A workshop crafted to enrich your therapeutic approach and nourish your body and mind.

Designed specifically for professionals treating the body and/or mind, Gaga for Therapists offers an immersive conference to explore how movement can deepen therapeutic connection and enhance healing. Rooted in Gaga’s unique movement language, this program provides a foundation for developing new perspectives on therapy, helping you enrich your practice while fostering personal and professional growth. Whether you’re a physical therapist, mental health professional, or bodyworker, this retreat will empower you to:

• Develop kinesthetic empathy to better understand patients’ physical and emotional experiences.
• Explore mind-body integration, enhancing your ability to address interconnected mental and physical health challenges.
• Refine therapeutic presence through whole-body utilization, improving patient interaction and care.
• Prioritize your own well-being with a focus on therapist self-care, mindfulness, and stress management.

Through a range of Gaga classes and metodika sessions, participants will expand their own movement possibilities, refine their sensory awareness, and develop an understanding of Gaga tools that can be implemented in treatment settings and daily life. Lectures and demonstrations will focus on innovative therapeutic approaches and connections between Gaga and fields of treatment. Large and small-group conversations will provide ample opportunities for stimulating connection, thoughtful reflection, and collaborative problem-solving. Through dancing and discussion, we will create a dynamic environment for discovery and growth.  

Gaga and Therapeutic Contexts

Over the last several years, Gaga has been integrated into diverse therapeutic frameworks, including rehabilitation departments, senior centers, programs for individuals with Parkinson’s, and initiatives for trauma survivors. Collaborating closely with medical staff, Gaga supports patients in coping with pain, immobility, and emotional challenges, fostering physical and mental flexibility. Through ongoing research collaborations with leading institutions, Gaga continues to evolve as a meaningful tool for therapy, making this retreat a natural extension of our commitment to empowering therapists with movement-based approaches.

Who is this program for? 

This program is open specifically to active therapists age 21+ who treat the body, mind, or both body and mind. We welcome therapists of all modalities who are curious about Gaga and seek to move beyond their familiar limits in their therapeutic practice. No previous Gaga or dance experience is required.  

The Setting: Orsolina28

Located amidst the rolling hills of Italy’s Piedmont region, Orsolina28 is a dance center and retreat facility unlike any other. With its comfortable glamping accommodations, state-of-the-art studios, and fresh, locally sourced meals, Orsolina28 provides an inspiring backdrop for discovery and rejuvenation. Between sessions, enjoy time to swim, explore the vineyards, and connect with nature. Read more about the Orsolina28 experience.

Address: Orsolina28, Strada Caminata 28, Moncalvo, Italy

The Faculty

The program will be led by: 

• Ohad Naharin – Gaga’s creator
• Saar Harari – Gaga’s artistic director
• Yaara Moses – Gaga teacher & practitioner of Chinese and Japanese medicine
• Ofri Lauer – physical therapist and co-developer of Mova treatment method, along with Ohad Naharin
• Deborah Friedes Galili – Gaga teacher and head of foreign affairs