Movement

Surrounded by the majestic rock formations and wonders of Ghost Ranch, it can feel like coming home. Breathe deeply, reconnect with yourself, and be nourished in nature. Imagine a cool morning hike to recharge, time in stillness as you walk our Labyrinth, and time for laughter and joy with a bit of Barefoot Boogie for […]

“The land here shaped my evolution of a movement language. It’s been 27 years of letting my whole body listen, letting myself be moved, moving towards becoming a place – even for a moment of transcendent embodiment that merges senses, imagination, intuition and empathy.  The dried cracks of the ground, how to walk without making […]

      Writing and Taiji for Balance merges two uniquely effective methods for quieting the mind, connecting with the environment, and inviting valuable mental, emotional, physical and spiritual insights. Writing topics will engage the senses with the remarkable surroundings of Ghost Ranch, while basic principles of the ancient martial art of taiji will open new ways to […]

Spend the week leaning into the physical realm of the body, where our sensory perceptions are encoded into memory, and where our sense of self emerges from emotional encounters. See how paying close attention to lived experience empowers us to write with greater depth and evokes more resonance for the reader. Feel nourished by inspirational […]