Escape to beautiful Mazunte on the Oaxacan coast in southern Mexico for this profound 5-day Sound retreat led by me and Katie Down. Immerse yourself in a transformative journey delving into the powerful realm of sound and its healing potential.

This retreat offers a unique fusion of restorative experiences and hands-on training, so that you receive invaluable tools to harness sound as a restorative and transformative force in both personal and professional domains. Through a series of experiential workshops, we explore vocal embodiment, Deep Listening techniques, nervous system regulation, the energy of sound, mindfulness practices, rhythm, creative movement, as well as some of the theory and history of sound used in healing modalities. You will have the opportunity to play a wide range of instruments, including crystal and metal singing bowls, hand pans, frame drums, rattles, shruti boxes, and tuning forks.

Each day of the retreat promises a blend of gentle movement, sound, music, and meditative practices to harmonize the receptive body, complemented by three delicious and nutritious meals. Unstructured intervals in the afternoon provide opportunities for swimming, walking, and immersing in the natural splendor. Prepare for meaningful connections and the profound gifts that emerge when we gather to immerse ourselves in shared listening and playing experiences. Wind down with evening sound meditations, facilitating assimilation and reflection of the day.

This retreat is tailored for those curious about integrating sound practices into their lives, including bodyworkers, therapists, teachers, holistic healers, and musicians alike. Regardless of your intentions for learning about therapeutic sound, anticipate an awakening of intuitive expression, heightened sensory experiences, and nourishment that transcends boundaries, nurturing the soul from within.

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July 25-28, 2028

AKERA in Woodbourne, New York 

Join Jessica Caplan and Alison Sinatra for a heart-centered weekend of movement, sound, voice activation, breathwork, and somatics at beautiful AKERA, a new retreat center in the Hudson Valley.

 Through embodiment practices and the medicine of ritual practiced in supportive community, we will cultivate appreciation for the sacredness of Life, release the grief and tension that has accumulated in our bodies over this challenging year, and return to our natural state of wholehearted aliveness. 

 Your guides Jessica and Alison are passionate about co-creating containers that encourage vulnerability and authenticity, and the expression of the wild spectrum of living, from grief to celebration.

Let’s celebrate, release, and renew by connecting to our bodies, opening to our authentic expression - through breath, voice, and prayer - and gifting our souls a safe, loving space that feels like home.

We meet at the height of summer, when nature is bursting with its beauty and bounty - a reflection of the infinite depth of our own exquisite hearts.

RETREAT COSTS + ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

All of the following options are shared rooms. Costs include all meals and workshops. 

 Shared room (2-3 women per room): $1,550/person

Shared room (5-6 women in large room): $1,350/person

Private room (only one available): $1,950

Babe on a Budget (fold-out chair bed, 2 available): $950/person

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Escape to beautiful Mazunte, Oaxaca, for your winter getaway for a profound five-day Sound School Retreat led by seasoned sound practitioners, Jessica Caplan and Katie Down. Immerse yourself in a transformative journey delving into the powerful realm of sound and its healing potential.

This retreat offers a unique fusion of restorative experiences and hands-on training, equipping participants with invaluable tools to harness sound as a healing force in both personal and professional realms. Through a series of engaging workshops, explore vocal embodiment, breathwork, nervous system regulation, the energy of sound, Deep Listening mindfulness practices, rhythmic exploration, as well as some of the theory and history of sound in healing. Additionally, participants will be able to try and learn a variety of instruments.

Each day promises a blend of movement, sound, and meditative practices to harmonize the receptive body, complemented by three delectable vegetarian meals. Unstructured intervals provide opportunities for swimming, hiking, and immersing in the natural splendor. Prepare for meaningful connections and the profound gifts that emerge when we gather to immerse ourselves in shared listening and playing experiences. Wind down with evening sound meditations, facilitating assimilation and reflection of the day.

This retreat is tailored for those curious about integrating sound practices into their lives including bodyworkers, therapists, teachers, holistic healers, and musicians alike. Regardless of professional intent, anticipate an awakening of intuitive expression, heightened sensory experiences, and soul nourishment that transcends boundaries, nurturing the soul from within.

To learn more and book your spot, click HERE