Join us for the 4th Annual Embody Fest, a Dance & Movement Micro-Festival. This year the festival will take place at Chalananda Retreat Center, nestled beside a beautiful lagoon in a thermal springs waterpark! Our mission is to create a nourishing community experience offering a full spectrum of inspiration for an embodied life.  You’ll emerge from the week feeling empowered in your movement practices and re-inspired to live your best life!  

This is lowest price that Embody has EVER been offered for, and is HALF THE PRICE of last year’s festival!

◆ Chalananda boasts gorgeous hot springs, thermal pools, exhilarating waterslides, open-air movement shalas, plush grassy landscapes, hammocks, onsite bungalows and tree-shaded, all-inclusive glamping - set across the backdrop of a beautiful, sprawling lagoon and tropical bird sanctuary.

◆ Imagine palm trees surrounding the largest sparkling blue pools you’ve ever seen--except the pools aren’t chlorine water, they’re fresh hot-spring mineral water, ready to melt all your stress away in their thermal decadence.

◆Daily pool parties under the sun and stars in these massive thermal-mineral pools including a Foam Party and the Lagoon Party.

◆ Nightly themed dance parties, including Bodywork & Dessert Party Sleepover, Starry Night Pool Party, Lap Dance Seduction Party and more. 

◆ Zero noise-restrictions meaning we can party all night. But accommodations are away from the party area, so you can sleep in silence.

◆ Tired of festival “workshops” with 50-100 students jammed into a stuffy room with one instructor? So are we. We don’t do that here. We have the best teacher-student ratios of ANY festival. Usually between 5-15 students per instructor. 

◆ Workshops and classes all day long, tailored to your experience level. Immersive tracks in aerial, acro, yoga, pole, contact improv, primal movement and authentic relating- plus classes in lap dance, slackline, hoop, modern dance, aqua dance, and thai massage, all from world-class expert instructors. 

◆ If you’re feeling more casual, lounge, play and talk with new friends all day on the luxurious manicured lawns, fitted with all manner of outdoor sports activities under the perfect weather. Run around in this huge outdoor wellness playground - it’s like being a kid in summertime! 

◆ 3 homemade all-you-can-eat meals a day included, Greek/Mexican vegetarian fusion cuisine, prepared by professional holistic chefs from fresh, local ingredients and produce. Mikka approved!

◆ We attract a great mix of couples and singles. Whether you’re looking for a romantic and exciting getaway with your sweetie, or you want to focus on your dance and yoga practice, or you’re single and ready to mingle, you’ll find just the perfectly welcoming environment for exactly what you want. 

◆ Need some chill time? Hang out in a hammock overlooking the lagoon at sunset or cozy up around the roaring fire pits at night between dance sessions - early birds and night owls both have plenty to look forward to.

◆ Get your performance on at the Embody Fest showcase - let everyone see your star shine! 

Check out our 2018 video for a taste of what’s in store: