"In the beginning there was not the word, rather there was the symbolic action - a union of body and psyche. In the beginning dance was the sacred language through which we communed and communicated with the vast unknown. In the earliest times the dancer was both healer and priest."

Joan Chodorow

What is Authentic Movement?

Authentic Movement is a completely self-directed form in which individuals may discover a movement pathway that offers a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious.

Authentic Movement explores the relationship between a mover and a witness, being seen and seeing. With eyes closed, the mover listens inwardly and finds a movement arising from a hidden prompting, a cellular impulse. Gradually the invisible becomes visible, the inaudible becomes audible, and explicit form is given to the content of direct experience.

The witness brings a receptive quality of clear attention to the mover. The witness is mindful of the inner world of sensation and meaning, judgment and criticism. Though personal shadow issues may emerge, the witness accepts the mover without analysis or direction and speaks only when the mover asks for a response. The mover and witness together can achieve a level of perception of self and other that evokes deep respect and empathy. (The Authentic Movement Institute ami).

Workshops 2012 in Italy (Lago di Como)

• 17.05.2012 - 20.05.2012
• 13.09.2012 - 16.09.2012

In this workshop we study, experience and intensify the form and basic structure characteristic for the authentic movement. Our focus lies on seeing and being seen, moving and being moved.

As a mover we learn how to make contact with our inner process and the unconscious; as a witness we experience a particular way of seeing and expressing body sensations, images and stories which are associated with the witnessed movement - the mover’s and our own.

We include dream work and find inspiration in the energy of the collective in the group and the surrounding landscape of the lake and the mountains - our capacity to express variety in movement and our creativity increases.

Timetable:

Day of arrival: 5 pm – 7 pm
2nd and 3rd day: 9.30 am – 12.30 am, 4 pm – 7 pm
Last day: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm

(over 18 hours in total)

Cost: 300 € per workshop

Accommodation:
Hotel or holiday flat can be booked locally, also on the waterfront. You can stay in your own tent, this costs 10 € per neight.

Culinary Italy:
On the day of arrival (in the evenening) and at noon during the workshop there will be meals and drinks. The catering for 4 days costs 80 € apiece. For breakfast and dinner you can find lots of local restaurants.

More information:
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