A full-day event of the same kind as I've been doing in the northern rivers for the last couple of years.
"Axis of Awakening" will explore the Serpent Spine as the central axis of physical movement, of strength, expression, sensitivity and connection. Connection with our shifting internal emotional landscape, empathic connection with the internal landscapes of other people, connection with deep time and the whole of our biological lineage stretching back into the inconceivably ancient past, and connection to the entire infinite living world all around us continuously in present moment.
We will practice movements to develop voluntary control and clear awareness of each and every segment of the spine. Releasing tension, learning to send sensitive and powerful muscular waves through all the deep spaces of the spine, the abdomen, the ribcage, the pelvic floor and the throat, rediscovering in the central axis the beautiful ancient undulating anatomy of the animal body.
Practices to develop flowing, spontaneous movement through space, training the spine and torso to work effortlessly with the eyes and the limbs, developing serious strength, elasticity and intelligence in the legs and feet.
Directing the breath to individual spinal segments to massage out deep held internal tensions so breath can flow freely without inhibition through the entire torso. Making the breath smooth and subtle to induce states of profound alertness and relaxation, to saturate the insides of the body with warm awareness, to feel the insides of the body responding in real time to the activities of the mind and the living world outside.
Links between body awareness, posture, breathing, physical tension and movement with different patterns of emotion, the expression of character, empathy and nonverbal communication, social and ecological awareness. Discussions of the relevant neuroscience of mind-body practice and links to traditional practices from around the world.
Cost is $200, or $100 for anyone who has worked with me before.
Spaces will be strictly limited, message me here or email to simon.thakur@gmail.com
