Movement Alchemy

The Elegant Path to Transformation

October 19–20, 2024

A Feldenkrais® informed Kinēsa® Workshop

There are traditions that suggest that transforming lead into gold is a metaphor for a human’s possibility of transcendence. This “inner alchemy” has spawned many paths – from yoga to vision quests. Research is uncovering the neural and fascial links with mystical experience, the location of the chakras, even validating the intelligence of the heart.

Whether it’s a chemical or alchemical process, the experience of Awareness Through Movement® lessons often change not just our physical experience, but our mental and emotional states, offering the possibility to transform our personal lead into the gold of inner freedom and wellbeing.

We know that Feldenkrais was deeply influenced by many traditions, from his roots in Judaism to Gurdjieff, Yoga and more. His four components of action: moving, thinking, feeling and sensing; Gurdjieff’s moving, thinking and feeling centers; Taoism’s 3 dantians; the energy centers of the chakras – all will interweave throughout a weekend grounded in Awareness Through Movement and self-inquiry. From the ground to the crown, you will experience how attention and movement link traditions and science, offering choice and power for daily living.

Enrollment is limited, so register early!

Workshop Details

Taught in English

Open to practitioners and general public

Mats and props are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Pricing:
$200 USD

Itinerary:
Saturday, October 19
10:00–13:00 | The Pelvis and Power
13:00–14:00 | Lunch
14:00–17:00 | Your Treasure Chest—Self-Compassion and Tenderness
Sunday, October 20
9:30–11:00 | Vibration, Sound and Speaking Your Truth
11:00–13:00 | Inner and Outer Vision, Presence and Attention

Location: Modo Yoga, 21 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris (Near Bastille Metro)

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Meet Your Instructor

Lavinia Plonka is internationally known as a master Feldenkrais® teacher and lead instructor of the Emotional Body®. She has dedicated her life to studying physical and metaphysical transformation – 40 years with the Gurdjieff Foundation, more than 50 years of Yoga, and deep research in related traditions from Esoteric Christianity to the Tarot. Her books and audio programs explore the applications of movement to wellbeing and personal growth. Lavinia created Kinēsa® to explore the intersection between movement, science and ancient traditions.