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June Mullumbimby Masterclass: Serpent Spine

A four-hour masterclass in spinal movement, uncovering and exploring the hidden nature of the spine: a thick, muscular, elastic, ancient […]

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Autumn Retreat March 2021

Ancestral Movement Retreat is finally returning, March 14-20th, 2021 Camping for a week together in the forest in Araluen Valley, […]

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Workshop: Ancestral Movement – Newcastle, March 7/8

A two day introduction to Ancestral Movement, exploring patterns of anatomy and movement retained in our lineage over four billion years, which are the foundation of all human movement and which connect us intimately with the rest of our living family on the planet.

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My research into the evolution and ecology of movement, physical culture and mind-body practice.

Simon Thakur
Very happy to be joining my old friends @thomashug Very happy to be joining my old friends @thomashughemerson and @kit_laughlin at the Praksis Men's Retreat happening next month down on the NSW south coast. I'll be sharing some of my favourite practices: soft body (AKA animal body) sensitivity and power training, serpent spine, centreline breathing, partner work and grappling games. The other sessions will include deep relaxation practices, voice training, and (knowing Tom) something like lifting boulders for reps with perfect technique. https://praksis.com.au/workshops/winter-retreat #praksis #ancestralmovement #animalbody #naturalmovement #CBR
Our next monthly masterclass in Mullumbimby is hap Our next monthly masterclass in Mullumbimby is happening on July 16th! (link in bio) Join me for a four-hour masterclass in spinal movement, uncovering and exploring the hidden nature of the spine: a thick, muscular, elastic, ancient undulatory power structure at the core of our bodies and our beings. The spine of an aquatic serpent. In this workshop we will practice simple effective exercises to gain full, detailed awareness of the entire spine, and precise voluntary movement of each individual vertebral segment in three dimensions. These movements are then linked to become the powerful, muscular fundamental body waves which ripple through the spine, ribcage, abdomen and pelvic floor and form the core of all human and animal movements, finally manifesting as the free, sinuous, multi-dimensional waves of the serpent. The serpent spine practices are taught in a way that is safe and progressive, exceptionally effective for relief and rehabilitation of both acute and chronic pain, for learning to alter our posture and become more expressive with our entire bodies, for opening up the ribcage and the lungs, massaging the diaphragm and internal organs, for whole-body strength, coordination, and for improving all forms of athletic movement. They are also indescribably valuable for meditation practitioners working towards an ever-more detailed awareness of the intricate psycho-physical interactions taking place along the body’s central axis - AKA the "subtle body" of the Yogic and other similar traditions. Cost: full price is $200 and INCLUDES ONE MONTH UNLIMITED CLASSES with Ancestral Movement Mullumbimby, with generous discounts (half price and "double half price" for returnees and regulars) Spaces are always available by request for anyone currently experiencing financial hardship. Cover photo is "Corallus ruschenbergerii" by Sebastian Di Domenico
Join me for a four-hour masterclass in spinal move Join me for a four-hour masterclass in spinal movement, uncovering and exploring the hidden nature of the spine: a thick, muscular, elastic, ancient undulatory power structure at the core of our bodies and our beings. The spine of an aquatic serpent. Can you clearly feel and precisely move each and every spinal vertebra independently? In this workshop we will practice simple effective exercises to gain full, detailed awareness of the entire spine, and precise voluntary movement of each individual vertebral segment in three dimensions. These movements are then linked to become the powerful, muscular fundamental body waves which ripple through the spine, ribcage, abdomen and pelvic floor and form the core of all human and animal movements, finally manifesting as the free, sinuous, multi-dimensional waves of the serpent. The serpent spine practices are taught in a way that is safe and progressive, exceptionally effective for relief and rehabilitation of both acute and chronic pain, for learning to alter our posture and become more expressive with our entire bodies, for opening up the ribcage and the lungs, massaging the diaphragm and internal organs, for whole-body strength, coordination, and for improving all forms of athletic movement. They are also indescribably valuable for meditation practitioners working towards an ever-more detailed awareness of the intricate psycho-physical interactions taking place along the body’s central axis - AKA the "subtle body" of the Yogic and other similar traditions. Cost: $200 Concession: $100 (also for past attendees, participants of previous Ancestral Movement retreats, and people regularly attending local classes in Mullumbimby) Spaces are always available by request for anyone currently experiencing financial hardship. Cover photo is "The King of the Forest" by Sebastian Di Domenico. Eventbrite ticket link in bio
Mullumbimby friends, amidst the recent waves of pl Mullumbimby friends, amidst the recent waves of plagues and floods, our little Ancestral Movement group are still here training and studying together every week. On Wednesdays we train Capoeira Angola, from 4pm at the netball courts on Byron st. Beginners are welcome! All classes are $30 drop in or $200 for ten, discounts are always available anyone affected by the floods or otherwise experiencing financial hardship, just shoot me a message if you're interested.
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