Breath of life course
Fundamentals of Craniosacral Biodynamics
MAY 21 - 24 | HUDSON, NEW YORK
a training in touch | a training in healing | a training in being
This is an exploration of where the unseen meets the seen.
Where architecture meets nature.
Where spirit meets matter.
Where practice meets presence.
Where human meets being.
This is a creative cauldron for anyone looking to deepen their embodied observation in service to transformation, transmutation and liberation.
This is a restoration and amplification of our inherent connection to the Breath of Life that informs all of nature.
“Deep gratitude for the wisdom and beauty you embody and share. This time has been deeply nourishing as I beginning to witness healing and harmony within vessel and heart. Thank you!”
— Kristianna
EXPERIENCE
In this workshop series, we will delve into the guiding principles of craniosacral biodynamics.
With presence and wholeness as primary orientations, we will explore inner practices such as embodied felt-sense, tonal match, full body breathing, resting in invisible midline, and residing in neutral.
Following the insights of Dr. Sutherland and his successors, we will learn how to listen to primary respiration and the Breath of Life, sensing tides, fulcrums, stillpoints, subtle rhythms, states of consciousness, and more.
This course will invite you to develop and refine your essential skills for grounding and centering in yourself, creating and maintaining safety and trust with your client, increasing potency in your touch and sensitivity in your awareness. With dynamic stillness as the guide, we can cultivate our capacity to support the body’s innate wisdom of healing in ourselves and in each other.
EXPLORE
Our hosts at True North offer accommodations that are truly unique and inspiring, including “The Lighthouse”, an all-glass sanctuary where class will be held daily.
Overlooking 400 acres, this retreat experience is an invitation to rejuvenate the soul while learning to revive the subtle senses of the body, as Spring returns to the lush hills of the Hudson Valley.
Guests are encouraged to walk the grounds, explore the gardens, and enjoy the on-site sauna and saltwater pool during personal hours.
This land is sacred, and we honor the First Nation Peoples of this land. Additionally, we recognize the local Hudson community as as a historical location that dates back to our country’s conception.
FIVE DAYS + FIVE NIGHTS ON 400 ACRES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK
SCHEDULE
May 20:
Afternoon / Evening Arrival
Settle in + Personal time
May 21 - 23:
8:30am - 10am — breakfast
10am - 1:30pm — class
1:30pm - 3pm — lunch
3pm - 6pm — class
7pm — dinner
Personal time
May 24:
8:30am - 10am — breakfast
10am - 1:30pm — class
1:30pm - 3pm — lunch
3pm - 6pm — class
Closing + Early Evening Departure
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Organic, plant-based meals
8 hours of class per day — a perfect balance of meditation, lecture, and hands-on experiential learning
Personal time for forest-walking and stargazing or to visit the on-site saltwater pool and sauna
Accommodations
Accommodations are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. When your application is accepted, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required, sent to @koakalish via Venmo.
The Glass Sanctuary, where the workshops are held every day.
Communal kitchen and dining
Private room option with private bathroom
FAQ:
Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
None. This workshop series is appropriate for anyone who wishes to broaden their skillset and clinical offerings, newcomers to bodywork, and those who are in search of self-healing and development.
Where is this retreat located?
We are grateful to our hosts at True North, a private retreat center on 400 acres in the Hudson Valley, about 2.5 hours north of New York City by car. Guests can also take the Amtrak train from the city for $30 each way.
The center is 10 minutes outside of Hudson town and pickup/drop-off from the train station can be arranged for arrivals on the afternoon of the 20th, and for departures on the 24th. Driving directions will be shared upon registration.
I have dietary concerns, what kind of meals will be provided?
Plant-based, organic meals will be provided. You will be able describe specific dietary considerations in your application so that our kitchen team can best accommodate you.
Are there any scholarships or work-trade positions?
Yes, there are a select few scholarship and work-trade spaces available. For those in need of financial assistance, you may apply here for a position in the application form.
To reserve your space, apply here. When your application is accepted, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required, sent to @koakalish via Venmo.
For more information and or any further inquiries, please feel free to reach out directly to connect@koakalish.com.
