Contemplative Movement:
Bring your body into your practice.
Presented by Kellyn Jackson, BC-DMT, LCPC
Sponsored by: the Contemplative Outreach Chapter of Chicago
Centering Prayer provides many spiritual and emotional benefits. It leads us to an inner peace and connection to the Divine. In this experiential event we will practice how to bring that peace into your body, and into your interactions with others.
We will engage in Barbara Dilley's* Contemplative Dance Practice. This practice incorporates seated meditation with improvised movement, witnessing, and collaboration.
Participants will be guided through a warm-up and an explanation of the practice. After we practice, we will spend some time discussing our experiences. No prior experience with dance, movement, or meditation necessary. This practice is suitable for all levels and abilities. We will have a period of Centering Prayer in this event.
*Barbara Dilley is a former president of Naropa University, a Dance artist and Buddhist.
Presenter:
Kellyn Jackson, BC-DMT, LCPC, is a dance/movement therapist and long time meditator. She works with individuals and groups to help individuals bridge the gaps between their cognitive understandings and their embodied action. She also teaches contact improvisation, a dance form centered around nonverbal communication and embodied consent. Kellyn’s trauma-informed approach prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and attunement in order to create spaces where people feel safe enough to take risks that bring them closer to holistic integration.
Venue:
St. Martin's Episcopal Church is located about three blocks east of Austin Boulevard and about 1.5 miles north of I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway). A map and parking instructions will be sent to all registrants several days before the meeting.
Registration Information:
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- General Ticket - $25
Scholarships are available. Contact the registrar at [email protected]
Registration closes at 11:45 PM (Central) on November 6th.
Questions?
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
