Somatic Intelligence…a way in – Introduction to Focusing
22nd July 2025 - 19th August 2025 ZOOM
Introductory Workshop/Event
Somatic Intelligence …a way in..
Our bodily felt intelligence dwells, communicates, and unfolds in all of us in a rich, diverse, and life-bringing way. “Focusing’” is a metaphor for the process of recognising the subtle somatic nature of that intelligence and gradually bringing it into focus, as one might adjust to turn a blurry visual into a clear image. It is a skill of “opening” that vague bodily felt sense into a whole field of intricate details from which new layers of feeling, seeing, understanding, and action emerge. It’s a way of engaging, trusting & expressing that capacity.
Once you come into this literal body here then you find a space that is much bigger than your literal body. It’s quite clear that it is not exactly your literal body, but that is where the entrance is – G. Gendlin
Welcome to enter. This is our first module. We come together as a group and begin exploring the Focusing principles, steps, and process: individually, in pairs, and as a group. And that’s through the art of active awaiting, sensing inwards, engaging your bodily felt awareness, and making sense of it. We will wake our somatic awareness through movement, explore “how” the body speaks and will practice felt companioning within and without. This module can be taken as a stand-alone workshop, and it will be the first module of the Focusing Skills Course. This introductory workshop is also a doorway to our Focusing Journeys a monthly ongoing gathering of fellow Focusers exploring their personal issues and interests.
Session 1 – The Doors – The Art of Active Awaiting
Session 2 – Felt Listening – How do we pay attention
Session 3 – Felt Sensing and Resonance – What do we pay attention to
Session 4 – Symbolising and Sense-Making – How the Body Speaks
Session 5 – Mapping the Journey
Two ways to begin:
1) 5 x 2.5 Zoom sessions: Tuesday 22nd, 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th Aug 2025:
6:30pm – 9pm and/or 9:30am – 12pm
Cost: £150
Book: HERE
2) Knowing Through the Body – Retreat in Devon
Somatic Yoga and Introduction to Focusing
25th – 28th September 2025
For more information:
Facilitator: Halina Rozensztrauch,
Focusing Teacher and Practitioner (BFA Accredited),
Systemic Family Constellation Facilitator
Psychologist.
www.somatree.com
07528 122 281