Bodyful in Bristol

Deepening embodiment though somatic enquiry.

BODYFUL in Bristol (BS8) next session Wed June 5th 7-9pm

Aimed at touch therapists who want to explore embodiment and touch presence, the session is led by somatic therapist Ali ROSE  whose training as an Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapist with IBMT informs the enquiry; how can connection to our own body-self support connection in touch presence.

The session begins with getting back in touch with self, moving mind  away from thinking and toward inner sensing, self guided movement and self touch in a slow and simple floor based enquiry.  As connection to body-self deepens we rest attention more specifically in different body systems,  so far we’ve explored skin and bone and this month our embodied anatomy enquiry will rest in the organs.

At a personal level the session can be deeply replenishing; people describe leaving relaxed and connected to their body whilst at a professional level the opportunity to embody ones own anatomy has been described  as ‘new and inspiring’.   The real gift of the session is that we slow down, tune in sensitively to our own unique experience and just get curious within the supportive  environment of a small group as to how our own embodiment supports touch presence with another which we explore in a short, clothed touch enquiry.

 The sessions are informed by embodied anatomy enquiry of Body Mind Centering and IBMT Somatic Psychology each session will have a different focus so can be taken adhoc or as a series that journeys deeper though layers of self. As a Somatic Movement Therapist I have a passion to support deeper connection to self, others and life through embodied presence.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me ali@thesomarooms.co.uk and to find out more about my work visit www.thesomarooms.co.uk  The sessions are running monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork (BCMB)in Clifton, Bristol.

Weds June 5th 7.00-9.00pm / booking essential by email to ali@thesomarooms.co.uk (£20 standard/ £15 concs/ £25 pay it forward)