It is through our nervous system that we perceive reality, and that reality might not be one of connection and can instead be one of protection that carries over to our relationships, our working life and our relationship with ourself above all.  

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The good news is that this can change with somatic awareness and regular work in regulating our emotions by working with the body and not against it.  By learning to work with our nervous system's patterns, we learn to regulate emotions and then we can become our own medicine.

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In this 8-week program, there will be a combination of theory and practice shared. 

• We will do bodywork* and somatic practices each week that you can carry over and use in your daily life.  

• You will gain somatic awareness by learning to recognize your nervous system state(s).

• You will discover your survival strategies and why certain tendencies are recurrent.

• You will learn tools for regulating emotions and most of all discover what works best for you!

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Place: Shanti Home: Rue Darwin 8; 1190 Brussels 

 

Time: 8 weeks - total of 10 hours 

Tuesdays from 7:45 to 9:00 pm

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Schedule: 

May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 27, July 4

*Free taster and Meet the Teacher class: Tuesday, April 18th from 7:45 to 8:45

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What to bring: Wear comfortable clothes for the bodywork and bring a notebook and something to write with for the theoretical parts of the classes.

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Price: 149 Euros (18.60 Euros/class) 

Drop in class: 25 Euros 

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"Hopefulness lies in knowing that while early experiences shape the nervous system, ongoing experience can reshape it."  Deb Danna 

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In case you can't attend all 8 classes:  The theory part of each class will be recorded (audio only), so I can send that to you plus any materials shared.  This 8 week cycle will be planned online at some point as well so you can make up the missed classes that way, and if it repeats in Brussels, we can talk about making up missed classes that way as well.  The short answer is, no worries!  

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Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given if you cancel minimum 5 days before the start of the cycle, by May 4th at the latest.  

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*The bodywork will be a combination of active and subtle exercises, group exercises and some exercises done in pairs.  The bodywork will be to explore the body, release tensions, gain more somatic awareness and also for connection with others.  The bodywork presented is mostly from the technique Bioenergetics  from Alexander Lowen but also from other somatic practices such as Somatic Experience (Peter Levin) and TRE (David Berceli).

**This 8 week program will teach you about yourself but it is not a substitute for individual therapy/psychotherapy.

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About Meghan: I am originally from the United States and is today based in Brussels, Belgium. As an Integrative Therapist, my work is an integral approach to healing and personal development where I incorporate a variety of techniques, including Family & Systemic Constellations and Somatic Therapy and Trauma Recovery (Bioenergetics Analysis and Somatic Experience).  This 8 week cycle will focus on the knowledge and wisdom of Polyvagal Theory; will incorporate somatic practices from Somatic Experience, and will include bodywork inspired by Bioenergetics Analysis each week.  https://www.gettotheorigin.com/bodywork