Introduction to Embodied Anatomy with Susan Bauer

2820 Seventh Street,Berkeley CA 94710

28 November, 2022

Description

In embodied anatomy, your own body becomes the ‘lab’ to explore and learn from—through movement, touch, and creative methods such as drawing or writing. Exploring specific body systems helps us gain inner vitality and support, as we learn to slow down, arrive, and move from within. Each class encourages individual research and personal discovery. Through both quiet inner sensing and active dynamic movement, we explore a range of expression and invite whole body integration. We’ll also practice somatic activities to free our breathing and encourage restful recuperation. Through these practices, we integrate body and mind, calm the nervous system, and emerge refreshed and energized. Dialoguing about our various experiences of the practices reveals our commonalities and differences—creating a deep personal and community journey. The Somatic Series is a curated program offered by the Alembic Foundation. Classes are open to experienced movers and beginners alike. [Attendance at all 3 classes in encouraged; tickets for individual classes are also available. There are some "supported" tickets available for people with lower incomes] Logisitics: * Alembic has plenty of free parking - park anywhere in the lot - and is also accessable by public transportation * Covid test requirement: please bring a day-of photo of a negative covid test, or take a test when you arrive (some tests will be provided) * Please arrive on time so that our volunteer doesn't have to miss any of the class! Susan Bauer, MFA, RSME/T, RSDE is a dancer, teacher, author, Fulbright Scholar, and somatic educator and practitioner living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has taught in college and community contexts for over 30 years, informed by her extensive background in dance, Authentic Movement, and Body-Mind Centering®. Susan is the founder of Embodiment in Education™, author of The Embodied Teen, and offers workshops and teacher certification trainings internationally. Susan’s passionate vision of a more holistic model of education—inclusive of movement and body/mind awareness—fuels her quest to support the well-being of adults and youth alike in these challenging times. She offers groups in Authentic Movement and has a private practice as a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, integrating somatics, Authentic Movement, and meditation as a basis for in-depth conscious personal transformation. For more information see www.susanbauer.com