- Heal to Move

Under the guidance of Tiziana Longo, this 3-day intensive retreat at Somatische Akademie Berlin (SAB) offers a profound opportunity to engage deeply with a broad spectrum of trauma-informed somatic movement practices. Participants are invited on a transformative journey that brings together the essence of Tiziana’s signature courses into one immersive experience.

The retreat integrates and explores several core methods:

• Embodied Release — techniques designed to liberate chronic tension and activate natural energy flow within the body
• Dancing Tigers — a dynamic and expressive movement practice that fosters vitality, empowerment, and embodied joy
• Unlock the Pelvis — targeted exercises to mobilize and release the pelvis, enhancing overall bodily wellbeing and presence

Participants are held in a trauma-sensitive, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and safety.

Key themes include repatterning stress and freeze responses, rebuilding trust in the body, deepening interoception and self-regulation, and reclaiming agency through mindful, playful movement.

This 3-day intensive event is designed for individuals who are already receiving support from psychologists, psychiatrists, or coaches and wish to add physical reconnection and nervous system release to their healing journey. It also warmly welcomes those seeking to reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom and healing capacity, including professionals who need their own dedicated space for release and renewal.

Suitable for all levels and backgrounds, this intensive invites each participant to reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom and resilience, moving at their own pace within a compassionate and skillful container.

Daily sessions run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday, August 21st through Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.

Who ist it for?

This event is open to anyone interested in deepening their connection to the body and nervous system through trauma-informed somatic movement. It is especially recommended for people who want a shift but don’t know how, and who are ready to receive support. Trauma survivors, those who have experienced abuse of any kind, as well as individuals coping with stress, burnout, depression, grief, loss, divorce, or feelings of loneliness will find a compassionate space here. Practitioners and movers seeking to expand their embodied awareness and resilience are also welcome. This retreat warmly welcomes all genders. No prior experience is necessary—everyone is invited to join at their own pace and level.

Cautions & prerequisites (please read)

There are no formal prerequisites or qualifications needed to participate—this retreat is open to all levels and backgrounds.

However, for safety reasons, it is not recommended to join if you have any of the following conditions without prior medical clearance:

• Pregnancy (especially high-risk or without doctor’s approval)
• History of seizures or epilepsy
• Presence of metal implants such as bypasses or pacemakers
• Recent surgery or currently healing from major operations
• Severe injuries or conditions affecting knees, herniated discs, severe back injuries, or other significant musculoskeletal issues
• Severe cardiovascular conditions or uncontrolled hypertension
• Any other condition where movement or breathwork may be contraindicated

Please note that Tiziana Longo is not a medical doctor. For any serious medical or psychological issues, please consult your physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist before participating. These trauma-informed movement courses are designed to support and accompany therapy but are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment. Participation is at the client’s own responsibility.

If you have any concerns or specific health conditions, please consult your healthcare provider before enrolling and inform the instructor in advance.