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FORMLESS ARTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
THE NEXT MODULE OF GPF LEVEL 1
THE NEXT MODULE OF GPF LEVEL 1
EXHALE retreat
28 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER / ITALY
This module will focus primarily on the breath and it will be woven with the Formless Arts practices such as Liquid-Body and Play-Fight to ensure that we will move through a balanced process between internal somatic exploration and some degrees of physicality and interaction between bodies.
Breath-Ability through
Liquid-Body and Play-Fight
Liquid-Body and Play-Fight
Breath-Ability is a breathing methodology develop by Bruno Caverna whose focus is the regulation of the nervous system through a gentle mindful integration of the breathing practices into every daily moments. The approach amalgamates knowledge from various perspectives such as Butyeko Method, Oxygen Advantage, Coherent Breathing, Freediving and Qi-Gong. Morevoer, Breath-Ability is supported by over two decades of Bruno's explorations and experiences into inner breathing's realms.
BREATHING SPHERES
The breath is a powerful tool for self-knowledge and self-discovery, yet a most intimate connection towards the essence of our beings. Behind the simplicity from each inhalation and exhalation lies an intricate complexity of qualities and expressions that travel through all spheres of the body-being. To observe and study attentively our own breath is akin to have an internal mirror that reflects our states of consciousness and how the body-mind relationship and processes unfold. In this vein, the breath may be regarded as en excellent doorway to foster countless individual expressions that have gone dysfunctional, like optimizing physiological dysfunctions, enhancing physical performances as well as supporting the healing of deep existential fears such as traumas, panic attacks and anxieties crisis.
BREATHING SPHERES
The breath is a powerful tool for self-knowledge and self-discovery, yet a most intimate connection towards the essence of our beings. Behind the simplicity from each inhalation and exhalation lies an intricate complexity of qualities and expressions that travel through all spheres of the body-being. To observe and study attentively our own breath is akin to have an internal mirror that reflects our states of consciousness and how the body-mind relationship and processes unfold. In this vein, the breath may be regarded as en excellent doorway to foster countless individual expressions that have gone dysfunctional, like optimizing physiological dysfunctions, enhancing physical performances as well as supporting the healing of deep existential fears such as traumas, panic attacks and anxieties crisis.
What is Breath-Ability
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To learn about oneself in deeper layers by exploring the implications behind the feeling of breathlessness
Improvement of the overall life quality and an increased sense of well-being
Sharpening of the attention and mental concentration empowerment
Restoring inner calm by managing anxiety and existential fears
Cultivation of a more permanent meditative and resilient state of being
Enhance sleeping quality and energy levels during the awake state
Develop a stronger sense of self-confidence and inner-strength
Retrieving a sense of bodily lightness at the execution of daily physical activities
Boosting general physical performance
OVERALL BENEFITS
THE PATHWAY
Understand the role of CO2
in the human biochemistry
in the human biochemistry
Improve
CO2 tolerance and functional breathing patterns
CO2 tolerance and functional breathing patterns
The physiological implications behind the breathlessness sensation
Balancing of the autonomic nervous system through coherent breathing
Assessment of mental states and health conditions through breathing-hold test
Importance of nasal and light breathing
Improvement of sleeping disorders, mental concentration and energy levels by developing more functional breathing patterns
participation
WHEN
28 September - 2 October 2023
Accommodation
Food (3 meals per day)
● 180 € shared room
● 140 € camping
Course fee
we offer 3 options of fees according to your current financial possibilities
● 190 €
● 240 €
● 310 €
● 180 € shared room
● 140 € camping
Course fee
we offer 3 options of fees according to your current financial possibilities
● 190 €
● 240 €
● 310 €
Where
Casa Monterosi
Anghiiari, Tuscany
Anghiiari, Tuscany
The Retreat will take place in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany, hosted by Casa Monterosi (the Play-Fight Camp house), in Anghiari (35 km from Arezzo, Italy). The uncontaminated location, surrounded by hills, forest, breathtaking view and flowing water, offers the perfect conditions to enter in direct touch with Nature and also have the appropriate facilities for living, moving, resting, sharing spaces and time within a large group of people .
There are two dance spaces, a smaller one indoor and a large pedana outdoor. However the activities will take full advantage of the landscape, ready to move in a variety of conditions, soil, grass, forest, sun, wind, rain...together, nourishing joy and willingness to try and Play.
The house can accommodate up to 28 people, while there is plenty of camping spots spread all around to suit all tastes. The kitchen, managed by Italian Cooks, runs with care and love, preparing 3 meals p/d with the best local ingredients, making sure to provide the right resources for everyone to enjoy at the fullest what the experience offers.
There are two dance spaces, a smaller one indoor and a large pedana outdoor. However the activities will take full advantage of the landscape, ready to move in a variety of conditions, soil, grass, forest, sun, wind, rain...together, nourishing joy and willingness to try and Play.
The house can accommodate up to 28 people, while there is plenty of camping spots spread all around to suit all tastes. The kitchen, managed by Italian Cooks, runs with care and love, preparing 3 meals p/d with the best local ingredients, making sure to provide the right resources for everyone to enjoy at the fullest what the experience offers.
LOCATION
Bruno Caverna is a pioneer in the development of body-mind integrative practices authentically supported by more than 35 years of dedicated studies in various body-mind disciplines such as Capoeira, Acrobatics, Contemporary Dance, Contact-improvisation, Taiji, Russian Systema, Watsu, Breath-Work and Freediving. In 2012 Bruno created the Play-Fight and Liquid-Body practices and in 2016 he changed the focus of his professional perspective by founding Formless Arts, a philosophical umbrella that sustains the physical practices and theoretical studies. Formless Arts overall's aim is to provide a mosaic-like container for those earnest to be committed to the path of self-knowledge through the contemplation of movement, breath and awareness. Since then Bruno has been certifying facilitators, organizing his own events, educational courses and collaborating at inter-disciplinary festivals. The newest chapter in Bruno's professional trajectory is about to be launched, the Formless Arts Practitioner Training Program offered and spread in 6 modules along the year Bruno started exploring Freediving in 2018 and under the guidance of Andreas Pepper Bruno had a mind-blowing experience as he saw the ocean as a portal for inner dimensions. Ever since he has been completely hooked and fascinated by the feelings and states the deep waters may provide and open up. Recently Bruno has also certified as an instructor of the Buteyko method and Oxygen Advantage, a further dive into the fascinating world of the breath.
FACILITATOR
BRUNO CAVERNA
BRUNO CAVERNA
Bruno Caverna is a pioneer in the development of body-mind integrative practices authentically supported by more than 35 years of dedicated studies in various body-mind disciplines such as Capoeira, Acrobatics, Contemporary Dance, Contact-improvisation, Taiji, Russian Systema, Watsu, Breath-Work and Freediving. In 2012 Bruno created the Play-Fight and Liquid-Body practices and in 2016 he changed the focus of his professional perspective by founding Formless Arts, a philosophical umbrella that sustains the physical practices and theoretical studies. Formless Arts overall's aim is to provide a mosaic-like container for those earnest to be committed to the path of self-knowledge through the contemplation of movement, breath and awareness.
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