Embodied Presence Retreat

Embodied Presence Retreat

January 3rd - 10th, 2026

This retreat is designed for deep practice, renewal, and connection—all in a stunning tropical setting.

For more information and to book: john@johnbeale.net

This work explores the pleasure to play and the alchemy of failure. It encourages us to show up- to explore an open channel between ourselves and others. It teaches us to play, not to push too much or shy away but to bring our full selves to the moment - to discover our open, sensitive, vulnerable and human quality.

What’s Included:

✔️ 7 nights of luxury accommodation (private or shared, air-conditioned)

✔️ Daily gourmet meals prepared by an incredible chef (except for one free evening to explore local restaurants)

✔️ 5 hours of instruction daily with John Beale

✔️ 1-2 hours of daily yoga and qigong

✔️ Access to a beautiful pool

✔️ Just a 10-minute walk to the beach!

✔️On-site spa treatments, massage therapy & ice plunge sessions for an extra cost.

Not Included:

✖️Return airfare to Liberia Airport and local taxis

✖️Ground transportation & airport transfers (to/from Liberia Airport)

Investment:

💰 Private Room: $3,000 USD ($4,293 CAD)

💰 Shared Room: $2,400 USD ($3,435 CAD)

This retreat is your chance to reset, recharge, and immerse yourself in a transformative experience of this work—all in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Space is limited—secure your spot now!

About John:

John Beale is an actor and theatre professor based in Toronto Ontario and Nosara, Costa Rica. He is the master teacher of Clown and Bouffon for the Humber Theatre Arts Performance Program. He is a professor of acting, mask, clown, improv and scene study at Seneca College and Randolph College, Character Study at George Brown’s School of Media and Performing Arts and Embodied Presence at the Birmingham Conservatory, Stratford Festival. He has been teaching publicly offered performance workshops in Presence and Clown for 20 years.

John Beale has been acting in tv, film and theatre for 30 years. Selected feature film highlights include Cloudburst, Blackbird and I Am Lorena Bobbit. TV credits include principle roles in numerous series including Suits, Designated Survivor, Degrassi, Murdoch Mysteries, Umbrella Academy and a recurring role as Dr Peter Perkins in the Tom Selleck’s Jesse Stone series.

Mr. Beale has performed in theaters in Canada and the US. He originated the role of Kyle Best in Daniel Macivor’s Best Brothers which premiered at the Stratford Festival and toured nationally.

He is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theatre School in Paris, France and has trained, performed and taught extensively as a company member with the acclaimed Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Testimonials:

"Your workshop knocked a lot of stuff loose for me in a good way. Very grateful.”

"John's workshop and his delivery were brilliant. Being able to play spontaneously allowed me to be at my best creatively. It gave me the opportunity to be "present", feel, let my ego go and unearth some amazing ideas."

"John Beale is a skilled and engaging facilitator. His workshop gave me new confidence in myself. I was brought back to life and discovered a more creative me. I laughed often and harder than I have in a long time. It was a very rewarding experience.”

“Seemed as if whatever plug had fallen out inside my soul was reconnected.”

“Thanks for guiding me through one of the most terrifying and exhilarating moments in my adult life. I very much appreciated your guidance during the last two days, and have certainly found some new perspectives that I would want to pursue further.”

“What a stupendous weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed the work, managing to stay pretty loose (vulnerable) as we leapt from one challenging task to another. I do feel I made some real headway in discovering "who I am" i.e. my essence. I surprised myself! Again, thank you for a most exhilarating experience."