ContinuumΒ is a movement inquiry through which we directly experience the interconnection of our own body with the wholeness of life.
The elegant practices we will explore in this course make an art form of dissolving constraint, welcoming the liberation of the entire person at every level.Β
Through breath, sound, and movement, we begin to enlarge our capacity to live from the inside out: To move, speak, think, love, play and work as liquid organisms in a bio-intelligent world. Stepping outside of the cultural models of "body" and "shape" we can discover the deep inner world of flourishing life that reveals itself with grace and ease.Β
Continuum has pioneered and revolutionized the role of Somatics in health, education, relationship, physical fitness, creativity and spirituality.
**All are welcome to this 7-Week Semi Self-Guided Course. This course includes 3 live Zoom class sessions, and 4 optional live Zoom practice sessions.**
COST: $333
WHEN: 7 Tuesday mornings, June 14 - July 26 | 9:30 - 11:30am PT
COURSE FEATURES:
-3 Live Zoom Sessions and 4 optional Zoom Practice Sessions
-Video and audio content to support you in your practice
-Specific guidelines to support you in establishing a home embodiment practice
-Facilitated movement practices with Continuum
-Group sharing online
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THE EXPERIENCE:
-Enhanced commitment to participate in one's own self care
-Experience with a complementary embodiment practice that combines with all forms of movement and exercise for greater engagement and satisfaction in the felt sense of living in a body
-Establishment of a home practice and movement meditation to bring into daily life
-An approachable method to diminish the physical strain of daily life and corresponding chronic stiffness
ο»ΏHOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOW FOR THIS COURSE?
I suggest that you plan on about 1.5 hours weekly for the work associated with this course. This includes reading/watching course material, movement practice, and responding to the assignment.Β
For written assignments allow 30 minutes. These are simply rough guidelines. If you are drawn into longer practice and/or reflection, wonderful. If your time is more limited, please adjust accordingly. Your engagement matters most.Β
WHAT WILL I NEED BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS?
Please purchase our practice manual, A Moving Inquiry: The Art of Personal Practice, before the start date.Β This is a requirement of the course.
https://www.watermarkarts.org/a-moving-inquiry-the-art-of-personal-practice/Β
Course Curriculum
A Moving Inquiry: Welcome!
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Preparation for the First Exploration
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Introduction
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Community Sharing Space
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
First Exploration | The Elements of Practice
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: The Elements of Practice *watch before Zoom meeting* (08:38) (8:38)
- π Class Outline | The Elements of Practice
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: The Elements of Practice (04:54)
- π Watch | "What is A Body?" (06:21) (6:20)
- π Watch | Intro and Warm-Up: The Elements of Practice (15:26) (15:25)
- π Watch | Theme: The Elements of Practice (04:36) (4:36)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: The Elements of Practice (33:08) (33:07)
- π Invitations | First Exploration: The Elements of Practice
- π¦ Poems and Quotes | The Elements of Practice
- π Congratulations!
Second Exploration | Setting Up the Experiment
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: Setting Up the Experiment *watch before Zoom meeting* (08:34) (8:34)
- π Class Outline | Setting Up the Experiment
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: Setting Up the Experiment (03:05)
- π Watch | Warm-Up: Setting Up the Experiment (11:03) (11:03)
- π Watch | Theme: Setting Up the Experiment (07:25) (7:25)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: Setting Up the Experiment (40:31) (40:31)
- π Invitations | Second Exploration: Setting Up the Experiment
- π¦ Poems and Quotes | Setting Up the Experiment
- π Congratulations!
Third Exploration | Amplifying Your Practice
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: Amplifying Your Practice *watch before Zoom meeting* (07:33) (7:32)
- π€ΈπΏββοΈ View Live Zoom Recording- Third Exploration - Tuesday, July 5 | 9:30 - 11:30am PT (105:30)
- π Class Outline | Amplifying Your Practice
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: Amplifying Your Practice (04:38)
- π Watch | Working on a Chair (Proceed with Care!) (08:11) (8:00)
- π Watch | Warm-Up: Amplifying Your Practice (13:39) (13:39)
- π Watch | Theme: Amplifying Your Practice (05:54) (5:54)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: Amplifying Your Practice (37:39) (37:38)
- π Invitations | Third Exploration: Amplifying Your Practice
- π¦ Poems and Quotes | Amplifying Your Practice
- π Congratulations!
Fourth Exploration | Moving Beyond the Container
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: Moving Beyond the Container *watch before Zoom meeting* (09:14) (9:13)
- π Class Outline | Moving Beyond the Container
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: Moving Beyond the Container (04:57)
- π Watch | Warm-Up: Moving Beyond the Container (07:46) (7:46)
- π Watch | Theme: Moving Beyond the Container (06:33) (6:32)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: Moving Beyond the Container (36:19) (36:19)
- π Invitations | Fourth Exploration: Moving Beyond the Container
- π¦ Poems and Quotes | Moving Beyond the Container
- Book a Private Consultation
- π Congratulations!
Fifth Exploration | Sensation and Reflection
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: Sensation and Reflection *watch before Zoom meeting* (10:17) (10:16)
- π Class Outline | Sensation and Reflection
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: Sensation and Reflection (05:56)
- π Watch | Warm-Up: Sensation and Reflection (14:35) (14:34)
- π Watch | Theme: Sensation and Reflection (12:55) (12:54)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: Sensation and Reflection (42:44) (42:44)
- π Invitations | Fifth Exploration: Sensation and Reflection
- π¦ Poems and Quotes | Sensation and Reflection
- Book a Private Consultation
- π Congratulations!
Sixth Exploration | A Movement Practice To Sustain You
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- π Watch | Preparatory Video: A Movement Practice to Sustain You *watch before Zoom meeting* (06:45) (6:44)
- π€ΈπΏββοΈ View Live Zoom Recording - Sixth Exploration - Tuesday, July 26 | 9:30 - 11:30am PT (112:13)
- π Class Outline | A Movement Practice to Sustain You
- β€οΈοΈ Listen | Centering Practice: A Movement Practice to Sustain You (05:12)
- π Watch | Warm-Up: A Movement Practice to Sustain You (18:11) (18:10)
- π Watch | Theme: A Movement Practice to Sustain You (07:25) (7:24)
- π Watch | Demo and Dive: A Movement Practice to Sustain You (44:29) (44:29)
- π Invitations | Sixth Exploration: A Movement Practice to Sustain You
- π Congratulations!
End-of-Course Survey
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
βI feel that what you offered was precious beyond words, immeasurably supportive and deeply inspirational β¦ In the same way that I am touched when I participate in a 'real' workshop, I have been deeply touched by your teaching, with ripples and ripples and ripples.
I am deeply grateful that you were able to use technology to provide such powerful teaching and that technology did not get in the way of this β¦ I will be working from the course notes for a long time to come"
-Naomi W., Italy
About Beth, the Facilitator
Beth Pettengill Riley, RSME/T, CYT, MA in Education, Stanford University, is a Global Leader in Somatic movement education and therapy and a seasoned somatic movement activist with over 40 years of experience facilitating workshops in Continuum, Yoga & Meditation.
Beth passionately engages embodiment as a spiritual path. A founding member of Mt Madonna Center, she has also been an invited presenter at Esalen, The Open Center, and the Skyros Institute in Greece. She has developed successful programs in Universities, hospitals and clinics, schools and houses of worship. She is education director of Watermark Arts (www.watermarkarts.com).
Beth maintains a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA teaching classes and workshops and assisting individuals in finding greater freedom of movement. During the pandemic, her unique style of guiding with a blend of inspiring music and poetry have been well-received by people all around the globe as she offers a vital support during a time of so much change and uncertainty.
For further information please visit her website at :
www.themovingwell.com
