Transitions
A Dance of Awareness afternoon workshop for women
- with Clare Osbond
Saturday 7th Febrary 2026, 2pm - 5.30pm
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All proceeds go to fundraising appeal for the Amos Trust to keep Palestinian music alive by supporting Palestinian musicians rebuild their lives https://www.justgiving.com/page/pmx2026
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How is it to move forwards, embrace the new? How is it to hold back, stay with the old, the habitual? As a dynamic being, I am faced with a choice in any given moment. I can chose to move forwards to new possibilities, fulfil my potential - my 'becoming'. The very idea of which can threaten my safety and security.
I have the choice. To move forwards, to stay where I am, or even go back, to regress to old ways and old patterns of existence.
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As we dance through the DoA cycle, we honour and welcome each choice. Do I push through, overriding my natural rhythms, or do I follow my resistance? With self-consciousness and self-awareness you step in to who you truly are.
Dance of Awareness allows us to discover more about ourselves - the dance between body and mind, the blocks to action and the sources of energy that if mobilised, could empower and transform us.
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A transition is a bit like an edge - the place where we are stable enough to be receptive to change, yet be open enough to respnd spontaneously. If we place too much reliance on stability, nothing much will change; but when we are in a state of overwhelm, nothing much can be learnt. The edge is the place of greatest therapeutic potential. This is the see-saw of life! The see-saw tips... and there is a transition.
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We will dance (with music) through the DoA cycle - sometimes with structure and sometimes without - sometimes individually and sometimes in connection. There will also be time for sharing. We will explore together what is already happening, what is trying to happen and what might be stopping things from happening.
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Throughout the afternoon we will stay with awareness and what is present for you in any given moment. All that is required is a willingness to experience your being. Being you.
You are welcome. Whether you are currently going through a transition in your life, or not. Whether you have experience of Dance of Awareness, or not. Wherever you are at this time.
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Workshop Details
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Location: The Phoenix Centre, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
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Date: Saturday 7th February 2026
Time: 14.00 - 17.30
Please arrive between 13.45 and 14.00
There will be a short tea-break mid-afternoon.
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Cost: £40.
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To book: Please pay by bank transfer (email for bank details). On booking you will receive a booking confirmation.
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If you want to discuss anything by phone, please email Clare to arrange a time to call.
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