Finding Community in the Wild
There is something profoundly transformative about stepping out of your daily routine and into a shared container of growth. At Body Electric, our intensives are more than just deep-dive workshops—they are living, breathing communities for a specific window of time.
Because these experiences are fully residential, they offer a rare rhythm of connection. You wake up together, share meals, dive into powerful sessions, and navigate downtime as a collective.
Connection on Your Own Terms
Living in community doesn’t mean sacrificing your sovereignty. True community leaves room for the individual. Your free time can be a lively group discussion by a fire, or it can be solo integration time under a tree. How you show up, and how available you are for connection, is entirely up to you.
What makes the BE community so unique is its longevity. For many, an intensive isn’t a one-time event; it’s a practice. Because our collective spans across the map, these residentials become a sacred reunion ground. You will often lock eyes with someone you met years ago at a completely different retreat—rediscovering a bond that only exists and thrives through these shared immersive experiences.
Shared Spaces, Sacred Grounds
A massive part of what holds the magic of an intensive is where it happens. We intentionally choose exotic, awe-inspiring natural settings that invite you to drop out of your head and into your body. Just as importantly, we partner with venues where the staff are famously warm, welcoming, and deeply supportive of the work we do.
Here are some of the incredible locations that hold our community:
Bodhi Manda Zen Center: Tucked away in New Mexico, this space offers the serene, grounded energy of a traditional Zen river canyon. Complete with soothing natural hot springs, it provides a quiet, timeless backdrop that allows you to drop deep into reflection and presence.
Easton Mountain: Nestled beautifully in the hills of upstate New York, this location is a sanctuary explicitly built for deep connection, community, and celebrating the spirit. It has a long history of holding sacred space, making it feel like an immediate home away from home.
The Mountain Retreat Center: Perched high on a ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this spot offers breathtaking panoramic views that naturally expand your perspective. The crisp air and endless horizons make it the perfect place to elevate your practice and connect with the expanse of nature.
Heartwood Retreat: A lush, tranquil haven surrounded by vibrant nature, Heartwood is designed for quiet reflection, deep breath, and grounded integration. It is an intimate setting where the peaceful surroundings mirror the internal softening that happens during our work.
Big Bear: Surrounded by towering pines and crisp mountain air, this classic alpine escape provides a rugged, beautiful backdrop for deep transformational work. The majestic mountain energy serves as a powerful anchor for the collective journey.
Whether you are returning to see familiar faces, or stepping into the circle for the very first time, there is a place at the table waiting for you.
Check out our upcoming schedule and find out where your next community is gathering.