Oct
14
to Oct 24

EMBODIMENT CONFERENCE

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Making embodied wisdom available to everyone, everywhere, free of charge.

Embodiment is about making friends with your body, and feeling at home in your skin. The conference will give you free access to the top teachers in the field, offer a community of support, and be a huge global party to be remembered.

Embodiment is an antidote to the violence, disconnection and overwhelm caused by numbing, and a return to our shared humanity. For this reason, ​our goal is to make the 20’s the embodiment decade​,​ and help humanity thrive. The Embodiment Conference is a university, a fiesta and a catalyst. In a cynical age this is a bold vision, yes, but if not now when?

TEC will again be a uniquely rich opportunity for diverse learning, and will not only help you to come home to the anchor of your body in a chaotic world: to energise and inspire you personally, but also to connect with others for whom the body matters too. TEC will use global online community, to create local communities and real-world action.

Participants have an opportunity not just to get a bunch of information, but to clarify and digest that into wisdom. Through this event you can:

  • Learn from the leaders and innovators in the field

  • Gain deep personal insights (we will provide a platform to help with this)

  • Deepen and reboot your own practice

  • Easily learn about many new areas

  • Build real relationships and gain a community of support that will continue long
    after the event (online and in-person).

  • Have a really good time doing all this 

CHANNELS

1000 PRESENTERS, 10 ROOMS

The conference is back…bigger but easier

TEC2020 has 1000 presenters, ordered into 10 channels, and we have a clever system so you can easily find what you’ll most love.

Yes 1000! We expect 100,000+ people to attend and this may actually be the largest educational event in human history. Given the huge amount on offer and that most of us are busy people, some have asked us already how we suggest accessing the feast! Here are some options:

  • Just watch the “main stage” channel where 3 of the best known presenters will be daily.

  • Book some time off and treat it like a face-to-face conference! We’ll be releasing the schedule weeks in advance so you can plan if you like to be organised.

  • Let us pick two talks a day for you, just tell us your main area of interest and time zone and we’ll send you a “best of” recommendations

  • Dip in and out randomly simply by clicking the various channels (like having the best TV ever for 12 days)

  • See what’s “hot” on the Facebook group

  • Buy the recordings and never need Netflix again!

The conference is totally FREE (only recordings cost money to cover our expenses).

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May
25
to May 30

Somatic Groundwork Immersion

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Somatic Groundwork Immersion is bringing together an international circle of teachers passionate about the somatic way and mindful movement.

Somatic Groundwork is designed to harmonize the nervous system, restore tissue integrity, and deepen sensory awareness as a pathway to healing and self-knowing.

With Special Guest Teachers Chris Clancy and Magdalena Weinstein

I will be the guest on Thursday May 28 from 9-12 PM PST:

RHYTHMS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Guest teacher Magdalena Weinstein will bring her multi-disciplinary understanding of the brain, trauma-informed practice, Somatic Experiencing, and polyvagal theory into an accessible and applicable learning experience.  We will apply this to key concepts in Somatic Groundwork: creating the somatic container and the grounding resources. 

WHOLE GROUP - 3 HOURS

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Apr
2
to Jun 4

Empowerment Through The Body. A Somatic Approach to Healing Trauma, 10-Week Zoom Live Series

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Empowerment Through the Body, a Somatic Approach to Healing Trauma, is a 10-Week Zoom Live (online) Series designed with the blending of Somatic Experiencing with some of the core principles of Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Brain Development, NLP and Somatic Movement.

This Biopsychological Series was created for women, as a service for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and anybody currenlty experiencing shock, developmental trauma, traumatic stress, pervasive trauma, and that struggle with overwhelm, lack emotional regulation, thet have been experiencing a negative impact in their body, mind and their relation with others and the world and for those interested in learning about the nervous system, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, brain development and ways of healing through somatic practices.

The main focus of this empowerment series is learning skills for resetting the nervous system, building resilience to stress, restoring inner balance, homeostasis and building empowerment and the capacity to actively engage in daily living.

Each week we will go deep into a subject and use some practices to regulate the nervous system, understanding our attachment style, where we get stuck in the Polyvagal cycle, we will cover boundaries, foundations of the SIBAM model and Coupling Dynamics of Somatic Experiencing. It’s an interactive webinar, with lots of practice time and for discussion and break up rooms of small groups, and also we will have a Facebook group for support and have access to recorded sessions.

This series was originally developed for a live audience, and was adapted to a Zoom live (online) version, that will remain as interactive as possibly available in an online setting. 

We will use Zoom calls and ideally a laptop or IPad for better video connectivity. Each class will be recorded and accessible for replay.

I decided to make this series as accessible as possible and created a sliding scale price for a variety of budgets from $50 to $120, including a donation-based option.

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Jan
29
6:00 PM18:00

Roll, support, relax and reset

  • 33325 Pacific Way Fort Bragg, CA, 95437 United States (map)
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This is a unique opportunity to experience Yoga Tune Up therapy balls self-massage in the safe and supportive ambience of a restorative yoga class with the psychobiological perspective of Somatic Experiencing.

We will journey into our body and nervous system, to create regulation, de-stress, relax and reset our energies to feel resourceful and empowered.

Relaxation is a very important ingredient in our lives, but we don’t give it enough attention. There is an art to it, because, unlike a nap, the properties of relaxation done mindfully, paying attention to sensations, it’s a bottom up approach to healing from trauma and regulating the nervous system.

There is a whole lot of research about the benefits of working with the body with gentle, supportive and precise proprioceptive-interoceptive care, regulating our hormones and vagal tone.

Here is one of my favorite lists of reasons to aim towards a regulated system that Irene Lyon created:


A healthy human system tends to:

-Come down from stress naturally.

-Go to sleep peacefully and wake-up in the morning feeling rested and refreshed.

-Absorb healthy nutrition for all the cellular needs (think about cells in your gut sucking up the good vitamins and minerals) and also excrete toxic waste products (um, poop!) with ease and frequency.

-Repair and regenerate your cells and body tissue at a harmonious speed that isn’t too slow and isn’t too fast, but is JUST right for your own unique needs.

-Think and create with crystal clear focus and not always be stuck in a ‘brain-fog’.

-Be productive in the projects, work and tasks you do on any given day.

-Steer away from harmful people who create chaos and strife in your life.

-Parent with greater ease, better boundaries and more empathy (even in those really tough times)!

-Engage in meaningful relationships that nurture and provide safety for you.

🔸No experience is necessary, all abilities, genders and races are welcome.

Registration Fee:

$30 before January 20

$40 afterwards

I will facilitate the therapy balls and yoga props.

Bring your mat and water.

Space is limited to 10 people, please register in advance.

Contact Magdalena if you have any questions at maidaweinstein@gmail.com

Or 707-813-6828

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May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Roll, support, relax and reset.

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This is a unique opportunity to experience Yoga Tune Up therapy balls self-massage in the safe and supportive ambience of a restorative yoga class with the psychobiological perspective of Somatic Experiencing.

We will journey into our body and nervous system, to create regulation, de-stress, relax and reset our energies to feel resourceful and empowered.

Relaxation is a very important ingredient in our lives, but we don’t give it enough attention. There is an art to it, because, unlike a nap, the properties of relaxation done mindfully, paying attention to sensations, it’s a bottom up approach to healing from trauma and regulating the nervous system.

There is a whole lot of research about the benefits of working with the body with gentle, supportive and precise proprioceptive-interoceptive care, regulating our hormones and vagal tone.

Here is one of my favorite lists of reasons to aim towards a regulated system that Irene Lyon created:


A healthy human system tends to:

-Come down from stress naturally.

-Go to sleep peacefully and wake-up in the morning feeling rested and refreshed.

-Absorb healthy nutrition for all the cellular needs (think about cells in your gut sucking up the good vitamins and minerals) and also excrete toxic waste products (um, poop!) with ease and frequency.

-Repair and regenerate your cells and body tissue at a harmonious speed that isn’t too slow and isn’t too fast, but is JUST right for your own unique needs.

-Think and create with crystal clear focus and not always be stuck in a ‘brain-fog’.

-Be productive in the projects, work and tasks you do on any given day.

-Steer away from harmful people who create chaos and strife in your life.

-Parent with greater ease, better boundaries and more empathy (even in those really tough times)!

-Engage in meaningful relationships that nurture and provide safety for you.


🔸No experience is necessary, all abilities, genders and races are welcome.


Registration Fee:

Sliding scale $20 - $25 before May 1

$30 after May 1


I will facilitate the therapy balls and yoga props.

Bring your mat and water.

Space is limited, please register in advance.

If the turnout is great I will begin a series of therapy ball and SE immersions.

Contact Magdalena if you have any questions at maidaweinstein@gmail.com

Or 707-813-6828

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Diaphragm, Core and Spiral Movements Yoga Series SOLD OUT
Mar
21
to May 2

Diaphragm, Core and Spiral Movements Yoga Series SOLD OUT

Yoga, Fascia, and Anatomy Series is back! This is a 6 week series starting March 21. 

Myofascial Release (release of the connective tissue that surrounds muscles with therapy balls), Biomechanics (how we work, how shoulders and hips really move, beyond the myth), Functional Movement (beyond the mat we walk, run, squat, roll, land, grip, etc) and Yoga Deconstruction (taking apart vital and simple poses and demystifying them) are part of the theme.

The focus will be the practice, movements, understanding of Body Mechanics and Development, the Anatomical and Functional concepts of shoulders, hips and the core center.

I need a minimun of 6 people commited to register for this series. I We willmeet at my home studio by the Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, CA. 

Price:
$130 for the 6 classes
$120 early registration
$25 drop in (avaiable depending on space)

What you will get from this Series:
- Learn how to become flexible without compromising ligaments and tendons and without loosing your physical integrity. In other words, too much flexibility means instability, lack of flexibility means rigidity. Navigating the middle range.
- No more pain! Release pain, even chronic pain caused by over-stretching or under-doing movement.
- Get movement smart, learn how to do more movement with economy and flow.
- Release and resolve some of the physical and emotional freeze held in your tissues.
- Continue and complete your early development, specially the primitive reflexes: cross crawling, gripping, sucking, spiraling, etc
- Down regulate your system by accesing deep restorative and relaxing states via myofascial release and breathing techinques.
- Learn how to move smart in Yoga and beyond the mat into any physical activity.
- Strengthen your whole system and core.
- Get smart about the dos and don'ts of Yoga and other movement modalities
- Empower yourself!
- Live a life of movement freedom
- Learn to understand and love your body and other peoples bodies and movement abilities.

Bring your mat and your desire to learn. Expect some printed material every week.

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Yoga and Sound Immersion
Mar
18
1:00 PM13:00

Yoga and Sound Immersion

With Magdalena Weinstein and Audrya Chancellor

Expand your Personal Embodiment through a blend of Yoga, Functional Movement, Biomechanics, Self Myofascial Massage with YTU Therapy balls, Breath Techniques and Yoga Nidra. While experiencing Sound Healing through Tuning Forks, Didgeridoo, Elk Medicine Drum, Crystal Bowl and Singing.

Pre-Registration: $35
At the door: $40

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Yoga, Fascia and Anatomy Series
Jan
3
to Jan 24

Yoga, Fascia and Anatomy Series

Yoga, Fascia and Anatomy Series

Series dates on Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm

4-Week Series: January 3, 10, 17, 24

$25 drop-in per class (only available if there is enough space)
$320 for the 15-Week Series

$85 for the January Series

Sliding scale available if necessary.
 
This is a Yoga Series first and foremost, and we will be doing postures, movement and covering many alignment points, from an anatomical and fascial perspective. We will explore the Fascial Meridians and cover Anatomy from Tom Myers perspective, we also will explore the fundamentals of Anatomy Trains in Movement and Slings Essentials, as well as Embryological Development. We will also partner with each other learning to assess, read and work with Postural Patterns. This is somehow the key of the series, the application of what we learn.

We will try to maintain Yoga Asanas and Breath as our core work, even if we depart into Functional Movement or Anatomy Trains in Movement. The emphasis is in strengthening, learning pulling, bouncing, resistance, work with gravity, and other functional and natural movement perspectives, leaving stretching as the all-we-do-in-yoga towards a more Interoceptive and movement rich approach to the Body. Many of our clients and ourselves are older, tight, hyper-mobile, un-functional and overall weak, and I feel a deep desire to approach movement in Yoga from a wider perspective  deeply integrated in Anatomy and movement research. 
 
Location: at my studio in Pacific Way, Fort Bragg. Directions will be given upon registration.
 

Bring your mat and your desire to learn. Expect some printed material every week.

Register

*I am an authorized YACEP teacher from Yoga Alliance which means you can get Continuing Education hours from the classes I offer. You can get 30 CE hours for YA with these Series.
 

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Nov
6
to Dec 18

Returning to Wholeness

7 week class series of exploration with Process Coaching tools and frames, functional movement and yoga and Yoga Nidra.

This class is a little advanced and the requirement is to already have experience with the series or at least have a strong background with Process Coaching and being your own Healer and being very resourceful.

 

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Redeeming the Darkness. 6th Annual Process Coaching Retreat
Jun
24
to Jun 25

Redeeming the Darkness. 6th Annual Process Coaching Retreat

Over the weekend we’ll explore the inner power of ‘dreaming’ to reveal the magic hidden in the darkness gathering in the world outside. Whenever an outer circumstance triggers us, there’s an inner part that’s hurt, afraid or angry—and craves loving attention. Once the inner victim is found and healed, we’ll explore the shadow—to find and embrace the inner perpetrator that’s been projected onto the outer darkness.

The weekend retreat workshops include:
 

  • Dreaming Ourselves Awake ~ Redeeming the Darkness
  • Embracing the Shadow ~ Unveiling the Magic
  • Inside-Out Activism ~ Manifesting Change from Your Inner Fire
  • Exploring Trauma ~ The Terrain of Transformation
  • Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall ~ Waking Up through Relating
  • Constellation Process ~ Discover the Magic of the Field
  • Healing Birth ~ The Mother of all Traumas
  • Family Constellations ~ Healing the Family Soul
  • Waking Up through Parenting ~ The Ultimate Classroom
  • The Deepest Shadow ~ Exploring the Transpersonal Realm
  • Saturday Evening Body Time ~ FeelingsDance! – Yoga Nidra

 

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25

Times: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Location: SunRidge School, Sebastopol, CA

Cost: $195 early registration before June 1; $225 after June 1

Registration: http://www.processcoaching.com/2017retreat

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Returning to Harmony
Apr
24
to Jun 5

Returning to Harmony

Our eating habits, physical and mental health, emotional well being, body-mind connection, relationships, lifestyle, etc, all depend on a fine balance of opposing energies and forces, from the Yin and Yang perspective, the balance of this divergent energies creates harmony within ourselves and our life.

In this 7 week class series we will explore the deep healing work of Process Coaching and the restorative and meditative tools of IRest Yoga Nidra, to access our most profound healing, manifesting and harmonizing capacities.

Some of the proven benefits of Process Coaching:

- Deepen and ignite your relation with yourself and others - Bring more love, joy and meaning into your existence - Manifest your deepest desires - Break free from old blocks and patterns of behavior - Release anxiety, negative thoughts and guilt - Bring love and acceptance to all the aspects of your Being

Tested benefits of IRest Yoga Nidra:

- Connect with your deepest guidance - Enter into deep Meditative and relaxing states of Being - Balance all your body systems and decrease hormonal imbalances - Expand your field of awareness - Decrease stress, anxiety, anger and depression - Gain great ability to relax, feel more connected and happy.

7 week series, Mondays 9:30 am to noon: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5

Cost of the series: $240 includes Process Coaching practitioner manual and Healer Practices 2-CD set, also an IRest Yoga Nidra recording.

Payment plan available. For more information please call me: 707-813-6828

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