This retreat is designed for both beginners and professionals.

It’s ideal for anyone interested in nervous system self-regulation and co-regulation, whether you’re new to these practices or a wellness professional, coach, or facilitator looking to deepen your skills and potentially integrate these techniques with clients, students, or patients.

The retreat is open to all genders.

The retreat includes a variety of body-based self-regulation practices, as well as somatic co-regulation exercises done in pairs or small groups. Some sessions will include grounding and nourishing touch, synchronized breathing, and singing.

You’re invited to explore different practices at your own pace and comfort level.

Participation in each session is optional.

Also, within the sessions, participating in the practices is also optional.

Attendees are encouraged to listen to their needs and join the sessions that feel right for them.

Resting or stepping back is completely supported at any point.

Yes, the practices taught are suitable for both personal use and professional application.

Wellness professionals, therapists, and coaches can bring these nervous system regulation techniques into their own work to support clients, students, or patients.

Somatic co-regulation involves shared nervous system regulation through practices done with a partner or group.

These exercises are designed to help participants experience connection with others in a safe, nourishing and grounding way.

All group and partnered exercises are designed with consent and individual comfort in mind.

Through synchronized breathing and consensual physical contact, these practices support the increase of beneficial neurotransmitters such as oxytocin, which helps balance and resource the participants’ nervous systems.

We recommend bringing comfortable clothing for movement, a journal, and any personal items that help you feel relaxed and grounded.

New Eden will provide yoga mats, sitting cushions, blankets, and any additional materials needed for the sessions.

Warm clothing and slippers or wool socks are recommended.