You’re Invited: Weekend Workshop on Whole Body Structural Integration - October 17-19

Explore the relationship between proprioception and interoception.

Join us for a transformative weekend workshop where you will learn to cultivate a relaxed parasympathetic body state and explore the profound connection between breath, proprioception, and interoception. Through a carefully curated blend of practices, this workshop will empower you to harmonize your body and mind for long-term physical and mental well-being.

SLOW MINDFUL MOVEMENT CULTIVATES A YIN BODY STATE

Slowness of movement is the key to awareness; breath catalyses the positive effect of slow movement.

At the heart of this experience, you’ll discover the fundamental concepts of activating and organizing the foot-to-core, hand-to-core, and whole-body biotensegric model linked to the breath to catalyse the positive effect of slow movement. This approach integrates the entire kinetic chain into a relaxed, dynamic state of balance and stability. Through a carefully curated blend of practices, this workshop will empower you to harmonize your body and mind for long-term physical and mental well-being.

Join Bevie Barker, Liz Bowman and Chris Newell and practice a movement template based on organizing and activating the fascial trains of the body. The effect is profound and you will feel the strength and ease.

What You’ll Experience:

• Ground and Center Yourself: Discover how to use your breath to regulate your nervous system, fostering calmness and clarity.
• Holistic Movement Practices: Engage in Feldenkrais, Slow Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Qi Gong to nurture your body and mind.
• Empowerment Through Awareness: Dive into the first principles of somatic practice, focusing on integrating your fascial system into a unified structure and understanding how tension is distributed throughout your body.
• Relaxed Dynamic Stability: Learn to activate and organize your connective tissues to cultivate stability, flexibility, and resilience.

Why Attend?

This weekend is a journey of self-discovery and healing. The body is designed to adapt and thrive, and through mindful movement and holistic philosophy, you’ll:

• Build a foundation of stability and balance to prevent falls.
• Enhance your vitality and maintain an active, fulfilling life.
• Develop a deep awareness of how your body moves and responds, unlocking its natural capacity for healing and adaptability.

Workshop Highlights:

• Practical movement sessions integrated with holistic concepts.
• Tools to harmonize your body and mind, nurturing a state of relaxation and dynamic stability.
• Insights into the interplay between mindful attention and the body's connective tissues.

This is more than just a workshop; it’s an opportunity to reset, recharge, and reconnect with your innate capacity for vitality and health.

Details:

• When: Friday October 17 to Sunday October 19. We will have a group attainment Friday night and finish around lunchtime on Sunday.
• Where: Origins Centre, Jayes Rd, Balingup
• Cost: recommended $40-$60 per night (Fri and Sat)

Reserve Your Spot Today! Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and an intimate experience, please see the booking details belwo.

This weekend retreat is held at Origins Retreat Centre in Balingup, a hidden gem in the South West, surrounded by natural forest, streams, gardens and starlit nights. You can arrive at Origins between 3pm and 6.30pm on Friday Oct 17 to settle in.

Origins has a fully equipped kitchen for you to use, but you’re encouraged to bring pre prepared meals so you have more time to enjoy the space. Balingup is only a few minutes’ drive away, if you want to get lunch at a local cafe.

BOOKING YOUR PLACE AT THE RETREAT

To confirm your spot for the weekend retreat, a non-refundable deposit of $40–60 per night (Friday and Saturday) is requested at the time of booking. This supports both the Origins Centre and the facilitators, as part of a fair and considered exchange (dana).

This deposit secures your accommodation and helps us keep track of participants. I’ll collect and transfer these deposits to Origins on your behalf prior to the event.

To make your deposit:

• Account Name: Christopher Newell
• Bank: Westpac
• BSB: 736-044
• Account Number: 628352
• Reference: OC_OCT_YourName

Once your deposit is made, please email confirmation to:
chris@circlework.training

SUPPORTING THE TEACHING AND THE CENTRE

There will be two dana bowls available during the retreat:

• One in the teaching space to support your instructors
• One in the lounge to support the Origins Centre

These are invitations to contribute what feels fair and possible for you, in appreciation of the retreat and its shared intention.

We’re looking forward to a meaningful and nourishing weekend together. Embrace this weekend of holistic movement empowerment and step into a renewed sense of balance, harmony, and vitality. We can’t wait to see you there!