TaKeTiNa-Association Europe EN

My twenty-year career in the joint sphere of artistic research and personal development first led me to initiate and lead choirs dedicated to traditional songs, appreciated for their ability to free voices and emotions. At the same time, I come regularly on stage as a singer, in connection with theater and dance or musical coach, start my research in vocal improvisation in the class of Garett List at the Conservatory of Liège and to put my attention on Sound and Music Healing, a training with Pat Muffit Cook that I pursue this year. Also aware of the fundamental role of rhythm in music and curious to approach aspects related to personal evolution, I train myself in the rhythmic process TaKeTiNa with Reinhard Flatischler and Tania Bosak. This joyful and balancing practice allows me today to accompany the person on a path of profound transformation thanks to the restructuring and regenerating power of rhythm. I completed the certification as a Senior TaKeTiNa Teacher in November 2024.

TaKeTiNa and Sound Baths retreat

We often move through our days on autopilot, with a full mind, a tense body and a shortened breath. Yet the moment we step into a space where rhythm and sound become anchors, something in us settles, remembers and realigns.

For five days, we invite you into an immersion where movement, voice, rhythm and the vibrations of the instruments become a true place of regeneration. Here, sound envelops you, the body naturally finds its grounding again and nature softens everything around you.

The TaKeTiNa sessions guide you through simple cycles that gradually unfold into more complexity, allowing the mind to let go step by step. An inner structure emerges, the breath expands and presence returns.

The sound baths take you into a more internal journey. Gongs, bowls, drums and voice create a vibrational landscape that recenters and deeply relaxes.

Taking time for a retreat in a positive environment, surrounded by nature and within a constructive group dynamic, developing within ourselves a resilient structure, our own regenerative resources… a welcoming inner home!

This retreat is an invitation to

regulate your nervous system in depth
reconnect with vitality and embodied presence
feel supported by nature, by the group and by your own inner resources
…

Practicing TaKeTiNa requires no prior musical knowledge and invites participants to progress at their own pace. The sessions will be led in French and translated into English as needed by the group.

Practical Informations :

Dates : From Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 AM to Sunday, August 23rd at 5:00 PM (arrival the evening before is possible by contacting La Source de Harre)

Location : La Source de Harre
Route de la Source de Harre, 7
4190 Ferrières

Public Transport: Bomal SNCB train station.

Price : €550 (€180 deposit) / €510 if your deposit is received before March 18, 2026

Recommended clothes : Comfortable, flexible clothing and light indoor shoes or non-slip socks if you prefer not to practice barefoot.

Equipment to Bring: Cushions, yoga mats, and blankets are available on site.

Meals : Lunch and dinner will be prepared by someone outside the workshop for a total cost of €135, payable in cash on site. We leave your breakfast arrangements to you, as everyone’s needs and preferences are quite specific. Drinks are also at your own expense/initiative. Tea, coffee, and herbal teas are provided.

Accommodation : This is a residential workshop. Located in a beautiful, peaceful, and inspiring setting, with numerous walks nearby, La Source de Harre offers high-quality accommodation. Prices per person per night: €45 in a double room (private bathroom), €33 in a 4-person room (shared bathroom), €28 in a 6-person room (shared bathroom), or €80 in a single room (private bathroom). A booking form will be sent to you upon receipt of your deposit.

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