REGISTRATION IS OPEN!When our body is in balance, we feel in harmony within ourselves and are able to interact with others and our environment from a more grounded place.The lower spine, pelvis, and related structures establish a key internal support and, when embodied, can bring a profound sense of balance to the two sides of the body.Using a multi-systems exploration of the integral connections that underlie this support, this series will explore balancing the two sides of the body by: Recognizing and releasing neurological and tissue restrictions in the base of the pelvis and spineRevitalizing the structures of our lower pelvis and spine: bones, muscles, organs, and nervesWe will approach these structures through:Discovering the unique embryological origins of the lower spine and pelvisEmbodying their current adult structuresIntegrating their cellular matrix with their spinal nerve innervationUnifying the two sympathetic ganglionic chains through the ganglion impar in front of the coccyx (sympathetic nervous system)Experiencing the sacral autonomic nervous system plexus (usually considered to be parasympathetic) as a counterbalance to the sympathetic nervous system innervation from each spinal nerveCondensing of fat cells to release stored energy, tone muscles for increased strength, and bring a sense of lightness, fluidity, and easeClarifying fascial lines of flow to bring connectivity and flow through the whole bodyFor those of you who have been engaged in previous series with me, this series will integrate much of what we have covered before and bring exciting new insights for your ongoing practice of embodiment.For those of you new to my online series, it is an introduction to a multi-systems approach to experiencing deeper physical strength. resiliency, and inner clarity; creating a calmer, integrated, and balanced sense of self; and responding to others from an engaged and grounded place.This series is for you if you would like to:Find greater balance in the two sides of your bodyExpand freedom of movement through your lower spine, pelvis, and hip jointsUnderstand the relationship between physical and emotional patterns and your anatomyImprove your posture with sustained easeTransform heavy static fat into light mobile fatDevelop greater strength, flexibility, groundedness, and buoyancyThemes and material will be drawn from:The coccyx, as well as being the end of the vertebral column (tail), is a site of confluence for many functions. It influences breathing, spinal support, brain and spinal cord function, sympathetic nervous system function, and the flow of energy through the central channelThe distinctive embryological development of the lower portions of the spinal cord, spinal nerves, vertebral column, vertebral muscles, and pelvic organsThe pelvis as four separate units – two pelvic bones, pubic disk, and sacrumThe pelvic diaphragm as the foundation for movement of the lower limbs and the lower spineThe unified diaphragm (thoracic & pelvic)Sympathetic ganglionic chains (sympathetic nervous system)Filum terminale and the anchoring of the brain and spinal cordCrura of the thoracic diaphragmAnterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments as supports for the vertebral columnJunction of the spinal cord between S2-S3 is the site of the autonomic nervous system plexes (S2-S4) which are commonly seen as the part of the craniosacral parasympathetic nervous systemLumbosacral plexus – nerves innervating the abdominal, pelvic, and perineal organs and the lower limbsMuscles of the lower vertebral column (S3-Coccyx)Lower urogenital organsLower anorectal canalFat, as the largest endocrine gland, affects the mobility and strength of the whole bodyFascia as the tissue of connectivity and flowBonnie may return to the same material in some classes and present it again from different perspectives. The specific principles explored in each class can be helpful, even life changing, in themselves, but the essence that Bonnie would like to transmit is that there is a way to learn, a way to access your body and mind, a way to relate to yourself and others that emerges from the deeply rooted knowing of your cells.Bonnie shares insights and principles drawn from her more than 50 years of pioneering work in an embodied approach to anatomy, developmental movement, embryological development, and psychophysical integration. In each class, cellular consciousness guides our explorations.There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Participants should have some experience with movement practices, somatic approaches, or psychophysical disciplines. No previous experience with Body-Mind Centering® is necessary.Join Bonnie with a sense of curiosity and inquiry about movement, the body, and consciousness.DatesSeptember 5, 2024 September 12, 2024 September 19, 2024 September 26,2024 October 3, 2024 October 10, 2024Time11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (California time)LocationOnlineClass RecordingsClasses will be recorded and participants will have unlimited lifetime access to the recordings through online streaming, even after the 2024 Fall Series is over.Pay From the Heart Scholarships and Payment PlansWe would like everyone to be able to attend Bonnie’s 2024 Fall Series, regardless of financial situation. Pay From The Heart Scholarships and Payment Plans will be available when registration opens.Paying in installments can be helpful. We have 4 payment plans available here.Pay From The Heart Scholarships are available for people who need financial assistance. The scholarship application is here.For those that are in a position to be able to help support the registration of people on scholarship, there is an opportunity to do so on the Support the Scholarship page. Registration Includes 6 live classesUnlimited lifetime access to the class recordingsCourse materialsAccess to study groupsFrequently Asked QuestionsHave questions? Answers to many frequently asked questions about Bonnie’s 2024 Fall Series can be found here.
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