Rising in the Body

Rising in the Body - Somatic Movement / Dance / Nature Connection

outdoors somatic movement explorations offering a nurturing space for nature connection and embodiment.

THUSDAYS

From October 2nd · 11am · 12:30pm

The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AB

These sessions bring together somatic movement, nature connection, dance and take place in the beauty of the Garden at Salisbury Centre or indoors when we need to shelter from the strong rain/cold. With plenty of opportunities for reflection and movement explorations, these sessions are open to everyone and can help to support the body-mind agility, resilience, and develop our sense of embodied ecology and nature connection.

With a focus on individual awareness and creativity, anyone is welcome to deepen their connection with nature, their body and experience the joy of movement. Sometimes, with eyes closed, lying and moving on the ground, use vocalization and visualization techniques or hands-on touch to meet and explore our relationship with gravity, our anatomical structures and body systems. This creative process allows us to explore movement, space, our own creativity, and resilience while relating to others and the environment. During the sessions we are all responsible for creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable. This session takes a person-centered approach, integrating personal processes with the offered exploration.

We offer a space for nature connection to nourish the individual's sense of relationship with the natural world, encompassing how we think, feel, and experience nature, moving to a deeper emotional bond and awareness of being part of the natural system.

We wear comfortable clothes and layers (including waterproof ones, something we don't mind if it will get a little muddy) to adapt to the possible changes in weather. If the weather becomes disruptive, we can use the indoor space (The Art Room or Studio). Feel free to bring your water, snacks, and a notebook if you'd like to make notes or draw during the session. We will also provide drawing/writing materials.

How to attend:

Booking in advance is required. To register your attendance please email monica: imprevistodanza@gmail.com

Suggested donations :

This event is on a suggested donation sliding scale. Please decide in what category you fall and what you might be able to contribute. Tiers are:

• £ 8 - Concession Tier 1
• £12 - Sustainable Tier 2
• £ 16 Generous Tier 3

Note: For those unable to contribute financially, please get in touch with the facilitator to claim a free OR subsidised ticket. Please email imprevistodanza@gmail.com

Room: Garden/ Art Room or Studio

Accessibility:

Please, it is important to let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email (imprevistodanza@gmail.com)

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

It will be great to see you there!

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monica

About the Facilitator:

monica de ioanni (she/her)
dance artist, performance-maker movement / environment educator and advocate, Registered Somatic Movement Practitioner (ISMETA), PhD Environmental Science.

monica's Short Bio
Monica (RSME, IDME, PDA, PhD) is a dedicated performing artist, educator, and advocate for movement and environmental awareness. As a mother of 10 y.o. daughter and dance artist, she creates and performs in both the UK and internationally, engaging in artistic-environmental projects within the community. Monica continuously expands her understanding of the body, voice, rhythm, and ecology, striving to develop multidisciplinary and inclusive approaches in the performing arts and education. She holds a qualification in Somatic Movement Education (SME) from The School for Body-Mind Centering (BMC - www.bodymindcentering.com) and is a professional member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA - https://ismeta.org/).

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More About Donations:

Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.

Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable

For events which are Drop-ins you can donate on the day by:

• Bringing cash
• donating online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “Rising in the Body ").
• Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

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“What donation tier might be best applicable to me?”

• £8 – Concession Tier 1 (This tier is for those who are students on a low income, carers, or single parents. It is also for people who are unemployed or underemployed, navigating financial hardship, or facing systemic barriers. If you rarely spend on extras or feel stressed about meeting basic needs, this tier exists so that you can still participate. Your presence matters, and you are welcome here.

• £12 – Sustainable Tier 2 Choose this tier if you have stable employment or a regular income, are able to meet your basic needs and some wants, and can occasionally go out or put a little money aside. At this level, you don’t often worry about making ends meet.

• £16 – Generous Tier 3 This option is for those with a comfortable income or savings, who may own their home or have access to family wealth. You might go on holidays, eat out regularly, or shop for pleasure. Contributing at this tier helps support the wider community and those accessing the concession rate.