Rest in Motion

Explore movement, rest, and embodied presence through somatics, dance, and artistic practices in a remote eco-art space in nature.

• August 11 – 18, 2026 & August 19 – 26, 2026

arrival and departure dates are included

• Lefkada, Greece

Paleohori eco-art space

• 5 days of immersive workshop practice

somatic movement, experiential anatomy and improvisation

exploring embodied presence, perception and creative expression in nature and by the sea

• Co-living and community experience

meals, heart circles and collective care of the space and the group 

• Small group experience

maximum 12 participants

• All levels welcome

no previous experience required

What is Rest in Motion?

Rest in Motion is a residential somatic movement and dance program that brings together Body-Mind Centering®, movement improvisation, experiential anatomy, and artistic practices.

Rooted in embodied awareness, this immersive experience invites you into a space where activity and rest soften their boundaries and begin to dissolve into one another, shaping ways of being present, relating, and finding support within the body and in connection with others.

Ηeld within a supportive group field and shared living environment in the wild, remote landscape of Paleohori, the experience unfolds as a continuous process of sensing, moving, and relating—with yourself, others, and the surrounding landscape.

Discover the two cycles:

→ Explore Cycle 1 (Somatic Art Practice®)

→ Explore Cycle 2 (Embodying developmental memories)

*update: Cycle 2 is fully booked at the moment.

Practices and explorations

• Somatic perception and awareness of movement—on land and in water

• Experiential anatomy: nervous system, fluids, and embryological development

• Ontogenetic and phylogenetic aspects of developmental movement

• Somatic listening, deep perception, and sensitive movement

• Dance improvisation, relation, and embodied expression

• Integration of movement with artistic practices (drawing, writing, visual media)

• Movement in relation to others, space, and the natural environment

• Heart Circles and shared group process 

The Program

The program unfolds over two consecutive cycles, designed as one continuous experience.

You may join one cycle or the full program.

1st Cycle | August 11 – 18, 2026

Somatic Art Practice® with Marina Tsartsara 

Marina Tsartsara introduces her Somatic Art Practice® (SAP®), an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together somatic inquiry and artistic creation.

Focusing on fascia and the relationship between rest and activity, this cycle explores:

• support, elasticity, and responsiveness in the body

• how movement emerges through connection

• how perception and expression are shaped somatically

Participants are invited into a space where movement, drawing, and sensing intertwine, opening new pathways of awareness and creativity.

→ Explore Cycle 1

Short break: August 18–19

2nd Cycle | August 19 – 26, 2026

Embodying Developmental Memories – a marine workshop with Eleonora Parello

Eleonora Parello invites participants into a site-specific journey between land and sea.

Inspired by Body-Mind Centering®, this cycle explores:

• fluidity and early movement patterns

• the body’s relationship with water

• sensory awareness and embodied memory

Through gentle guidance, participants engage in a process of listening, sensing, and playing, discovering new ways of moving and relating — within themselves, the group, and the living marine environment.

→ Explore Cycle 2

Together

The two cycles offer complementary pathways into:

fluid support, embodied presence, and the dynamic interplay between rest and movement

Who is it for?

This program is open to anyone who wishes to engage with movement, dance, and embodied practices in a supportive environment.

• No prior experience required

• Open to all ages and bodies

• Suitable for artists, movers, therapists, or curious explorers

The Place

Paleohori Eco-Art Space is an independent, self-funded, artist-run project. 

It is a space dedicated to:

• embodied practices

• artistic research

• ecological living

• community and collaboration

Program offers

✔ Daily workshops, guided movement sessions in open-air shaded dance platform and natural environments, sessions by the sea and collective activities.

✔ Daily shared meals are offered and participants are hosted in shared living arrangements, at no additional cost.

✔ Transportation is arranged as part of the program, with no additional cost for participants.

Participation fee

€1500 (full program 16 days)

€800 (half program 8 days)

👉 A payment plan in two or more installments is available.

👉 2 supported spots available – talk to us. 

Registration

1. Fill out the registration form
2. Pay the deposit within 48 hours
3.  Send proof of payment to: paleohoriartspace@gmail.com

📞 Questions?

We’re happy to offer a free call to support you with any questions and help you feel into whether this experience is right for you.

*Paleohori programs are open to learners funded through Erasmus+ Adult Education and Youth mobility schemes. Tripudium Collective is registered in the Erasmus+ system and can act as a receiving organisation for Erasmus+ participants. If you are eligible for Erasmus+ funding through a sending organisation, you may use your grant to participate in this program.