"We have seen the development of new ecological conceptions of the human body and health strategies that emphasize the need to restore and “re-wild” our bodies that have become separated from nature." - CHELSEA LEIPER

‘Rewilding Through Play’ invites you to share a conversation with your body and other bodies through verbal, non verbal, somatic and physical embodiment practices to explore our connection and disconnection with our earth home and our home body.

We will explore some of the following but not limited to; Active listening & sharing, Wild Play, Clowning, Lecoq: The Moving Body, movement meditation, intuitive stretching, ecstatic dance, touch, and contact improvisation.

The workshop does not aim to impose any particular method or teaching but for you to discover, investigate & nourish your own embodiment practice that suits you rather than a codified set of skills.

You will leave feeling energised, connected & grounded. You will revisit a visceral reconnection with the needs of your body, a brand new capacity to innately listen and kindly love the self.

“This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival” - Rumi

KEY WORDS: Investigation, curiosity, research, meditation, physical, somatic, e-motion, detail, question, stretch, cellulose, touch, nature, natural, tune in, dance,

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A quick word about language:

The term ‘rewilding’ feels apt and present with our current times.

Rewilding - Term used in the field of nature conserving that refers to the practice of allowing land to return to its natural state in order to restore and rebalance

Rewilding in human terms is a reminder to return to our natural state, prioritizing the needs and real - life resources we’ve evolved to rely on over the past 250,000 years."

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About the Facilitator:

Dani is a performer, movement practitioner, activist and workshop facilitator. She has a playful and sensitive approach, combining a range of disciplines including storytelling, dance, physical theatre and clowning.

Dani is the founder of Wild Play Lab; curating workshops, retreats and facilitating the unfolding of play as a tool for self transformation and wellbeing. She has recently created a new project called Rewilding Our Bodies; a journey to discover your ‘bodymind’. The knowing that emerges from tuning in to the sensations and subtle energies of the body.

When the body and the mind work together we can move in the world from a more whole and integrated place, using both logic and feeling to guide our decisions.

Wild Play Lab has formed collaborations across the UK with Mind Over Monkey, The Psychedelic Society, House of Togetherness, Noisily Festival, Poetry Cafe, Extinction Rebellion, Shine Charity, Beat Charity and Bootstrap Charity.

Dani has worked as an international performer, director and workshop facilitator for over 10 years. She has worked extensively in film, theatre, radio and TV, and has toured internationally with self devised shows.

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Advaya Circles:

Advaya Circles are new monthly gathering in East London with the aim of exploring practices, ideas and traditions that bridge inner transformation and outer change for people & planet.

For more info on Advaya please go here: https://advayainitiative.com/