Join us for an immersive master class led by renowned practitioner Donna Martin, as she delves into the profound intersection of Hakomi and Psoma Yoga. This special session promises an inspiring exploration of the heart and soul of Hakomi through the lens of Psoma Yoga.
Through captivating discussions and Psoma Yoga exercises, you will unravel the essence of Psoma yoga and Psoma Yoga Therapy™, gaining invaluable insights into their principles and applications. Special attention will be given to understanding Hakomi and its significance in the realm of somatic psychology.
Key Topics Include:
Understanding Psoma Yoga and Psoma Yoga Therapy™: Participants will delve into the core concepts of Psoma yoga and its therapeutic applications, exploring its transformative potential in promoting holistic well-being.
Unveiling Hakomi: Through in-depth exploration, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Hakomi therapy, its origins, principles, and therapeutic approaches.
Integration of Hakomi and Psoma: Donna Martin will illuminate the profound synergy between Hakomi and Psoma Yoga Therapy™, illustrating how Hakomi informs and enriches the practice of Psoma, leading to profound healing and self-discovery.
Somatic awareness and Yoga: Delving into the intersection of yoga and somatic psychology, participants will explore how somatic self-awareness practices can be informed by the principles of yoga, fostering deeper embodiment and personal growth.
Special Guest Speaker:
We will invite Rob Bageant and Chiayu Lin as distinguished guest speakers from the Taiwan Hakomi Education Network to add an unique perspective to the discussion. We will share insights and experiences, enriching the dialogue on the integration of Hakomi and Psoma.
This master class offers a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of Hakomi therapy, Psoma yoga, and their transformative potential when integrated.
Don't miss this chance to explore the profound connections between mind, body, and spirit in the context of Hakomi and Psoma Yoga Therapy™ an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of somatic healing.
Suitable for
Open for all yoga level practitioners and anyone who wonders about how to facilitate a more embodied healing experience or wants to learn a simple yet powerful way to support your own or another's personal transformation.
Date & Daily Schedule
2024 Nov. 1st（Fri.）19:00 – 21:00
19:00-19:45 Master Talk, Discussion and Sharing
19:45-21:00 Psoma Yoga Therapy™ Practice
*Subject to change. Any changes will be notified well in advance.
Tuition
SPACE members and Non-SPACE members same price NT$ 1500
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Note
- Event Location: SPACE YOGA An-Ho studio
- Minimum number of registrations to hold the course: 25 students
- Depending on the teacher’s discretion, students may sound record, take video or photos (no flash) for personal use as long as it is not distracting, but please do not post videos on public platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc).
- The organizer reserves the right to modify the method, content and precautions of this event, and has the right to decide to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this event, and retain the right of final interpretation.
- SPACE YOGA will video record and photograph the training for our records and promotion purposes.
- If you have any questions regarding the course, please email spaceacademy_tw@withinspace.com
About Donna Martin and guest speakers
Donna Martin, from BC, Canada, has taught yoga and yoga therapy for more than 50 years and was a founding member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has been an international Hakomi therapist and trainer for more than 30 years. Donna worked closely with Ron Kurtz (the creator of the Hakomi Method) for the last 20 years of his life until his death in 2011. She was named in his will as one of seven "legacy holders" of his work. She co-authored with Ron Kurtz the Practice of Loving Presence: a Mindful Guide to Open-Hearted Relating, which has been translated into French, Spanish, and Russian. Her book Embodied Mindfulness: the Hakomi Way, is available in English and Spanish.
Donna has led yoga retreats and Hakomi trainings throughout Canada and the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, Japan, The UK and Europe, Indonesia, Israel, Russia, and South America. Donna’s original mind body spirit approach to therapy called Psoma (and Psoma Yoga Therapy™) integrates the self-awareness practices of yoga and Hakomi as a way to support healing as remembering wholeness. Her book Psoma Yoga Therapy was published in 2022 and a new book, called Psoma: the Heart and Soul of Therapy will be published in 2024.
Psoma is founded on a deep trust in our natural intrinsic wholeness and the wisdom of the body. Using attention to embodied experience as a way of revealing old patterns and discovering new possibilities, healing unfolds spontaneously and naturally within the context of a collaborative and honouring therapeutic relationship. The following quote from David Crow’s In Search of the Medicine Buddha, describes the spirit of the Psoma approach:
Wisdom without words,
born of inner silence,
carried within the heart,
dispensed with loving kindness:
this is true medicine.
