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Reclaiming the Body’s Wisdom Retreat

7 days of movement, dance & somatic practices

In a world that constantly draws our attention outward, it is vital to reconnect with the body—the home that holds all of our experiences, emotions, and traumas. During this retreat, we will explore the deeper layers of embodiment, moving beyond the idea that we merely have a body to the understanding that we are our body. That the body is not an isolated, individual entity but is always in relation, constantly entangled with the world, nature, and other beings. It is through this entanglement that we recognize the body as a site of resistance and transformation.

Date: 23-29 June 2025

ABOUT THE RETREAT

Every sensation, every emotion, and every memory is woven into the fabric of our physical being, carried not just within our lifetimes but across generations. Every experience is etched into your body, with emotions often rising as tensions waiting to be released. This retreat offers a space to tune inward, away from the noise of the external world. Through a variety of practices, we will explore the body’s innate wisdom and its potential for deep healing and transformation. Our body holds tension, joy, anger, and resilience, and it is through movement and somatic practices that we will unlock these stories and emotions, allowing for a profound release and renewal.

Through dance, we will confront our avoidance—not only in movement but also in life. As many spiritual teachings often direct us to go upwards, towards the sky, we can find ourselves even more trapped in our minds, confused and ungrounded. Here, we will reclaim the body, returning to the ground that sustains us.

New ways of being and knowing emerge here, as we move beyond an anthropocentric view and understand ourselves as part of a larger ecological web, where human and non-human actors are intertwined. The body, in its dynamic wholeness, becomes a revolution, a vessel for healing not only for ourselves but for the earth and all beings.

MOVEMENT│DANCE│SOMATIC PRACTICES│YOGA│COLD RIVER IMMERSIONS

WE WILL EXPLORE

Somatic tools to have greater means to understanding and regulating your inner and outer experience

Body, Earth & Gravity: We explore our deep relationship with place and gravity, reconnecting the body to the earth and grounding ourselves in its support.

Free Movement & Creative Expression: Through free movement and dance, we explore the body as a canvas for expression, using movement as a form of meditation and creative release.

Confronting Avoidance & Emotional Release: What we usually avoid in dance we avoid in life, by addressing tension in the body, we confront avoidance and transform emotions like anger

The Body as Entanglement: The body is not an isolated, individual entity but is always in relation, constantly entangled with the world, nature, and other beings.

The Body as Sanctuary and Revolution: The body can be a site of resistance and transformation, where new ways of being and knowing can emerge in response to societal and ecological challenges.

Writing from the Body

Energetic Boundaries: Honoring Your Space

THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION

For 7 days (6 nights) retreat including all classes, workshops, hikes, accommodation at the Grove & 2 vegetarian buffets a day. The prices include everything for the week except your flights & transport to the space. Only a 300€ deposit is needed to make the reservation.

Helper tickets and scholarship positions available for single mothers, women living in Montenegro, and BIPOC individuals living in the Global South. Please apply be sending us an email on hello@tara-retreats.com

DIGITAL DETOX

To truly reconnect with our bodies and each other, we recommend a digital detox. While it’s not required, taking a break from technology allows you the space to fully immerse in the practices and surroundings.

THE PLACE “The Grove” Montenegro

A beautifully converted old mill house nestled in the historic town of Stari Bar, Montenegro. The Grove offers a quiet escape from the busyness of everyday life, surrounded by olive trees, walking trails, and a freshwater stream flowing through the land. Stari Bar, located just 20 minutes from the coastline, is a historic old town rich in charm. Guests can explore trails leading into olive groves, discover waterfalls, and wander through the ancient fortress.

Your Retreat Facilitators

Marijana Lemm is a women’s space holder, movement teacher and environmental activist from Montenegro and Berlin. Marijana is the founder of Tara retreats; in the last 6 years she has poured her heart into creating Tara. During this time she discovered her deep passion of working with women, movement as well as nature, social justice and realized how all these are interlinked. As an activist, Marijana works with the protection of wild rivers in the Balkans including the Tara River. She loves sharing the medicine of movement, nature, myths and empowering women to find their own form of sacred activism.

Melanie Afi Glover is a versatile expert in health, holding an MSc in Exercise and Health Sciences, with a specialization in women’s health, and certifications as an Ayurveda coach and Yoga Teacher. Melanie brings her deep connection to holistic healing methods and her passion for movement into the retreat. Her work as a health expert, choreographer and yogi reflects her belief that physical movement and mental mindfulness are essential for well-being. Melanie understands the importance of creating spaces where BIPOC participants can flourish and heal, while also offering programs that are open to everyone interested in health, empowerment, and personal development.

Anja Nunyola Glover is a sociologist, author, lecturer, podcaster, speaker, moderator, and yoga teacher. Her goal is to inspire people to address social phenomena and create new narratives. As an anti-racism expert, she supports companies, schools, organizations, and individuals on their journey towards anti-racism. In her workshops, trainings, and yoga sessions, Anja places a strong emphasis on self-reflection and the practical application of anti-racist and intersectional principles in everyday life. She combines her academic knowledge with years of experience in conveying anti-racist perspectives, while also creating safer spaces for the BIPOC community, where profound healing, empowerment, and a sense of “homecoming” can take place.