Somatic Nature

This training weaves together somatic practice, polyvagal exercises, free movement, nature-based exercices . It shows the participants how to build a simple, compassionate space when working with youngsters, and how to use the power of community to support their work.

This course will contain:

• Resources of connection to somatic intelligence and restauring powerof free movement
• The ancient wisdom of nature’s teachings
• Science based efficacy of Polyvagal practices to tone the autonomic nervous system
• The vibrant inspiration and alongsideness of a small community to explore the power of practice.

Many people who have practiced these techniques say that they feel transformed, and they never would have imagined that something so simple could be so effective.

Through movement, breathing, and polyvagal techniques, you will learn to:
– Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy
– Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
– Connect to your inner self and others
– Improve relationships and empathic abilities
– Improve performance in personal and professional activities

During the course- besides other modalities - we will use the simple tools of Movement Medicine.

Movement Medicine weaves together the exhilaration of free dance with the depth of movement meditation, therapeutic and scientific knowledge and the spirit of shamanic practice. Developed by Susannah & Ya'Acov Darling Khan over a period of 30 years of study and practice with many teachers and teachings worldwide, including Teachers from the Arctic Circle to the Amazon, an 18-year apprenticeship with Gabrielle Roth & 5Rhythms, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Family Constellations and work with the Pachamama Alliance.

Led by David Mooney (Ireland)

Fully qualified Movement Medicine trainer
Movement Medicine Apprentice Leader
Trauma informed Somato-Psychotherapist
Ineternal Family System Therapist
Trained in the Polyvagal System with Deb Dana