Holistic Yoga and Creative Movement

Join us for Holistic Yoga an Creative Movement workshop.
We start with a 'warm-up' using methods of Holistic Yoga to
start engaging with body and mind.

"We work at the intersection between body and mind" (Steve Paxton).
Practically, we start with a short grounding meditation, some
breath-work and then move into sun salutations and Asana
sequences for strength and flexibility. We will focus our
embodied awareness on the energy centres in the body in order
to prepare us to initiate movements from certain energy
centres in the body.

Furthermore, we will proceed to working on the creative
movement and some contemporary dance improvisation tools,
in order to heighten somatic awareness of time, space and body
and possibly (if participants feel comfortable) the relationship with others in space. Rhythm, level, tempo and the responsiveness to space and site are parameters we will engage with.

To sum up the approach of creative movement and embodied
awareness: "The freedom of movement is
always subject to the interplay of openness and structure."
(Benoit-Nader) We finish the practice with a grounding meditation.

Whether you're looking to explore new movement techniques or simply enjoy a deep Holistic Yoga and Movement session with like-minded people, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to move together and practice our awareness. No prior experience in yoga and dance is required Come and nourish your body, mind, and soul in this dynamic and engaging workshop!

This is an outdoor event! In case of rain there might be an alternative online, such as video link. Or if you have a suggestion about a free space indoors get in touch pls.

Bring comfortable clothes, a yoga mat, water and your intention to practice (Sankalpa). Try to bring an empy stomach or only have lights meals 2 hours prior to class. :)

About the facilitator: Navina OM has an expertise of a decade of teaching and 20 years of practicing different styles of Yoga, somatic practices and Dance / Performance. Speficially she has practiced 10 years of Shivananda Yoga, did her YTT with Sri Louise in Hatha Yoga (8 limbs of Yoga) - Underground Yoga Parlour for Self-Knowledge and Social Justice in 2013 at ImpulsTanz and has moreover deeply explored Asthanga and in recent years Kundalini Yoga. Navina holds an MA in Creative Practice (Dance Practice) from Trinity Laban and Independent Dance, a further education course in dance pedagogics from Lola Rogge School of Dance, Hamburg and is teaching Dance and Creative Dance for Children and adults of all ages and backgrounds, inclusive. Navina is half Indian and grew up with Vedic culture and wisdom. Her teaching practice is informed by her work as a Performance Artist: www.NavinaNeverla.com.

If you want to find out more about her approach pls. check out: http://www.instagram.com/Navina_OM & www.vimeo.com/NavinaOM