Embody Her in Motion™ Retreat

The Embodied Reset — A 2-Day Immersive Experience

A small, founder-led 2-day retreat for women who yearn for more.

We use Latin ballroom movement as a doorway to our most truthful, expressive, and powerful selves. No dance experience needed. Just a willingness to move, feel, and be seen.

March 21–22, 2026 · Boston Area

When You’re Longing for More

Many women come to this work not because something is “wrong,”
but because something feels quieter than it used to.

They’re capable. Accomplished. Responsible.
And yet, somewhere along the way, parts of themselves grew less visible.

They spend a lot of time in their heads — thinking, managing, holding it all together. Their bodies feel more like something to carry than something to listen to.

It’s not that they’ve disappeared.
It’s that they miss the version of themselves that felt expressive, alive, and fully present.

Coming Back Into Wholeness

Many women don’t feel disconnected because something is wrong.

They feel disconnected because one part of them has had to do most of the work.

Thought takes up a lot of space — planning, managing, deciding, holding everything together. And while the mind has been busy doing its job, other parts of the self have been asked to wait.

Feeling. Instinct. The body.

This work is about bringing the whole self back into the room.

Embodiment is the experience of wholeness — connecting what you know and what you feel with how you move through life.

And when a woman is embodied, she is radiant.
Expressive.
Confident.
Powerful in her authenticity.

A Different Way In

Movement. Feminine expression. No performance.

There are fitness retreats. Spiritual retreats.
Motivational, self-help retreats. Dance retreats.

And then, there’s Embody Her in Motion™.

EHM exists in its own category — where movement becomes a way to access the full spectrum of who you are.

This is not a dance workshop. There’s no performance, no pressure to “get it right,” and no expectation to look a certain way.
And this isn’t a motivational or self-help retreat either — though you may feel supported and inspired, just not through traditional methods.

Embody Her in Motion™ is about self-evolution through Latin ballroom dance — inviting women to move toward their most truthful, expressive, powerful selves.

Each dance carries its own rhythm and feminine archetype:

Cha Cha awakens playful, unapologetic sass
Samba calls forth grounded, primal strength
Rumba invites sensitivity, vulnerability, and self-love
Jive opens pure, unfiltered joy

This work isn’t about becoming someone else.

EHM is about:
feeling yourself.
knowing yourself.
expressing yourself.

It’s about expanding into more of yourself.

Why I Lead This Work Personally

I’ve spent decades working with women through ballroom dance, and I’ve witnessed how transformative it can be when women move fully embodied — with mind, body, and soul.

Over time, I felt called to take what I had seen again and again on the dance floor and offer it beyond the world of dancers — to women who may have never stepped into a studio, but feel the pull toward something more alive, expressive, and whole.

That’s why this retreat is led by me, in person, throughout the weekend.

This work is personal and tailored. The power of ballroom dance lives in the magic of partner dancing — in moving together, responding to one another, sharing energy, and being fully present with ourselves and each other.

And it matters to me to dance and coach you in person, together, in real time, as you move toward deeper embodiment.

A Little About Me

Hi! I’m Ching.

I’ve lived many lives — academic, dancer, teacher, business owner, mother.

I began my career driven by curiosity about how the mind works and a desire to help people, earning a Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford and building a successful academic career. But despite the credentials, I was deeply unhappy.

Walking away from that identity was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
Dance was at the center of that turning point.

When I dance, my body, mind, and heart align. There’s nowhere to hide. Dance continually brings me back to what is honest, alive, and true.

I followed that truth into a professional Latin ballroom career, opened a studio with my husband and dance partner, and became a mother of two. Over the years, I’ve coached hundreds of women through ballroom — and witnessed again and again that dance is never just movement.

Women weren’t just learning steps.
They were reconnecting to themselves.

Embody Her in Motion™ was born from that truth — and from my own ongoing evolution as a woman.

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For those who are curious:
I hold a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Stanford, am a professional Latin ballroom dancer and U.S. Vice Champion in Latin Ballroom, and co-founder of Firebeat Ballroom in Boston.

The Experience

Two days of moving, dancing, and being together. This is a two-day, in-person retreat built around movement, coaching, and shared experience.

Arrival & Opening Evening

Welcome reception
Time to settle in, connect, and meet new friends
An opening session to set intentions for the weekend

The Rhythm of Retreat Days

Each day follows a clear rhythm, with space to move deeply and recover fully.

You can expect:

Optional early-morning movement (hiking, yoga, stretch)
Morning group dance sessions focused on embodiment and expression
Midday mindset coaching that supports body image, self-trust, and presence
Lunch / Q&A (provided)
Afternoon group dance sessions that deepen the work
Evening sessions to integrate and close the day

All dance sessions are designed for beginners — no prior experience required.

The Space

Step away from the familiar comforts of hotels and conference rooms and into the glamorous world of ballroom dance.

The retreat will be held at Firebeat Ballroom — my home studio, a space I created with care as both a dancer and a teacher. Firebeat is designed to invite exploration and encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone while feeling fully supported.

I’m so looking forward to welcoming you into my space and witnessing you move and grow.

Is This For You?

YES, this retreat is for you if:

You feel a pull toward more expression, presence, and honesty
You’re in a moment of transition or readiness
You want to reconnect with your body in a grounded, intelligent way
You’re drawn to movement as a path for self-growth
You’re open to being guided and coached in a small-group setting

NO, this retreat is not for you if:

You’re seeking elite or competitive dance training
You want choreography, routines, or performance preparation
You prefer observing rather than participating
You’re looking for a high-intensity, push-through self-help experience
You’re looking to be fixed or analyzed

(Advanced dancers interested in private coaching or future performance-focused retreats are welcome to reach out.)

What Often Opens

Something often ignites through embodiment — a spark of aliveness, confidence, and clarity that feels honest rather than performed.

What ignites here doesn’t end with the retreat.

It becomes part of how you move forward.

How You Can Join

This retreat is intentionally limited to 20 participants and is led personally by me throughout the weekend.

The tiered pricing reflects when you enroll, not tiers of access.

Early Commitment I (First 6 Participants) — $1,997
Early Commitment II (Next 6 Participants) — $3,500
Standard Enrollment (Up to 20 Participants) — $5,000

If this speaks to you, I’d love to have you join us.

Please fill out the application below — it simply helps me make sure this experience is the right fit, for you and for the group.

APPLY FOR THE RETREAT

Logistics

Dates
March 21–22, 2026

Location
Boston Area (exact address provided upon enrollment)

Group Size
Limited to 20 participants

How to Join
Enrollment is by application. The application is simple and designed to ensure alignment and support — not to screen or judge.

Travel & Lodging
Participants book their own accommodations and transportation. After enrollment, you’ll receive a curated care packet with recommended hotels and nearby options.