We received support from the Festival of Social Science 2024 to run 3 free, online ‘movement snacks’. 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.
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
Recordings:
21 October 2024, 12 NOON UK time, Eline Kieft – Mindfulness in Motion
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.
7 November 2024, 9.30am UK time, 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.
7 November 2024, 12 NOON UK time, 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!
We also explore how to improvise as Emma Meehan and Rosa Cisneros join in to share movement in response to the moment!
Multi-coloured image with bodies waving their arms in the air, stating the session times and weblink for booking the sessions. Image thanks to Eugenia Kim.
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. With British Sign Language interpreter Rachel Tipping.
Of particular interest to
- People living with chronic pain
- Dance artists
- Social prescribers
- Healthcare workers
