The Ordinary Magic

ABOUT

The Ordinary Magic is an Erasmus+ project about embodiment & nature-based practices as a tool to boost resilience and foster wellbeing.

Through guided experiences in nature and the body, we’ll rediscover our inner resources, learn how to move through challenges with presence, and explore practical tools for working with youth and communities.

We will use movement, creative dance, PlayFight, Living Presence, vocal activities, rituals, quests, meditation and reflective practices.

We will be guided by both inner and outer nature.

Embodiment is about listening to the body, becoming aware of what’s present, and allowing new responses to emerge. Through movement, breath, voice, and touch, we access deeper layers of our experience beyond words. Embodiment supports us to move toward more desired internal states: resilience, clarity, calm, vitality.

Nature-based practices invite us to reconnect with the living world around us as a mirror and ally in our learning. We will spend time outdoors, engaging with the land, using rituals, stories, and symbolic journeys (quests) to explore our inner landscapes. Nature becomes a co-facilitator, reflecting our processes, deepening insight, and offering a space for restoration.

We will practice on how to adapt and apply these approaches in our own work.

FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE PROJECT

We envision The Ordinary Magic project making a meaningful impact for you and the communities you belong to.

Taking what you’ve learned beyond the program is an essential part of the journey. After completing the training, you will be expected to put your knowledge into action by designing one follow-up action.

• Workshop for your target group: organize a workshop for at least five participants, incorporating elements from the training.
• Knowledge transfer meeting for youth workers: share your experience and methodology in a meeting within your sending organization.

We are looking for participants who see this as more than just a task to complete but as an opportunity to create something that has real value.You will have one month after the project to carry out this action, either individually or in collaboration with other participants. The completion of this step is also linked to your reimbursement.

WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU

• Reconnect with your body and rediscover the joy of physical movement and play

• Relearn how to listen to your inner signals and experience authentic connection with yourself and others

• Cultivate a holistic sense of well-being by integrating body, mind, and emotions

• Replace automatic responses with more grounded, intentional choices

• Develop tools to support young people in building confidence and improving communication

• Learn how to facilitate personal transformation and resilience in others through embodied approaches

• Adapt your own practices to apply with your specific target groups

THE PROJECT IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE

• youth workers, educators, trainers, facilitators, or simply people working with people already using or exploring embodiment and nature-based practices

• ready to get challenged during the project and gather new tools and inspirations for your work and activities with youngsters

• fully committed to participate to all the phases of the project (preparation, training course and follow up activities)

• excited to improvise, move, explore, experiment and share throughout daily intense programme

• Speaking fluent English

• Resident of Czechia, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Spain or Latvia

• 20+ years old

TIMELINE

• Nove - Dec 2025 | preparation period
• 7 Jan 2026 | arrival
• 8 Jan 2026 | program starts
• 14 Jan 2026 | program ends
• 15 Jan 2026 | departure
• until  15 Feb| follow-up period

MORE DETAILS

Info: bit.ly/TheOrdinaryMagic_info

Apply: bit.ly/TheOrdinaryMagic_apply