There’s a sacred kind of magic that happens when we return to the body.
Next May, I’m honored to be co-hosting a weekend retreat with my dear friend and fellow movement educator, Amanda Curd. Together, we’re inviting you to join us for Anchor to Embodiment: A Transformational Pilates Retreat — happening May 15–17, 2026 in the breathtaking North Georgia Mountains at Elohee.
This retreat has been on our hearts for a long time. Born out of years of practice, healing, and a shared belief that movement can be a path to self-awareness, restoration, and joy.
Why “Anchor to Embodiment”?
In a world that often pulls us into overthinking, overdoing, and disconnecting from ourselves, embodiment becomes a powerful anchor.
Through intentional movement, breath, and stillness, we return home to the body — and from that place, we move with more clarity, strength, and ease.
This weekend will offer just that: a pause… a reconnection… and a remembering of your wholeness.
What You Can Expect
- Pilates practices rooted in breath, flow, and functional awareness
- Gentle embodiment sessions to support nervous system regulation
- Nourishing meals and community — because how we feed ourselves matters
- Time in nature for rest, integration, and presence
Whether you’re a Pilates teacher, student, or someone simply craving a deeper relationship with your body, this retreat was designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Meet Your Hosts
Amanda Curd, owner of Anchor to Life, brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her teaching. Her own journey into movement and nutrition began in adulthood — proof that it’s never too late to heal. With lived experience in overcoming pain and transforming her relationship with food, Amanda’s work supports others in reclaiming their strength and vitality.
Leslie Clayton is the founder of Body Awareness Studio and a Balanced Body Master Instructor with over 30 years of experience in the Pilates and healing arts. A former professional dancer, Leslie integrates Pilates, somatic wisdom, and energy-based modalities to help people reconnect to their body’s intelligence and inner strength. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that the body holds the power to heal, move freely, and express joy.
Join Us
If your body is calling for stillness… or movement… or just a breath of fresh air…
If you’ve been longing for a reset, or a space to reconnect to your practice…
If you know that embodiment is your medicine —
Then we hope you’ll join us.
📍 Elohee Retreat Center, North Georgia Mountains
🗓️ May 15–17, 2026
🔗 Click here to view full retreat details and register
With love,
Leslie & Amanda
