EMPOWER YOUR NATURE
Return to your moving body. Reclaim your nature in one week.
August 21–27, 2026
Movement Medicine
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Nature Immersion
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Co-witnessing
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Deep Rest
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Movement Medicine • Nature Immersion • Co-witnessing • Deep Rest •
Tarvisio, Italian Alps • Women Only • 7 Days / 6 Nights
A seven-day, immersive Women’s retreat in the Alpine wild to revive your power, creativity, and autonomy.
You’re not broken. You’re depleted.
And no amount of self-help, therapy, or willpower will fix it because it’s not a mindset issue. It’s physiological.
When our female nervous system is stuck in survival mode, everything ACTUALLY is harder. Our energy is low, our body feels off, and emotions loop and spiral between frustration, numbness, and overwhelm. Another escape isn't it. Rather, a full-body, deep-in-the-bone-marrow reset is the way back home.
Through expert-led movement, specifically alpine nature immersion, and the profound power that can move mountains of women gathering together, our systems will recalibrate at their core. You’ll come home with a nervous system that meets you and holds you. A moving body that makes you feel alive, creative, connected, and free.
This isn’t fleeting "self-care." Albeit lost in today’s sedentary world, it’s foundational skill development. We are not plants, we are people. And more wonderfully, we are women.
Exit your pattern. Step into the matter.
Everything in your current routine and environment reinforces the same pattern - overthinking, over giving, under expressing. Alone at our desk, in our thoughts, in our motherhood. In fluorescent rooms, in metal boxes-on-wheels, on concrete streets that give the illusion of flatness (no such thing), engulfed by the electrical hum of the 21st century.
I’m not knocking city life, but without a return to our literal Nature, we’re not getting any richer.
In the hearth of the Julian Alps, we will move, sense, and connect in ways our bodies have been craving. Like that first sip of real water and then realizing you’ve been parched for maybe years! We’ll hike (barefoot if you want to join me) through 6,000 year old forests, sink our pores into wildly alive yet ancient rivers, glacial lakes, caves, and mountains that were born 50 million years ago. Hello. Wild. We let the land itself feed and reorganize our inner material.
This is not another stand-alone catharsis, another unintegrated wonderful experience. This is a deep and lasting impression in your female nervous system that will continue to fuel and support you for the long haul. You will return home revived, with a moving body that remembers how to tap into its courage, connection, and creativity.
This retreat is the return.
Group retreat is NOT a luxury. It’s how women are meant to thrive.
Women aren’t meant to go it alone. We are wired for deep connection, for rhythms of rest and renewal, for gathering with other women to move, share, and restore—what call Co-Witnessing. And modern life strips this away (sometimes intentionally). We push through exhaustion, live in cycles of depletion and isolation, and forget what it feels like to be truly supported.
F*** self-regulation.
I’m not saying not to develop the skill of self-containment and self-control but i’ll be day-ummed if you, right now, reading this website, aren’t already a SUPREME MASTER at it. We’re done climbing the proverbial ladder. Our work, if we’re serious about deep healing and total joy, is to focus on our Widest Potential (not our Highest), and recommit to the built-in, horizontal instinct to collaborate and be celebrated, dare I say loved, by the women who are here on this Earth with us right now.
*** Studies show that women’s nervous systems regulate best in community with other women. Oxytocin, the bonding hormone that lowers stress and boosts well-being, is released when we gather, when we move together, when we witness one another in our moving bodies. Yet most of us live in isolation, expected to self-soothe and "self-regulate" through productivity and willpower. Please queen, enough of that dopamine chase.
What’s Included
Everything your body needs to soften, strengthen, and come alive.
7 Days / 6 Nights in the Italian Alps, August 21-27, 2026
Tarvisio, Italian Alps: A breathtaking sanctuary where wild rivers, ancient forests, crystal-clear lakes, and towering mountains become your playground for self exploration, embodiment and revival.
5 Nature Immersions: Cold remedy in the RIVER to build our trust and resilience, FOREST bathing to regulate our female nervous system, stillness and self-reflection in the LAKE, tending to the inner flame in the depths of the CAVE, and embracing the challenge of walking up the MOUNTAIN. The landscape, along with expert guidance, brings us deeper into our moving body’s wisdom.
Daily Movement Medicine: Movement research and embodiment practices to awaken your strength and availability, replenish your energy, and reconnect you to your creative autonomy.
Women-Only Experience : A sacred container of intentionally-built co-regulation where we resource ourselves simply by showing up as we are.
Wild beauty as part of the medicine.
The land is part of the transformation. Each immersion is designed to help you come back to your senses, reconnect with the natural world, and remember your place inside it.
Into the River
Resilience, aliveness, and awakening the senses.
Around the Lake
Stillness, beauty, and time to breathe.
Through the Forest
Grounding, reverence, and deep listening.
Up the Mountain
Grounding, reverence, and deep listening.
A Typical Day:
7:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Morning ritual
10:00 AM: Nature immersion
1:00 PM: Lunch
5:00 PM: Movement Medicine
7:00 PM: Dinner
8:30 PM: Evening ritual
Welcome to spa country:
Hotel Il Cervo
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Jacuzzi & Turkish Bath
The steam spreads around you and a relaxing feeling invades your spirit while your body is purified and the mind is cleared.
Your body eliminates toxins accumulated due to stress, pollution, weather and excesses, and toned thanks to the action of the whirlpool
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Woodland Sauna
This sauna was built in 2021 and is made entirely with Tarvisio spruce wood. It is designed to encourage deep relaxation while laying wrapped in the scent of the forest and mountain herbs. It is held at 80-85 degrees and uses the following local herbs:
Ugovizza hay, mint, thyme, yarrow, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, chamomile, fir and juniper.
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Pool
Our indoor pool is a space to give yourself a refreshing moment after a day of skiing or hiking outdoors. Open all year round…will fascinate you with its wonderful views of the Julian Alps and Tarvisio.
An area, at a depth of 60 cm, is dedicated to baby guests for their fun too.
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Cozy rooms with Incredible Views
Wake each morning to mountain light spilling through your window and the quiet rhythm of the Julian Alps.
Designed for rest and restoration, the accommodations offer a peaceful retreat after each day of movement, nature immersion, and connection.
From my moving body to yours
Julia Eda Planine Troiani Shemesh, BA in Dance and Philosophy, E-RYT I-lost-count, mother of two daughters, professional dancer and perfectly ordinary mover
I know what it’s like to…
🫀 be overstimulated to the point of exhaustion and rage.
🫀 feel unseen in your own home.
🫀 struggle in your romantic relationship, wondering if you’re losing yourself.
🫀 feel disconnected from your creativity, your work, your body.
🫀 know you have so much to gift the world—yet keep pouring yourself into the wrong places.
🫀 feel unloved or unlovable, not feminine enough, disembodied, in grief, like a failure, furious at the world, depleted, overwhelmed, spread thin.
🫀 just want to dance again.
The turning point for me was realizing that no matter what I did, how much I “worked on” myself, how much I tried to fix things…if I did not form a loving, respectful, and intelligent relationship with my moving body and her female physiology, I would remain exactly where I was. And I mean, exactly. The struggle would endure and I might even make a personality out of it. My body would keep fighting me and life would keep getting harder and scarier.
When I became a mother, I felt this truth in my bones probably because it was increasingly harder to ignore. And so I began to listen.
I pulled from everything I knew—20+ years of professional dance, deep yogic studies, integral anatomy and cadaver dissection, fascia-focused bodywork, movement research, somatic psychology, and thousands of hours guiding and learning from women—and wove it into a practice that worked with and for my moving body instead of against it. A practice that innerstood, revered, and celebrated what it means to move as a woman.
That’s how Movement Medicine was born. We're not fixing anything. We're returning home as a whole woman.
This alpine land is my home. And it’s calling you back to yours.
This isn’t a destination retreat. This land is where my ancestors have lived for generations. It’s where I spent my childhood. I had my first kiss on the banks of these rivers. All four of my grandparents hiked these mountains since they were young. My grandmother taught me how to walk through these forests with reverence.
This land holds a raw, timeless wisdom.
Step away from the electrical noise. From the flatlines and rectangle screens. From the overwork and the pushing and the isolation. Step into the lush beauty of this place, where the rivers run clear, the air is crisp with terpenes, and the mountains remind us what it means to belong—to yourself, to the soft animal of your body, to the family of things.
I am here to invite you back home to your moving body.
What women are saying
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“The Empower Your Nature retreat in the Italian Alps was one of the most nourishing experiences I’ve had.”
“Through each day of moving together in yoga, movement medicine, time in time in nature, I felt myself dropping deeper into presence than I have in a long time. What really stood out was how different it feels to connect through and integrate in the body instead of through constant talking or analyzing. There was so much group and partner work, and I felt my heart open in ways I didn’t even know it needed to.
It showed me how powerful it is for women to gather, to witness each other, to create intimacy and friendship just by being together. I also loved learning about female physiology and how oxytocin works—how our nervous systems regulate when we’re in connection, and how much we actually need that in our lives. It made me start imagining the kind of communities and relationships I want to cultivate in my everyday life, ones that feel more natural and heart-centered.
Another piece that blew me away was the way new movement patterns started to unlock. I discovered completely new ways of moving in both dance and yoga—different perspectives on how to work within the body, the places we move from, and the connections that run through the whole body. It was a total game changer for my practice. It’s already started to shift and heal my relationship to movement and to being witnessed in it—something I’ve been trying to work through from the mind for years, but here I felt the shift actually happening on a nervous system level in the body.
The prompts and structures we were given to guide our movement created this perfect container for freedom and creative autonomy, and that felt so liberating. I came away feeling softer, more grounded, and more inspired. It reminded me that the body knows the way, and that when we gather in presence and in nature, we get to taste the kind of world we actually want to live in.
- Amy
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"The impact is so deep that you remember things you once forgot. Big things, like who you are (not to be dramatic lol)"
“This is my second time attending Julia’s retreat, and each time I am blown away by the experience she creates. All the “parts” of her retreats - the location, the people she attracts, the lessons, the knowledge, the way she holds space - are so well integrated. Even though each part is incredible on its own, together they create a multiplier effect. It is truly extraordinary.
The impact is so deep that you remember things you once forgot. Big things, like who you are (not be dramatic lol). These realizations happen naturally during the retreat and almost effortlessly (the effort simply being you being there), and suddenly life feels lighter. For that week, you feel like, “Wow, everything is okay. Everything is actually pretty great.”
One of the hidden gems of these retreats is the women I’ve met. I’ve made two very close friends through Julia’s retreats, but beyond that, all of the women I have met has turned into a community that continues to grow stronger as we all stay in touch. These women come from all around the world, and it’s beautiful to feel that sense of community in so many places. They’re also all different ages, which I think is one of the most powerful aspects of Julia’s retreats. We’re at different stages of life, and we get to pass real wisdom to one another. Having children there, as well as women who could be the age of my mother, adds such a meaningful, familial element to this sisterhood. In just one short week, we become a tribe of sorts.
I know retreats are an investment, but I can say without hesitation that I feel zero guilt in making that investment with Julia. For me, it’s become a non-negotiable commitment to living closer to the dream I have for myself: taking care of myself, gathering with women, and keeping that flame within lit.
Thank you, Julia, for being you, and for helping us remember who we are, and how wildly loving, silly, emotional, playful, and powerful we can be together.
- Nicole LaGrua
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"Julia invites Wombyn to remember their power effortlessly and restore trust in their intuition and imaginative brilliance."
Julia is a masterful and generous space holder. Empower your Nature left me restored, rejuvenated, nourished, and inspired on every level.
I love the magic that she weaves through movement as devotional practice—her extensive and comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, somatics, and yoga adds so much depth and sophistication to her facilitating.
She invites Wombyn to remember their power effortlessly and restore trust in their intuition and imaginative brilliance. The nature excursions offered breathtaking moments of awe and wonder. I’m already planning on bring friends next year!
- Heather
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"I returned home feeling more open to myself and to change—this retreat was a truly transformative experience."
I had an amazing experience at the Empower Your Nature retreat. Julia is incredibly knowledgeable about women's health, physiology, and yogic philosophy, and she brings a natural creativity and leadership to everything she does.Her approach to movement, especially how it connects to natural medicine and healing, is truly intriguing. She chose a beautiful location, which made the experience even more special.
I was so happy to connect with other women and to learn more about myself. I returned home feeling more open to myself and to change—this retreat was a truly transformative experience.
-Ephrat
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"The deep connections and laughter with other women fed my soul more than I realized I needed."
The retreat with Julia was everything I hoped it to be and more! She led our group of like minded, yet beautifully diverse, women through physical and mental journeys.
I was able to reconnect to my body and mind at a pace that was comfortable for me. The nature immersions were breath taking. The hikes, yoga, and movement practices challenged me and connected me back with body.
The deep connections and laughter with other women fed my soul more than I realized I needed. Thank you Julia!
- Lea
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"It felt like stepping into a way of being that actually supports and nourishes how women are designed to live."
I joined this retreat because I had already been working one-to-one with Julia in an online container. When certain changes in my life meant I couldn’t continue that way, the chance to transition into an in-person retreat felt like such a gift—to be together in the flesh, with other women, and fully immersed in nature.
I really resonate with her philosophy and these practices that bring us inside the body in such a deep way. For me it was about transforming how I relate to movement, dropping into presence, expanding through the body, and connecting not only with myself but with others.
It felt like stepping into a way of being that actually supports and nourishes how women are designed to live.
- Miriam
(Movement Medicine Mentorship | Making Moves Program | EYN 2025)
Investment and Exchange
Regular pricing ends June 15th, 2026: $2,397 USD
What’s included:
A bed in a shared double room w/ private bathroom
Three organic/locally sourced meals per day (vegan, veg, non-veg options)
Daily Movement Medicine practice
5 Nature Immersions:
Cold remedy RIVER plunge at Orrido dello Slizza
FOREST bathing, terpene exposure, voice ritual & local wildlife education at Sentiero della Musica
Bike to, walk around and dip into glacial LAKE, seated mediation and self-reflection at Laghi di Fusine
CAVE ritual and breath practice enhanced by the "waterfall effect" via negative ions at Cascata Fiorino
MOUNTAIN hike to the top of Monte Lussari
Fun and gesture-based Italian lesson to ease the travel and transition to Italy
Day-pass to Hotel Il Cervo’s newly renovated Alpine Wellness Spa
+CARD Holiday Pass (discounts on local activities and excursions)
Transportation to/from Tarvisio Train Station via private shuttle
*Want a private room? Email julia@movewithjuju.com to arrange an upgrade (+$555).
Pre-retreat bonuses to hold you over:
15-minute Movement Medicine guided practice to use regularly
20-minute Connection Call with me for planting the seeds
Retreat add ons :
Available at extra cost:
An extra night before or after retreat at the hotel for easier transitions into EYN and back home (subject to availability)
Private session with me on retreat, where you will be supported and seen, and will leave with a personalized Movement Medicine practice
Spa treatment (massage, facial, skin care, etc)
Private accommodation for a more quiet and introspective experience
Full pool and spa access throughout retreat so you can just walk in whenever you feel like it
Not sure?
Book a free 20 min call with me to talk about:
Is a retreat like this what you want and need for yourself?
Is something holding you back or do you have more questions?
Want to make sure that your guide (me) passes the vibe check?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Women thrive in safe, intentional spaces designed for deep rest, reflection, and connection. Gathering in this way allows us to support one another, process our experiences, and reclaim our power.
Research shows that women’s health and well-being improves in community settings. What we can understand, feel and move through together far surpasses what we can do alone. -
We will be a group of 12-16 women—an intimate size that allows for deep connection, shared experiences, and a supportive collective energy.
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This retreat is a culmination of my life's work, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of the Italian Alps. It’s not just about movement, it’s about reconnecting with your body’s wisdom, the healing power of nature, and the deep sisterhood that arises when women come together in shared space.
What makes this retreat stand out is the intentional blend of movement informed by our unique female physiology, raw alpine nature and its extraordinary benefits, combined with the personal expertise I bring from over 30 years in the fields of dance, somatic therapy, and women’s embodiment. This is a deeply restorative, immersive week designed to empower you on every level—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
In addition, you’ll be guided through the stunning Alpine wilderness, experiencing not just breathtaking hikes and nature immersions, but also personalized movement practices and intimate connections with other women.
This retreat offers the space to reconnect with your inner vitality, deepen your sense of self, and integrate your body and spirit in ways that will ripple out into your everyday life.
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Our retreat takes place at Hotel Il Cervo, a 4-star alpine hotel in the heart of the Julian Alps:
📍 Hotel Il Cervo
Via Priesnig, 72, Tarvisio (UD) – ItaliaNestled at the meeting point of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, this stunning location offers direct access to mountain trails, lush forests, and panoramic views—a perfect setting for deep restoration and connection.
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By Plane: The nearest airports are:
• Klagenfurt (KLU) – 72 km
• Ljubljana (LJU) – 84 km
• Trieste (TRS) – 115 km
• Venice Treviso (TSF) – 195 km
• Venice Marco Polo (VCE) – 208 km
• Salzburg (SZG) – 219 kmFrom the airport, you can rent a car or take a train to Tarvisio.
By Train: Take a train to Tarvisio Boscoverde Station, and we’ll have a shuttle waiting to bring you directly to the retreat hotel (included in your retreat package).
By Car: If you prefer to drive, Tarvisio is easily accessible from surrounding European countries. Renting a car may also be a good option if you’d like to explore more of the region before or after the retreat.
Need help with travel logistics? I’m happy to assist and can also help coordinate carpooling with other retreat participants.
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The $555 deposit is non-refundable.
For cancellations before May 31, 2026, a portion of your payment may be refunded. After that date, all payments are final.
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While the retreat schedule is thoughtfully curated, everything is optional.
Some days, you may want to dive fully into movement, hikes, and deep conversations. Other days, you might choose to lounge by the pool, take a solo walk in the woods, or sip a cappuccino in town.
There will also be intentional group rest periods woven into the retreat to balance activity with integration.
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The retreat will feature seasonal, organic-when possible food, nourishing your body with local ingredients, vibrant flavors, and mindful preparation. Meals are designed to balance restoration with energy for movement and adventure.
I have been vegan for over a decade, and something that brings me satisfaction and joy is sharing the deliciousness of plant-based food with people. That said, I understand that everybody has different dietary needs, and if you are in need of non-veg options, they are available upon request.
If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, let us know in advance—we’ll accommodate your needs with care.
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Daytime temperatures: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
Evening temperatures: 50–60°F (10–16°C)Expect warm, sunny days perfect for hiking and movement, with cool, crisp evenings in the mountains. Occasional summer storms can pass through, bringing dramatic skies and fresh alpine air.
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Here’s a quick guide:
✔️ Activewear for movement and hikes
✔️ Swimsuit for lake dips, sauna, and pool time
✔️ Warm layer for the cool mountain evenings
✔️ Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
✔️ Light rain jacket (just in case!)
✔️ Water bottle to stay hydrated
✔️ One ‘special occasion’ outfitA detailed packing list will be sent before the retreat!
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Yes, WiFi is available at the hotel, and cell service is generally strong. However, I encourage you to unplug as much as possible—let this be a true retreat from screens, distractions, and digital noise.
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Click the Application Form button below to reserve your spot!
If you have questions before signing up, feel free to email me or sign up for a free 20 min call—I’m happy to chat.
