Our retreats are designed to elevate your joy in running through heightened awareness. We do this through a mix of Feldenkrais practices (which bring awareness through movement), group runs, and an enjoyable community experience. We also do video analysis of your running and give personalized tips to increase your flow to make running a more enjoyable experience. Meals will be provided (prepared by Chef Michelle Gapp). We’ll also provide some snacks to munch on throughout the day.
The benefits of Feldenkrais include an instant increase in efficiency, less wear and tear on your joints, and faster recovery time – all contributing to more enjoyable running!
The September 2021 retreat will take place near the peak of the Fall season in Salida, CO – a beautiful mountain town nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Here is what you can expect from the one day retreat
- Meet at the Boy Scout Hut in Riverside Park at 9:00 am
- Go for a short group run which will include video of your running
- Participate in a Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement practice
- Participate in a seminar about the suspension system of the body
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with the group – catered by Michelle Gap (link to nutrition page)
- Review video of your run with analysis from physical therapist/Feldenkrais practitioner, Harald Kasper
- Group run with an opportunity to incorporate new awareness (possibly drive to a local trailhead to take advantage of changing Fall leaves)
- Wrap-up discussion with free snacks and drinks…yes, beer will be included!
- Retreat will end between 4 and 5 pm
Price for the one day retreat is $100
Here is what you can expect from the multi-day retreat
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the group
- Participate in a Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement practice
- Meet as a group to discuss various aspects of the Feldenkrais method and increase the body/mind connection
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with the group
- Group run
- Enjoy the afternoon at the Blue Coyote Ranch or head into town for some sightseeing
- Enjoy dinner with the group at the Blue Coyote Ranch or at a local restaurant in Salida
Topics that will be covered during the group discussion include:
- General information about the Feldenkrais method (day 1)
- The suspension system of the human body
- The principal of the balance point and how it changes with dynamics
- When the foot interacts with the ground
- Breathing and the balance of the autonomic nervous system
- Running injuries and how to prevent them
The regular price for this retreat is $4999. Because this has been a difficult year with COVID we are offering the retreat at a discounted rate of $2500. We are also running an early bird special. Sign up by Feb 21st for $2000.
First 5 people to sign up for the multi-day retreat get a free pair of shoes from 7000 ft running company!
