In-person Module 1-3 on October 1-7, 2026
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
Led By Marion Gilbert
You are invited to step into a transformative weeklong training that brings together body, mind, and spirit in one of the most beautiful and contemplative settings in South Africa. Guided by internationally recognized teacher Marion Gilbert, this immersive program will ground you in the Somatic Enneagram Method, an embodied approach to healing, growth, and spiritual development.
Over the course of three foundational modules, you’ll be supported in recognizing and relaxing the automatic patterns that shape how you think, feel, and act. Through experiential learning, somatic exercises, and type panels, you’ll discover how to navigate life’s challenges from a place of grounded presence rather than reactivity.
Event Location, Dates & Times
Location: Good Shepherd & Sediba Mountain Retreat Center (more info)
October 1, 2026 — Begins at 11:00 (UTC +2)
October 7, 2026 — Concludes at 16:00 (UTC +2)
Module 1-3 in Hartbeespoort
$2500.00 USD (Early Bird Rate)
$2800.00 Full Rate begins on August 17th)
Offer Short Description - Pertinent Details
Spend a week immersed in the living practice of the Somatic Enneagram, guided by its founder, Marion Gilbert. Through three experiential modules, you’ll learn to recognize the body’s habitual patterns and cultivate a more grounded, responsive way of being in the world.
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What You Will Experience
Module 1: Foundational Elements of Somatic Work
Ground yourself in the body and learn to cultivate the inner observer. Through guided practices and group discussion, you’ll develop the capacity to direct your attention in ways that relax your type structure and restore balance.
Module 2: The Defense System and How to Be with It
Explore how the body’s defenses arise as physical, emotional, and mental reactions. Learn to recognize and stay present with these patterns long enough for real transformation to occur—developing the somatic tools to foster self-regulation and emotional resilience.
Module 3: Differentiating Essence from Personality
Go beyond survival strategies to touch the essence of who you are. With practices designed to navigate loss, anxiety, achievement, and trauma, you’ll learn to meet life’s challenges with greater clarity, compassion, and embodied freedom.
What You Will Gain
Through this immersive journey, you’ll begin to notice subtle but profound shifts — the kind that happen when the body starts to trust that it no longer needs to brace for impact. You’ll learn to meet stress, tension, and emotional reactivity not as enemies to overcome, but as intelligent messengers guiding you back toward balance and aliveness.
As you deepen your somatic awareness, you’ll discover how to pause in the moments that once felt automatic, creating space to respond rather than react. This capacity builds resilience — not as a rigid strength, but as a flexible, embodied presence that can move with life rather than resist it.
By the end of the training, you’ll walk away with more than new concepts. You’ll carry practices that live in your body — grounded tools for emotional regulation, compassion, and clarity. You’ll gain a renewed connection to your essence, a quiet confidence that emerges when personality softens and presence takes the lead.
About Your Guide(s)
Marion Gilbert
Marion Gilbert, is the founder of the Somatic Enneagram and has been working with the Enneagram for over 40 years. A physical therapist by training, Marion integrates somatic awareness, psychology, and spiritual development to facilitate transformation through the body. She is co-director of Enneagram Explorations and a core faculty member for The Narrative Enneagram. Known for her grounded presence and compassionate teaching, Marion’s work helps individuals and practitioners access embodied wisdom and cultivate true inner balance.
