SOMATIC NATURE WITH DAVID MOONEY

MOVEMENT MEDICINE & POLYVAGAL PRACTICES

SOMATIC TOOLS TO TONE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM TO MEET THESE TIMES

Uniting Ancient Wisdom and Evidence-based Science

ONLINE SUNDAYS--6 SESSIONS WITH DAVID MOOMNEY LIVE FROM IRELAND.

FEB 6TH-MARCH 13TH

7am-9am Pacific ; 8am-10am Mountain; 9am-11am Central; 10am-12pm Eastern

This 6-week course is a weaving of somatic practice, polyvagal exercises, free movement, nature’s teachings, simple compassionate guidance, inspiring music and authentic connection in community.

It is so important to pause, move and recharge particularly in these unique times where there is so much change, noise, conflicting opinions and environments of distress. This is a space to exhale, shake off and tune into the deeper sanity of nature's rhythms.

Learning to meet these times resourced and self connected, rather than from a self-protective posture, you will be given simple, short practices to tone your nervous system (like toning muscles) towards empowered relaxation through the lens of the Polyvagal perspective of Deb Dana and Dr. Stephen Porges.

This ongoing group fulfills 15% of your pre-requisite hours for the Movement Medicine Apprenticeship Program and will suit most continuing education purposes for therapists.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

This course is essential learning for all therapists in the health and wellness field, teachers, caregivers-- and people curious about somatic practices, new practical tools for toning the Polyvagel system, and Neuroscience.

These tools are not only important for your clients, but also for your own self care.

SOMATIC NATURE is taught by a qualified practicing psychotherapist. expert in the growing field of trauma informed embodied therapy. Extensively trained in Internal Family Systems and the Polyvagel Theory, former faculty member of the School of Movement Medicine David Mooney's full bio below.

THIS COURSE FEATURES

• Resources of connection to somatic intelligence and medicine of movement
• Science backed efficacy of Polyvagal practices to tone your nervous system.
• Ancient breathing techniques that can have a profound effect on self regulation that are simple to learn
• Weekly live sessions with a strong connected community.
• Guided downloadable personal practice dance journeys tailored for this ongoing group
• Access to podcast style tutorials
• Support groups for the journey over the 6 weeks
• Weekly focus and tasks for you to engage with in a way that fits with your schedule
• Access to a learning, study and practice resource hub with weekly video tutorials
• Learning materials for you to gain a deep understanding of all things Movement Medicine and to simplify the theory and background to this rich work as well as related and complementary practices
• Small sharing and listening circles
• Track your progress online with the practices and study
• The vibrant inspiration and alongsideness of a small community to explore the power of practice

THE POWER OF PRACTICE

Will be woven through this 6 week journey with a 30-day challenge to move together everyday or solo in your own time to really take ownership of your innate capacity for living these times. Many people who have practiced these techniques say that they feel transformed, and they never would have imagined that something so simple could be so effective.

THROUGH MOVEMENT, BREATHING, AND POLYVAGEL TECHNIQUES, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO

• Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy
• Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Increase lung capacity, oxygenation, and cardio-respiratory health
• Connect to your inner self and others
• Improve relationships and empathic abilities
• Improve performance in personal and professional activities

SPECIFICS

Journey of Empowerment practices

Embodiment of consciousness through awakening and aligning kinaesthetic, emotional & mental intelligence in order to create strong foundations for the journey ahead. It is the alignment of body, heart and mind that creates the presence and personal power from which strong intention emerges.

Awakening the Dancer

Awaken the sovereignty of the Spirit of the Dancer within. Connect to the unbroken nature of life and activate your capacity to dance with the inner sacred at the center of your own circle

Tree of Life Practice

Inner Shaman journey to re-awaken to the imaginal to dance into roots of the underworld and branches of the celestial and bring the medicine into the day to day

Dancing with the Elements

Deepen the dynamic medicine and teachings of the elements.

Polyvagal Mapping

A very informative and deeply useful map of the elements and Polyvagal mapping as teachers to explore where there may be imbalance in our lives and how to cultivate realignment

Polyvagal Breathing Techniques

Ancient wisdom meets evidence based science practices to tone your nervous system

Shaking Medicine

Fundamental practice for the basic alchemy of Movement Medicine and a central Polyvagal ‘toning’ practice

Compassionate Witness Practice

A powerful practice to create self compassion

With the right support and guidance we can move from perceived self-centeredness to a centering of self. This movement is all about where we place ourselves. When self is placed in resource, a place of holding of earth, body, nature, dance and community through safe connection, then we don't have to ‘will’ ourselves in life imagining that our ‘self’ has to do all the work to meet these times and our own unique inner and outer challenges.

We can remember, even for moments, to be held by life rather than the distress of trying to do it all myself and hold life.

ABOUT DAVID MOONEY

David is a highly qualified Movement Medicine teacher that has worked closely with the Creators of Movement Medicine, Ya'Acov and Susannah Darling Khan, for 19 years. He was part of the School European Faculty for 9 years and has been teaching Movement Medicine in Ireland, 18 countries in Europe and in the US over the past 12 years. David and his wife Yasia will be the first Movement Medicine teachers to hold the Movement Medicine Apprenticeship program in 2021.

Also the founder of Funky Seomra alcohol and drug free nightclub, David has hosted over 42,000 people over the past 10 years attracting much TV, radio and print media coverage across Ireland.

David is also a fully qualified and practicing psychotherapist with a background in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems.

Deeply connected to a Lakota community in Canada, David has been attending ceremonies there for the past 7 years.

THE PRACTICALS

• We ask that you to commit to attend all sessions to the best of your ability. We are all important in this practice-- each of us is an important element of this constellation.

• Registration is limited so we can be a small intimate group.. First come first served. Please register early if you are called.

We invite you to please consider this to create an optimum experience:

• Create a safe space for dancing-- whether on a floor or carpet-- make sure the space is clear and free of hazards.

• Create some private space so that people who are sharing cannot be heard by unfamiliar people so we can be authentic and express themselves safely.

• Source a good set of Bluetooth headphones or a speaker -- the better the sound quality the more you will be able to enjoy David’s magical music mixes and guidance.

And finally….THE LEGAL STUFF

We will need you to agree to the following to participate in SOMATIC NATURE

Participation in this online practice is fully at the risk and choice of participants. It is each person's responsibility to look after their physical, emotional and mental well- being. Listen to your own body. If something hurts, pay attention and take care of yourself. All participants are asked to move at their own pace and to take care of themselves on all levels. David Mooney, Carrie Branovan, and all people connected to Movement Medicine Online Circle and to the School of Movement Medicine can take no responsibility for injury you sustain as a result of participating in these online courses.

I understand that Movement Medicine is an activity that involves physical movement.

I have an area to dance in which I have checked is safe. I have checked the floor and there is nothing I could trip over.

I am fit and well and able to dance.

If my physical condition is restricted in any way, I can and will monitor my own level of movement and activity so that I remain within what is appropriate for my body.

I understand that Movement Medicine may bring emotions to the surface.

I am willing and able to take full responsibility for my own physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing during the online class and after it.

I will listen to my body and my being and respect my own limits during the online activity and afterward.

I take full responsibility for my own physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health during the course and afterward.

Organizer agrees to only use your name and email address for School of Movement Medicine and Dance Your Prayers events and updates.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THIS SPECIAL JOURNEY WITH YOU!

David and the Movement Medicine USA / Canada Online Team!