Upcoming Events

Your restorative journey to joy begins at this weekend retreat at Canyon Ranch with licensed psychotherapist, author, and wellness expert, Rachel Fleischman.

During this week-long wellness retreat, located in our Sonoran Desert oasis, you’ll experience a series of therapeutic workshops that bridge brain science with dance, meditation, writing, art, play, meditation, and life-affirming exercises.

Learn powerful techniques to access the healing, wisdom, power, and wonder that can be found in the body. You'll ignite your passion and become empowered to live bolder, love deeper, and experience new levels of authenticity.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Tucson, AZ offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Rachel Fleischman is an acclaimed therapist, educator, author, and the founder of Dance Your Bliss™, a groundbreaking healing system that combines movement, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to help individuals connect with their most vibrant and authentic selves. With over 25 years of experience, Rachel has guided countless people to unlock joy, energy, and personal transformation through her signature blend of science, creativity, and heart.

Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom, Rachel integrates insights from luminaries like Anna Halprin, Gabor Maté, Stan Tatkin, and Tara Brach into her teaching. Her classes are a lively mix of evidence-based practices, storytelling, and just the right amount of magic, creating a transformative experience that’s as engaging as it is life-changing.

Rachel holds licenses in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts and is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to thrive. Whether through her writing, teaching, or therapeutic work, Rachel invites people to rediscover their power, passion, and bliss.

Monday, April 14

9 a.m. Self-Compassion Is Your Super Power
Ready to create meaningful change, improve your relationships and enhance your well-being? Explore the power of self-compassion, the science behind it and how to make it part of your everyday life.

10 a.m. How To Make Every Day Sacred
How often do you get a chance to sit with something, look at it, feel it, and hold it in your heart? Embrace your life in a sacred way and it will speak in a sacred way.

2 p.m. Breathing
Learn proper breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction.

4 p.m. Rythmic Zen
Embark on a transformational journey blending the ancient art of djembe drumming with the profound practice of meditation. This class offers a unique opportunity to harmonize mind, body and spirt through rhythmic expression.

Tuesday, April 15

9 a.m. Heart Chakra Yoga
In this challenging class, we will focus on backbends and forward folds to open the heart chakra with advanced poses (such as camel pose) to let go of sadness and grief in the heart.

1 p.m. Replenishing the Well
Feeling depleted, exhausted or overwhelmed? Learn 10 simple, evidence-based practices for replenishing your mind and spirit so you can live from fullness, peace and joy.

2 p.m. Spirit Dance
Explore the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space through movement in the body. This progression invites you to connect with the dancer-explorer within, linking your heart and motion.

4 p.m. Chakra Balancing Yoga
In this gentle Yin chakra balancing practice, experience the vibrational healing of crystal bowls moving through & around you.

Wednesday, April 16

9 a.m. Buti Movement
Primal movement, cardio dance, and conditioning are seamlessly woven throughout balanced yoga sequencing to give you an all-in-one workout that helps you transform your body and soul.

11 a.m. Compassion Circle for Grief & Gratitude
Enter a compassionate space that welcomes both your grief and your gratitude. Give yourself permission to grieve and start moving forward with renewed purpose and greater wholeness.

3 p.m. Sacral Chakra Hip Opening
Practice a hip opening sequence while diving deeper into the sacral chakra.

5 p.m. Dance Your Bliss™ with Rachel Fleischman
This powerful healing method connects participants to their best selves and boundless possibilities. With no steps to follow, attendees will learn safe and fun movement techniques to clear stress and begin a healing process that guides them to unleash their power and passion. No dance experience is necessary. This class can be taken in bare feet or shoes.

Thursday, April 17

9 a.m. Desert Drumming
Burn calories, release stress, and feel the joy by drumming on a physio ball in this fun, invigorating class.

11 a.m. Walking Meditation
Yes, you CAN move when you meditate! Walking meditation is the art of arriving with each step. Contemporary research reveals the health and wellness benefits of walking meditation for the mind, body, and spirit.

3 p.m. An Art Journal Experience
Join us for a multi-genre art adventure, where you'll craft an origami mini book and fill it with sensory delights like poetry, feathers, drawings, and more. Feel free to bring your own personal journal and make the most of this creative opportunity.

5 p.m. Unlocking Rest & Renewal with Rachel Fleischman
This engaging and informative class explores the science of sleep and offers simple, proven strategies to enhance sleep quality. Participants will address common sleep challenges, learn how to create the perfect sleep environment, and gain practical techniques to wake up refreshed and energized.

Friday, April 18

11 a.m. Long & Lean Barre
High-repetition exercises and mat work combine to strengthen, tone and balance your whole body in this workout at the ballet barre.

1 p.m. Grind, Grit & Grace
The ‘hustle and bustle’, ‘hurry and worry’ mindset is mainstream madness. Contemplate the concepts of grind, grit, and grace, and learn practices to help design your well way of life.

4 p.m. Meditation
Learn techniques to help reduce stress, increase mindfulness, calm your mind and emotions and help your body relax.

5 p.m. The Science of Seven™: Unlock the Secrets to Vitality and Joy with Rachel Fleischman
This dynamic class introduces the seven scientifically proven practices that unlock vibrant health, deep happiness, and lasting vitality. Grounded in modern research and ancient wisdom, the class offers practical strategies to improve sleep, reduce stress, boost energy, and embrace joy. Through interactive exercises and actionable tools, participants will leave inspired and empowered to thrive.

Saturday, April 19

2 p.m. Heart Chakra Yoga
In this challenging class, we will focus on backbends and forward folds to open the heart chakra with advanced poses (such as camel pose) to let go of sadness and grief in the heart.

3 p.m. Rainbow Crystal Suncatchers
Enjoy a simple yet rewarding moment of creative expression by stringing beads and crystals to create your own suncatcher and take a piece of sunshine with you from your Canyon Ranch Tucson experience.

4 p.m. Meditation
Learn techniques to help reduce stress, increase mindfulness, calm your mind and emotions and help your body relax.

5 p.m. Dance Your Bliss™ with Rachel Fleischman
This powerful healing method connects participants to their best selves and boundless possibilities. With no steps to follow, attendees will learn safe and fun movement techniques to clear stress and begin a healing process that guides them to unleash their power and passion. No dance experience is necessary. This class can be taken in bare feet or shoes.

Sunday April 20

9 a.m. Buti Movement
Primal movement, cardio dance, and conditioning are seamlessly woven throughout balanced yoga sequencing to give you an all-in-one workout that helps you transform your body and soul.

3 p.m. Yin Yoga
Release deeply held tension in this quiet, contemplative class which takes a Taoist approach to yoga asana, focusing on seated, supine and prone postures for up to five minutes.

4 p.m. Stretch & Relaxation
Promotes flexibility and breathing and relaxes tense muscles.

7 p.m. Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing harmonies of gemstone and mineral-infused Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls under the guidance of spiritual wellness provider Tryshe Dhevney.