Meditation Voice and Movement Workshop
The presence-oriented ways of being differ so
greatly from
ways of being that has been conditioned into our organisms so
systematically
and for such a long time. I host a workshop in order to inspire
people to engage in this age-old awareness practice that brings wisdom
from the depths of our consciousness.
In this workshop, people are encouraged to look within themselves for sources of
inspiration and understanding normally unavailable in the stream of habituated
activity. If you have time on Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm your
presence would be very welcome. The workshop is free, because part of the
problem in our present consensus is the commodification of everything.
CREATIVE
ENGAGEMENT
An
Invitation to Explore Ways of Being Alive: A Meditation Workshop Where Contemplative Uses of Voice
and Movement Are Invited But Not Required
4225 NOTRE-DAME OUEST
(metro
PLACE ST. HENRI)
THURSDAYS
2:00pm-4:15pm
(JUNE
22 – AUGUST 24)
drop-ins welcome, but please come on time.
pay what you can ($0 - $10)
QUESTIONS?
call Ilya: 514.576.9482
email: ilyasky@gmail.com
Class Structure (times are approximate):
·
5 minutes of
introductions: A brief overview of the class is given. Participants
are invited to introduce themselves and to ask any questions they may
have.
· 30 minutes
of guided meditation: Participants are then guided through a two-part
meditation. The first meditation uses the body to help center awareness
and activate subtle energies. The second meditation uses this hightened
awareness to bring concerted attention to the continuous changes taking place
in the present moment.
· 15
minutes of contemplative movement: Participants are then invited to explore the
space around them. During this part of the class participants are asked
to take note of the presence of others but not to engage in active interaction.
· 5 minutes
of stillness-awareness meditation
·
45 minutes of open space:
Participants are then invited to explore relationship by authentic uses of
stillness, voice and movment. Open space provides an opportunity to
explore the activities of the body/mind in an open environment without the
intrusion of external expectations. Thus it is emphasized that any amount
of interaction between the extremes of stillness and activity is appropriate.
·
10 minutes of
stillness-awareness meditation.
·
15-25 minutes of
processing: Participants are then invited to share any part of their
experience they choose. As with open space, no participation is
necessary. The intention is to provide an unobstructed window into your
own experience in the presence of other beings.
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