- Friday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 5th
- Friday, 2pm - 9pm; Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
- 4596 Carp Rd. Carp
Part of the Nine Temples Series: A WellBody Wisdom Journey
The Temple of the Living Body is the entry point into the Nine Temples, an invitation to come home to the body as both a sacred temple and a deep well of wisdom. Over three days, we explore the innate intelligence of the body — physical, energetic, emotional, and subtle — and its intimate relationship with the greater whole.
Through a rich mix of practices — conversing, reflecting, moving, holding stillness, steeping, and integrating — we discover how the body is not just a vessel we inhabit, but also a source of profound guidance. Together, we listen for what the body knows: the quiet and sometimes surprising messages that arise from within, revealing how deeply we are already connected to the rhythms of life around and within us.
You’ll engage in gentle somatic movement, subtle energy immersions, anatomical exploration, expressive art, guided meditations, sound and breath practices, and conscious relaxation — all designed to help you draw from the well of your own bio-intelligence. This wisdom emerges not only as physical sensations and awareness, but also as energetic insights — a real-time experience of how your body belongs to, and converses with, the larger web of life.
The retreat offers the potential for both personal and professional transformation. Many come seeking personal growth, healing, and a deeper relationship with themselves; others come to be inspired in the work they offer to others — carrying the insights and practices of this retreat into their healing, teaching, or caregiving roles.
Participants often leave with a renewed sense of self — seeing their body not merely as a vessel or tool, but as a sacred site of belonging and wisdom. You may find a new way of relating to how you live, how you work, and how you offer yourself in the world — with greater awareness, compassion, and connection.
The Temple of the Living Body is both a deep, complete journey on its own and the beginning of a larger WellBody Wisdom path — opening the door to the next Temples and to even greater integration of the many dimensions of being.
Come as you are, explore the Well of the Body and the Wisdom it reveals.
Retreat Details
Space is limited, reserve your spot early.
Meals:
- Simple, nourishing lunches (Saturday & Sunday) and suppers (Friday & Saturday) are included.
- All meals have gluten-free, dairy-free & sugar-free options. If you have additional dietary needs, please bring what you need to feel well-supported.
Provided:
- Pillows, bolsters, blankets, backjacks, chairs, etc. for your comfort.
- All art materials.
- Take-home notes and resources to continue your journey.
Schedule:
- Friday: 2:00–9:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am–9:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
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What is the WellBody Wisdom Journey?
The Nine Temples are a series of retreats that can be experienced individually or as an integrated path. Each Temple offers a different way of entering the body’s well of wisdom — through unique themes, practices, and invitations — while the full series guides you toward a deeper sense of wholeness.
Across the retreats, you’ll engage in a variety of practices designed to awaken your innate bio-intelligence and your connection to the larger web of life.
Nine Temples. One Body. An Endless Well of Wisdom.
Temple of the Living Body
Foundation & Awareness — The body as the living centre of your experience; awake to its innate intelligence and aliveness.
Temple of the Earth Body
Ground & Belonging — The body as an extension of the earth; attuned to the elements, cycles, and natural rhythms.
Temple of the Heart Body
Love & Connection — The body as the seat of feeling, compassion, and emotional wisdom; deepening intimacy with self and others.
Temple of the Cosmic Body
Stars & Vastness — The body as a microcosm of the universe; feeling your place in the great cosmic web.
Temple of Becoming
Threshold & Transformation — The body as a threshold of growth and possibility; a gateway to what is emerging within you.
Temple of Devotion
Presence & Offering — The body as a vessel of love and commitment; embodying devotion to life, to others, and to the greater whole.
Temple of the Sacred Body
Ritual & Reverence — The body as altar; honouring the sacredness woven through all things and expressing gratitude through your being.
Temple of the Mystery Body
Unseen & Unknown — The body as a doorway into the mystical, intuitive, and esoteric dimensions of life.
Temple of Return: The Body of Wholeness
Integration & Homecoming — The body as the place where all parts of you meet and belong; returning to yourself, whole and alive.
About Kristine Karpinski
I’m a massage therapist, sound & energy practitioner, teacher, mentor, creative. I believe our body holds deep bio-intelligence, the map of all knowing. We are wise beings, though sometimes our wisdom is in the shadows, gestating for needed times. I believe joy and grief are fundamental source energies enlivening our reason for being here.
I have had the grace of studying with master teachers and have also apprenticed with the Bees, the Sound and the Dance, Water and Trees. I journey with many healing tools on offer.
My calling is in service to others and the greater story.
🌐 www.whispersfromthewell.com