Two day retreats exploring the dance of movement and stillness - each practice is a meditation and we’ll be growing our receptivity to listen, to shape and to be with unfolding experience - present in our breathing bodies and with a kind heart.

Each day will include time in movement plus short guided meditations and time moving between dance and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both days. The location is a rural retreat centre outside Callander, surrounded by hills and woodland and close to Loch Venachar.

These retreats are open to people aged 18+. Beginners or experienced dancers and/or meditators welcome. I recommend that you’ve been to at least one conscious dance class before (e.g. Open Floor, 5Rhythmns, Movement Medicine).

No meditation experience is necessary, full guidance will be given. If you have any questions get in touch.

Breath - Sunday 19th Oct 2025

We will explore the breathing body in movement and meditation. Every cell in our body breathes and releases oxygen, nourishing and giving life to all we do and are. Together we’ll slow down, notice, and wonder at the subtleties, sensations and dance of our breathing bodies.  

Heart - Sunday 16th Nov 2025

This retreat will explore the quality of kindness - of warmth and friendliness to yourself and others - in your body and in your dance. We’ll take a traditional meditation practice - the metta bhavana or loving kindness practice - into movement and you’ll learn to deeply resource yourself through meditation and movement to embody and cultivate kindness in your life.  

Practical Information

Location: Trossachs Tryst Retreat Centre, Invertrossachs Road, Callander, Perthshire FK17 8HW.

Our venue is nestled in the hills outside Callander, with a sprung wooden floor dance space and a lounge and dining area for relaxing, connecting and eating lunch together. Loch Venachar is a little way along the road - a 20 minute walk or short drive.

Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm

Travel options: The venue is a few minutes drive from central Callander, or a 30 minute walk. For public transport options check Traveline Scotland. On booking I’ll ask whether you would like a lift, or can offer a lift - from central Callander or further afield.

Local accommodation: If you would like to stay locally there’s a list of options here, or you can also check availability at the Tryst - they are currently renovating guest rooms which may be ready in time.

What to bring: Loose, comfortable clothing for moving and meditating, layers work best for being warm and cool. A refillable water bottle. A packed lunch.

What’s provided: Teas and coffee, dairy and plant milk.

Cost: Sliding scale - £55-£75 per day - please choose what is right for your financial situation. £20 deposit - per day - secures your place. Payment by BACS - details on booking.