In Conversation With The Body (for BIPOCs)

An embodied space and somatic workshop on sensing, expressing, and relating from embodied experience. In Conversation With The Body (For BIPOCs) A Slow Practice of Embodied Relating "FEELINGS ARE NOT ONLY THERE TO BE FELT & LISTENED TO, BUT TO BE SHARED." A space that invites to listen to, sense and speak from the body. Most of the times we are so in our heads. Which shapes the way we communicate: from our thoughts, minds and intellect. We are taught, socialised and so used to communicate in a very disembodied mind-led way. To speak from the head rather than the whole body. Rarely do we learn to first listen inward and share from our bodily experience when we are in the presence of someone else. This space shall be a practice to welcome your body to enter the chat. Our bodies and systems are constantly sending clues; a broad spectrum of sensations, emotions, feelings. A language of itself that rarely enters our conversations. Like sensing and sharing that you feel this suffocating heaviness in your chest while your bestie is sharing their touching story. Like feeling and sharing that your heart area is blooming when you see your loved ones smile and giggle out of joy. To slow down, pause, listen to what is alive in the moment and share from this place, holds the potential to create deeper intimacy and a more honest connection - to ourselves and others. Being In Conversation With The Body (For BIPOCs) is a practice that might enrich the ways we relate through depth. This 2-hour somatic workshop shall be an invitation to slow down, to go into gentle inquiry, to deepen your awareness of what is alive in you, and practice bringing that embodied knowing into relationship. Together we'll explore how communication changes and intimacy grows when we speak less from our stories and more from our lived, embodied experience. Together we'll move, breathe, pause, notice, and connect. You will be guided through practices of somatics, solo and partnered exercises, authentic communication and relating, embodied sharing and circling, mindfulness, gentle movement, self-touch, and spacious reflections. No prior experience needed. Tickets The regular ticket price is 20 € (15€ reduced). Please bring the difference in cash to the workshop. This space is inspired by the amazing work of and practices by: Staci K. Haines (The Politics of Trauma) Resmaa Menakem (My Grandmother's Hands) Meenadchi (Decolonizing Nonviolent Communication) Peter A. Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Eugene Gendlin (Focussing) Guy Sengstock & John Thompson (Circling) and many more. This is not a therapy group. It is a guided space to cultivate embodied awareness and relating, relational presence, resourcing and nervous system regulation in community. This embodied space is rooted in trauma-sensitive facilitation and welcomes all bodies, genders, relationship styles, and levels of experience. My work is shaped by queer and BIPOC perspectives, and I intentionally create spaces where diversity, complexity, and different lived experiences are welcomed. Whether this work is new to you or it feels familiar, you're welcome to come exactly as you are. This is a consent-forward space, rooted in enthusiastic ongoing consent. We move slowly and with care. We ask first. We listen with our whole bodies. This is a BIPOC-exclusive space This space is for adult, Black, Brown, Indigenous, People of Color, Sinti*zze & Rom*nja, Latinx and Bodies of Culture. People of all genders, bodies, sexualities, emotional states, spiritual paths and relationship styles are welcome. What else is important to know • Energy in the space: welcoming a co-creational space of movement, sharing, being in relation, welcoming what is there. • There will be a self-regulation zone: a quiet corner for solo time or reflection. • Opting out: totally okay. You can say no at all times, step aside, or stare into the void — love that for you. • Support: expect emotional support and grounded facilitation throughout. • LGBTQIA + neurodivergence + beginner-friendly: As a queer, Black, and neurodivergent human, I warmly welcome those of similar heritage and lived experience to join the space. What to expect • Gentle somatic practices, like movement, self-touch and other grounding practices • Guided mindfulness and body awareness • Partner and small-group exercises (optional but encouraged as commuication is the practice) • Space for pausing and integration • A slow, welcoming pace with choice throughout • Optional reflective journaling What to bring • Comfortable clothes you can move in • A journal (optional) • Curiosity, and whatever version of yourself arrives that day About me DENNIS (HE/THEY) I am based in Berlin, creating spaces of int/macy and deliberate slowness. I accompany individuals and groups toward greater authenticity, self-acceptance, and int/macy - with themselves and others. My work is guided by the principles of slowness, curiosity, and presence, holding space (and hands) in moments of shame, awkwardness, or self-doubt. Some facts about me: I am a certified SOMA Int/macy® practitioner. I am also trained in Nuad Thai massage and Reiki. I weave these modalities together in spaces of slowness, primarily in Berlin, through group workshops (up to 50 participants so far), festivals (e.g., STRETCH, Whole, The Palace, Waking Life), and 1:1 accompaniment. www.returningtoslowness.com www.instagram.com/returningtoslowness