God, Sex and the Body
4-days residential workshop with Alex Mackay
1-5 May, 2026 - Assisi, Italy
“God, Sex and the Body is and always will be a profound and integral part of the 5Rhythms® curriculum. It has personally informed my way of being, my teaching style, and, most deeply, my acceptance of who I am and who I am not.”
Gabrielle Roth
In the series of maps that comprise the dancing path of the 5Rhythms®, God, Sex and the Body is an initiation into being an embodied soul. It is a deeply personal journey, a celebration like no other, a ritual for the hot and holy you.
This journey is a call to stretch our imaginations with a long forgotten innocence and move through a spectrum of feminine and masculine archetypes, to dress them up, get inside them and give them expression. No one else can be exactly like you. No one else can embody your soul, or project your magic or have your specific curiosity. Part lover, part artist, part god, we were born to rock the world and feel our way into each others hearts.
Grounded in the 5Rhythms movement practice, this experience can liberate and inspire us to emerge a bit more fascinated with each other and the mystery of it all.
Alex began teaching 5Rhythms in the 1990's in Manchester and Liverpool, and now offers workshops and retreats internationally. Gabrielle Roth called her Raven Sister. She is known for light and depth in her teaching, offering few well-chosen words, and opening a sense of wonder. She is energetic, embodied, and creative.
www.alexravensister.com
“For 25 years I've witnessed Alex Mackay as a dedicated embodiment of all the maps of our 5Rhythms mandala. In her committed practice, a willingness to continue moving, exploring and seeing herself through the deep awareness of her own rhythms. In her teaching, a lyrical playfulness delivered with mystery, creativity, and maturity.The more we co-created along her path studying our God, Sex, & the Body maps, the deeper my respect has grown for Alex's embodied presence of the shapeshifter -- a soul dancing without attachment and with intention to unearth the uniqueness and balance of nurture and action, of fascination and adventure, of intuition and integrity.”
Jonathan Horan
Venue
Le Case Retreat Center is a country estate immersed in the splendid setting of the Monte Subasio Natural Park, among streams and woods, farms and organic fields. The venue is located in an ancient agricultural village, which has been completely renovated. Le Case offers delightful rooms, large indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, terraces, a swimming pool…all nestled between olive trees and vineyards, surrounded by lush nature. The many walking trails close to the estate invite you to explore the wonderful bridges, ponds, and fields nearby.
There is plenty of space to be in solitude or in community to explore the archetypes on and off the dancefloor. The medieval town of Assisi, framed by the long, undulating hills and forests of Umbria, is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for being the birthplace to saint Francesco d’Assisi and it’s historical role in spreading the Franciscan Order. The town has been a spiritual place of pilgrimage since the 13th century and is one of the most stunning medieval towns in Italy. We recommend discovering some of the rich history and architectural beauty, such as the Basilica di San Francesco, or the Basilica di Santa Chiara with their remarkable array of frescoes and paintings.
Le Case Agriturismo Assisi (The Farmhouses Assisi)
Via Santa Maria di Lignano, 42
Assisi (PG) - Italy
Schedule
From May the 1st at 5pm to May the 5th at 3 pm
Price/booking
To book the place a non-refundable deposit of €150 needs to be paid at the registration.
For the super early bird price the full price needs to be paid at the registration at once (includes €150 non-refundable deposit).
COSTS:
Super Early Bird: €300 paid in full at the registration - until September 01, 2025
Early Bird: €345 - €150 deposit at the registration - payment balance before March 01, 2026
Regular: €395 -€150 deposit at the registration - payment balance before April 22, 2026
Discounts:
15% discount on regular price for 5RTA members: €335
10% discount on regular price for students/under 25 & seniors/over 60: €355
BOOKING:
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Accomodation & food
The retreat venue Le Case offers different types of rooms.
Double room single occupancy - € 540
Single room - € 500
Double room - € 440
Shared rooms 3-5 beds - € 396
Reservations are made on first come - first serve basis.
Please book your accommodation at Le Case here:
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Transportation
TRAIN
The closest train station is Assisi station, which is connected to many local, regional and high speed trains.
From here, you can get a shuttle taxi to the retreat center.
AIRPORTS
Perugia - Firenze - Roma - Assisi
From Assisi station, a taxi is available to the retreat center, also to share.
CAR
Le Case is a 12km / 20 minute drive from the center of Assisi.
You can arrive to the venue by car, there is a car park available.
Good to know
Language of instruction
The workshop is held in English with translation into Italian.
Prerequisites
A minimum of 15 hours of Waves-level practice with a certified 5Rhythms teacher.
Accreditation
Alex Mackay is member of the 5Rhythms Teacher Association (5RTA) and this workshop counts as God Sex and the Body Level prerequisites towards the 5Rhythms teacher training.
QUESTIONS
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