We have received support from the Festival of Social Science 2024 to run 3 free, online ‘movement snacks’. Booking available here: Festival of Social Science
About the Festival of Social Science
The Festival of Social Science is an annual celebration of research and knowledge about humans and society. It’s an opportunity for anyone to explore topics relating to social science – from health and wellbeing to crime, equality, education and identity – through events run by researchers from UK universities. There’s no cost to attend, and most are open to everyone, though some are aimed at specific groups.
What’s on offer?
A movement snack is a short session of movement, designed to be easily accessible and encourage even small amounts of gentle movement during the day. These snacks are based on ‘somatic practices’ or activities that bring awareness to your body and mind. They are designed especially for those living with chronic pain, or working with them. It may also be suitable for those with reduced mobility, lack of access to in person activities, or working online. All are welcome, with camera on or off. *The idea of snacking on movement is inspired by https://drchatterjee.com
What’s it about?
We are running 3 x 30 minute movement snacks with different themes. Book one or all snacks! These will run in the morning and at lunchtime to break up the day with some gentle, accessible exercise and a chance to learn about moving with pain and to experience somatic practices. These snacks are also an ideal introduction to the Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain Network for people with chronic pain, dance and somatic practitioners, healthcare professionals and carers. Our facilitators are comprised of dance artists, healthcare professionals, researchers and people living with chronic pain.
Who’s leading the event?
Sessions are led by Dr. Ian Tennant (Angela Ruskin University/ Thrive&Enjoy UK), Dr. Eline Kieft (Wild Soul Centre) and Dr. Maria Kapsali (University of Leeds), supported by Dr. Emma Meehan and Dr. Rosa Cisneros (Coventry University), board members of the Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain Network
We will have a British Sign Language interpreter available.
Themes:
21 October, 12 NOON UK time, Eline Kieft – Mindfulness in Motion
15 minutes Qi Gong movement meditation followed by sharing and community time. The routine will focus on clearing your mind from worries and overthinking, help you be present in the moment, and reconnect with effortless flow. No previous experience needed. Suitable for challenged bodies.
7th November 9.30am Maria Kapsali – Multi-Sensory Sphere
The session will explore the kinesphere (sphere around the body) and the way our senses can extend our sensory perception across different directions and orientations. We will spend some time exploring each sense independently and then play with aligning and mis-aligning different sensory registers with motor motion. All bodies are welcome. Having a ticking clock with you could be helpful but it is not essential.
7th November 12 noon Ian Tennant – Move & Mingle – Refreshing Ourselves Together, Even When we Don’t Feel Like it.
This session offers a short, accessible movement snack, designed to lift your spirits, proving that even on sluggish days, a little movement can go a long way! For all abilities, you can leave your device camera ‘switched off’ if you want to move in private. Includes an optional mini ‘sharing circle’ at the end of the session, to vocalise what you’ve felt in your body.
Of particular interest to
People living with chronic pain
Dance artists
Social prescribers
Healthcare workers
Scheduling information
There will be three sessions:
Session 1, 12.00pm, 21 October
Session 2, 9.30am, 7 November
Session 3, 12.00pm, 7 November
