Workshops and events
Creative Connections ~ with Dramatherapist Kate Kalvinos
ONLINE
Date: Saturday 14th November Time: 10:30-12:30 Price: €20 for 1 session, €30 for 2 (when booked together) Registration - hello@katekalvinos.com Next session: 12th December |
Online therapeutic workshops to connect with your authentic self through creative expression
Awaken your unconscious and tap into the existing resources you hold within. Through a variety of expressive arts modalities offered in a non-directive or judgemental way, this experiential workshop is an opportunity for self-expression and self-exploration within a safe and holding environment. Why Creativity is helping us heal Engaging in creative arts has been proven to help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression as the very act of creating or doing something calms the mind, brings focus to the present moment and increases self confidence by offering the individual a sense of empowerment. Being creative activates right brain functioning, bringing attention to our inner world and allowing us to experiment with different possibilities, explore different perspectives and discover our true potential. Through creative expression we can begin to shift and transform what might otherwise remain unnoticed or unattended to, helping us process feelings, adapt to challenges, tolerate uncertainty and gain a deeper authentic awareness and acceptance of ourselves. Benefits
Each session will follow the same format to explore a specific theme:
*No previous artistic experience is necessary!* Materials needed
These workshops take place on Zoom. You will receive the link once you have registered and made payment. About Kate Kate is a UK qualified and registered Dramatherapist currently living in Lisbon. She has over ten years experience of working creatively with people of all ages within various cultures and communities across the world. Kate believes that creative expression can empower people in their personal journey of healing and transformation. NOVEMBER Saturday 14th 10:30 - 12:30 The Space Between Transitions are a necessary part of life, without them we’d be static and our experiences significantly limited. But the process of moving from one phase to another is often filled with uncertainty, discomfort and instability. In this workshop we will creatively explore that familiar space of the inbetween, feeling neither here nor there, with the therapeutic aim of becoming more comfortable and aware of being with the unknown. DECEMBER Saturday 12th 10:30 - 12:30 Marking the Moment Rituals can be therapeutic as they offer a sense of structure, stability and purpose. They are meaning making processes to mark and acknowledge significant moments or experiences that we deem important. In this workshop we will explore our own conscious and unconscious habits and rituals and consider how they impact our lives, with the intention of creating new personal rituals to nurture our wellbeing. |
Scaravelli inspired Yoga Immersions ~ with Katrin Heuser
ONLINE
Dates: selected Sundays, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec 2020, 10 Jan, 24 Jan 2021 Time: 10:30-12:30 Price: 20€ per person |
A fun and in-depth exploration of movement and individual postures with the aim of finding more space in the body and accessing deeper strength and a more congruent alignment. We look for ways to create the conditions in the body so great movement feels effortless.
In these immersions we will focus on regulating our nervous system and finding ways to return into our own axis, physically, emotionally and mentally. The Scaravelli inspired approach is an invitation to play with gravity, free the breath and find space in the body to allow it to move to its full potential. That way the body can start to work deeper and move more freely into yoga postures, exploring how these openings and connections can help us un-do habitual (and potentially painful) holding patterns. Then we can embark on a journey of restoration and transformation. This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Advanced registration required. |
The Secret Upgrade webinar ~ with Katharina Harnack
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In which life areas do you need upgrades? Money, relationships, direction, self-love, ...? In this webinar you will learn Katharina's secret tool to manifest change and to create a more beautiful version of your life.
Find out more about the full 5-week programme. |
Embodied Voice Gathering ~ with Anna Grabner
AT THE STUDIO
Date: Saturday 21st November Time: 10:30-12:30 Early bird: 15€ until 16th November Full price: 20€ from 17th November Registration: anna@yourvoicemoves.com |
Experience your Voice as an Embodied Expression of your Self - through Voice, Movement, Breath, Imagery and Song
The Embodied Voice Gathering creates a space for you to reconnect with your voice and experience your voice as an embodied expression of your Self. The gathering will include a guided breathing and toning practice, to ground yourself and to be more present for anything that needs a more embodied expression in your life right now. You will be introduced to vocal and non-vocal techniques from Voice Movement Therapy, to understand your vocal instrument within your body better. You will explore the resonant qualities and the malleability of your voice, and thereby reconnect with your innate voice wisdom and rediscover the sound of a more liberated voice. To integrate the experience and to feel heard by everyone, there will be space for sharing and singing. Participants: 6 voices - to create a sacred space of sharing. Please wear comfortable clothing. What you will take home with you
About Anna Anna Grabner is essentially passionate about the healing qualities of the voice. As a singer and psychologist she found an inspiring match in Voice Movement Therapy (VMT). Since her VMT training in 2012 she has been evolving her work based on this safe foundation to assist people in reconnecting with their authenticity through their voice. Anna has found that the playful nature of VMT encourages people to unfold their personal stories in guided voice movement journeys. In her sessions she assists her clients in connecting with their authenticity through movement and voice, inviting them to create their own life poems and songs. Her intention is to provide a safe playground for profound and creative self-expression. www.yourvoicemoves.com |
Yin Yoga immersion ~ with Johanna Hellinger
AT THE STUDIO & ONLINE
Next date: 21st November Time: 15:00-17:00 Price: 20€ per person (live) 15€ per person (online) online session includes the recording |
Yin Yoga originates from Taoist Yoga which involves held positions close to the ground to gently stretch the connective tissue (fascia) and release tension that is deeply held in our body. We will start the immersion with a centering breathing practise before we relax into Yin Yoga Positions close to the ground that are held between 3-6 minutes. We will use props like bolsters, blankets and blocks to support ourselves.
This slow and grounding journey takes you from opening your throat, chest and shoulders to a deep release of tension in your lower body and supports digestive function with twists. About Johanna Johanna is a passionate yoga teacher, surfer and Thai massage therapist. After experimenting with different yoga styles and methods, she completed several yoga teacher trainings with Trimurti Yoga School in India on 5 Elements Yoga based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. Back in Lisbon she trained with Hadadi School to be a Thai Yoga Massage therapist. She is excited to share her experience and the benefits of Yin Yoga with you. Find out more about Johanna: YOGANA |
Thai Yoga Massage introduction workshop ~ with Katrin Heuser
AT THE STUDIO
Date: Tuesday 8th December (feriado) Time: 14:30-17:30 Price: 35€ per person Bookable only in pairs, and you will work together only in that pairing throughout the workshop. Registration: kat@hadadithaimassage.com Next date: Sunday 10th January 2021! |
Thai Yoga Massage is a practice of deep connection between two people with the aim to free and move blocked energy. Aside from learning some fun and delicious moves and stretches, you will get a chance to embody the main principles of this bodywork - loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. Thai Yoga Massage is like a meditation in action, with two people on the mat, a sacred dance.
An in-depth introduction and exploration of the different facets of the powerful and subtle work of Thai Yoga Massage. This workshop offers the opportunity to enjoy giving and receiving some great bodywork. After a short overview of the background and history of Thai Yoga Massage, we will spend the time with hands-on learning. By the end you will be able to practice a 45-minute sequence, that is easy and effective, and at the same time also feels great to receive. Discover how with a relatively short sequence you can already help someone to release body tension, restore their energy balance, establish a sense of grounding and state of deep relaxation. Your friends and family will be forever grateful. If you are a yoga teacher or bodyworker already, you will also gain some moves you can apply in your existing work, improve your hands-on adjustment and sense of touch. This workshop will be taught in English, but Portuguese translation can be provided if necessary. |
The story of the Pelvic Floor ~ with Katrin Heuser
ONLINE
Date: Sunday 13th December Time: 15:00-18:00 Price: 35€ per person |
We, and especially women, are being conditioned to tighten the Pelvic Floor as part of building core strength, through which it has over the last few decades gained an almost infamous reputation. But do you actually know, what it is? Where it is? What it does?
In this online immersion workshop, we will take a closer look at
This workshop is part theory, part practice. After gaining an understanding of the anatomy of the Pelvic Floor and its role in maintaining health, you will be guided through an embodied yoga practice exploring a different approach to activating the Pelvic Floor. You will gain the tools and principles to:
What you will get from this workshop:
Recognise the person inside of you through your yoga practice! |
Improve your Resiliency with Breathing Exercises ~ with Katrin Heuser
ONLINE
Date: Saturday 16th January 2021 Time: 14:30-17:30 Price: 35€ per person |
Learn how to regulate your nervous system with the power of the breath.
Especially during challenging times, it is important to nurture our innate resiliency, so we can navigate life with more ease. This workshop is for anyone who wishes to gain some very practical tools to help them with their own anxiety, as well as yoga teachers, social workers, nurses or therapists, who wish to support their community. During this workshop, that will be part theory and part practice, you will learn:
What you will get from this workshop:
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Womb Wisdom Circle Online ~ with Martina Vonkomerova
ONLINE
Next date TBC Time: 19:30-21:00 Price: Donations welcome Registration: martina@yohemi.com (you will be sent a link to join the online gathering) |
Womb Wisdom Circle is a sacred space where you are invited to relax into who you are, to drop into your womb and heart, to connect to your feminine receptive nature and to feel nourished and supported by your inner nature as well as by other women.
It is an invitation for you to learn to honour and respect your unique inner rhythms and to tap into your blood and womb wisdom. In this circle, Martina invites you to connect to your roots, to your essence, to your Inner Wise Woman. What wisdom is she holding for you right now? Can you slow down enough to hear her silent voice whispering what the earth is asking of you? We will share, breathe, move and meditate together. Womb wisdom circle is a birthing circle, a place to connect with like-minded women, where we can remember our creative and birthing capacity as women, taking responsibility for ourselves and the earth. Let's birth a new world together. All women welcome! This is an online event via Zoom. |