Authentic Movement Retreat with Fran Lavendel

AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT RETREAT

with Fran Lavendel

April 22 (evening)-April 27 (lunchtime) 2010

Newbold House in Forres, northeast Scotland 

A springtime retreat in beautiful tranquil surroundings…

A few days to step out of the whirl of life and remember presence…

The opportunity to deepen one’s experience of this movement practice… 

Authentic Movement is a discipline that is simple in form, complex and richly textured in the many folds of relationship we experience with ourselves and with others. The intention is to engage in direct embodied experience of each moment through deep awareness of our physical being—of our bodies. The mover invites aspects of self to emerge through movement by attending, with eyes closed, to the inner world of sensations, feelings, images and impulses towards movement. The witness, with attentive and compassionate presence, creates a safe space for the mover and enables the mover to feel deeply seen and acknowledged. We shall practise both as movers and as witnesses and give attention to the language skills that enable expression of the immediacy of the moment, uncluttered by the old stories we tell ourselves.  

This retreat is open to all who have some experience of the Authentic Movement discipline. If you have not previously worked with Fran an introductory session together is usually necessary.  

We shall gather at Newbold House on the evening of April 22^nd  and depart after lunch on April 27^th, working together for 4 ½ days. The cost includes tuition and all meals, except the evening meal on April 22^nd, which is optional depending on your arrival time. Accommodation is in 3 or 4-bedded rooms.  

Cost: £425/ £375 concession (inclusive of tuition, accommodation and meals).

Booking: A deposit of £100 secures a place (numbers will be limited).

Contact: Fran Lavendel on 01968 676461 or lavendelmaclean@ednet.co.uk