Classes & Retreats Overview

Body Tales offers classes and workshops in several northern California locations throughout the year. We also offer retreats and in-depth trainings. This page provides an overview. Follow the links to learn more and to apply or register.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS

Body Tales & Authentic Movement in Berkeley
Sat, Sept 20, 1–4:30 pm
With Lysa Castro.
Open to men and women, new or experienced movers. Sliding scale $35-$75 (actual cost $55)
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ONGOING CLASSES, BERKELEY

NEW! Ongoing Group Combining Body Tales & Authentic Movement with Lysa Castro. Experience the synergy and support of Body Tales and Authentic Movement interwoven. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Spring Fall Studio. 9-session initial commitment. Limited enrollment, by application. >>>>Details

Ongoing Body Tales Group with Olivia Corson. Follow your movement, free your stories; gain skill in integrating and expressing essential body wisdom. First & third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Western Sky Studio. 9-session initial commitment. Limited enrollment, by application. >>Details

Ongoing Authentic Movement Group with Lysa Castro. Open to women only. This simple and profound inner-directed practice can reawaken body wisdom and help cultivate intimacy with one's self. Second & fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Western Sky Studio. 8-session initial commitment. Limited enrollment, by application. >>Details

ONGOING CLASSES, PALO ALTO

Ongoing Body Tales Group with Olivia Corson and Robin Mankey. Follow your movement, free your stories; gain skill in integrating and expressing essential body wisdom. Second & fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. The Center at 435 Middlefield Road. 9-session initial commitment. Limited enrollment, by application. >>Details

RETREATS

Soul repair, creative renewal and deep rest in beautiful natural settings well off the beaten path...You'll find these gifts in a Body Tales retreat. >>General info

Body Tales Love into Leadership Retreat with Olivia Corson and Lysa Castro, Feb 13–15, 2009, Salamander Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Open to all; enrollment limited. Previous experience in Body Tales, Authentic Movement, or related forms recommended. >>Details

IN-DEPTH TRAINING

Nine-Month Body Tales Group Begins October 2008. We will meet for seven day-long Saturday sessions in Berkeley, and two weekend retreats in the Santa Cruz Mountains for in-depth practice within a committed creative community of Body-Talers. Enrollment limited, by application. >>Details

"I love having a new experience of myself — Body Tales allows surprises to unfold."
— Susan McKearnan, personal business assistant

PRIVATE SESSIONS in BODY TALES & AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT

Olivia and Lysa offer private sessions for those who want individual focus to do in-depth work. Body Tales private sessions are for those with previous BT experience who want individual focus and longer solo pieces. Authentic Movement private sessions are for new or experienced movers.
Call for information: Olivia (510) 532-1020 or Lysa (510) 649-1791.