
ISMETA presents an in-person Special Topic Conference
Cultivating Connections: Somatic Movement with Ourselves, Others, and the Earth
September 26 - 28, 2025 | Hotel Albades | Benicàssim, Spain
In an increasingly fragmented world, Somatic Movement practices offer opportunities for connection. This in-person conference will provide a forum to explore practical strategies for building skillful relationships with ourselves, others, and the natural world. We invite you to join us as a participant, or to submit a proposal to facilitate a session in the beautiful coastal town of Benicàssim, Spain. Experiential somatic movement sessions, panel discussions, current research presentations, and curriculum design workshops directly related to the theme of “Cultivating Connections” are welcome!
CLICK HERE FOR THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
Submissions are due on March 16, 2025.
ISMETA MEMBER DISCOUNT THROUGH MARCH 20, 2025
ISMETA Members receive an extra $50 off at checkout through March 20, 2025 for a final discounted price of $285!
There are many ways to become an ISMETA Member!
Click here for details about joining as a Student Member, a Friend of ISMETA, or a Professional Member.
Early Bird prices through June 1, 2025
• ISMETA Members - $335
• Non-Members - $375
Full Price through June 2 through September 25, 2025
• ISMETA Members - $395
• Non-Members - $445
ACCOMODATIONS:
Hotel Albades
• Contact information: info@hotelbades.com
• Number of rooms = 53, most are double occupancy
• Discounted rates are reserved for conference participants
TRAVEL INFORMATION (closest airports, trains, etc.):
Transportation Options
• Click the link above to access a downloadable PDF

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Conference registration fees will be refunded or transferred according to the following schedule:
- 75% refund of conference registration fees through July 26, 2025
- 50% refund of conference registration fees between July 27 and August 26, 2025
- After August 26, 2025 (1 month before the conference), no refunds will be available. However, registrations may be transferred to another individual through September 22, 2025 for a fee. (Please see details below.)
Registration transfers:
- Please note that the individual receiving the transferred registration must have an ISMETA membership to receive a membership registration rate. ISMETA membership is not transferrable.
- To request a registration transfer, please email: conferences@ismeta.org. No transfers will be possible after September 22, 2025.
- The fee schedule to transfer a registration follows this timeline:
- $25 fee through August 26, 2025
- $50 fee August 27 – September 22, 2025
- No transfers after September 22, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: ISMETA does not handle cancellations or refunds for hotel, airline, or train reservations. Please contact those businesses directly for their cancellation policies.