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 and August 19 – 26 

Join one or both cycles

• Lefkada, Greece

Paleohori eco-art project

• 10 days of immersive somatic movement workshops

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 happening for the 2nd year, 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.

Practices and explorations

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

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

• 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 

Somatic Art Practice® with Marina Tsartsara

• August 11 – 18 

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 Somatic Art Practice® workshop

Embodying Developmental Memories – a marine workshop with Eleonora Parrello

• August 19 – 26

Eleonora Parrello 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 Embodying Developmental Memories workshop

Together

The program unfolds over two consecutive 8-day cycles, which together offer complementary pathways into: fluid support, embodied presence, and the dynamic interplay between rest and movement and create a deeper extended journey.

At the same time, each cycle is also designed as a complete and self-contained experience on its own, so participants may join either one cycle or the full 16-day program, depending on what feels right and possible for them. 

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 and community-based project. 

It is a space dedicated to:

• embodied practices

• artistic research

• ecological living

• community and collaboration

Participation fee

€1500 (16 days)

€800 (8 days)

✔ 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 for program activities (e.g. sessions by the sea) is arranged and provided at no additional cost.

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

👉 Few supported spots available – talk to us. 

Registration

To complete your registration, please fill in the registration form and submit the 50% deposit within 48 hours after receiving confirmation of your spot.

As places are limited, your participation is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit payment.

For any questions, feel free to get in touch with us at paleohoriartspace@gmail.com

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.