Upcoming Program Dates: Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:30, February 5, February 26, March 19, April 2, April 30, May 21, 2025
Location: Out of the Blue at The Drill Hall, Edinburgh
What's it really like for you to be here?
In today's world, life moves quickly. Between the pressures of work, study, paying the bills and showing up as the world wants us to be, it can often feel like there isn't the time or space to tune in to what's really going on inside ourselves, and in our connections with other people.
Being Here combines somatics, mindfulness, embodied creative expression, relational practice, and an atmosphere of radical non-judgement to create a space where people can pay attention to and express their moment-by-moment experience of being in a supportive, co-regulating environment.
Sessions can be fun, playful, edgy, poignant, and most of all deeply connecting to self and others.
Sessions follow the energy and impulse of the group that gathers, and so no two are alike. However, they generally include: activities to strengthen and engage inner awareness; creative/expressive activities in sound and movement; nervous system regulation; connecting with emotion; relational practice and attunement; and group sharing.
It is an open group and anyone can join. No prior experience is required, but it is helpful if participants have some experience of embodied and/or mindfulness practice. All participants are asked to follow the group agreements below. People are welcome to drop in to any given session, or participate in the whole series.
Group Agreements
Being Here encourages expression in vocal sound and body movement. This can be a vulnerable thing to do, and to witness in others, particularly if it's for the first time. By participating in the group, you agree that you are ready and internally resourced enough to be okay with that.
Being Here is an inclusive space where all identities are welcome. By participating in the group, you agree that you are willing to engage respectfully with difference, both within yourself and in others.
Being Together is a substance-free space. By participating in the group, you agree not to show up under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Many new, and sometimes strong qualities of experience may be evoked by participation in Being Together. By participating in the group, you agree to claim your experiences as your own, and to remain curious about what's being evoked in you and why.
If something doesn't feel right, you agree to proactively reach out to the facilitator to bring it to her awareness, to see if there's a way to address your concern.
These agreements are essential to make Being Together as safe and enjoyable as it can be. If a participant is unable to uphold these agreements, they may be asked to leave the group.