‘Somatics for Asymmetrical Bodies RETREAT: restore intelligence and freedom to Spine, ribs, neck, face, and jaw’
with martha carter, and guest scoliosis specialist laura gates
vancouver ISLAND, BC
OCTOBER 17 - 20, 2025
RETREAT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 24 - 27, 2026!
Please email us if interested!
This workshop will be held at Open Heart Mind (OHM) Centre in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. MAP *Class venue subject to change. Potential new location is close to OHM.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
This immersive retreat includes 4 days and 3 nights in oceanside cabin accommodations, wonderful meals, walking paths, and beautiful nature at the shore.
The retreat will include an intro evening lecture Friday, somatic movement classes Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, and discussions. It is a 'learning laboratory' for improving scoliosis, asymmetrical posture, and the issues that come with it.
This year's retreat will address the whole torso, deep to the spine, and out to the extremities, and will highlight the upper torso, rib cage, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, facial muscles and jaw. If you have chronic pain or issues in these areas, they will be well addressed with these effective self-care techniques. This retreat is perfect for people wanting an immersion experience in this delicious work, and also for teachers and practitioners interested in learning more. Audio recordings of movement class material, divided into sections, will be included so that you can continue your learning process at home.
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
Vancouver Island is renowned for wild, untamed beaches that are an idyllic summer sanctuary, and a hub for storm-watching, surfing, and skiing in the winter. In addition to its endless list of hiking, camping, whale-watching, and paddling adventures, there is also old growth forests, endless beach combing and golfing. The local area is acclaimed for its incredible array of products harvested and created from its wild oceans and fertile soils, including organic vegetables, wild fish, free range meats, and local chocolates, baked goods and wines.