Offering from the Conscious Body: The Discipline of Authentic Movement

Abstract

OFFERING FROM THE CONSCIOUS BODY reveals both the theory and practice of a unique body-based process that is cathartic creative healing and mystical as presented by Janet Adler the presiding voice in the field. This Western awareness practice encourages the individual to experience the evolving relationship with oneself another the collective and the divine through the natural impulses of conscious movement compassionate witnessing and clear articulation of experience. Through the vivid examples taken from her own practice Adler demonstrates that physical movement can invite direct experience of spiritual truths. The reader is led through the multiple layers within the discipline - moving and witnessing in dyads and then groups in the presence of a witnessing teacher - to develop a comprehensive and experiential understanding of this innovative way of work. Designed for professionals and laypersons interested in psychology bodywork mystic traditions or personal transformation the discipline of Authentic Movement is at the cutting edge of emerging Western healing practices. * Uses sample sessions and descriptive theory to explain the discipline. * Based on the author's 35 years of movement work.

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