Movement Meditations: Rituals of Restoration

An uplifting series of four 1 and 1/4 hour Live Online Classroom sessions, during which we will explore Movement as Medicine, a form of dance meditation practice.

• Available to attend as separate sessions or a suite of four sessions.
• These interactive workshops will allow participants to relax and let go of tension, gain insights, access their own intuitive wisdom and learn to listen to their bodies in a whole new way.
• Ideally suited to the active and busy lifestyle of the modern world, starting from where we already are – in motion.
• May also be of particular interest to anyone wishing to learn how to bring more embodiment into their counselling practice.

For dates and ticketing information, please visit our Eventbrite page

Course Details

Key features:

Movement as Medicine is a form of dance meditation practice, ideally suited to the active and busy lifestyle of the modern world, starting from where we already are – in motion.

Using music from every imaginable source, from the devotional to the latest chart hits, it can be related to as anything from a simple cardio-vascular work out to deep spiritual practice. If you love music and dance, especially if “steps” have ever put you off or you have ever struggled to access meditative states through sitting quietly, then this is for you.

Course Content:

Part of a culture that values the head over both the heart and the body, we are currently living through very challenging times. Times in which being stuck in our heads or awash in unconscious and disembodied feeling is not going to lead to the resilience and resourcing we so badly need.

Based on the Movement Medicine mandala, we begin by Awakening the Dancer, the aspect of self that has the resources to transform everything that life brings to our door, into deep wisdom. We will tune into the heart, let go of what needs to be released; reclaim anything we need for our well-being; reconcile ourselves to what is and ask what we need to restore at this time in order that we can serve others more fully.

Ali, a qualified Movement Medicine teacher and mentor, as well as a positive psychology coach, will be running some whole days of Movement Medicine at Iron Mill once lock down is over and is currently offering this regular slot online both as an introduction and a support.

“Dance medicine is truly as described. The dance has been part of my eight year transformational journey. I have been dancing for two of those years and the deep work of body movement has opened up my heart and helped me to access my emotions. Dance is a great way of connecting with others and with oneself. Ali is a professional and sensitive teacher who holds a safe therapeutic space. She creates an imaginative space for us to dance in, enabling freedom and self-expression – it is a privilege and a joy to dance with her.” Penny Franklin, Budleigh Salterton

“Ali holds a very safe space that allows you to explore yourself through movement. Her ability to use the music to go deep into the core of the theme of the session is outstanding. Her lovely voice guiding you all the way with perfect intuitive knowing. A medicine for the body and soul. I highly recommend her.” Rahima Ferguson, Dorset.

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Eligibility:

Our Live Online CPD workshops are open to anyone with an interest in the subject matter, or wanting to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is also aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those in helping professions who work therapeutically with others, including social workers, tutors and supervisors.


How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay). 

Ali Young:

Ali Young began her professional life as a performer before training as a social worker and then systemic (family) psychotherapist.  Ali has worked with conscious dance practices for nearly 30 years.

Upcoming Live Classroom Sessions:

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How to pay:

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We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

 

Cancellation Policy (*Also applies to 'Free CPD Days' used, where applicable):

A full refund will be issued for any cancellations made by attendees, up to 30 days prior to the course/event start date; a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made by attendees up to 14 days prior to the course/event start date. No refunds are payable on cancellations made by attendees less than 14 days prior to the course/event start date.

Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event of a course cancellation or postponement where the college is prevented from providing the course as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness/illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

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