When the abstraction of what’s inside us takes on more of a distinct form, we can attune with more intimacy to the truth of our body in the moment.

This three hour class is for people interested in learning about the pelvis through both visuals and touch. We will connect structures we can look at with what we can feel on ourselves.

We’ll focus on the bones, muscles, nerves and organs of the pelvis. Our time will include visual anatomy, palpation of self, and discussion. I'll be using the emotion of awe as a guide for how we make contact, what we can see, feel, and know. We'll explore self-treatment with myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. This will be clothed and trauma informed. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

In-person on Saturday, November 9th, 10am-1pm

Threshold, 440 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125.

$75

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Julia and Char co-facilitate an embodied practice workshop that introduces self-massage techniques based on myofascial principles and supports us to track shifts in our nervous system through the fascial & muscular release. 

This myofascial release and unwinding practice is a slow, breath-centered process that supports de-armorning and stress relief in the body. We will be paying special attention to the ways our nervous system shifts in response to the physical changes. 

These two hours are a hands-on practice space including a brief survey of nervous system states & the muscular/facial associations with each, then a generous session of fascia massage practices led by Julia Taylor. 

Char brings a synthesis of multidisciplinary Somatics training and a specific focus on understanding our nervous system states for greater individual agency and collective liberation. 

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Date: Monday, October 21st , 5:30- 7:30pm 

Location: The Sanctuary, 171 W Thompson St Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Taught By Char Azad

These 3hr classes are a chance to somatically experience the nervous system through a systems & power lens. We map our own systems, and work with a 2-page list of somatic tools to help shift nervous system states. 

You can expect to: 

Orient to the appeasing/negotiating nervous system states 

Share simple language around how our nervous systems move that can be used and understood by all

Map the ways we see and feel our nervous systems, and practice tools to support feeling the ways we want to in our bodies. 

Refresh or deepen understanding of nervous system colors, states, and signals  

Remember the value of each state, and connect to our choices in shifting between them

No more than 9 people learn together in each immersion. Expect a combined group of folks who are new to the model and folks who have been using the model for a while.  

Exchange is invited at $75 for the 3 hr immersion & sliding scale spots are available. 

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Tremor Practice and Nervous System Immersion: Red

This workshop is a follow up class for folks who have completed at least one of the Circle Model nervous system immersions with Char. 

We'll spend 2.5 hours together and split our time between learning the nervous system practice of tremoring and exploring a deeper understanding of the Purple state and the Red state. 

Date: Sunday, October 20th , 12:30- 3pm 

Location: The Sanctuary, 171 W Thompson St Philadelphia, PA 19122