Once Upon a Time:
A Somatic Adventure of Mythology & Fairy Tales
MAY 23 – 27, 2024 in Asheville, NC.
taught by Lavinia Plonka & Candy Conino
There’s magic everywhere—in the whispering of the trees, in the license plate in front of you in bumper to bumper traffic that says UR42N8, in the chance meeting of a future lover in the grocery store. For thousands of years, humans have woven their lives out of stories, making a world out of myth and dreams.
We all live in a world of story, being created for us, and created by us every moment. Your Creative Body can run amok drowning you in despair and misfortune, or you can harness your creative abilities to engage the magic of awareness. As Jean Houston, one of Feldenkrais’ original US students, often said:
“It’s time to create new mythologies to serve us now.”
This 5 day immersion into the power of story invites spontaneity, playfulness and imagination into an investigation of Kinēsa’s principles, especially choice, presence, power and perception. Movement lessons, inquiry, games and thought experiments weave together as we unpack the wisdom of folk tales, fairy tales and personal stories that make up the world we live in.
“…the mind is the body and the body is the mind. The only reason we see them as being separate is because of how we are.”
— Carl Jung
Somatic practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge base, movement repertoire and teaching options
Psychotherapists, counselors and coaches who wish to include somatic approaches to their practice
Artists, writers and performers looking for embodied inspiration and creative explorations
Anyone wishing a deeper connection with their ability to live a more potent story as they navigate life’s challenges - including folks who do not choose to pursue the training
Schedule
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Lunch is included each day
Tuition
Early Bird Rate: $750 before March 31, 2024
After March 15, 2024: $800
Location:
Asheville Movement Center
4 Richmond Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 275-4838
More Location Info:
No need to bring props or blankets, unless you have special equipment or your own mat you want to bring for yourself. We have mats, pillows, blankets and more. There is parking for 8 cars and plenty of street parking. Lunch will be provided each day so that you don’t have to spend time searching and we can continue to build community.
Enrollment is limited. Register today!
This is an in person segment.
Asheville, NC is a popular destination nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a lively arts and culinary scene.
Travel to Asheville (AVL) has become easy with flights on many major airlines. Other nearby airports include Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) in South Carolina and Charlotte (CLT).
Lodging
You have your choice of many Airbnbs, and dozens of hotels for any budget. Public transportation is not great, so if you are not renting or sharing a car, you will want to pick lodging that will be convenient to Asheville Movement Center, or be ready to Uber (there are plenty of Ubers available, as well as our own local company, AVL Rides).
