To Begin with the Act of Giving - 2 week Experiential Study Program

𝑻𝑶 𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑪𝑻 𝑶𝑭 𝑮𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮 Deep Ecology, Poetry and Contact Improvisation 2 week Experiential Study Program Facilitators of this edition: Dolores Dewhurst Marks, Maximiliano Bonacquisti, Philippa Arnold and Fern Sripungwiwat 18 - 31 October 2025 Chiang Dao, Thailand To Begin with the Act of Giving is an invitation to craft spaciousness for new beginnings, and the gifts of our inherent generosity towards oneself, others, and the space between us. To reverse the cycles of not giving that stop us from giving ourselves away as an offering to this world. To fall intimately within, rediscovering the genius in us that knows directly and lives in the shared space. To discover or deepen the soul’s artistry of asking beautiful and challenging questions, and being vulnerable and available to listen whole-bodily. To access and cultivate a greater support by unifying with the forces of nature and moving towards life together. For those who are motivated to cultivate readiness for radical change and self-transformation, who are genuinely curious to ask questions from the shared ground and deepen their connection with nature, its forces and wisdom. We will explore our inner ecology (embodied anatomy) and deep ecology, learning from nature experientially and practicing the principles of Contact Improvisation as a practice/art form that is rooted in eastern philosophies, martial arts, meditative and contemplative traditions. We will be hiking in the forest, being with the river and hot spring, tending to the garden, writing and sharing poetry. We will give space for direct experience, deep listening, witnessing and contemplation. The program will include meetings with deep ecologist Nikom Putta. Information Pack: https://tinyurl.com/GivingCI53 This Study Program is part of Towards CI53 Winter Residency. For more information visit: https://towards.contact/