You have the power to release what binds you.
You can feel free, relaxed and ALIVE in your body.
Let us take you on the somatic adventure of a lifetime.
Join us for a powerful 3 day retreat
to release stress, tension and pain
and awaken to your TRUE ESSENCE.
Set in the beautiful Zen on the River
By the end of these 3 incredible days you will:
-walk with ease, flow and lightness of being
-have effortlessly aligned posture
-have supple, strong and relaxed muscles
-be confident in the power of your body to heal and transform
-have a powerful movement-based tool for nervous system regulation
-feel calm, present and energized.
-be connected with a like-minded community of freedom-lovers, truth-seekers and heart-led leaders!
-see your body as a loving partner in your growth and awakening
-experience WHO YOU ARE without the tension, stress and pain you have been carrying.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3:00PM-3:30PM
Arrival, Orientation,
Introductions
4:00PM-6:00PM
Somatic Movement Class
and Opening Circle
with Aimee and Jessica
Dinner at Retreat Location
SATURDAY
10:00AM-12:00PM
Understanding and Releasing Stress - A Somatic Movement Workshop with Aimee
2:00PM-3:45PM
Creating Love From Within - Somatic Movement and Dance Workshop with Aimee and Jessica
4:00PM-5:00PM
Somatic Breathwork with Jessica
Dinner at Griffon
SUNDAY
10:00AM-12:00PM
SOMATIC AUTHORSHIP WORKSHOP WITH AIMEE TAKAYA
4:00PM
YOGA AND GUIDED MEDITATION WITH JESSICA
Dinner at Retreat Location
MONDAY
9:00AM-10:30AM
Somatic Movement and Closing Circle with Aimee and Jessica
11:00AM
Snacks and Departure
DETAILS
WHEN:
June 13th - 16th, 2025
WHERE:
Zen on The River
Lewiston, NY on the Niagara River.
PRICE
$1050
(SHARED ROOM)
$1600
(PRIVATE ROOM)
+$200 for private hands on somatic session with Aimee (6 spots available)
+$66 for private yoni steaming session with Jessica(6 spots available)
Included:
-3 nights at a grand riverside villa
-healthy delicious meals
- 5 Somatic Movement Workshops
- 1 Yoga Class with Guided Meditation
- 1 Somatic Breathwork Session
- 1 Post Retreat Integration Class on Zoom
Pay in Full and Receive a 1:1 somatic bodywork session with Aimee!
NOTE: Payment Plans are available upon request for full-time participants
Please email Aimee at aimee.takaya@gmail.com to set up a payment plan.
Somatic Awakening Results…
Emily Rieker, Cardiac Nurse
"This 3 day retreat took at least 15 years off my face. I felt so vibrant and relaxed. My family said they barely recognized me. I look like whole new person!"
Adele Guerra, Founder of Yoga Path Wellness
"Since the opening of my yoga studio life has been full! I lost touch with the way my body was moving and feeling that I got use to the pain.
I embraced the opportunity to attend a somatic retreat with Free Your Soma for a magical 4 days! A much need time to become present and awaken my body to connect with my spiritual and emotional consciousness. Thank you Aimee Takaya for your guidance and authentic love with helping me and others connect with their Soma!"
David Kell, Retired Special Needs Teacher
"I was impressed with the value and transformation during this retreat! The food was delightful and I left with so much peace and balance in my body! FIVE STARS!"
ABOUT OUR PRACTICES
Hanna Somatic Movement
Ever feel a tight muscle in your neck and shoulder and wish you could "undo" the contraction and release the pain?
This is exactly what you learn to do in Hanna Somatic Movement. This little known modality of movement and bodywork is incredibly effective at training your nervous system to release chronically contracted muscles.
Every life experience comes with a muscular pattern: from daily stress, sitting at a desk to major traumas and car accidents. These tension patterns layer on our bodies and create immobility, pain and discomfort.
Using this powerful, gentle, deeply sensuous movement technique, you will release and lengthen tight muscles back to a more natural length and feel a sense of peace, calm and freedom within your body, mind and spirit.
Private Hanna Somatic Bodywork
You will be expertly guided and assisted in addressing your specific aches, pains and challenges with gentle, loving touch.
Hanna Somatic Body work is a rapidly effective neurological-muscular re-education method that effectively reduces muscle tension, pain and disconnection.
It is generally painless and deeply relaxing and because it is your nervous system making the changes and adjustments, the effects are often deep and long-lasting.
You will learn where and how your body is holding tension and what you can do to release what binds you.
After the bodywork you may feel:
-ready for nap!-ready to move!
-deeply calm and centered in your self-energy
-a sense of ease and flow in movement
-optimistic and joyful-impressed your body's ability to find peace
Private Yoni Steaming
Step into deep relaxation and restoration with a private Yoni Steaming session, an ancient practice designed to nourish, cleanse, and revitalize your body. Using gentle herbal-infused steam, this session supports:
✨ Womb + Pelvic Health – Aids in circulation, detoxification, and hormonal balance
✨ Postpartum Healing – Soothes tissues, supports recovery, and promotes deep rest
✨ Energetic Clearing – Releases stored tension and emotions, bringing a sense of renewal
✨ Menstrual Harmony – Eases discomfort, regulates cycles, and enhances connection to your body
This deeply restorative experience, normally $125, is offered exclusively to retreat guests for $66.
✨ 60-minute private session ✨ Custom herbal blends to support your unique needs
Book your session and allow yourself to soften, release, and awaken to your most radiant self.
Somatic
Breathwork
Is a dynamic, body-centered practice designed to help you reconnect with your breath, release stored tension, and access deeper levels of emotional and physical healing.
Through intentional, rhythmic breathing techniques, this practice works to regulate the nervous system, dissolve stress, and create a sense of balance and calm.
Rooted in the connection between the mind and body, Somatic Breathwork provides a safe, supportive environment for participants to explore and process emotions, break through energetic blocks, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness.
This transformative practice invites you to let go of what no longer serves you, create space for healing, and align with your most authentic self.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation, clarity, or personal growth, Somatic Breathwork is a powerful tool for restoring harmony in your life.
Growing a Diverse, Supportive and Somatic Community…
About the Facilitators
About The Location:
Zen on the River is a grand riverside villa, on a sprawling 2.5 acre lot of delightful gardens and breezy trees, with 288 feet of waterfront along the Lower Niagara River in Lewiston, New York.
