Slow Serpentology 26th May - Manchester Nervous System Regulation meets the Energy Body

Update 18th May: Fewer than 5 places places now available. Early Bird places fully booked. If you are here to book - Please visit https://lovemovementevolution.com/event/ss1 💜 ***What is Slow Serpentology?*** Slow Serpentology is a guided, embodied interdisciplinary space where Deep Somatics (expanded upon below) & Nervous System Regulation meet Native Classical Tantra, Dance, and the Emotional & Energy Body (also sometimes called the "Subtle Body"). An experiential BodyMind Temple & Laboratory of Slowing Down, Listening, Meditation, Breath, Voice & Sounding, Dance, Awakening the Sensorial Body, Gravity, Touch, Awareness, & the Unknown. An Energetic & Ritual inquiry through the Nervous System (PolyVagal Informed) into our inner Waters & the subtlety & vibration of feeling the fullness of our own "Energy" Body. It is the curiousity & fascination of the possibility to RE-source from our own "Soma". Soma means "Body" in Greek (from which the word Somatics is derived) and also "mystery Elixir" in Sanskrit, which is one of the languages I'm a long-term student of :-). We bring together both meanings. Embracing Letting go, Softening, Listening, getting out of the linear mind, the Yin (Receptive), our Voice & Subtle Energy, Awareness, Dance, & Pleasure as tools for gentle self-inquiry. Connecting with fertility of our inner tremors & vibration (Spanda), the creativity & power of our inner Serpent, vital life-force energy (or Kundalinī). ***Why Slow Serpentology?*** Sometimes, instead of outward growth and upward climb, life at times must turn Inward & “Root”-ward, especially during times of inner & outer transition, in order to grow in other ways. To regulate our Nervous Systems. To reconnect with our heart's deeper longing. Or to shed skins that may no longer serve. To listen to the softer voices of our "Soul", if you are so inclined. Or to root ourselves in the soil of deeper union with the constellation of inner polarities & the waters of sacred inner union. Bringing together powerful modalities that foster attuned & resonant Embodied nervous system experiences & shifts bottom up (i.e from Body to Mind) in the Heart, Body, Belly/Womb, Root, Soul, & Mind including: Deep Somatics (PolyVagal Theory, Nervous System & Fluid System Embodiment, Embryology, & NeuroScience) Classical Non-Dual Tantra (from a native perspective) Awareness of the Emotional & Energetic Bodies BioEnergetics BreathWork VoiceWork & Sounding Trauma-Informed Neuro-Affective Embodiment Meditation Sexual Shamanism & the Temple Arts Soul Awareness Dance (Argentinian Tango, Sacred Dances, & Movement Improv) ***What happens at Slow Serpentology?*** “Serpentology” means the study of “snakes”. In the context of this experiential, it is curiosity & permission, & recognition that when we slow inwards & “root-wards”, connecting with our life force energy (Kundalini or Chi) is our birthright. The keystones of this experiential are about developing healthy boundaries, empowered consent, and choosing to participate experientially to the level you choose to lean in or out. You are ALWAYS at Choice to choose your level of participation. We will: Explore regulating the Nervous System (Polyvagal -informed). Explore the Emotional Body & Energy Body Dive into our inner Waters & Fluid Systems (for example, CerebroSpinal fluid (CSF), Blood, Fascia, etc) Subtle inner massage + voice + meditation + fluid energy consciousness process. You will experience liquid, subtler, deeper states of consciousness & the capacity of the nervous system to self-heal. Explore the inter-connection between Trauma (with a big or small T) , the Tools (BioEnergetic Emotional Express & Release), & cultivating your own practice. There will be opportunities/invitations to participate in consensual touch to explore the Sensory body and you can choose to lean in or lean out. ***What will I take home?*** Simple Tools (see next) to embody & regulate your own Nervous System Active (Yang) & Yin (Receptive) BioEnergetic Emotional Express & Release Tools to access more life force energy, aliveness, & embodied states of flow. Understanding the value of using Tools to access spontaneous “Recovery Responses” (some of which are colloquially called Glimmers) in the Body to unblock or nourish the Nervous System Identifying “Glimmers” - spontaneous, usually nonlinear “Recovery responses” from body to mind Awareness of the Emotional Body & the Energy Body Opportunities to increase the pleasure ceiling of your body to be more in the present Ability to expand & deepen your intimacy in relating with yourself and/or your partner/s or wider community/ecology. ***Is this for me? Commitment to an Inclusive & Safe Space*** All of you belongs here. We are committed to creating a species- inclusive space for all participants, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, relating styles, class, language/accent, or background, or other factors of marginalization. This is an Embodied, Intersectional, Body positive, Sex positive, & sensual & life-force positive, Queer-led & friendly Experiential. This experiential is entirely invitational. There are no requirements, or explanations required. Intimate genital touch and nudity isn't part of the experience. The greater the mix of prior experiences, the richer the experiential. This experiential is accessible to differently-abled people. however, we request you to let us know in advance so we can cater appropriately to your needs (more information in the welcome letter). ALL of You is welcome. Individuals, couples, and relationship groups of any formation are welcome. No prior experience in embodiment, meditation, energetic work, s3x positive spaces, conscious community or sensual environments required. Whether you are a complete beginner to the world of Embodiment, Yoga, Dance/Movement, Tantra, Conscious Relating/Intimacy/Kink, Sacred Sexuality, or S3x +ve space, or you have many years of experience navigating these spaces, You Are welcome. At the beginning of our time together, we will establish agreements together, so that every individual feels fully honoured and supported in moving only as fast or slow and as far as their individual sense of safety permits. Each person decides their level of involvement, without peer group pressure. You may practise with a partner or friend if you have booked together. Individual participants will be invited to rotate and practise with other participants. This allows you to have a variety of different experiences and you ALWAYS have the choice whether to participate or not. See words shared by beautiful humans from previous experientials below. ***Date*** May 26th, 2024 11:30 am - 7:30 pm (with a 90 minute break in between for Lunch and shorter breaks) ***Investment*** Early Bird - £ 105 ( Fully Booked) Regular - £ 135 (After April 30th) ***Location & Getting there*** Our venue is the beautiful YogaSoulMcr, Levenshulme (M19 3PN) . More details about parking & the venue are in the welcome letter. ***How to Book*** If you are here to book – please do so using the ticket link above. You will be emailed a Welcome Letter detailing ALL the information about Slow Serpentology in 5 working days (usually sooner :-)). The Welcome Letter contains a link to an Online Information Form, that I request you to complete as soon as possible to support your own preparation. ***Cancellation & Refund Policy*** For cancellations before May 10th, 2024 – £25 is due as an admin fee and you will be refunded the rest of your investment within 10 working days. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another human. For cancellations after May 10th, 2023 – £60 is due as an admin fee and you will be refunded the rest of your investment within 10 working days. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another human. ***Team Bios*** Bynoi Desouza - Developer & Facilitator Bynoi is a Somatic Educator, a Native Classical Tantrik Educator, Researcher, & Practioner, an Internal Arts Coach & Shamanic BodyWorker, & Faculty at International School of Temple Arts (ISTA). Diverse embodied fields inform his approach and spiral of enquiry including: Deep Somatics (Nervous System (PolyVagal Informed) & Fluid System Embodiment, Embryology, & NeuroScience) Classical Tantra (Translating root Tantrik sources directly from Sanskrit to Somatics & English) & Neo-Tantra Awareness & Embodiment of the Emotional & Energy Bodies Somatic & Embodied Boundary & Consent work BreathWork VoiceWork & Sounding (the Esoteric Science of placement of Touch through Sound) Soul Awareness Temple Arts Sexual Shamanism Dance, especially Argentinian Tango, Movement Improv, & Sacred Dances Bynoi grew up in India, & has spent the last 19 years living in the UK, Europe (Sweden & Belgium), & South America. He has facilitated, taught at, & produced Somatics, Classical Tantra, Subtle BodyWork, & Spiritual, Sexual & Shamanic week-long journeys & selected festivals since 2015 across Europe (Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Croatia, Ireland, & Iceland), UK , India, & Colombia. Bynoi is passionate about the possibility to resource from our own "Soma" (meaning "Body" in Greek And "mystery Elixir" in Sanskrit). Bynoi is fascinated by the inter-connections between Deep Somatics (Embodiment of the Nervous System, Fluid System, & Embryology), Classical Tantra (translated from "Root" sources from Sanskrit pointing to Somatic practices), & simple, & effective Trauma-Informed Neuro-Affective Embodiment. Bynoi is fascinated by the potential of using specificity of Breath, Movement, Dance, Sound, Awareness, Touch to impact Embodiment (physical, physiological, mental, emotional, energetic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, and soul) Bynoi speaks 7 languages including Spanish and Swedish, & is a life-long, long-term student of Sanskrit, the language used in primary Classical "Root Tantras". ***Nigel Medows - Organizer & Team*** Nigel is a dedicated sound therapist and breathwork facilitator, committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and inner harmony. With a passion for helping others unlock their full potential and reconnect with their authentic selves, Nigel utilises the transformative power of conscious connected breathing and functional breathwork, alongside sound therapy techniques, to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Trained and certified in conscious connected breathing, functional breathwork and sound therapy modalities, Nigel brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to each session. Drawing from a diverse range of modalities and traditions, Nigel creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore and release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of relaxation and balance. Understanding the mind-body connection, Nigel employs sound healing instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, drums, and chimes to create immersive sonic experiences that resonate with the body's energy centres and biofield. Through conscious connected breathing practices, Nigel guides clients in harnessing the power of their breath to access deep states of consciousness, relaxation, clarity, and inner peace. Functional breathwork techniques are also integrated to optimise breath patterns for improved vitality and well-being. Jade Woolley - Team My name is Jade - I am a trauma informed practitioner who specialises in alternative therapies such as EFT, (emotional freedom techniques) Hynotherapy, NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and reiki. I have used these modalities build a relationship with my body, mind and soul whilst also holding space and supporting others. I love the art of dance and music and have found both play a huge part in my own journey of self discovery. I look forward to meeting you and feel honoured to support the space.