space. With all our senses we experience beautiful places while taking the elements into account. We find places of power and follow in the footsteps of our power animals. These too are allowed to move and show their original dance. With the rich treasure we return to the dome and use it to paint our movement picture.
In parallel, we invite the other group to breathing and mindfulness training, horse communication and dancing with the horse in the round pen and on the dune. Communication with the horse is an exchange of energy. Let us be inspired by a mindful connection with the animals and a common dance. This individual connection is profound and helps to grasp the moment of life anew. On the following day, the program for the small groups is swapped.
Every participant can opt for a very special treatment at off-peak times, whether Reiki, foot reflexology or flower essence treatment. In addition, location determination and coaching using picture cards are offered as an alternative. We accompany your wishes and ideas with a lot of understanding and benevolence. On the third day we deepen in each direction and look forward to a nice final ritual. Through various practical exercises during the 3 days, we become familiar with new flows of thought and embark on an impressive, gentle journey.
If you want to extend your stay, you are welcome to book vacation days independently of the retreat offer. The area is unique in its own way.

 

Getting there:

 

We recommend aiming at Malaga or Jerez airports. From Malaga or Jerez it is possible to travel to Tarifa by public buses (2 hours journey), or a rental car can be booked. If desired, and if the flight times allow, rental cars can be shared among the group of participants. The transfer between Tarifa and the dome will be arranged.

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

 

• Participation is at your own risk

• Travel cancellation and health insurance is the responsibility of the participants

• We accept no liability for loss, damage or theft of personal items or valuables during the retreat

• The reservation is confirmed with the deposit of 160 €. The remaining payment must be made by mid-August 2021. Cancellation is free up to 2 months before the start of the retreat. For cancellations from the end of August, we charge 100% of the course costs. The retreat can be canceled on our part up to 2 months in advance. In such a case, 100% of the costs will be reimbursed. By registering, you confirm that we may use your personal data in the context of organizing the retreat. The data will not be used for any other purposes. Publications of pictures of the management and other participants in social media such as facebook etc. are only permitted with the consent of the respective person.

 

 

Cost: € 320

Additional costs: overnight stays / main meals

 

Registrations by the end of August / beginning of September 2021 at the latest

 

 

 

 

Who are we?

 

Brief biographies:

 

 

Judith:

Ethnologist, dance maker, pedagogue, adult educator

 

Born in 1978 in Lucerne. High school at the canton school Alpenquai Luzern (1991-1998). Studies and licentiate degree in ethnology, international law and general linguistics at the University of Zurich (1999-2003). Then worked as a project manager in the intercultural area.

Training as a qualified contemporary stage dancer at the Zurich Dance Theater School ZTTS (2007-2010). Further training to become an expert in gymnastics and dance for youth and sport (2012-2013). SVEB Certificate Adult Education (2017). Today freelance dancer, choreographer and dance teacher. Member of the board of the Tanzhaus Zürich. Lives in Zurich.

 

 

 

Cornelia:

Reiki practioner level 2, foot reflex zone massage, natural care products, picture cards coaching, flower essence treatments

 

The main focus of my work are treatment methods that contribute to relaxation and healing. Alternative healing methods have always fascinated me. 16 years ago I immersed myself in the world of flower essences. Flower essences are liquid, potentized herbal preparations that contain the characteristic properties and ethereal patterns of individual flowers. Originally these essences were developed by the English doctor Dr. Edward Bach developed in the 30s of the 20th century. Flower essences enjoy the reputation of having an extremely positive effect and at the same time being very safe to use. For a few months now I have been learning how to make natural cosmetics, including algae, and combine them with flower essences.

Reiki is an important element of what I offer. Reiki is the Japanese name for universal life energy. It activates the self-healing powers and strengthens the immune system of the person and supports personal development. As a side effect, it has a relaxing effect and is good for you. The treatment takes place lying down or sitting in a calm, pleasant atmosphere. You stay dressed. I put my hands on different parts of the body or hold them close to them.

I also offer soothing foot reflexology massages. The foot reflex zone massage is a possibility to give our feet something good and to strengthen our body. An extremely beneficial and gentle healing method. Possible effects are • Activation of the body's own immune and healing powers • Relaxation of body and mind • Elimination of waste products and toxins • Pain-relieving • Preventive health care

The link in my work are picture cards (angels, oracles and tarot), which I like to use for determining my position and for coaching.

The well-being of my customers is very important to me. I am happy to cater to individual needs and can combine my treatment in different ways.

Important note: My treatments cannot replace medical treatment, they can only support it. I do not make any diagnoses or prognoses and do not make any healing statements.

 

 

 

Nina:

Environmental management, ethology / animal behavior therapy, horse-based communication training and coaching

 

I came to the south of Spain, Tarifa for the first time more than 20 years ago. I was fascinated by the unspoilt and grandeur of the area and fell in love with the beautiful region, which shaped my following years, both privately and professionally.

Interested in the background to communication between animals and humans, I devoted two and a half years to studying ethology / animal behavior therapy, intensified through various internships.

In order to strengthen the inspiring and therapeutic effect of communication between animals and humans in my environment, I completed further training in January 2012 in Germany with the European Association of Horse Assisted Education to become a certified EAHE communication trainer.
On my career in horse matters I was also accompanied by empathetic and motivating people, some of whom I got to know personally:

Peter Pfister, Bianca Rieskamp , Bent Branderup, Celina Skogan and many more

                            

Movement and dance have played an important role in my life since I was a child.

For many years I have enjoyed countless dance workshops, years of accompaniment by professional dance training institutions and various types of bodywork.
The idea of ​​combining dance with freedom dressage came into my life like a gift. With my passion for dancing, I worked with the horses to develop individual elements of contemporary dance, tango and expressive dance, which are compatible with the horse's movements.

Over the past few years, I have trained with various teachers and at various institutes in online programs and master classes in the following areas:

 

-Energy work

-Shiatsu on the horse

-Synchro Living

-Academic horsemanship