Somatics & Photography – 6 class series (meets alternate weeks) This course introduces contemplative photography from an embodied, somatic approach drawing on Body-Mind Centering®. In weekly zoom classes experience guided somatic movement meditations that engage perceptual process. Play with ways of attending to and framing experience, and evoke creative perspectives on movement and the visualContinue reading “Somatics & Photography”
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Somatic Systems
Explore moving with the body systems– fluid, organ, endocrine, muscle, ligament, fascia, skeletal, nervous – from a Body-Mind Centering® approach. These classes are open to anyone interested in movement, creative expression, and presence. “All systems are active at all times, serving either a supporting or expressing function. It is this complex overlapping and weaving togetherContinue reading “Somatic Systems”
BodyMind Writing
BodyMind Writing: moving, sensing, expressing Back by popular demand – this online course is a chance to move and write – to write from and with the voice of your alive, sensing body. For writers who want to flesh out the words and connect their whole self to the writing process. For movers who wantContinue reading “BodyMind Writing”
movingTHROUGH
movingTHROUGH is a 3-day mini-series on pathways of perception & expression. Tuesday 19 April – the ears: hearing & orienting Wednesday 20 April – skin, touch & proprioceptionThursday 21 April – vision & integration10-11am Melbourne time (AEST)8am Perth / 9:30am Adelaide / 12n AucklandUSA: 5pm San Francisco / 7pm Austin / 8pm New York(the previousContinue reading “movingTHROUGH”
BodyMind Writing
BodyMind Writing: moving, sensing, expressing This 5-week online course is a chance to move and write – to write from and with the voice of your alive, sensing body. Guided somatic meditations and movement practices will support you in listening to the unique voices within your body’s cells and systems. Timed writing scores offer pathwaysContinue reading “BodyMind Writing”
Middle Ground
Middle Ground: 6 week series This online course offers embodied explorations of the middle of the body, sometimes called the ‘center’ or ‘core’ – a central organizing place for movement development and integration. Explore the dynamic anatomy and embryological beginnings of the ‘middle ground’ through guided somatic movement practice based in a Body-Mind Centering® approach.Continue reading “Middle Ground”
Refresh: drop-in BMC classes to move into a fresh new year
Refresh. Time to connect with your breath, the rhythms of your fluids, your body’s thinking. With gravity and space. Eyes and ears, arms, legs, and spine. Organs, weight, pathways. Sensation. Kindness and curiosity. Being a human, being. Classes will feature guided movement explorations that you can do in your own way – restful or active,Continue reading “Refresh: drop-in BMC classes to move into a fresh new year”
heart to heART benefit classes
Please join me for a special benefit class celebrating the heart and in support of a dear friend. Two time options: Thursday 11 November 10-11:30am ORMonday 15 November 7-8:30pm Melbourne time(check your local time here) This special benefit workshop is a chance to connect with your heart through experiential anatomy and embryology, movement, meditation andContinue reading “heart to heART benefit classes”
The Art of Embodiment
The Art of Embodiment, published by the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA) with the Body-Mind Centering® Association in 2021. Edited by Jane Guthrie, Kim Sargent-Wishart, Heather Hill and Angela Clarke. Brimming with the voices of experienced embodiment practitioners, this heart-led publication celebrates embodied intelligence and shares multiple body-oriented practices that deepen connection andContinue reading “The Art of Embodiment”
Space & Time
These sessions offer scaffolded space and time to nurture your creative practice and cultivate the things that matter to you. Somatic, contemplative arts and writing practices help us reside in the places where curiosity meets intention. Honoring inklings and nonlinear logic, treating ourselves with compassion, respect and humour in the not knowing. I offer structuresContinue reading “Space & Time”