October Playful Presence Retreat
Cancelled
Cancelled
Improvisation is, at its core, a mindfulness practice: We are fully present in the moment, letting go again and again of impulses to plan or control. We learn to make our partners look and feel good and to enjoy the act of giving.
As we develop these skills, we find that some unnamed thing starts to arise between players; that the scene organically unfolds.
In this retreat, we will be building on the natural affinity that formal practice and improvisation already possess. As we do, a delicious synergy happens, creating a wonderful container for the practice of improv.
We will alternate between formal mindfulness exercises and energetic activity as we combine structured meditation with the more expressive mindful play found in improvisation.
This four hour retreat begins with basic mindfulness exercises and leads into meditative and playful games and scenes. Whether you are a seasoned improviser or meditator, or new to either, you are sure to leave with new tools to enrich your life and satisfy your soul.
As we develop these skills, we find that some unnamed thing starts to arise between players; that the scene organically unfolds.
In this retreat, we will be building on the natural affinity that formal practice and improvisation already possess. As we do, a delicious synergy happens, creating a wonderful container for the practice of improv.
We will alternate between formal mindfulness exercises and energetic activity as we combine structured meditation with the more expressive mindful play found in improvisation.
This four hour retreat begins with basic mindfulness exercises and leads into meditative and playful games and scenes. Whether you are a seasoned improviser or meditator, or new to either, you are sure to leave with new tools to enrich your life and satisfy your soul.
Sunday, October 10th, 2021
9am-1pm PST
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Sliding scale: $40 - $80 Please pay what you can afford.
You will also have an opportunity to donate to support those unable to pay the full price.
9am-1pm PST
Click here to convert to your time zone
Sliding scale: $40 - $80 Please pay what you can afford.
You will also have an opportunity to donate to support those unable to pay the full price.
The teachers:
Amy “Taj” Baker is an artist, facilitator, writer, and improviser. She is based in Portland, Oregon. She teaches improv mixed with creative writing, visual arts, mindfulness, and body awareness. She recently presented a webinar on mindfulness and improv for The International Focusing Institute. Past workshops have included improv blended with emergency preparedness, working with your inner critic, and transformational karaoke.
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Pez Owen has been teaching mindfulness meditation for ten years, with an interest in applying mindfulness to everyday activities, and in using everyday activities to learn mindfulness. Previous workshops have included mindful hiking, mindful forest-art walks, and mindful laser tag. Pez is particularly excited about the possibilities of delving deeper into the concurrence of Improv and Mindfulness.
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"I found this very refreshing and rejuvenating." R.L. "The experience was spectacular. " P.R. |
"I really loved the direct explanation of how the two intertwine and how there were specific mindfulness techniques for specific improv techniques!!!!!I Highly recommend this amazing workshop!" S.N. |
"Pez and Taj are terrific teachers and bring a great deal of expertise in both techniques and teaching!" S.N. |
"You have made connection via zoom the best experience of anyone I know!!" K.F. |