An Embodied Approach to the Enneagram
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”. Carl Jung.
The Enneagram is a potent map for self-discovery. Come explore it from a somatic approach. Most teachings are done through readings or talking, but another depth of exploration and understanding can open up when we animate the types. We can touch our subconscious where transformation stirs.
Who’s this weekend for? This weekend is for Enneagram enthusiasts and newbies alike. It is for people who desire breakthroughs around old patterns and those who love gaining tools for understanding themselves and others. It is also for those who enjoy relational play and exploration.
What will we do? We will hone into the essence of each type using movement, sensory awareness, and guided meditation. What’s it like to send your energy forward as you enter a room, like the Boss (type 8)? How is it to center your energy in your head and relate to others from a distance like the Observer (type 5)? When you tune into your heart space and ask, “how are people doing?” “ Do they like me?” “Do they value me?”, we can embody the experience of the Giver (type 2).
Through the three centers of intelligence: the body, the heart and the head, we’ll get to know the types connected to each center, including their shadow aspects, strengths and how to bring them into balance. Embodying each type allows us to stretch past our normal ways of being and can provide support in your journey towards greater self-acceptance.
Each person has an opportunity to get to know a type better. It doesn’t need to be your own type. The invitational questions will include: What types do I feel resistance to or curiosity about? Can I allow myself to try on being big and taking up space like the Performer (type 3)? Can I bring order to chaos like the Improver (the 1)?
Through simple rituals, games and movement improvisations we will engage with others, learning through relational play. We will end with time for reflection and integration.
This workshop is an opportunity to:
☆ Play with other fellow-travelers on the road to self-discovery
☆ Learn an embodied and depth-focused approach to the Enneagram
☆ Increase understanding and compassion for others
☆ Nurture greater inner curiosity and self-compassion.
☆ Co-create rituals for healing and transformation
Prerequisites
☆ You acquaint yourself with the 9 types through readings or websites. We will also send a pdf to read.
☆ You have considered what type you have. It’s okay if you’re not sure!
☆ The Enneagram can comfort and discomfort so please come with one or two self-regulation skills and understand this workshop may stir up feelings.
☆ You are curious and open to learning about yourself and others.
Community Jam
Please feel free to stay for the Community Jam following the workshop. If you plan to stay, be prepared to provide your own dinner. The Jam offers an opportunity to continue moving and exploring what will be uncovered during the workshop while integrating with other members of the dance community.
Schedule
☆ Arrival/Check-In: Saturday, May 2nd from 9:15 – 10am front of the Farmhouse.
☆ First Session: 10am – 1pm
☆ Potluck Lunch + Break: 1 – 3:30pm – Please bring a dish to share for potluck lunch.
☆ Second Session: 3:30 – 6:30pm
☆ Community Jam hosted by Hazel: 7:30 – 9:30pm
More information and registration:
https://www.earthdance.net/event/embodied-enneagram-workshop-community-jam-with-mandy-snyder-and-hazel-turrone-registration-coming-soon/
You may also like the following events from Earthdance:
- Next Thursday, 5th March, 04:00 pm, Clowntact COCO Jam! with Josh Luckens, Tom Cryan and Sarah Zucchero in Plainfield
- Next Sunday, 8th March, 05:00 pm, Second Sunday Jam in Plainfield
- Next month, 14th March, 01:00 pm, Family Dance Jam in Plainfield
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