Active Hope! How to face the Mess without going crazy
Gabi Bott
Dive into the concepts of Deep Ecology, based on Joanna Macy, and experience how to transform your concern and pain for the status of the world into power and action. (in German)
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As more and more living systems on this earth collapse, many people feel powerless. How do we face chaos without going crazy? Through her deep ecology workshop based on Joanna Macys concepts, Gabi offers us a space not to repress these feelings, but rather to feel them, to name them - and to experience that we don't break because of them, but rather gain strength. Because when our knowledge becomes tangible and heart and mind are connected, we can take action from ourselves, with an awareness for the whole! This makes us take responsibility for ourselves and for what is happening in the world. Gabi Bott has been a deep ecology trainer for more than 20 years. She is also a peace activist and yoga teacher. Gabi will introduce us to Deep Ecology and how it can move us from powerlessness to action.
Qi Gong & Wisdom
Stephane Seckin
With the flowing practice of Qi Gong in the morning we welcome the day and start it with fresh energy.
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Qi Gong is a Chinese art of movement typically practiced in Shaolin monasteries that trains mindfulness and concentration and allows you to draw strength. It is a fundamental part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): The very important Chinese term Qi is often simply referred to as life energy, Gong stands for work and ability. Qi Gong therefore offers us a way of becoming aware of and accessing our own energy. Stephane will teach us the background and mindset of Qi Gong and guide us through practical applications that we can later practice and apply ourselves. We are very happy to welcome Stephane and his powerful presence back to Pura Vida! He has been practicing and giving regular classes for more than 30 years and his specialties include Qi Gong, Kung Fu, energetic treatments, individual lessons, coaching and training in Qi Gong.
Interconnectedness. Breathwork & Frequency
Juliana Ohneberg & Sarah Sondermann
Explore the transformative power of breath and frequencies to deepen your connection within, release blockages and allow for deep emotional catharsis.
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With this Conscious Connected Breathwork Ceremony, paired with frequencies and vibrations, Juliana and Sarah will guide us into a profound journey of healing and self-discovery. Through rhythmic breathing and resonance with sound, we will access altered states of consciousness, release emotional blockages and align our energy centers. This synergy fosters deep relaxation, inner peace, and spiritual growth, tapping into the innate wisdom of the universe for transformative experiences and a deep feeling of interconnectedness. Sarah is a certified trauma informed breathwork facilitator, breathwork instructor and the founder of ONE.breathwork. Juliana, a certified Breathwork facilitator as well, is about to graduate as a sacred sound facilitator.
Mantras & Mischief
Sri Appollo
We connect with the present moment through mantra singing, access unconditioned consciousness together - and have a lot of fun!
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Mantras are sacred sounds, words, or phrases traditionally used in meditation, prayer, or spiritual practices. We sing Mantras in order to sink deep into the present moment, access unconditioned consciousness, connect to the intelligence of our hearts and use them as an anchor helping us to calm emotional storms. Sri Apollo, founder of the Green Yoga Studios, takes us on a journey of sound, spirituality - and a lot of fun and laughter! With each chant, we will draw closer to an authentic divine core within ourselves. Like gentle ripples on the surface of a tranquil pond, we let the waves of peace and joy unfold while we go beyond our well constructed mind structures and access the freedom that is ever present.
The Blue Miracle
Simon Knab
Unleash your inner artist and craft your very own unique keepsake to take home — a stunning cyanotype creation imbued with the magic of sunlight.
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In Simon’s hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the captivating world of cyanotype, a camera-less photo technique that harnesses the power of sunlight exposure. No prior experience needed—just your imagination and a sense of adventure! We'll use found objects, plants and sketches on transparent foil to weave into our art. These elements will cast beautiful shadows on our light-sensitive paper, creating mesmerizing compositions. Watch as your images slowly emerge in a rich, deep satisfying blue hue, each one a testament to your creative vision. Simon is a multi-disciplinary artist with a deep connection to nature and the world around us. He’ll guide us into getting inspired by nature and spark our creativity flow as we explore the wonders of cyanotype together - and create our very own tangible memory of our festival experience.
The Power of Art to Cope with Trauma
Judith Siano
Discover the ways in which art serves as a powerful medium for processing and navigating difficult emotions.
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Join us for a transformative and empowering workshop in a safe environment led by renowned art therapist Judith Siano, a distinguished expert in the field with decades of experience. We will explore the profound impact of art as a tool for healing and resilience in the face of trauma. Through interactive exercises, Judith guides us through practical techniques to harness the healing capacities of creativity. We will learn emotional control through creativity, letting the materials hold the pain and become witness to the transformation. With a wealth of knowledge accrued over 30 years of teaching at the University of Haifa and ongoing work in her art therapy studio, Judith Siano brings a deep understanding of the therapeutic potential of artistic expression. As a registered art therapist and supervisor, she has spearheaded numerous community art therapy initiatives, particularly with children at risk and refugees.
Embodied touch - A cuddle cultivation workshop
Tal Siano
In this group bodywork session, we embark on a gentle yet profound exploration of our relationship with touch, intimacy, pleasure as well as clear boundaries.
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Touch is one of the earliest forms of human communication. It has the ability to calm and soothe us. In this nurturing group bodywork session, we embark on a gentle yet profound exploration of our relationship with touch, intimacy, and pleasure. Let’s dive into a safe space where we can share touch in a mindful way! Through a series of guided practices and respectful exercises, Tal will facilitate an environment where we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our own bodies and the bodies of those around us. Together, we will learn how to honor and listen to our bodies, communicate our needs and boundaries clearly, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the power of touch. The theme of personal boundaries and consent will be addressed carefully and handled in the workshop through instructions and exercises.
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Human Moves
Hugh Stanier
Tune in with your own and other bodies moving freely: Hugh guides us into the wonderful world of contact improvisation!
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Movement and touch are deeply important to us as humans. Hugh will guide us into the world of contact improvisation which wonderfully incorporates these elements through playful exploration. He will teach us the basics and key understandings of the practice so we can approach moving freely with other people in a relaxed way and gain a sense of grounding and connection to ourselves throughout the workshop Hugh Stanier is a Dance artist, Contact Improvisation practitioner, movement teacher and Bodyworker.
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Roughhousing - Fighting Playfully
Katharina Alf
Let’s learn about our bodies in relationship to other bodies, non-verbal communication, boundaries, dominance and submission. Lots of laughter guaranteed!
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All mammals and most animals engage in rough and tumble play. Katharina guides us back into this important form of learning about non verbal-communication. In a series of carefully curated games building up gradually, we will warm up, explore ways to the floor and engage in different body-to-body practices from conscious touch to rougher fighting games. After, we take time to share and reflect. Katharina has been working as a somatic therapist and bodyworker for 6 years. She stumbled upon transformative bodywork while looking for solutions for her severe back pain that she experienced in her mid-20s. She studied the Pantarei Approach and was a student of Sophie Kinkel for many years.
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From Personal Purpose to Collective Utopia
Stephanie Ries & Izzy Ahrbeck
What is your personal why? Let’s explore our own stories, find personal storylines that create identity and bonding and develop utopias for purposeful and collective climate action!
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In Stephanie and Izzy's workshop, we will use meditation and storytelling to get closer to our personal purpose and, in a second step, develop utopias together and connect with others around the topic of creative climate activism. What can emerge when we develop our own personal talents and strengths and work together for the greater good? Stephanie and Izzy are part of the team behind Impact Hub. With this network, they love to enable, empower and connect people to create impact for a healthy people and nature relationship. With a clear purpose the positive impact can become even greater. With their format they support you in finding your personal why, your purpose, so you can channel your energy and become even more clear in your actions. And as acting collectively is really impactful, they also want to connect you for climate action, tap into collective creativity and utopia. Let's unleash our powers together and work for the greater good!
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4 Spaces Journey
Frederick Fleischmann
Frederick invites us on an inner journey through which we can look at our own issues with a new perspective and clarity. This allows us to find solutions that not only address symptoms, but also lead to lasting change.
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Some models change our view of the world. The 4 spaces, based on Ken Wilber's integral theory, are one of these models for many people. We will explore these 4 spaces in a meditative way. Frederick is professionally committed to a better working world with the transformation consultancy TheDive, our partner, and researches new ways of working together in organizations. He co-developed the Loop Approach, an approach for more effective collaboration. With SpaceBeyond, he has also dedicated a modern and practical approach to non-violent communication.
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Selbstentwicklung ist Weltentwicklung
Martin Permantier
Whether and how we can shape transformation is significantly influenced by our mindset. How do we develop thought structures that help us to construct positive realities - for ourselves, organizations and the world?
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There is a space between stimulus and reaction, and in this space lies our freedom. The size of this space is determined by our mindset. In Martin's workshop, we learn that we don't have to put up with everything from our own brains. His vivid model of mindsets is based on findings from developmental psychology and approaches from constructivism: we don't see the world as it is, but as we are. Based on this wisdom, we can develop our inner thought structures so that they become more multi-perspective and capable of handling complexity. This workshop is aimed at anyone who is interested in personal development and believes that the future can be shaped together. Martin Permantier is the author of the books "Haltung entscheidet" and "Haltung erweitern". For several decades, he has worked with and in groups that see themselves as self-developers and have recognized that the transformation of their own inner ways of thinking is the basis for change on the outside. He says: self-development is world development. He has been bringing these insights to large companies for 25 years, working with managers, in the education sector, in institutions and runs the community www.haltung-erweitern.de
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You Are A Healer - Embodied Empathy for a Better World
Lee Lester
How do we show up with the power of empathy as a healing tool for ourselves and others, whilst setting clear boundaries to not lose ourselves in the process?
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We live in a world that has encouraged us to forget that through our presence, through our love, we are the most potent source of healing imaginable - for ourselves, for each other, for the planet. But even if we're experts in empathy, we often fail in our ability to set clear boundaries and so lose ourselves in the process. In this workshop you are invited to rediscover your power as an Empathy Activist! Lee will guide you to learn how to show up with the power of empathy as a healing tool for yourself and others, whilst setting clear boundaries. As an embodiment facilitator and somatic resourcing coach, Lee creates spaces for collective healing and transformation through the connecting of nervous systems and the opening of hearts. He leads the Empathy and Awareness team at Pura Vida and facilitates workshops and 1:1 resourcing sessions under his own brand Embodied Empathy. He is dedicated to reawakening people to their innate power as empathy activists, and is a passionate advocate of hope.
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Fluentbody™
Florencia Lamarca
Embark on a soulful journey of movement and connect with your body through Florencia's self-developed method of somatic therapy!
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Fluentbody™ is a combination of movement and somatic therapy that helps you to be generous to your body and mind. Florencia takes us on a journey through movement, connecting and feeling. Connecting conscious and unconscious movement, we uncover delicate, pleasurable and powerful movements, without self-judgment. We open doors to new places, awakening physical sensations, which can also work on an emotional level. If you feel tired and heavy, disconnected from your body or too much in your head, suffer from chronic pain, or simply wanting to learn, move and explore, this class is for you! As a professional dancer, Florencia Lamarca spent many years practicing the Gaga movement language in the well-known Batsheva Dance Company and draws from over a decade of experience as a somatic therapist based in Berlin. The Fluentbody™ method was created by Florencia herself. Connecting movement, breath, rhythm, life, and the stories our bodies tell, she authentically paves the way for people to embody their power, softness, pleasure, courage, and much more.
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Relational Activism
Joana Breidenbach
How can we make a difference in the world - and how is our activism affected by collective trauma and systems of oppression?
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In Joanas Workshop, we look at the current perspectives and strategies of different kinds of activists and social and environmental change-makers. Explore the connection between the inner dynamics of change-makers and activists and their work in the world: What is our relationship to the things we are trying to change? How are we entangled in the systemic problems we are working on? How does collective trauma affect our work? Joana Breidenbach holds a PhD in cultural anthropology, is a social entrepreneur and
author of numerous books. She is co-founder of betterplace.org and founder of the
betterplace lab. Joana explores the importance of Inner Work for new forms of
leadership and shaping the future, including at innerwork.online. As an advisory
board member, investor or supervisory board member, she supports companies and
organisations such as ReDI School, DeepL, TheNextWe, gut.org gAG and Trivago. In
2021, she founded brafe.space with friends as a network for entrepreneurs and
investors.
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Heart Flow - When yoga meets Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lucie André
Lucie awaits you with a playful Vinyasa flow including element meditation, mantra, mudra, a meridian oriented sequence and sound healing to infuse you with energy for the day.
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Get ready for a comprehensive class approaching the five elements of TCM and diving deep into the element of fire. With her class, Lucie focuses on the organs, meridians, meanings and expressions of the fire element from TCM. The fire of the heart represents our relationship to ourselves and to others. It governs our ability to share love, warmth, and joy with the people around us and sparks our inspiration inside. The fire element is the element of love and all affairs of the heart. Together, on the mat, we celebrate the joy of being alive, a feeling of oneness with the entire human race.
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