Join us for a day of Movement & Connection, at the tranquil haven of Happy Buddha Retreats in the beautiful Blue Mountains.

Deeply passionate about movement, connection, and nature, Lillian and Arkadiusz will guide us on a journey of exploration and play, through embodied movement practices and nature connection. All levels of experience are welcome.

~ How the day will flow ~

• To begin, an invigorating class of Animal Flow ~ a ground-based, bodyweight movement practice that combines elements of yoga and animal-inspired movements

• Light refreshments for lunch: fresh fruit, snacks, nibbles & chai

• A mindful, guided meditative nature walk to a nearby waterfall, with the option to swim, dance and interplay with others. During this time, Arkadiusz offers to capture some candid moments in Nature 📸

• An afternoon Contact Improvisation class, with a focus on how we can deepen our sense of kinesthetic empathy

• Delicious and nutritious dinner, made by the loving cooks at Happy Buddha Retreat (vegan and gluten free, please email arkadius.photography@gmail.com if you have any particular dietary requirements)

• A cosy evening Contact Improvisation Jam

• Fireside music, song & connection into the late evening

• The option to stay the night at Happy Buddha Retreats

~ Details ~

• Date: Sunday 17th December

• Time: 11:30am start. The dancing will end around 9pm, and the fireside music will go until late in the evening. Stay as long as you want, or stay the night.

• Where: Happy Buddha Retreats, Wentworth Falls

~ Contribution ~

• Early Bird Special: $150, available until Dec 3rd

• Standard Cost: $180

• Cost of accommodation for those planning on staying the night at Happy Buddha: $50 for the night

~ Accommodation ~

For those wanting to stay the night at Happy Buddha, please bring along $50 as a cash contribution to the retreat, and email Arkadiusz (arkadius.photography@gmail.com) to book a bed. Accommodation prices are based on twin shared rooms although it is likely that you will have room for yourself. There’s also the option to reserve Private room with a double bed just for yourself or a Private room with a king bed for a couple - please reach out to Arkadiusz.

~ What to bring ~

• Drink bottle

• A few pairs of comfortable clothes

• Extra snacks as you like

• Swimmers and a towel

• Instruments for fireside jamming, as you like