Name: OCEAN RHYTHMS - ESSAOUIRA 5RHYTHMS NATURE RETREAT October 29 - November 2
Start: 2025-10-29T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-02T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Sidi Kaouki, Maroc

OCEAN RHYTHMS - ESSAOUIRA 5RHYTHMS NATURE RETREAT October 29 - November 2 Book

Wed Oct 29, 2025 at 03:00 PM to Sun Nov 02, 2025 at 03:00 PM

2025-10-29 15:00:00 2025-11-02 15:00:00 Europe/Paris OCEAN RHYTHMS - ESSAOUIRA 5RHYTHMS NATURE RETREAT October 29 - November 2 Reservations on : http://www.guillaumelaplane.com -- ( Pour recevoir les informations en français écrivez nous un email à 5rhythmsretreats@gmail.com ) * OCEAN RHYTHMS Nature Embodiment Retreat Sidi Kaouki | Essaouira | Maroc October 29th (3 pm), 2025 - November 2nd (3 pm), 2025 5RHYTHMS® | NATURE & MEDINA SENSORIAL EXPERIENCE | GENTLE YOGA | CONTACT IMPROVISATION | ECSTATIC DANCE | LIVE MUSIC | MEDITATION | CULTURE option: surf session included - massage in extra OCEAN RHYTHMS My approach to movement is strongly inspired by the character of a place, by the materials, textures, and atmospheres specific to each culture. The cultures that often inspire me are those that emerge from a natural relationship between the inhabitants and their living environments. The Essaouira region is one of the hearts of the Artisanal and musical culture of the Amazight or Berbers. The beauty of the coast and the ocean, the creativity discovered in the textiles, ceramics, weaving technics, and the life energy that emanates from the region. A jovial and generous relationship is constantly fostered by the inhabitants of this port city. The relaxed atmosphere of this region is imbued with both surf culture and Gnawa music. The spirit of community and intercultural sharing is very present. I truly enjoy spending time in the richness of this environment, and I am delighted to invite you to experience 5 days of dance exploration together. Experiencing how the inspirations of these places impact our states of presence and creativity. The practice of 5Rhythms as a foundation for a movement laboratory and all the fine ways of the expressive trances that the flow of movement brings us when we cultivate our sensible availability. Let the masks of our everyday adaptation patterns melt away once again and expand the wild, loving, and free universe that constantly grows within us, beyond the underlying oppressions of our existences adapted to our society in a phase of transformation. A creative movement journey to recharge and reset. The program include movement explorations in nature, an exploration session in the heart of the medina, dance sessions in our studio and terrace with a completely open view of the ocean and beaches, time to relax in the hammam, a surfing session on the waves as a beginner or experienced surfer and magnificent sunsets. Each day we will explore a specific rhythm and will dance many waves during the week. This nurturing retreat will invite you to connect to your intentions and engage in the changes you would like to manifest. As a facilitator accompanied by my beautiful team, we offer a gentle, caring and joyful environment for a mesmerising and meaningful experience. *** Moving with the universal dynamics the ocean brings in our lives. From the water we come and to the waters we should return. Through the 5 Rhythms movement practice, Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness we will explore movement as an expression of our instant reality. The ocean is the origin of life on our earth and plays an essential role in the balance of our living ecosystem. Its cycles, its strength and immensity, its complexity and its continuous motion and yet constant change of energy make it a wonderful teacher and metaphor for our personal waves and moods. We will invite its qualities as a way of embodiment to cultivate the resources of our self knowledge. Empowering the depth of our inner ocean to accompany the storms that rise up on the life line of our existences. These 5 days of immersion into movement and meditation in the studio and on natural sites are an invitation to move in close tune with our needs and inspiration. Centering our attention connecting to what really matters and transforme the old and limitative patterns we carry on the way. We will have two practices a day and plenty of time to integrate and rest. Experiencing softness and gentleness in motion to ride the waves of feelings that can emerge through consciousness, care and creativity. A perfect time to come back to our centers and nurture the easiness and enjoyable ways of being present for oneself and others supported by a wonderful and caring community. If you are doing Ramadan the program can be experienced at your own pace and become a perfect setting for meditation and prayers. The program will be adapted with each individual needs to co-create an experience that welcomes everyone for a joyful and nurturing experience. Get in touch with me if you want to talk about the best way to create your comfortable participation in this retreat. Sessions will be with live music and with dj sets, delicious food will be prepared for us and our cosy retreat center with a stunning ocean view is the perfect cocoon for our gathering. RETREAT PARADISE: Our enchanted retreat paradise with wide open seaview is set in a very special and beautiful eco guest house on the Moroccan coast. You will enjoy cozy and comfortable rooms. Everything has been tastefully decorated in Moroccan artisanal style and will allow you to live this retreat experience surrounded by the amazing Moroccan culture. THE IN-HOUSE HAMMAM CAN BE USED DAILY AND IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE THE PRACTICE: The 5Rhythms movement practice from Gabrielle Roth opens the body to new ways of being in motion, develops creativity and frees the mind. It allows us to let go of expectations of aesthetics and performance to fully experience the freedom to move with sensitivity, authenticity and the multiple qualities of energy that journeys within us, sometimes delicate, wild, self-centered or open to others. The free dance space becomes a fascinating laboratory space and reveals in a new light our way of being on a daily basis in our actions and our relationships. This movement laboratory space then also becomes a space for transformation and learning new ways that we want to experience in our daily life. More fluidity, more clarity, more confidence in letting go and more energy in our ability to deal with reality and the unforeseen events of life. Exploration sessions in nature allow us to connect with the richness and beauty that the elements of nature offer through our awakened senses. These times in nature are powerful catalysts for our ability to be in contemplation but also to unravel our relationship with the wild and with a presence that goes beyond the limiting codes of our society. Experiencing the power and diversity of qualities that the ocean, the waves, the sand, the rocks, the sunlight, the feeling of the wind, the soundscape can bring to our vibrant living soul when taking the time to enter into deep listening. EXAMPLE OF THE DAILY SCHEDULE 8:30-9:30 MORNING PRACTICE - GENTLE YOGA 9:30 BREAKFAST 10:30-13:00 MOVEMENT LAB IN STUDIO or NATURE EXPLORATION 13:00 LUNCH & BREAK * ponctual session 16:30-19:00 MOVEMENT LAB IN STUDIO or NATURE EXPLORATION 19:00 DÎNER 21:00 * ponctual evening session Schedule might change depending on group energy and dynamic This retreat counts for 24 hours of 5Rhythms Waves® as prerequisite to the 5Rhythms teacher training. RETREAT PRICE PER PERSON: TOTAL PRICE = 1 (WORKSHOP) + 2 (ACCOMODATION + MEALS + CAR CONTRIBUTION) 1. Workshop contributions : Organisation + Facilitation + Musicians We offer a scale of contributions to support access to all for this retreat : - from 300€ "Super reduced Happy contribution under 30yo" for participants under 30 years old or locals owning law income in Morocco - from 400€ "Super reduced "Happy contribution" until July 29th - from 400€ "Super reduced DUO* Happy contribution" until August 29th (book with a friend,your partner, your sibling etc. simply tell us who while booking) Price per person - from 500€ to 800€ "Happy contribution" The balance of contributions will make this event sustainable, please value your contribution according to your financial possibilities. Two scholarships can be offered to students with lower contribution, please address a specific request at guillaume.laplane@gmail.com After your booking, you'll receive a form to fill up with your details in which you'll mention the final "happy contribution" that you decide to pay. (contact us if you wish to set up a payment plan) 2. ACCOMODATION OPTION IN FULL PENSION Preselect here your accommodation option. Spaces are limited in our retreat center, we would like to welcome 2 people sharing beds in the Double bed rooms, Chergui and Bildi can have an extra single bed installed on a carpet on the floor if you like to share these rooms with each person having its own bed. Thank you for your understanding. Let's talk about it ;-) to make it cosy and happy for everyone. 1x Single Room "Sat Nam" - single bed - access from the garden - private bathroom and dry toilets - 480€ 1x Single Room "Yogi" - single bed - access from living room of the house - private bathroom and toilets - 440€ 2x Double Room Lux for 2 person "Chergui" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 400€ / person | 520€ for Single occupancy in double bed 2x Double Room for 2 person "Pêcheur" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets in front of the room - sink in the room - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed 2x Double Room for 2 person "Bildi" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed 2x Twin Room for 2 person "Zen" - two single beds - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed 1x Triple Room "Dome Africa" - Shared double bed in Shared space on a mezzanine - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 280€ / person | 400€ for Single occupancy in double bed Shared space. 2x Triple Room "Dome Africa" - single bed in Shared space on ground floor - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 320€ / person 1x Triple Room "Dome Surf" - Shared double bed in Shared space on a mezzanine - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 280€ / person | 400€ for Single occupancy in double bed Shared space. 2x Triple Room "Dome Surf" - single bed in Shared space on ground floor - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 320€ / person Vous pouvez également réserver votre propre hôtel dans la région de Sidi Kaouki et nous retrouver la journée pour participer au stage. Contactez nous pour le tarif des repas, pour cette option un forfait de 80€ pour les 4 jours sera demandé pour couvrir l'utilisation du lieu la journée, l'accès au hammam et la session de surf. You can as well book your own hotel near the place (Sidi Kaouki area) and join us on a daily basis, contact us for meal prices only if you prefer to go with this option. Price for this option for day use of the place and one surf session: 100€ WHAT IS INCLUDED * Accommodation in Eco guesthouse with Ocean seaview * Free daily use of our private hammam * Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner by our chef * Unlimited drinking water, herbal tea and organic coffee. * Yoga Shala overlooking the sea * One surf session with equipment Extras: You'll have the possibility to book a private massage on site REGISTRATION Preselect your favorite accommodation option here. Payment of the € 210,- non refundable registration fee to ensure your place in the retreat. (including 10€ for billetweb website, the 200€ will be taken off from your total contribution) Once your registration fees are received we will share with you the details to pay for your accomodation and details to organise your trip. You are responsible to organise your trip toward the retreat and back, you'll receive information to support your organisation. About Guillaume Laplane: Being trained as an architect, his approach of movement finds resources into an accurate relationship to places, textures, natural, urban and collective dynamics. Guillaume collaborated with the dancers and mentors Marie Motais and Anna Halprin, training with Gabrielle Roth, his life journey gently moved toward sharing the dance worldwide. With a large experience in movement practices and somatics, Guillaume creates workshops and containers to embrace movement as a resource for self expression and quality of connection with others and our various life environments. Guillaume's guidance is known for being clear and creative, expanding the conception of dance to discover new personal landscapes of movement and embrace all aspects of our existence, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Guillaume Laplane is a 5Rhythms® accredited teacher since 2007, member of the 5RTA Global. * Each retreat counts as Waves® prerequisites to the 5Rhythms teacher training path. **** Program frame: BODY - FLOW Day 1: Landing 29.10 Session 1: Embodiment and intention HEART - STACCATO Day 2: Flow - Staccato | Roots 30.10 Session 2: Movement pamperness (beach) * option: afternoon surf session Session 3: Personal and collective flow & connection MIND - CHAOS Day 3: Staccato - Chaos | Connection 31.10 Session 4: Shapes and focus (beach) Contact Improvisation Session 5: Tribal spirit *evening Ecstatic Dance SOUL - LYRICAL Day 4: Chaos - Lyrical | Transmutation 01.11 Session 6: Trust into the unknown Session 7: Session Medina + Free time Diner Medina SPIRIT - STILLNESS Day 5: Lyrical - Stillness | Authentic simplicity 02.11 Session 8: Creative cycles & life practice Closing circle Pour recevoir les informations en français écrivez nous un email à 5rhythmsretreats@gmail.com Sidi Kaouki, Maroc Guillaume Laplane EI

Timezone : Europe/Paris

( Pour recevoir les informations en français écrivez nous un email à 5rhythmsretreats@gmail.com )

OCEAN RHYTHMS

Nature Embodiment Retreat

Sidi Kaouki | Essaouira | Maroc

October 29th (3 pm), 2025 - November 2nd (3 pm), 2025

option: surf session included - massage in extra

OCEAN RHYTHMS

My approach to movement is strongly inspired by the character of a place, by the materials, textures, and atmospheres specific to each culture.

The cultures that often inspire me are those that emerge from a natural relationship between the inhabitants and their living environments.
The Essaouira region is one of the hearts of the Artisanal and musical culture of the Amazight or Berbers.

The beauty of the coast and the ocean, the creativity discovered in the textiles, ceramics, weaving technics, and the life energy that emanates from the region.
A jovial and generous relationship is constantly fostered by the inhabitants of this port city. The relaxed atmosphere of this region is imbued with both surf culture and Gnawa music. The spirit of community and intercultural sharing is very present.

I truly enjoy spending time in the richness of this environment, and I am delighted to invite you to experience 5 days of dance exploration together.
Experiencing how the inspirations of these places impact our states of presence and creativity.
The practice of 5Rhythms as a foundation for a movement laboratory and all the fine ways of the expressive trances that the flow of movement brings us when we cultivate our sensible availability.

Let the masks of our everyday adaptation patterns melt away once again and expand the wild, loving, and free universe that constantly grows within us, beyond the underlying oppressions of our existences adapted to our society in a phase of transformation.

A creative movement journey to recharge and reset.

The program include movement explorations in nature, an exploration session in the heart of the medina, dance sessions in our studio and terrace with a completely open view of the ocean and beaches, time to relax in the hammam, a surfing session on the waves as a beginner or experienced surfer and magnificent sunsets.

Each day we will explore a specific rhythm and will dance many waves during the week.

This nurturing retreat will invite you to connect to your intentions and engage in the changes you would like to manifest.

As a facilitator accompanied by my beautiful team, we offer a gentle, caring and joyful environment for a mesmerising and meaningful experience.

***

Moving with the universal dynamics the ocean brings in our lives.

From the water we come and to the waters we should return.

Through the 5 Rhythms movement practice, Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness we will explore movement as an expression of our instant reality.

The ocean is the origin of life on our earth and plays an essential role in the balance of our living ecosystem.

Its cycles, its strength and immensity, its complexity and its continuous motion and yet constant change of energy make it a wonderful teacher and metaphor for our personal waves and moods.

We will invite its qualities as a way of embodiment to cultivate the resources of our self knowledge.

Empowering the depth of our inner ocean to accompany the storms that rise up on the life line of our existences.

These 5 days of immersion into movement and meditation in the studio and on natural sites are an invitation to move in close tune with our needs and inspiration.

Centering our attention connecting to what really matters and transforme the old and limitative patterns we carry on the way.

We will have two practices a day and plenty of time to integrate and rest. Experiencing softness and gentleness in motion to ride the waves of feelings that can emerge through consciousness, care and creativity.

A perfect time to come back to our centers and nurture the easiness and enjoyable ways of being present for oneself and others supported by a wonderful and caring community.

If you are doing Ramadan the program can be experienced at your own pace and become a perfect setting for meditation and prayers.

The program will be adapted with each individual needs to co-create an experience that welcomes everyone for a joyful and nurturing experience.

Get in touch with me if you want to talk about the best way to create your comfortable participation in this retreat.

Sessions will be with live music and with dj sets, delicious food will be prepared for us and our cosy retreat center with a stunning ocean view is the perfect cocoon for our gathering.

RETREAT PARADISE:

Our enchanted retreat paradise with wide open seaview is set in a very special and beautiful eco guest house on the Moroccan coast.

You will enjoy cozy and comfortable rooms. Everything has been tastefully decorated in Moroccan artisanal style and will allow you to live this retreat experience surrounded by the amazing Moroccan culture.

THE IN-HOUSE HAMMAM CAN BE USED DAILY AND IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

THE PRACTICE:

The 5Rhythms movement practice from Gabrielle Roth opens the body to new ways of being in motion, develops creativity and frees the mind. It allows us to let go of expectations of aesthetics and performance to fully experience the freedom to move with sensitivity, authenticity and the multiple qualities of energy that journeys within us, sometimes delicate, wild, self-centered or open to others.

The free dance space becomes a fascinating laboratory space and reveals in a new light our way of being on a daily basis in our actions and our relationships.

This movement laboratory space then also becomes a space for transformation and learning new ways that we want to experience in our daily life.

More fluidity, more clarity, more confidence in letting go and more energy in our ability to deal with reality and the unforeseen events of life.

Exploration sessions in nature allow us to connect with the richness and beauty that the elements of nature offer through our awakened senses. These times in nature are powerful catalysts for our ability to be in contemplation but also to unravel our relationship with the wild and with a presence that goes beyond the limiting codes of our society.

Experiencing the power and diversity of qualities that the ocean, the waves, the sand, the rocks, the sunlight, the feeling of the wind, the soundscape can bring to our vibrant living soul when taking the time to enter into deep listening.

EXAMPLE OF THE DAILY SCHEDULE

8:30-9:30 MORNING PRACTICE - GENTLE YOGA

9:30 BREAKFAST

10:30-13:00 MOVEMENT LAB IN STUDIO or NATURE EXPLORATION

13:00 LUNCH & BREAK * ponctual session

16:30-19:00 MOVEMENT LAB IN STUDIO or NATURE EXPLORATION

19:00 DÎNER

21:00 * ponctual evening session

Schedule might change depending on group energy and dynamic

This retreat counts for 24 hours of 5Rhythms Waves® as prerequisite to the 5Rhythms teacher training.

RETREAT PRICE PER PERSON:

TOTAL PRICE = 1 (WORKSHOP) + 2 (ACCOMODATION + MEALS + CAR CONTRIBUTION)

1. Workshop contributions : Organisation + Facilitation + Musicians

We offer a scale of contributions to support access to all for this retreat :

- from 300€ "Super reduced Happy contribution under 30yo" for participants under 30 years old or locals owning law income in Morocco

- from 400€ "Super reduced "Happy contribution" until July 29th

- from 400€ "Super reduced DUO* Happy contribution" until August 29th (book with a friend,your partner, your sibling etc. simply tell us who while booking) Price per person

- from 500€ to 800€ "Happy contribution"

The balance of contributions will make this event sustainable, please value your contribution according to your financial possibilities.

Two scholarships can be offered to students with lower contribution, please address a specific request at guillaume.laplane@gmail.com

After your booking, you'll receive a form to fill up with your details in which you'll mention the final "happy contribution" that you decide to pay.

(contact us if you wish to set up a payment plan)

2. ACCOMODATION OPTION IN FULL PENSION

Preselect here your accommodation option.

Spaces are limited in our retreat center, we would like to welcome 2 people sharing beds in the Double bed rooms, Chergui and Bildi can have an extra single bed installed on a carpet on the floor if you like to share these rooms with each person having its own bed. Thank you for your understanding. Let's talk about it ;-) to make it cosy and happy for everyone.

1x Single Room "Sat Nam" - single bed - access from the garden - private bathroom and dry toilets - 480€

1x Single Room "Yogi" - single bed - access from living room of the house - private bathroom and toilets - 440€

2x Double Room Lux for 2 person "Chergui" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 400€ / person | 520€ for Single occupancy in double bed

2x Double Room for 2 person "Pêcheur" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets in front of the room - sink in the room - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed

2x Double Room for 2 person "Bildi" - double bed 160cm - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed

2x Twin Room for 2 person "Zen" - two single beds - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 360€ / person | 480€ for Single occupancy in double bed

1x Triple Room "Dome Africa" - Shared double bed in Shared space on a mezzanine - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 280€ / person | 400€ for Single occupancy in double bed Shared space.

2x Triple Room "Dome Africa" - single bed in Shared space on ground floor - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 320€ / person

1x Triple Room "Dome Surf" - Shared double bed in Shared space on a mezzanine - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 280€ / person | 400€ for Single occupancy in double bed Shared space.

2x Triple Room "Dome Surf" - single bed in Shared space on ground floor - access from the garden - private bathroom and toilets - 320€ / person

Vous pouvez également réserver votre propre hôtel dans la région de Sidi Kaouki et nous retrouver la journée pour participer au stage.

Contactez nous pour le tarif des repas, pour cette option un forfait de 80€ pour les 4 jours sera demandé pour couvrir l'utilisation du lieu la journée, l'accès au hammam et la session de surf.

You can as well book your own hotel near the place (Sidi Kaouki area) and join us on a daily basis, contact us for meal prices only if you prefer to go with this option.

Price for this option for day use of the place and one surf session: 100€

WHAT IS INCLUDED

* Accommodation in Eco guesthouse with Ocean seaview

* Free daily use of our private hammam

* Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner by our chef

* Unlimited drinking water, herbal tea and organic coffee.

* Yoga Shala overlooking the sea

* One surf session with equipment

Extras: You'll have the possibility to book a private massage on site

REGISTRATION

Preselect your favorite accommodation option here.

Payment of the € 210,- non refundable registration fee to ensure your place in the retreat. (including 10€ for billetweb website, the 200€ will be taken off from your total contribution)

Once your registration fees are received we will share with you the details to pay for your accomodation and details to organise your trip.

You are responsible to organise your trip toward the retreat and back, you'll receive information to support your organisation.

About Guillaume Laplane:

Being trained as an architect, his approach of movement finds resources into an accurate relationship to places, textures, natural, urban and collective dynamics.

Guillaume collaborated with the dancers and mentors Marie Motais and Anna Halprin, training with Gabrielle Roth, his life journey gently moved toward sharing the dance worldwide.

With a large experience in movement practices and somatics, Guillaume creates workshops and containers to embrace movement as a resource for self expression and quality of connection with others and our various life environments.

Guillaume's guidance is known for being clear and creative, expanding the conception of dance to discover new personal landscapes of movement and embrace all aspects of our existence, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Guillaume Laplane is a 5Rhythms® accredited teacher since 2007, member of the 5RTA Global.

Each retreat counts as Waves® prerequisites to the 5Rhythms teacher training path.

****

Program frame:

BODY - FLOW

Day 1: Landing 29.10
Session 1: Embodiment and intention

HEART - STACCATO

Day 2: Flow - Staccato | Roots 30.10
Session 2: Movement pamperness (beach)

* option: afternoon surf session
Session 3: Personal and collective flow & connection

MIND - CHAOS

Day 3: Staccato - Chaos | Connection 31.10
Session 4: Shapes and focus (beach) Contact Improvisation
Session 5: Tribal spirit
*evening Ecstatic Dance

SOUL - LYRICAL

Day 4: Chaos - Lyrical | Transmutation 01.11
Session 6: Trust into the unknown
Session 7: Session Medina + Free time
Diner Medina

SPIRIT - STILLNESS

Day 5: Lyrical - Stillness | Authentic simplicity 02.11
Session 8: Creative cycles & life practice
Closing circle

Pour recevoir les informations en français écrivez nous un email à 5rhythmsretreats@gmail.com

Location

Sidi Kaouki, Maroc

Organizer

Guillaume Laplane EI

Mas de Blanquefort, 30770, Arrigas, France

http://www.guillaumelaplane.com

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- Participation in a scheduled Retreat may be canceled only in writing. This can be done by sending an email to guillaume.laplane@gmail.com

- You can cancel your reservation until 30 days before the start of the Retreat. Therefore, after that, no refund will be possible and the full Retreat price is charged. The non-refundable booking fee of € 200,- can be used to book a future retreat.

- The Retreat organization reserves the right to cancel the Retreat 30 days in advance if there are insufficient participants. In this case, the registration fee already paid by the Participants is refunded immediately. The participant is responsible for expenses for personal travel tickets and logistics.

- The Retreat organization reserved the right to cancel the Retreat in case of local political reasons or extreme weather conditions, 80% registration fee will be paid back to the participants and 20% kept for organization expenses.