Lean_in Nature
Three forms . One Journey
Somatics . Contact Improvisation . Tantra
A five-day immersive gathering of movement, contact improvisation, creativity, bodywork and community in a diverse range of set and settings.
What Is Lean_in Nature?
Lean_in Nature is an immersive movement gathering that brings together contemporary movement, contact improvisation, bodywork, creativity and community in the heart of nature.
For five days we step away from the pace of everyday life and into a shared experience of movement, learning, connection and play. Through workshops, jams, shared meals, fireside conversations and time spent outdoors, we explore what becomes possible when practice, community and nature come together.
Inspired by embodied anthropology, relational practice and tantra-informed approaches to connection, Lean_in Nature invites us to explore movement, belonging and what it means to be human together. Through creating a temporary community, we reconnect with ourselves, each other and the world around us.
Whether you come to train, rest, create, connect or simply be, Lean_in Nature offers a space to arrive more fully into yourself, your relationships and the natural world.
What We Explore Together
Contact Improvisation
Train, explore and develop your practice.
Creativity
Express, explore and create together.
Tantra & Embodied Connection
Explore connection, authenticity and conscious relating.
Nature
Slow down and reconnect with the natural world.
Community
Share meals, stories and meaningful moments.
Care
Bodywork, support and embodied wellbeing.
Lean_in Nature Around the World
From the rolling countryside of Somerset to the tropical landscapes of Goa, Lean_in Nature continues to evolve through different places, people and cultures. Wherever we gather, the intention remains the same: to create spaces for movement, connection, curiosity and a deeper relationship with ourselves, each other and the natural world.
A vision for the future.
As Lean_in Nature continues to grow, we are exploring the possibility of establishing a longer-term home for the UK gatherings.
One exciting opportunity is Bromham Hall in Bedfordshire, a historic manor house set beside the River Great Ouse. Through a developing creative housing co-operative, we are dreaming into the possibility of creating a dedicated space for movement, creativity, community and shared living.
While these plans are still unfolding, they reflect the wider vision behind Lean_in - creating spaces where people can gather, learn, create and belong.
Looking Ahead
Moments from Lean_in Nature
Is Lean_in Nature for You?
Lean_in Nature welcomes people from a range of movement backgrounds who share a curiosity for movement, community and personal exploration. Whether you’re an experienced mover, a contact improviser, a yoga practitioner, a performer or simply someone looking to reconnect with yourself through nature and embodied practice, you’ll find a place within the gathering. We value openness, respect and curiosity far more than technical ability. If you’re willing to participate, listen and explore, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you’re drawn to the rolling countryside of Somerset or the tropical landscapes of Goa, every Lean_in Nature gathering is rooted in the same intention: creating spaces for movement, connection, curiosity and community.
Explore our upcoming gatherings and discover the experience that feels right for you.