Expanding & contracting
Our bodies are in constant motion
- With Shirley Summers & Mungo Dalglish
- Dates: Saturday 31 May (2–7pm) & Sunday 1 June (10am–5pm)
- Location: Beech Hill, Cheshire
- Cost: £185 (bursaries available)
Together, we will engage in:
- Individual, pair and group work
- Nature-based exploration
- Embodied presence through movement and breath
- Voice and sound work
- Supported reflection and dialogue
This workshop is an invitation into the mysterious ‘dance’ of life at this moment in time – to meet it with curiosity, awareness, and creativity.
Venue
Beech Hill, 295 Northwich Road, Cheshire, CW8 3AN
A beautiful, non-residential setting with access to natural spaces. Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation if staying overnight.
Our bodies are in constant motion – expanding, pausing, and contracting.
In times of challenge or change, this natural rhythm can become disrupted. We may feel stuck, disconnected, or unable to fully access our vitality, creativity or resilience.
This experiential weekend workshop offers a gentle and creative space to explore your personal movement patterns using Gestalt-based body awareness, Developmental Movement, natural voice, and outdoor connection.
Who Is It For?
This workshop is open to anyone interested in personal exploration through the body. No prior movement or therapy experience is required - just a willingness to bring yourself to the process.
Places are limited (6–12 people) to support depth and safety.
Booking & Fees
Cost: £185
Bursaries are available - please enquire.
To book or arrange a conversation, contact:
About the facilitators
Your learning will be guided by experienced trainers.
Shirley Summers
A Gestalt Psychotherapist and body-oriented practitioner with over 40 years’ experience, Shirley’s work is grounded in presence, nature, and developmental movement. She also works with the Way of Council and is a student of Zen Buddhism
Mungo Dalglish
A body-mind-nature practitioner and co-founder of Beech Hill, Mungo draws on bodywork, permaculture, rites of passage and creative embodiment. His practices include meditation, movement, poetry and deep listening.