Awakening Presence
Amerta movement and somatics workshop
May 10th. 10.30am-5pm

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A day of Amerta movement, with experience movement guides Claire and Laura, who both studied extensively with it’s creator Suprapto Suryadarmo. Complemented by practices from their experience in other forms of movement, somatics and psychotherapy.

 

• 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.

 

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COST

90 euros per person, including tea and snacks. Lunch not included

 

BOOKING through eventbrite

Contact Claire: 0862134080

Laura 0863739046

Movement practitioners of all levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome, including those new to this work. 

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ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS

 

Claire Osborne BA(hons), M.A. https//: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.

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Laura O’Brien. M.A. https://embodiedlifecom.wordpress.com/ 

Laura 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.

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Whos 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.

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

• Therapists from all backgrounds 

• Art therapists

• Bodyworkers

• Movers of all kinds (yoga, dance, tai chi) 

• Meditation practitioners who would like to explore an embodied approach

• Performers (actors, performance artists

• Advocates for social change

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 About Amerta (Amerta means “the nectar of life”): 

Amerta is a free-form movement practice. It isn’t choreographed, so you can respond to the needs and impulses of your own body, to interact with other people, or your environment, or to connect with yourself. It is a practice that involves and supports you in being present, listening, following impulses, being reflective, expressive, noticing habits, being sensitive, creative, observant, enquiring, curious, spontaneous, trusting and taking the risk to be fully who you are. 

Resources and links connected to Amerta can be found here: https://amertamovers.wordpress.com/resources/

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