This practice is oriented towards deep listening. We will embark upon a somatic journey into the depths of our sensory experience and practice listening with the whole body.
We are habituated to understanding listening as a job performed by the ears. Historically our ancestors connected in a significantly deeper and more nuanced way to their environment (inner and outer), by engaging in a much more holistic sensual experience, this practice will be an invitation into that remembering.
To really listen we must first become quiet, meeting the silent stillness underlying and interpenetrating all phenomena. Then we can expand beyond our limited concepts of what it means to hear something. We will use soundscape, movement, breath, somatic containers and touch. This is a powerful meditation on embodiment through the immediacy of direct experience.
This practice will require you to bring something to cover your eyes like a sleep mask or blindfold.
This container is not recommended for those new to practice and participants must come with a desire to explore the deep unknown.
Practice Space:
Intentional creation of your container is so important for this practice ,
it will contribute significantly to the deepening of practice
This practice asks you to find a quiet space where you can feel safe and be uninterrupted for around 90 minutes.
Please take time before class to set your practice space up.
Please bring in as many of the follwing elements as possibe.
Low/warm lighting - ideally candlelight.
Soft ground - a rug, yoga mat, or blanket covering the floor -ground to give yourself over into.
Burning incense or scented candle - any fragrance you may associate with meditative practice.
Cushions/bolster, blanket and yoga block - these props are not essential but will support you.
Secure container - consider closing the windows and doors to your space, create a sacred boundary.
Temperature - make sure you're warm enough.
Bluetooth speaker for enhanced sound quality.
A playlist will be shared prior to the session which requires a Spotify premium account.
The suggested donation for the session is £10 - £25.
I understand that is not available to everyone, please don’t let your financial situation hold you back from joining. Please contact me if you are unable to donate.