CLOSER is a unique and signature combination of somatic movement, dance, sensual exploration, emotional understanding and creativity. These events create opportunities for participants to arrive at personal answers to questions on the topics of eroticism, sensuality, sexuality and implications on daily life. Far from being a prescriptive model, project CLOSER provides an invitation for and… Continue reading What is the difference between CLOSER, tantric workshops and sex-positive events?
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What is 5Rhythms Dance?
5Rhythms is an expressive movement practice founded by Gabrielle Roth in the late 1960s that offers a unique approach to self-discovery and personal growth. It encompasses a series of five rhythms—Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness—that guides participants through a dynamic exploration of emotions, energy, and creativity. 5Rhythms is more than just dance; it’s a… Continue reading What is 5Rhythms Dance?
What is Sexological Bodywork?
Sexological Bodywork is a holistic approach to sexual well-being and exploration that combines body awareness, mindfulness, and therapeutic techniques. This practice focuses on addressing a wide range of issues such as intimacy challenges, sexual dysfunction, communication barriers, and enhancing pleasure. Through guided sessions and personalized techniques, sexological bodywork aims to promote body confidence, improve sexual… Continue reading What is Sexological Bodywork?
Who is CLOSER for? Is 5Rhythms or other previous experience necessary?
No previous experience necessary. All CLOSER events are open to everyone curious about their relationship to sexuality, eroticism and sensuality. Whether you are comfortable and familiar with these topics, or exploring them for the first time, you are welcome to join us. We will work with each person’s boundaries and experiences for each event. At… Continue reading Who is CLOSER for? Is 5Rhythms or other previous experience necessary?
Can somatic coaching help couples?
Yes, somatic coaching helps couples in a variety of ways. Since our bodies are innately connected to our emotions, somatic coaches look at how past experiences and present stressors are affecting the body, helping us recognize when the body experiencing stress and how to calm it down. This can be especially helpful for couples who… Continue reading Can somatic coaching help couples?
How frequent are somatic coaching sessions?
It depends. Some clients prefer a regular weekly or fortnightly session while others prefer ad hoc sessions on an as-needed basis. It’s really up to you how often you’d like to schedule your somatic coaching sessions, just remember that a certain degree of regularity, at least in the beginning, can help expedite the healing process.
How many sessions of somatic coaching are needed?
It varies, but most clients will benefit from between three and eight sessions. The more sessions you have, the more likely you are to see significant changes. Some clients only need one or two sessions before they feel like their lives have changed for the better. Others need many more sessions over a longer period… Continue reading How many sessions of somatic coaching are needed?
What is emotional bodywork?
An approach to healing that uses the body as a kind of map to understand and release trauma or other stored-up emotions, and stories from the past. Emotional bodywork helps people identify areas of tension, release them, and then turn any uncomfortable sensations into something positive—like a release of tears or laughter, or even just… Continue reading What is emotional bodywork?
What is the difference between cognitive coaching and somatic coaching?
Cognitive coaching is the practice of helping people to identify and understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive coaches work with clients to help them gain insight into their own minds, thoughts, and feelings in order to achieve lasting change. Somatic coaching is a holistic approach to mental health that focuses on the body as… Continue reading What is the difference between cognitive coaching and somatic coaching?
Can we heal the nervous system?
Yes, the nervous system can be healed through neuroplasticity, which is the ability of neural pathways to reorganize and restructure themselves according to need. Common wisdom once held that our brains were hardwired at birth, however, we now know that our brains and nervous systems change over the course of our lives.