This is a Fünketown rental, so registration is directly through Susanne with the link below.

Life itself is constant transformation. Emilie Conrad described one of the facets of continuum as learning ‘the art of dissolving,’ coming together in new and more complex levels of organization. The 'soma,' or body, is growth and change in action, often with significant transformations in our lives beautifully mirrored by internal biological processes.

Through our awareness we have the opportunity to join with these subtle movements as a way of participating with the creative processes of the entire organism: respiration as an opening to greater resource, circulation as an enlivening fluidity, digestion as nourishment, the nervous system laying down pathways of learning and movement - with the heart steadily orchestrating the ‘choreography of life.’ All are gestures of the living body, with its inner and outer expressions.

In this four-week series we’ll explore the embodied wisdom of our biology through dialogue and opportunities for diving together. Come wearing comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. Mats and other props will be provided. 

Continuum Movement began with Emilie Conrad, a dancer whose fascination with movement guided her inquiry into the human body as a fluid system. Her discoveries offer new ways of accessing the bio-intelligence of the body through breath, sound, sensation and movement. Continuum is a somatic practice -- a way of getting in touch with the silent felt experience through proprioception. With the human body being at least 70% water - bringing more life to our 'inner sea' allows for innovation in movement and access to the natural sequencing of the body - 'the choreography of life.' In Continuum we work gently with sounds which we create ourselves through variations of breath. Each class will provide opportunities for dialogue and a 'dive.'

Thursdays, November 21, 28, December 5 & 12, 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Fünketown.

Cost is $100.

Register here for Human Biological Processes - A Continuum Exploration.

Susanne Martman

Susanne grew up here on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, and now lives in Deep Cove. After retiring from teaching she became interested in Continuum while attending a workshop at Hollyhock, on Cortes Island.

The following several years she traveled to Greece, taking part in the Continuum Teacher Training Program®. Completing the final modules just as covid was upon us, she began teaching online.

Over the past three years it's been a joy for Susanne to gather with others from around the world engaged in this somatic exploration. While continuing to teach online, she’s excited about coming together in person and loves the depth and richness of what these experiences offer.

Learn more about Susanne by visiting her website: madronaholisticarts.ca