The Tao Of Movement: Summer Gathering

This Summer Gathering is our 3rd 4-day retreat, and another unique culmination of the Tao of Movement's 7+ years of ongoing research and training in the world of Movement, Dance, Athletics and Self-Inquiry...
Though inspired by countless teachers throughout the last decade or so, we are most influenced by the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, Thich Nhat Hanh, Marcello Palozzo, Ido Portal, Steve Paxton, Andy Goldsworthy, Frey Faust, Steve Magness, Percy Cerutty, Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Imre Thormann.
Furthermore, we are deeply engrossed in and familiar with the Lake District, as well as the fell running, walking, swimming, climbing, literary and artistic communities blossoming here... it's truly an incredible place to be during the Summer, physically and aesthetically.
We have a wonderfully diverse yet synchronistic journey planned for willing and curious humans of all ages, sizes and abilities, and look forward to another unique and wholesome experience together!
We simply ask that you come with a beginner's mind and an open heart...
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Each day will contain both physical research as well as more imaginative and/or therapeutic 'inner' work. Movement, after all, contains all of such layers: the self-image, our pasts, relationships and identities, as well as our physical-social bodies themselves.
Moreover, each day will be spacious and spent largely outdoors, in Ambleside and the surrounding parks, forests, lakes, trails, hills and waterfalls. There will be ample time for breaks, solo adventuring, forest-bathing, swimming, hiking etc, as well as enjoying wonderful food and drinks in the many cafes and restaurants close by.

SESSIONS / SCHEDULE (subject to minor changes)
Facilitated by: Daniel Eagles - Ultra-runner, Writer, Movement Coach and Creator of the Tao of Movement. A student and teacher of various movement, athletic and mindfulness disciplines for 10+ years. He has a weakness for one-line philosophies, minimalist adventures and simplistic rituals of many kinds...
*Co-hosted by Marieke Torensma - long-term movement student, trail runner, researcher and artistic adventurer

Friday: Forest Bathing Research (10:30-12:30) // The Feldenkrais Method & Internal Family Systems (IFS) (14:30-16:30)
Saturday: The Subtle Body (Head, Spine & Hands) (10:30-12:30) // Barefoot Running / Walking Research & Experiments In Stillness (14:30-16:30)
Sunday: Forest Bathing Research (10:30-12:30) // Floorwork & German New Medicine (Psychic Roots) (14:30-16:30)
Monday: Experiments In Butoh (10:30-12:30) // Contact Improvisation & Jam (14:30-16:30)

TRAVEL:
Travel to Ambleside (UK) possible through various means - train,
ferry, airplane or a combination of the above // nearest Train
Station to the gathering is Windermere Station // nearest Airport is Manchester // nearest Ferry port is Newcastle or Hull
ACCOMMODATION & GEAR:
Various accommodation options are available,
including Camping close by (the cheapest), the YHA in Ambleside and many Airbnb stays, Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts across various price ranges.
For more info regarding (preparatory) training and gear, contact Daniel. Note, however, that no previous experience, training or high-level equipment is required for this gathering. Students of all levels, ages and genders are welcome...

CONTRIBUTION (facilitation, equipment and other resources):
EARLY BIRD / Previous TAO Students - £159 // €199 (before 31st March)
REGULAR Price - £189 / €229 (after 31st March)

HOW TO REGISTER:
Contact [email protected] / +31687101599 expressing your wish to attend. Payment details will be sent via email once your email has been received.

*Accommodation & travel to be booked by the participants themselves // Maximum 7 participants only, so book early to avoid disappointment...
Passionate about joining but struggling financially? Reach out to us for a human conversation :)

Lastly... curious about us, the Tao or Movement Education in general?
Contact [email protected] or visit danieleagles.co.uk for more information...