Resource – Biodanza retreat
Unni Heim
We are incredibly happy to invite you back to Dharma Mountain this summer as well. Welcome to this year's reSource biodanza summer retreat. Gathering in this beautiful place, surrounded by beautiful nature and beauty, provides a nourishing container for connection, regeneration, revitalization, community and a reminder of who we are in essence.
The word resource does not just mean resource, but is made up of two words:
- re (again)
- source (origin)
– to reconnect to the origin, to the source.
In other words, our resources lie at the very root of who we are, and are awakened and strengthened when we connect with:
- the natural source around us
- nature within us and
- nature between us
These levels of connection cannot really be separated. Everything plays together as a holistic organism. But they still represent different aspects of our identity and our way of living in the world.
reSource is transformation and revitalization.
reSource is access to our creative power, vitality, sensuality, emotional life (for better or worse) and the experience of being part of something bigger.
reSource awakens our expression and our courage to unfold ourselves into the world.
For me, this provides a state where I am deeply rooted in myself, and at the same time have access to my own creative power, vitality, sensuality, emotional life (for better or worse) and the experience of being part of something greater.
The entire retreat this year will have a ceremonial and ritual form for a deeper and even more nourishing process.
I also invite you to silence (community without talking together) during one of the breaks on Friday or Saturday. This is a wonderful way to be together. Enjoy!
How is the retreat set up?
We have several magical places at Dharma Mountain where we will have our biodanza sessions:
1. The beautiful hall with a view of the mountains and nature, equipped with a top-notch sound system.
2. The Forest Temple – beautiful temple in the middle of the forest with fantastic music.
3. Out in nature on the grass or near the forest. If we dance out in nature, this session will be without music to create a deeper connection with the surroundings.
We use these three locations depending on the weather conditions and the process we are in. In 2024 we were in the Forest temple the whole time as we had fantastic weather.
Schedule
Example of the agenda (times subject to change):
Thursday
18:30 Welcome Gathering
18:45 middag
20:30 Our first session with biodanza
Fredag og lørdag
08:30 frokost/egentid
10:00 session
13:00 lunch and free time
16:30 session
19:00 evening meal and free time
Free time or evening activity with campfire/meditation/singing/poetry etc.
Sunday
08:30 frokost/egentid
10:00 closing session
13:00 lunch
14:00 departure
Dharma Mountain
I have had the pleasure of holding more than 30 workshops, courses and retreats at Dharma Mountain over the past 15 years. It is a true pleasure to invite you to spend 4 magical days at this beautiful place. Situated by a small lake, surrounded by grasslands, forests and rivers, and surrounded by tall, majestic mountains, Dharma Mountain is a place for deep inner connection and restoration. The aesthetic expression of the place, with flowers, art and natural beauty, gives us the perfect setting to immerse ourselves in both nature and ourselves.
Mat
The food served here is absolutely delicious – made with love and care. Dharma Mountain serves locally sourced vegetarian food. They can offer adaptations for those who need gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan options. Please write in the comments field on the registration form if you would like to order gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan options. Other adaptations are not made.
Accomodation
You can choose whether you want to stay in a cabin (either single room, double room, in the attic) or in a tent that you bring yourself, a camper van that you bring yourself, or in a "glamping" tent, which is a single-room tent with its own bed, and which is protected from the rain.
Most cabins have two bedrooms with space for two people (one cabin is much larger and has 3 bedrooms). In addition, all cabins have a sleeping loft.
All cabins also have a bathroom with sink, shower and toilet, as well as a kitchen.
Early bird price for registration by June 20th:
Accommodation in a single room plus food and admin: NOK 6045 + workshop NOK 1900 = NOK 7945
Accommodation shared room or loft, plus food and administration NOK 5070 + workshop NOK 1900 = 6970
Accommodation tent or caravan plus food and administration: NOK 4095 + workshop NOK 1900 = NOK 5995
Accommodation singelroom in "Glamping" tent, plus food and administration: NOK 5715 + workshop NOK 1900 = NOK 7615
If you register later than June 20th, your price will increase by NOK 500 which will be added to it. The Norwegian currency NOK is very low compared to Euros/USD/Pounds and other, so it is the perfect moment to come to Norway from abroad!
What is included in the price?
- All sessions/workshops and group activities
- Accommodation for 3 nights. Read more about the cabins here
- Cleaning of the cabin upon departure
- Hot evening meal on the day of arrival
- Breakfast, hot lunch and evening meal on Friday and Saturday
- Breakfast and hot lunch on Sunday
- Coffee and tea during the breaks
- Use of sauna once
To register, please use the form to pay the deposit (NOK 660).
Unni Heim
Unni Heim Unni Heim is an experienced and warm facilitator, therapist and space-holder. She has worked with biodanza and human development for more than 20 years, and has led retreats and trained biodanza teachers in several countries. Her background as a psychosynthesis therapist and biodanza teacher means that she is able to lead the group with deep empathy and competence.
Who can participate?
We want the retreat to be a safe and supportive experience for everyone. It is therefore a prerequisite that you have experienced biodanza before, so that you know what biodanza is.
If you are unsure whether you have enough experience, please contact us, and we will find out if this might be right for you.
Requirements: You must be drug-free, in stable mental health and have a healthy ability to self-regulate.