Gather
An international healing circle created to bring people together for community, sharing and joy. This program engages in a variety of mind and body (somatic) exercises focused on breath-work and sensory awareness followed by deep reflection.
“Programs like Gather helped me be able to face my anxiety and life’s concerns with calm and intention. They’ve helped me learn to attend to my mind and body more purposefully. The community of people that I’ve met in the programs I’ve attended has magnified the benefits I receive.””
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
1. SOMATICS
We open each session with 1-2 somatic tools to get in touch with our body and our mental needs. These tools integrate touch, breath and movement to help individuals find personal insight and integration in the body. We will practice these tools to help regulate the nervous system and reconnect with our “felt sense”, the comfort and human wisdom beneath the layers. It’s like learning to be a child again.
2. SHARING CIRCLES
Each guest has 2-3 minutes to share in small groups in response to pre-arranged prompts in an open, non-judgmental environment. There is no expectation to heal or fix the sharer, only to show up for their reflection. For the next round, we dive deeper into what came up for us personally as a result of showing up for the moment. Gatherers are encouraged to submit prompt themes before the program.
3. CLOSING MEDITATION
We will end with a meditation or breath work.
DETAILS
This series consists of live online sessions via Zoom that run between January and December on the First Tuesday of every month from
12:30-1:30PM EST. Please check your local date and time here.
Session 1: January 4, 2022
Session 2: February 1, 2022
Session 3: March 1, 2022
Session 4: April 5, 2022
Session 5: May 3, 2022
Session 6: June 7, 2022
SUMMER BREAK
Session 7: September 6, 2022
Session 8: October 4, 2022
Session 9: November 1, 2022
Session 10: December 6, 2022
If these dates or times don't work, please check our calendar for other upcoming offerings from TMBP.
REGISTRATION
Is this your first time? The first GATHER you join is FREE! Register below by selecting which dates you would like to participate.
Returning Gatherer? Welcome back!
We're so glad you're coming back for another Gather session to join a community looking to heal together!
COST: $100-250/sliding scale.
If you'll only be attending select sessions, please consider paying what you can per session ($10-$25/session).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can we assure an inclusive, trauma-sensitive, non-judgmental space?
During month one of the program we will explain the agreements of the group and the sharing rounds.
Are there any course expectations or technical requirements?
This course is available to all levels of experience and movement, it can be done from a chair or bed! You will have the option to join the group discussion, or learn more about the art of napping. Whatever your body desires.
Do I need to bring anything or prepare anything beforehand?
No materials needed but you may like to have a notebook and some cushions/mats available to soften harder surfaces.
What if I’m interested in attending the program but can’t make some of the dates?
You may join for as many weeks as you would like, and I encourage weekly participation! If you miss a week, it's no big deal to come back later.
If you are leaving early or coming late for a session, please make sure to mute yourself!
Will I receive a recording of the program?
We will not be recording these calls for privacy and confidentiality reasons, but we do record other programs!
Can I bring a friend?
Friends and new members are welcome to join anytime, but must first watch a video of this session and sign off on the agreements.