With Helen
Biodanza, the dance of life, invites us to transform our existence in a wonderful way. Originally, humanity was connected to the forces and wonders of nature, feeling itself to be part of this mystery and the cycles of life. Dancing the myths allows us to become deeply aware of our interconnectedness with life and to trust once again in instinctive wisdom and archetypal forces.
WE ARE ALL ONE
“The force that drives us is the same one that ignites the sun that animates the seas and that makes the cherry trees flower. The force that moves us is the same one that agitates the seeds with its immemorial message of life. The dance generates destiniy under the same laws that connect the flower to the breeze.Under the sunflower of harmonywe are all one.”
Rolando Toro (creator of the system Biodanza)
Let yourself be enchanted and join us on Lesbos, the Greek island of poets and singers. According to myth, the singing head of Orpheus was once washed ashore there and brought into a cave by the nymphs, together with his lyre. This sacred place was revered as an oracle in ancient times. Almost forgotten, this cave still exists today and WE will visit it together!
Our 5 days Biodanza retreat is essentially inspired by the myths of the ancient Greek goddesses and gods Demeter (unity of humans and nature, cyclical renewal of life), Dionysus (joy of life, ecstasy through pleasure, liberation of our vital forces) and Orpheus (the transformative power of song, music, and poetry). As another archetype, Jesus Christ embodies infinite love.
Our seminar place is located in Western Lesbos. We will be staying in simple stone houses nestled in nature, surrounded by olive trees, volcanic mountains, and hills. Nearby are the picturesque village of Eressos and a beautiful beach. In October, it is usually still sunny and warm there, and at the same time pleasantly quiet.
"Dancing the myths" offers you the wonderful opportunity to combine Biodanza and holidays. Regardless of how much Biodanza experience you already have, the 5 days retreat allows you to immerse yourself deeply in the dance of life.
During the 5 days from Saturday 3 October to Wednesday 7 October 2026 (5 days), there will be one daily Biodanza session.
In addition to the dance sessions (vivencias), there will be plenty of free time to relax in this magical place and connect with other people.
We will provide various suggestions for going for walks, swimming in the sea, exploring the area, sitting in a café, ... by yourself or in a group.
Please note to organize your travels in a way that you arrive at least one day before and depart the earliest the day after we finish our 5 days Biodanza retreat. We highly recommend to stay around for longer.
Timetable: 09.30am till 1.30pm.
Read more on www.ars-magna.de/biodanza
Contact and seminar registration: biodanza@ars-magna.de
Looking forward to dancing with you!
About Dr. phil. Helen Rupp
Helen is the founder and director of the Ars Magna Institute for the art of healing, living and loving. and the Biodanza School SRT Stuttgart-Reutlingen-Tübingen in South Germany. Besides being certified by the International Biodanza Federation IBFed as a Biodanza teacher and instructor (Didacta), she holds a PhD in political science and is trained as a dancer, natural therapist, coach, OSHO active meditations facilitator and OSHO meditative therapy facilitator (Talking to your body-mind). For years, Helen has been accompanying people on their path to healing, unfolding their potential and finding fulfillment and meaning in life.