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be-held
A somatic and expressive arts immersion into the ground of the body
Saturday, 6/20 | 2 - 7 PM
As women, we are conditioned to hold it together and hide certain parts of ourselves to belong.
We tend to disallow what is messy and murky, working hard to keep things under control.
Our bodies learn vigilance and constriction, and we stop trusting that they are supported - and that they can hold us.
Slowing down and softening may bring up a deep fear of collapsing - with nothing there to catch us.
And so we brace.
Our bodies grow distant from the ground beneath them, and we from the ground of our bodies.
But we feel the exhaustion from trying to keep things from falling.
THE INVITATION
This immersion is an invitation to yield in to the ground of the body - and the one beneath it - and see what comes alive when you can finally soften and be held.
What are you tired of holding onto, keeping together, or carrying alone?
What if you didn't have to?
Many of us never learned we could soften into our vulnerability in the presence of others without risking our belonging.
That we could let inner experience move us, without restricting it.
That our movement and art could express the feelings and the stories living in our bodies,
and that we could know ourselves more deeply - and be more deeply known - through that very expression.
This is what we will practice together.
Not more self-improvement, or healing as another task, but the simple, radical act of yielding into the ground of the body as it is and letting what is there speak and guide us forward
- without leaving parts of ourselves behind.
Grounded in the Tamalpa Life/Art Process®:
A long-held lineage of somatic-expressive arts that invites us into deeper relationship with the wisdom of the body, the land, and each other.
Our exploration will weave somatic movement, expressive arts, personal narrative, and relational practice - moving between personal material and collective resonance, and supporting understanding and a felt sense of ease that emerges not from thinking harder, but from feeling deeper.
You will move, create, play, behold, and be held.
Not evaluated or interpreted, but witnessed, met, and reflected as you are - and as you long to be.
Our body remembers what we practice.
The body is intelligent and wise. To listen, we must trust. To trust, we must listen.
What you experience in this space opens pathways that extend beyond it: the ability to listen inward, to stay present with what emerges, to let yourself be seen, to yield, to respond creatively from your somatic experience.
DETAILS
We’ll be together from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, with space to deepen exploration slowly and get to know each other meaningfully.
Arrival is at 1:30 PM. Doors close at 2:00 PM as we begin. Please plan to arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
What to expect:
- A fully experiential session
- Both self-focused and relational practices (work on your personal material while in relationship with others)
- Process-oriented art-making
- Somatic movement and expressive dance
- Depth-oriented inquiry through writing
- 30-minute rest break mid-session
- Opening and closing circles to reflect together on the theme and share your experience.
In movement, you are encouraged to listen to your body and explore at the paces and intensities that feel supportive.
This is a fully experiential session, and participation in all activities - with respect for your personal needs - is required.
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothes (and layers) for movement
- A yoga blanket
- Journal and pen
- Water bottle
- An easy snack
Paper and oil pastels will be provided
Location:
Inner Vision Psychotherapy, Pasadena
210 S Orange Grove Blvd
Please note: The space has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible, including the bathroom.
Parking:
Street parking (no parking on the premises). Please give yourself enough time.
Cost:
Early Bird Pricing
$260 pay-in-full
or
$270 in 3 installments of $90
Available through May 30th
On June 1st prices increase to
$300 pay-in-full
or
$310 in 2 installments of $155
Must be fully paid before the event.
Limited scale spots available for those in need - please inquire within
Sign up by Wednesday, June 17th to join
Spots are limited.
No refunds or cancellations. Questions? Email me at analiz@embodiedcreatures.com
Who this is for:
Women (18+)
All levels of experience are welcome.
Hi, I'm Ana Liz Ceregatti. My work with expressive arts and somatic movement therapy and education emerged from my own healing process, and gained new depth when I faced breast cancer at 36.
In intimately meeting my own fragility and the limits to control, I learned to care for myself with tenderness, and gained a deeper trust in my body as ground, guide, and healing force, to carry me through the mystery. This is what I teach.
I see the body as bridge between the seen and unseen realms, the conscious and the unconscious. Not something to manage or transcend, but a place full of wisdom for us to return to, rest within, and find resources in.
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