Come play with us! This retreat is an invitation to step out of routine and into a weekend of laughter, movement, music, and human connection. Through a mix of improv games, authentic relating, vocal play, acroyoga, and Qi Gong, we’ll explore what happens when we loosen the rules, follow curiosity, and let ourselves be a little more ridiculous, real, and alive. We’ll explore games that spark spontaneity and connection, from playful improv and relational games to vocal experimentation that encourages vocalizing and singing without needing to “be good at it.” Acroyoga brings trust, teamwork, and joyful flight, while Qi Gong offers a grounded, flowy counterbalance that keeps the body happy and energized. We'll gather for a singing circle (and we'd love to hear any instruments you'd like to bring!). Later, we’ll settle into community acupuncture accompanied by a sound bath, offering deep rest, integration, and energetic reset. This retreat is for people who love to move, laugh, connect, and try things just a little outside their comfort zone. No experience needed, no pressure to perform — just bring your playful spirit, your curiosity, and a willingness to show up as you are and explore your edges. —------------------- Date and time: 10:30am-9:00 pm Saturday, March 14th, 10:30am - 3pm Sunday, March 15th Location: Victoria, BC (exact address given after registration) Registration: Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/hgm64L5WqzysJhny8 Exchange: $115. This covers Saturday dinner, snacks and tea. Please bring your own lunches. If you have extended health benefits, Julia can provide a receipt for $115 reflecting the acupuncture portion of this event. E-transfer to juliasevitt@gmail.com to reserve your spot. More about your hosts: Sarah McManus Sarah is a coach who helps people connect with what they find meaningful, design pragmatic goals, untangle emotional blocks and internal conflict via parts work, somatic practices, and Coherence Therapy. She cohosts psychedelic integration circles in Victoria and leads the Sanctuary psychedelic peer support team at Otherworld, the island’s regional Burning Man event. Julia Sevitt R. Ac Julia is an acupuncturist, astrologer, and community builder creating home on the territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples (Victoria, BC). She has been forging a path of healing for the past 20 years, amidst the turbulent waters of our times. Her roots are in Eastern medicine which offer her a grounded understanding of how to work with the elements and vital energy flows in the body. She has also immersed herself in the Taoist arts of Qi gong and meditation for the past 15 years and shares the merits of my practice with her patients and students. She has also trained in Thai massage, Authentic relating, clown, storytelling and dance. She loves to weave these modalities into her practice and meet people where they are at in a multidisciplinary approach. Julia spends most of her free time studying astrology, exploring the coast, and playing music. Co-hosted by @Sarah McManus