A workshop based on a free-form movement practice called Amerta movement which Claire and Laura both studied extensively with it’s creator Suprapto Suryadarmo, as well as practices from their experience in other forms of movement, somatics and psychotherapy.
Through this work we can become more reflective, expressive, aware of habits, sensitive, creative, observant, enquiring, curious, spontaneous, trusting.
Take the risk to un-mask and be fully who you are.
Facilitated by experienced movement guides Laura O’Brien and Claire Osborne
- Explore spontaneous, non-stylised movement (daily life movement and spontaneous gestures), sensory awareness and present moment attention.
- Follow the inner impulses within your own body system, whilst responding to the impulses from the environment and people around you.
- Awaken your sensitivity, physical expression and individual creativity.
- Become more embodied and present to each moment.
- Allow life to move through you.
This work has the potential to inform and transform who we are and how we are in all levels of our body-being. As we experience our bodies in movement, we recognise, understand and integrate a new relationship with ourselves and our condition.
We open to connection, the world around us, ourselves, and each other.
We open to life.
COST
90 euros per person, including tea and snacks. Lunch not included
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Claire: 086 2134080 osborneclaire@hotmail.com
Laura 086 3739046 alifeembodied@gmail.com
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS
Claire Osborne BA(hons), M.A. www.yogaandmovement.com
Claire is a Movement and Yoga teacher, Yoga Therapist (YTA) and Art Therapist (MA, IACAT). Claire has been a group facilitator since 1998 and worked as a therapist since 2012. She studied extensively with Suprapto Suryadarmo from 1997 and has has taught Amerta movement since 2001. It has informed her personal and professional work. She has a special interest in movement with nature, and Amerta informs her work as a therapist. Claire is committed to empowering students and clients towards embodied healing, awareness and to connect more deeply and vibrantly with the world, and to the essence of Being. She is committed to inclusive and trauma-informed practice, working whenever possible with community groups, people of all ages and social backgrounds.
Laura O’Brien. M.A. https://embodiedlifecom.wordpress.com/
Laura O’Brien is a registered Somatic Movement Therapist (ISMETA), movement facilitator (https://ismeta.org/) and community educator. A student of Amerta Movement & Suprapto Suryadarmo for over 20 years, she has explored different applications of Amerta Movement including site specific work, performance, personal and creative development, eco-somatic movement, embodied practice etc. In 2016 Laura completed a comprehensive three year Somatic training with Joan Davis. “Origins: the study of life from conception to standing “ combined aspects of Embryology, Developmental Movement, B.M.C, Craniosacral Therapy, Attachment Studies, Authentic Movement, somatic touch and Psychotherapy. Laura is passionate about authenticity, inclusivity and connection.She supports groups and individuals in spaces that enhance creativity, awareness, healing and transformation through movement, presence and embodiment.
WHO IS THIS WORK FOR?
Anyone who already has or wishes to develop an embodied and connected life, and with an interest in body movement, spontaneous expression and connection.
All levels of experience welcome, though some background in movement arts, meditation or therapy is helpful.
This work may of particular interest to those who would like to include embodiment practices within their personal and professional life, or for whom embodiment already supports or informs their professional practice e.g.
- Group facilitators
- Psychotherapists and counsellors
- Creative and expressive arts therapists
- Body-workers
- Movers of all kinds (yoga, dance, tai chi etc.)
- Meditation practitioners who would like to explore an embodied approach
- Performers (actors, performance artists etc.)
- Advocates for social change.
ABOUT AMERTA MOVEMENT
Amerta means “the nectar of life”: it is a free-form movement practice.
It isn’t choreographed, so you can respond to the needs and impulses of your own body, and to impulses from the world around you, to become more spontaneous and conscious of how you interact with other people, or your environment, or connect with yourself.
It is a practice that involves and supports you in being present, listening and following impulses.
Resources and links connected to Amerta can be found here: https://amertamovers.wordpress.com/resources/
