JourneyDance™ Workshop/Retreat
An Experiential Gathering for Renewal, Healing, Rejuvenation, and Rest through Creative Dance, Movement, Music, & Ritual Practices
October 11-13, 2024
with Mark Ensweiler
Join us this autumn for a transformative experiential gathering designed to deepen your reflection and connection in a supportive group setting. Explore the expressive and healing potentials of JourneyDance Flow™ through individual, expressive (non-performance oriented) movement, ritual, guided imagery, voice, and breath. This retreat offers a sanctuary to release tensions, open and connect deeply with your body, feelings, and senses; allowing for evocative and transformative experiences.
The invitation to open and go deeper into dance as a spiritual practice will be supported by a wide range of alive recorded music and guided facilitation. This is an invitation to explore your body as a sacred vehicle through a variety of healing practices.
Retreat Opportunity
Experience what might be called “Soul Motion, Body Prayer, Movement Meditation, Conscious Dance,” in your own unique and individual way. Being in a supportive group environment has the capacity to further enhance one’s inner experience and outer expression. Rather than having planned steps to follow or learn, the rhythms and music bring forth your own expression, emotion, passion, and choreography.
This type of movement experience, in a supportive group setting, is often:
Creative, Insightful, Inspiring, Releasing, Energizing, Relaxing, Devotional, and Healing.
Retreat Experience:
Music & Movement: Engage in a dynamic range of music – Sacred, world, instrumental, pop – facilitating a unique exploration of body and spirit.
Chakra Energy Centers: Awaken and explore the energetic, emotional, and mystical energies of our own chakra energy centers, with a special emphasis on the Heart center for healing, inner guidance, and authentic expression
Creative Expression: Discover your own movement and expression in a setting that nurtures spontaneous and authentic dance experiences.
What to Bring & Wear:
- Comfortable, loose clothing suitable for movement, with options to layer. Dancing barefoot or in soft shoes is encouraged.
- A journal for reflective writing and 1-2 sacred objects to contribute to our communal altar.
Program Highlights:
Guided Practices: No previous dance experience required, this is not performance based dance. Participate in movements that range from gentle to active, promoting deep internal awareness.
Sound Healing & Meditation: Integrate your experience with guided sound healing and quiet meditation, including a special Crystal Bowl Sound Healing session on Saturday evening.
Rest, Community, and Reflection: Time for rest, integration, and person journaling, as well as supportive group sharing throughout the weekend to lend towards a balanced and integrated experience. A longer break will be included after lunch to rest and/or explore the beautiful grounds and Nature.
Your Guide for the Journey
Mark Ensweiler
Mark has been practicing and exploring movement and meditative arts for over 50 years, including: Tai Chi, various forms of yoga (hatha, bhakti/devotional), breath, & meditation techniques, and has been exploring conscious dance practices (5 Rhythms & related) for over 30 years. He is a certified yoga teacher, Soul Motion ™ and JourneyDance ™ facilitator, and has led group yoga and ecstatic/sacred dance sessions, at various times over the past 35 years. His current interests are in sharing the diverse healing practices and processes of JourneyDance ™. He has been a practitioner of the natural healing arts (chiropractic, acupuncture, bodywork) for over 43 years and brings to these practices a combination of enthusiasm, love of movement, inspired intention, devotion, curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to share in alive group experiences.
All Inclusive Retreat Pricing Options
Listed pricing includes all housing, meals, and program fee
Lodging Options:
Single Modern Hermitage: $630
Single Room in Main Building: $550
Single Cabin Bedroom: $550
Single Rustic Hermitage: $438
Please contact our main office to make your reservation for any of the following (715-267-7507 or welcome@christinecenter.org):
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- Shared lodging options
- Camping
- To reduce the number of meals you would like
- If you need to make special arrangements
- If you would like to reserve pet friendly accommodations
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Modern Hermitage: One room cottage with anywhere from 1 to 3 beds; living area; kitchenette; bathroom and shower.
Cabin Bedroom: A private bedroom with 1 to 2 beds located on the property in a shared cabin; shared kitchenette; shared bathroom and shower.
Guest Room-Main Building: A private bedroom with 2 beds and private bathroom located in the main building.
Rustic Hermitage: One room cottage with anywhere from 1 to 2 beds; living area. No bathroom or kitchenette. Modern bath and shower facilities are located on the property.