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Contemplative Movement: Walking-Centered Practice

The Berkeley Alembic Foundation

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Explore contemplative walking in this 6-week series with Nick Smith—mindfulness in motion blending somatics, anatomy & meditative presence.

Events in this collection

Contemplative Dance Practice: A Movement & Meditation Workshop
Sun, Sep 21, 11:00 AM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Sep 22, 7:15 PM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Sep 29, 7:15 PM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Oct 6, 7:15 PM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Oct 13, 7:15 PM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Oct 20, 7:15 PM
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Contemplative Dance Practice: A Movement & Meditation Workshop
Sun, Oct 26, 11:00 AM
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Contemplative Movement: A Walking-Centered Practice with Nick LaLa Smith
Mon, Oct 27, 7:15 PM
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The Berkeley Alembic Foundation

Organizer of Contemplative Movement: Walking-Centered Practice

The Berkeley Alembic Foundation aims to facilitate, teach, and cultivate awakening and liberation for everyone and function as a force for peace, kindness, and good in the world. We envision a world where every human being has a community for practice, education, and connection.

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