The Spiral Way: A Study of Self

Exploring the Self through embodiment, movement, creative expression, and nature.

The Spiral Way is an opportunity to step away from everyday demands, slow down, and spend time exploring our inner experience through the body.

The body is central to this work. Through somatic practices, movement, breath/sound, embodied touch, and stillness, we become more aware of our sensations, feelings, and impulses. We pay attention to what emerges when we allow the body to move and express itself without needing to know where it is going.

Curiosity and serious play are important parts of the process. Through movement exploration, we create opportunities for spontaneity, imagination, and discovery. We are interested in what happens when we move beyond familiar patterns and allow ourselves to experiment and become curious.

We also work with image-making and writing as ways of exploring and expressing our inner experience. Movement may lead to an image, an image may bring up a memory or feeling, and writing may help us explore it further. These different forms of expression allow us to engage with aspects of the Self that may not be accessible through words alone.

Nature is an important part of the retreat. Time outdoors, quiet observation, and movement in the natural environment invite us to experience the relationship between our bodies, our surroundings, and our inner lives.

There is time for individual exploration, shared experiences, silence, reflection, and rest. We create a supportive environment where participants can follow their own process without pressure to perform, interpret, or achieve a particular outcome.

The Spiral Way is about deepening our relationship with ourselves through embodied experience, curiosity, creativity, and connection with others.

Upcoming Retreats

1. Contemplative Winter Retreat
January 29 – February 1st, 2027

A primarily silent retreat emphasizing meditation, somatic awareness, gentle movement, and personal reflection.

2. Spring Retreat — May 2027
Magnetawan, Ontario
Specific dates to be announced.

A small-group retreat exploring embodiment, movement, image-making, writing, and nature.

Facilitators: Dorit Osher and David Grand

Inquiries and Registration
Email: doritosher1@gmail.com
Text: 519-435-1237

This retreat is small with a maximum of 8-10 participants. Please register early to hold a spot.

This retreat can be used for CCP requirements as ongoing professional and personal growth through your career.

Please email me if interested in a retreat

Join the interest list and I will contact you with more detailed information.