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COMPANION NOTES: rethinking the solar plexus and thoughts on divine sweetness
Plus not one but two Greek deities, more on Vitruvian Man, a little on the theme of sacred geometry, and of course a few journaling prompts.
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Beverley Nolan
FINDING THE SWEET SPOT: the pancreas, spatial tension and hosting parties
It's probably not the first organ you would turn to for support in the way you organise your body or movement practice, but it can be a revelation.
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Beverley Nolan
COMPANION NOTES: hands for mapping, mudrā, and feeling the world
Anatomy pointers and practice, an extended wander into the realm of hasta mudrā, a thoughtful poem from Jane Hirshfield, some image boards, and…
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Beverley Nolan
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HANDS: why they aren't quite feet
Rediscover your hands through the touch of your eyes as well as the touch of your fingers, and rethink how you bring them into weight-bearing.
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Beverley Nolan
COMPANION NOTES: the gesture of flexion and finding philosophy in the body
Ideas for connecting to the thinking-body and the feeling-body, thoughts on the practice of turning inward, and more on the embodiment of philosophy…
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Beverley Nolan
FLEXION: gathering, centering, and readying
The shape of all things begin with coiling inward before reaching outward, think of a breath, a movement, a meditation; or a day, a night, and the…
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Beverley Nolan
COMPANION NOTES: hyoid support for body and voice
Information on the embryological development of the hyoid bone, two guided practices, thoughts on finding our voice, Gaia, Mary Oliver, and a few…
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Beverley Nolan
SECRET NO MORE: say hello to your hyoid
Getting to know this small bone tucked away under your chin can provide fresh ways to organise your head, ribs and pelvis, as well enhance the use of…
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Beverley Nolan
COMPANION NOTES: On Haekel, tunicates, and having a soft spine
A dip into the history of biology, some notes on embryology and say hello to marine life, plus a guided practice, links to my image collections and play…
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Beverley Nolan
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INSIDE OUT: moving from the organs
Uncover the support and vitality of the inner body when your focus shifts away from bones and muscles.
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Beverley Nolan
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COMPANION NOTES: connecting breath and bones
Welcome to this set of extra resources. You'll find further information, a quick anatomy snack video, two guided practices, links to my image…
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ANATOMY: freeing the front of the breath
By polishing up our awareness and understanding of the breastbone, the breath begins to flow effortlessly through a rediscovered space.
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