Advertisement
THE WEEK YOU STOP PERFORMINGJULY 18–25, 2026
You know that feeling?
When you’re so good at managing everything that you’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to simply be?
Life is full, you’re doing your best to take care of yourself – and yet something inside tells you that there could be more ease, more spaciousness, more joy. Not burnout… just a sense that you’ve been running on “efficient” instead of “alive.”
When your days become focused on getting things done instead of savoring them. When playfulness slips to the background. When your body becomes something you “use” rather than a place you explore, feel, and enjoy.
When was the last time you gave yourself space to move outside roles or rules – simply for the pleasure of feeling your own body in motion? Or gave yourself space to breathe, wander, stretch, or dance – without needing to prove anything?
This is that time.
One week in the French countryside with no performance, no productivity, no pressure. Just movement, breath, curiosity, laughter – and room to rediscover what lights you up.
I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to offer a gentle space where you can reconnect with your body, your presence, and that inner spark that’s still very much alive – waiting for a little attention and freedom.
WHAT THE WEEK LOOKS LIKE:
You arrive at Château d’Archambault, a manor house in Burgundy where each room has its own character – some bohemian, some elegant, not a hotel, but a home.
Mornings start gently. We ground ourselves through bodywork that draws on yoga, spiral dynamics, and other somatic practices. This isn’t about contorting yourself into positions that don’t serve you. It’s about breath, presence, and arriving in your body after spending so long living in your head.
Afternoons are where we explore creative movement – inspired by modern dance, spontaneous theatre, circle practice, and Argentine tango. This might sound intimidating if you’re thinking „but I don’t dance.“
Here’s what it actually means: we move in ways that bypass the critical voice in your head. Sometimes individually, sometimes together. Sometimes structured, sometimes completely improvised. We let nature inform the practice – the gardens here are extensive, and there’s something profound about moving outdoors, letting the environment guide you rather than fighting it.
You’ll discover resources within yourself you’d forgotten were there. You’ll experiment with new ways of moving that feel awkward at first and then suddenly… don’t. You’ll settle into something deeper than calm – call it embodiment, call it coming home to yourself.
Evenings are for nourishment. A shared meal, conversations with people who understand. A pool and mini-sauna if you want them. Optional dance space if you’re not ready to stop moving. Or simply time alone in your room, which might be the greatest luxury of all.
One full day mid-week is completely unstructured – yours to rest, explore, or simply be still.
Read more about it here:
https://www.melinasedo.com/retreat/
Or contact me:
[email protected], +49 151 40526333
Advertisement
Event Venue
Château D'Archambault, Auxerre, France
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
