My Body is the Earth: Eco-Somatic Inquiry with Rena Milgrom

8. – 14.9.2025

Bulharsko, Shambanya Eco Village

Join us for a transformative week-long retreat, "My Body is the Earth: Eco-Somatic Inquiry with Rena Milgrom 

In the enchanting Bulgarian Shambanya Eco Village nestled just above one of Bulgaria's last wild beaches, Irakli. Here, where the mountains meet the sea, we will delve into the profound connection between our bodies and the natural world. 

What? In eco-somatics we are cultivating awareness of our internal processes and our external environment. We will explore all our senses and we will especially pay close attention to our rhythms and how our rhythms connect and interact with the rhythms of nature. It is through moving and sensing that we will engage on a journey fostering a deeper understanding of the i between humans and the environment.

By drawing knowledge from indigenous knowledge systems, eco-somatics integrates somatic movement practices with ecological principles to foster: 

• Resilience: Attuning to Earth's rhythms and cycles strengthens our inner fortitude to navigate modern challenges and be more present and centered to the here and now. 
• Vitality: Reconnecting with nature enhances our sense of aliveness and well-being that affects all aspects of living. 
• Sensory Reciprocity: Engaging in mutual sensory exchanges with the natural world heightens our awareness and deepens our embodied sense of belonging.

What to Expect?

• Guided Somatic Movement Practices Engage in sessions that connect body, mind and the natural environment.
• Immersive Nature Engagement: Experience the interplay of sun, water, sea breeze and natural terrain as integral components of our outdoor sessions, enriching your somatic journey.
• Personal and Shared Exploration: Participate in individual and group activities to deepen self-awareness.
• Safe and Supportive Environment: Share a nurturing space for inner inquiry and meaningful connections.
• Nature-Based Mindfulness: Enjoy meditative techniques that align with the rhythms of the surrounding ecosystem.
• Time to rest and Enjoy.

Pricing:

Course Fee "My Body is the Earth" : Early Bird Rate: 260 EUR (valid until June 15, 2025); 

Regular Rate: 300 EUR & 

• 240 EUR Accommodation and Meals by Shambanya 6 nights, 6 brunches, 6 dinners 
• 150 EUR if you decide to sleep in your tent on spot 6 sleepovers in your own tent, 6 brunches, 6 dinners! 

A 30% deposit is required upon registration to secure your spot.

Registration: To register, please complete the form at: https://forms.gle/WU6FZU7pX5hnj5tB8

This retreat is open to anyone curious about eco-somatic movement and personal development, including beginners in these practices!

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About Rena Milgrom
Rena Milgrom is a graduate of the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies in New York. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement and Therapy Association) and Dance-Movement Therapist. With her background in dance, therapy, and mindfulness practices and more than 25 years of experience Rena is the creator and the lead teacher of the program Conscious Body, she is co-teaching a BodyVoice program in Israel and she is teaching also at different prestigious institutions, including the Palucca Dance University in Dresden, and Moving Self Institute of DMT Training in Prague. She is the founder of DanceLab Studio in Prague.

Rena's work bridges Art and creative therapy, inspiring participants to awaken their embodied creativity and vitality. Her practice is grounded in body potentiality, and fostering authentic expression.

About Eco-somatic.

Somatic movement is inherently healing and creative. Through its methods, we work to forge new paths toward a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.
In eco-somatics we build on top of it while exploring the relationship between humans and the environment, recognising their intimate and inseparable connection. Eco-somatics isn't just a cognitive concept. It is an embodied exploration that seeks to rekindle a primal connection with nature and facilitate a sense of belonging to the Earth that transcends intellectual understanding.

About the Venue – Shambanya Eco Village

Nestled between the Bulgarian mountains and the Black Sea, Shambanya Eco Village offers a serene setting for our retreat. The retreat center is located in Banya village, just 7 km far from one of Bulgaria's most beautiful and still almost wild beaches: Irakli.

The village offers cozy accommodations, spacious facilities, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, and stunning panoramic green views. It features both open and closed space for practices that opens to the picturesque surrounding landscape. Built entirely from eco-friendly materials with the help of like-minded individuals, each room has its own bathroom, and the openair ba with a stunning view serves both as a bar and a library

*You can check some photos of the venue and the amazing surroundings in the discussion section of the facebook event.

6 Nights Accommodation: Stay in shared rooms that accommodate up to 4 people, or opt for tent accommodation in a designated garden area with provided sanitary facilities.

Enjoy two nutritious vegetarian meals per day, prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
We look forward to embarking on this journey of eco-somatic exploration with you!

You can always CONTACT US at:

• Email: feel8move@gmail.com 
• Phone: 00359 879 68 68 08 (Foundation "Feel and Move")