Classes & Workshops
ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS
NORTH BAY
Authentic Movement for Women
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2012, 6:30–9 pm
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St. >>Map
This simple and profound inner-directed practice can reawaken body wisdom and help cultivate intimacy with one's self. Within the safety and support of a small circle of women, participants will explore and expand their innate capacity to move and be moved, to see and be seen, and to articulate and integrate their experiences.
Reservations recommended. Sliding scale $25 - $40. CEUs for MFTs and LCSWs.
Contact Lysa: 707-823-2652
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Body Tales & Authentic Movement Workshop with Lysa Castro
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1–5:30 pm
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St. >>Map
For men and women, both new and experienced movers
Reservations recommended. Sliding scale $45–$75. CEUs for MFTs and LCSWs.
Contact Lysa: 707-823-2652
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Body Tales Intro Evening
Monday, Mar 5, 2012, 6:30–9:30 pm
with Lysa Castro
Open to men and women, new or experienced movers. 14 maximum.
Reservations recommended. Sliding scale $25 -$45 . CEUs for MFTs & LCSWs.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St. >>Map
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
"Body Tales has given participants in my workshops a brilliant avenue for self-awareness and creative expression, and I love it too!"
— Shakti Gawain, author and teacher
ONGOING CLASSES
EAST BAY
Ongoing Body Tales Group
with Olivia Corson
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Western Sky Studio, 2525 8th St, Berkeley >>Map
Follow your movement, free your stories; gain skill in integrating and expressing essential body wisdom. Practice being seen and heard while staying present to your own experience. Hone the arts of witnessing and remembering. Incorporate writing, drawing and imagery. Artfully and passionately create and share your own improvisational pieces. Build creative and healing community as we create powerful, transformative movement theater.
Initial commitment: 6 months — 13 or 14 sessions.
This ongoing women's group offers 2 wonderful informal performances each year
in a supportive environment. Performing is always optional.
Limited to 12 women, by application.
Previous experience with Body Tales and/or Authentic Movement is encouraged!
Those new to BT schedule an individual intro session w/ Olivia: (510) 532-1020.
Sliding scale: $35–$70 per session, for 13 or 14 sessions.
Monthly payment plans available.
10% discount if enrolled in another Authentic Movement or Body Tales group.
Payment balance is refundable with 6 weeks notice prior to leaving.Initial commitment: 6 months - 13 or 14 sessions.
This ongoing women's group offers 2 wonderful informal Performances each year
in a supportive environment. Performing is always optional.
More information about Body Tales
Download application in Microsoft Word
Contact Olivia for information: 510-532-1020.
CEUs available*
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (upon acceptance)
| 6-month commitment |
Ongoing Authentic Movement Group for Women
with Lysa Castro
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Western Sky Studio, 2525 8th St, Berkeley >>Map
This simple and profound inner-directed practice can reawaken body wisdom and help cultivate intimacy with one's self. Within the safety and support of a small circle of women, participants will explore and expand their innate capacity to move and be moved, to see and be seen, and to articulate and integrate their experiences.
Initial commitment: 10 sessions.
Sliding scale: $350–$550 for 10 sessions
Monthly payment plans available, $70–$110 per month ($35–$55 per session)
10% discount for enrolling in an ongoing Body Tales group
Payment minus $100 is refundable with one month's notice prior to leaving
Application and introductory session required for new participants; enrollment limited to 8.
Contact Lysa for information & application: 707-823-2652.
CEUs available*
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (upon acceptance)
| 10 sessions |
NORTH BAY
Ongoing Body Tales Group
with Lysa Castro
1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St. in downtown Sebastopol >>Map
Open to women and men, new and experienced Body Talers. Follow your movement, free your stories; gain skill in integrating and expressing essential body wisdom. Practice being seen and heard while staying present to your own experience. Hone the arts of witnessing and remembering. Artfully and passionately create and share your own improvisational pieces. Build community as we create powerful, transformative movement theater.
Initial commitment: 12 sessions.
Includes a class performance.
Performing is in a supportive environment and is always optional.
Sliding scale: $60–$100 per month, $360–$590 for 12 sessions
Monthly payment plans available.
15% discount for enrolling in the ongoing Authentic Movement group
Payment minus $100 is refundable with one month's notice prior to leaving.
Application and introductory session required for new participants. Enrollment limited to 10.
More information about Body Tales
Download application in Microsoft Word
Contact Lysa for information: 707-823-2652
CEUs available for MFTs & LCSWs
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (upon acceptance)
| 12 sessions |
Ongoing Authentic Movement Group for Women
with Lysa Castro
2nd and 4th Mondays of every month, 6:30 pm–9 pm
at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St. in downtown Sebastopol >>Map
This simple and profound inner-directed practice can reawaken body wisdom and help cultivate intimacy with one's self. Within the safety and support of a small circle of women, participants will explore and expand their innate capacity to move and be moved, to see and be seen, and to articulate and integrate their experiences (drawing and writing are incorporated into each session).
Initial commitment: 7 sessions. Space currently available in this group.
Sliding scale: $60–$100 per month, $210–$350 for 7 sessions
15% discount for enrolling in the ongoing Body Tales group
Payment minus $100 is refundable with one month's notice prior to leaving
Application and introductory session required for new participants. Enrollment limited to 8 women.
Contact Lysa for information & application: 707-823-2652
CEUs available for MFTs & LCSWs
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (upon acceptance)
| 7 sessions |
SOUTH BAY
Exploring Body Tales
with Robin Mankey
Wednesdays 6:30–9:30 pm. 6 classes: Nov 2, 9, 16 & 30, Dec 7 & 14
Play Space at Peninsula School, 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. >>Map
For those new and returning to Body Tales. Express yourself using sound, movement and words. Follow your movement and sound, to free your stories. Gain skill in integrating and expressing essential body wisdom, and practice being seen and heard while staying present to your own experience. Together we will explore inner and outer resources while enjoying a group of supportive and creative movers and storytellers.
Sliding scale $180–$300
Contact Robin: 650-322-6311
"In Body Tales, people rediscover the beauty and passion within themselves."
— Suzanne McKay, psychotherapist/social worker
* Course meets the qualifications for a specific number of hours of continuing education credit for MFT's and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For information about CEUs, please contact the person listed for the specific course that interests you.
