Contact Beyond Contact - Facilitators Training Course OJAI

Contact Beyond Contact — Facilitators Training Course Level 1: 3–8 November | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Taught by: CBC Senior Teacher Angela Heyun and CBC Teacher Karen Nitsche Contact Beyond Contact (CBC) integrates dance, somatics, yoga, qigong, and healing modalities to harmonize Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit (SOMA). The practice cultivates a safe, respectful space for authentic expression, trust, and transformation while honoring personal and interpersonal boundaries. CBC combines Authentic Movement, Contact Improvisation and Passing Through with mindfulness, energy work, behaviour principles, and somatic philosophies to create an embodied path of insight and compassionate action. What the course offers - Deep somatic movement practice with solo, duet, and group improvisation - Integration of healing and spiritual practices into movement facilitation - Training in facilitation, holding space, and transpersonal leadership - Practical tools for designing rituals, sound journeys, and class structures - Ongoing peer support via our private online CBC | FTC community Learning outcomes (upon completion) During the course you will receive and learn: -Training in Dance Techniques, Somatics, Embodiment and expressivity through movement. -Training in Transpersonal Leadership for facilitation, holding space and developing the field of practice or the work you are in. -Empowerment and confidence in who you are and confidence in sharing your gifts to the world. -A deep understanding and embodiment of how to hold space for others. -Embodying the art of discernment - Letting Go / Perseverance -Enhancing your love for the self and others - True Compassion -Four interpersonal behavior values for building constructive relationships and clear career paths. -Embodiment in dance, movement, somatics and energy work. -Experience in leading, opening and closing rituals for specific purposes of your event. -Build deeper communication between your body, mind, and heart. -Apply somatic practices to enhance relationships at home, work, and in love. -Embody clarity, purpose, and alignment in life. Who this is for - Dance artists, healers, therapists, psychologists, yoga/qigong/martial arts practitioners, dance therapists, shamans, counselors, and community workers - Leaders, managers, and executives seeking embodied leadership skills - People called to facilitate, support growth in others, or deepen personal relationships - Practitioners who teach movement/healing and want to expand their practice - Anyone who loves movement and wishes to integrate it into meaningful work Practical info: - Places: 12–16 (book early) - Investment: Level 1 — 1150 USD - Includes: manual, certificate, access to private CBC | FTC groups - Does not include food or accommodation (assistance available on request) - Payment plans and need-based discounts available - To secure a spot, register and pay in full; payments are non‑refundable Apply Online application: https://education.unityspace.org/course-application-form/ Email: [email protected] NOTE: *The investment does not include food and accommodation. If you need accommodation on site you can ask us. ** We offer payment plans and discounts for people in need! ****Please note that the places are limited for each course. To secure your spot, please register in advance. Your place will be confirmed by making a full payment for the course. Once you made a payment, the fee is non_refundable. Mission - To establish conscious dance as an inclusive, heart-based practice for connection, healing and spiritual development. - To train facilitators who will spread the value of authentic human connection for individuals, relationships and communities. ******** Videos: CBC - SIMPLICITY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij5zURM_XuI&t=3s CBC - PRESENCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRzgr-SGEH4&t=6s CBC - Testimonials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdxWtcG_52M ******** [Teachers Bio] Angela Heyun Embodiment is helping me to be more present, at ease, resilient, focused, creative, and playful – and I am excited to share that with you. When I discovered CBC in 2019, it was a pinnacle experience of connection & understanding beyond language, of full aliveness. It was the first time my mind was fully in my body – not overflowing with analysis, but quiet, present. I am happy to be a senior teacher of the Contact Beyond Contact dance and healing practice, which integrates Authentic Movement (on presence of what is alive within ourselves and express it through movement), Contact Improvisation (on movement through contact and shared weight), Passing Through (on connection to the whole group and environment), with psychology and philosophy, mindfulness, Qigong, Yoga, Thai Massage. Kundalini Yoga, Family Constellation, Breathwork, Mindfulness, Somatics, Behaviourism, Transpersonal Leadership, & the philosophies of Buddhism & Taoism. CBC was created by Vangelis Legakis. I also teach the solo practice Integrative Somatic Arts, which focuses on the state of being rather than doing. ISA integrates Experiential Anatomy, Authentic Movement, Qigong, Yoga, Bartennieff Fundamentals, Feldenkrais, Craniosacral, other healing practices. My movement path began in 2013, teaching Ashtanga and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. I focused on relationship with self, integration, intentional transitions, cues for sensation, & being curious about where there is discomfort and how to pass through this state to find ease and transformation. I explore Argentine tango, acro-yoga, flow arts, bodywork, and mindfulness meditations. I trained in Ashtanga (200hr) and Hatha Vinyasa (200hr). I explore other movement-based practices such as Argentine tango, clay sculpture, guiding mindfulness and meditation (particularly open monitoring, sensory, walking, & kind attention), and somatic coaching. My background is in Psychology from the University of Chicago, pursuing a masters in Positive Psychology Coaching, facilitating workshops on design thinking and creative problem-solving, and hosting discussion-oriented events and communities. Karen Nitsche Karen is trained to be a Contact Beyond Contact teacher Level 1, a dance and healing practice created by Vangelis Legakis. CBC is an innovative approach that blends movement, improvisation, and authentic connection. This practice focuses on enhancing awareness of body sensations and fostering a deep sense of presence within oneself and in relation to others. It encourages participants to explore the dynamics of touch, movement, and boundaries while developing trust and vulnerability in their interactions. Through Contact Beyond Contact, Karen facilitates workshops and sessions that help participants connect more deeply with themselves and others, enhancing their capacity for authentic relationships. Karen Nitsche is also a certified Neurodynamic Breathwork Guide, Coach, Dance Healing facilitator, and Yoga teacher based in Ojai, California. Originally from France, she has a diverse background in dance and movement, having trained in ballet, contemporary dance, Authentic Movement, Contact Improvisation,Chinese martial arts, Yoga and QiGong. In 2018, Karen discovered Holotropic Breathwork, a powerful practice that facilitates deep self-exploration and healing through expanded states of awareness. This transformative experience prompted her to delve deeper into Breathwork while being in Los Angeles where she met Michael Stone. Karen became a certified Breathwork facilitator by completing a comprehensive 400-hour Neurodynamic Breathwork certification in 2020. She has led hundreds of sessions and is currently working as a Coach on the Neurodynamic Breathwork Training Program. NDB emphasizes somatic awareness and emotional release, encouraging participants to connect with their bodies and express their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. She has also trained in Holistic Yoga and Ceremonial practices with the Kula Collective. As part of her commitment to community and healing, Karen facilitates dance healing sessions worldwide, fostering connection and self-expression through movement. Karen is dedicated to creating transformative experiences that help individuals connect with their soul’s purpose. Through her diverse offerings, she aims to inspire others on their paths to healing and self-discovery.