Social Presencing Theater: Curiosity, Compassion, Courage

The Philadelphia Shambhala Center is pleased to host a series of workshops cultivating embodied presence. Curiosity, Compassion, Courage builds on the foundational BIPOC gatherings Arawana Hayashi and Nicole Taylor offered last year and broadens to invite all who want to practice in community.

The purpose of these gatherings is to support a community of people committed to embodiment practices. Using Social Presencing Theater and other modalities, Each three hour session will start with a grounding and check-in, followed by group practice and dialogue, and ending with a check-out. Nicole Taylor and Elaine Yuen will lead these sessions, supported by others with deep practice and expertise in embodiment modalities.

Who is this for? Anyone who would like to practice embodied presence with a small group of folks.

Our goal is to create a space where curiosity, compassion, and courage can be accessed in a brave space alongside other bodies. The June session will be for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The July session will be for ALL bodies. We’ll keep switching off every month.

No experience is necessary. The only prerequisite is that you want to practice presence.

DETAILS

Facilitators:
BIPOC Gatherings - Nicole Taylor and Elaine Yuen 
All Bodies Gatherings Nicole Taylor and Elaine Yuen or Jude Robison

Click on the orange links below to register for a specific date.  

Dates for BIPOC Gatherings
June 1 1 - 4 pm
Aug 24 10 AM to 1 PM
Oct 20 10 AM to 1 PM
Dec 15 10 AM to 1 PM

Dates for All Bodies Gatherings

July 21 10 AM to 1 PM
Sept 15 10 AM to 1 PM 
Nov 10 10 AM to 1 PM

Location: Shambhala Center. 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. 2nd Floor, Windhorse Room

Cost: Suggestion donation of $20.

What to bring: Bring a scarf for the ground if you want something under your head when lying down. Bring a journal and pen. Wear comfortable clothing.

For more information please contact Nicole Taylor at:  [email protected]