Connection Practice
SHIFTING SANDS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMVvwO1vyms
CONNECTION PRACTICE
POWERFUL CHOICES
Power and Inclusivity
As a part of my Somatic Consensus Series and Embodying NVC work power and inclusivity are central themes. Here is a clip from a recent workshop.
Webinar Modules Somatic Consensus Level 1: Embodying Nonviolence
Webinar Modules
Somatic Consensus: Embodying Nonviolence
S.U.R.F.I.N.G You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf!
Module 1
SHAPE – Shaping ourselves
In this first module, we establish sense of “place” internally and externally as a sacred training space (dojo). Turning our attention to our inner sensations, we will identify and articulate that which we deeply value. With this knowledge as a foundation we will offer physical and emotional centering practices utilizing posture, movement, breath, and imagery to access a more natural and relaxed state. Aligned with our values, we will shape personal commitments to fuel the kind of practice that moves us through our conditioned histories towards who it is we choose to become now.
Focus -1st Center (Chakra)- Base- Connection to Nature-A commitment to integrity
Module 2
UNFOLD– Unfolding our Stories
The more relaxed we are, the more conscious we can be and the clearer our observations and choices can be. Utilizing all of our senses, we will learn to observe the core strategies s we have internalized (often below a conscious level) over the course of our lives. Bringing these core strategies to awareness increases our compassion, sense of responsibility and opportunities for healing our conflicts. We will practice ways to create more internal space in order to make room for new learning.
Focus-2nd Center- A commitment to patience and appreciation
Module 3
RESOURCE- Reaction to Resource
In this module we will explore mourning and celebration, the two sides of gratitude. Powerful centering/settling practices will steady us as we move into deep feeling and then contact the sources behind our strategies. Through self-empathy practices, we will transform our core strategies into powerful resources for connection and contribution.
Focus-3rd Center- Connecting to Self-A commitment to self -knowing
Module 4
FIELD- Extending a Listening Field
We will train our attention to notice subtle physical internal sensations. This is essential for creating and maintaining an “empathic field” that is, empathy for oneself and others. We will learn to observe the rhythms and timing in nature to improve our own sense of timing in learning new processes.
Focus-4th Center- Heart - A commitment to inclusivity
Module 5-
INITIATE- Stepping into Vision
In this module we will develop our capacity to create new beginnings. Utilizing what we have learned in the previous modules, we will utilize a centered, inclusive, and resourceful place as a foundation for creation. We will unify instincts, heart, and mind in order to enter and engage with the uncertainty of relationships and life’s changes. And this will allow us to live with dignity, integrity and grace. This internal consensus is the source for powerful, embodied communication.
Focus-5th Center- Voice- A commitment to courage
Module 6
NAVIGATE- Negotiate- blend and lead –
Good timing is process and comes from patiently patience awaiting an advantage. As we explore the sources of our strategies, we will build our capacity to re-center ourselves more quickly. In addition
Identifying our present needs allows us to use an inner guidance system, which is essential for good leadership. Powerful leadership is modeled by how we lead ourselves.
Focus-6th Center –Head-A commitment to dignity
Module 7
GENERATE-Creating a Future
In this last module we will explore how to bring our work out into the world. Here we integrate verbal and nonverbal communication to fully embody our intentions, visions and actions. We will deepen our ability to recover more skillfully when emotionally triggered by personal challenges and chaos. We will move with collective vision and employ a skillful vulnerability that reveals ourselves, builds mutual trust and keeps us safe.
Focus-7th Center- Crown, staying present in the midst of change and challenge -A commitment to collaboration
David Weinstock www.Liminal Somatics.com 360-297-8144
Basic Somatic Practices
Basic Somatic Consensus Practices
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY1tDCFyrsc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa4eSROynuY
Shifting Attention Practice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMVvwO1vyms
Powerful choosing
Old & New Paradigms
EMOTIONS
Old Paradigm
Emotions cause a complete loss of cerebral control and contain not a trace of conscious purpose. Emotions are acute disturbances of the individual as a whole.
New Paradigm
Far from interfering with rationality, the absence of emotion and feeling can make wise decision making almost impossible
THE BODY
Old Paradigm
The body is simply the delivery system that transports us to the classroom and then remains in the background as we absorb information.
New Paradigm
We learn through our bodies and learning is assessed by our ability to take new actions and collaborate.
BOUNDRIES
Old Paradigm
We make our boundaries to protect ourselves by controlling others.
New Paradigm
Boundaries are permeable membranes that tell us when others are to close physically, emotionally, verbally, and energetically.
