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An introductory day of experiential learning in movement and embodiment practice for leaders/facilitators/educators.
A introductory day of experiential learning in movement and embodiment practice for leaders/faciiitators/educators. This course is those wanting more understanding of, and some skills for working with the physical body as a place of resource. Some practices to use to support yourself as a leader/facilitator and some to support those you are working with.
There is much awareness of activated nervous systems these days, we are living through some crazy times and just like the earth our bodies and nervous systems respond. Somatic awareness of the connection between our physical bodies, our emotions and our thinking brains can really help here. In this culture we tend to be very ‘cognitive mind’ led so we have to actively remind our systems to bring their attention back to the body. Enabling us to access the vast well of intelligence that is available in our living, breathing flesh and bone bodies. This day will be an opportunity to do just that.
Along with this we are elemental beings, made of earth, air, fire and water. Bringing attention to our own elemental nature, remembering ourselves as ground, breath, liquidity, warmth; not as an abstract idea but an in the moment moving, physical experience can be very resourcing. It also helps us to remember our place as part of nature, the physical world around us and the interconnected nature of all of life on earth. Simple movement practices to access this elemental understanding can really help with groups, or individuals, when inviting connection to land and nature.
The day will be a blend of experiential learning and Rosie will lead you to land as fully as possible in your own moving, elemental being. From there we will look at some theory of why this works and explore some simple practices to take away with you.
You will gain a deeper connection to your own body’s innate intelligence and a remembering of what it can be to also allow yourself to connect with others and life on earth from there. Along with some simple somatic embodiment practices to use for yourself and with others.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
COURSE TUTOR: ROSIE PERKS
Rosie has worked alongside WildWise for many years. She has been a facilitator on Call of the Wild and other WildWise courses since 2018 and joined the COW mentoring team in 2021.
She is a senior Movement Medicine Teacher and professional mentor with many years experience facilitating groups and teaching movement internationally. As one of the first cohort of trained Movement Medicine teachers she developed her work on the pioneering edge of the practice and integrates other systemic and somatic modalities. Her teaching is underpinned by more than 30 years of personal practice and interwoven with an understanding of our shared humanity. Rosie offers a place in which to land and explore that is safe, non-judgemental and expertly held, her guidance is both sensitive and clear.
Rosie is also trained in the systemic modalities of Internal Family Systems and Processwork which she integrates into all her work and brings more explicitly into her one to one work and mentoring.
She lives in the South Hams of Devon, where she also grew up, and finds the land, rivers and seas here to be one of her strongest resources for her life and her work.
9.30am to 4.30pm
This event will take place both indoors and outdoors with some shelter provided. We will provide provide refreshments, teas & coffees.
For the outdoor time please wear water resistant outers & footwear.
For indoors
Please bring:
The venue for this event has yet to be confirmed but it will be a studio on the Dartington estate, at Dartington near Totnes or the surrounding area.
Detailed joining instructions will be issued after booking. In the meantime the approximate location is indicated in the map below.
Our events take place come rain or shine. We do not offer refunds or credits for client cancellations within 28 days. Please let us know if you would like a copy of our full terms & conditions.
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