NEW COURSE ANNOUNCED!
SELF STUDY OR WEDNESDAY LIVE SESSIONS
MARCH 6th - APRIL 9th 2024
“Nature has been one of the most profound healers for me. Nature connection has been a constant companion through many trials, tribulations and challenges in my life as well as a deep well of joy, inspiration and resource. Polyvagal has been a revelation for me and I am really looking forward to sharing new insights that have been incredibly helpful for me and many others.
I am delighted to know that this space is on the horizon for us to be together and strengthen, enlivens and deepen our personal nature friendship. It is such an incredibly personal relationship to what we all belong to. We will explore this wonderful wild resource though the creative practices of Movement Medicine.
You are welcome to participate in your own time with the recordings of the sessions and the rich online resource hub, which many people do or participate in the weekly live sessions and bonus mini practices and Q and a sessions. There will also be an option to journey with a study buddy for the duration if you would like.
I am really happy to be offering a new online course working with the medicine of Polyvagal, nature and Movement Medicine to enrich connection to the medicine of nature within and on this magnificent earth. You are most welcome to join us.”
cost
€190 - €260
(all fees included)
sliding scale*
*THE PAYMENTS LEVELS ARE ON A SLIDING SCALE TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT INCOME LEVELS AND FINANCIAL SITUATIONS TO PARTICIPATE. YOU GET EXACTLY THE SAME FOR EACH PAYMENT LEVEL. IT IS AN HONESTY AND INTEGRITY SCALE TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR MORE PEOPLE.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE HIGHER PAYMENT LEVELS THEN THIS WILL MAKE IT MORE POSSIBLE FOR MORE PEOPLE TO ACCES THE LOWER LEVEL PAYMENTS
Dates
WEDNESDAYS
(OR FOLLOW THE RECORDINGS IN YOUR OWN TIME)
MARCH 6TH - APRIL 9TH
LIVE ONLINE OR SELF STUDY IN YOUR OWN TIME
ALL SESSIONS ARE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ON THE RESOURCE HUB FOR THE DURATION OF THE COURSE, SO YOU CAN CATCH UP IN YOUR OWN TIME IF YOU MISS A SESSION
ALSO IT IS POSSIBLE TO TAKE THIS WHOLE COURSE IN YOUR OWN TIME IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE TUESDAY EVENING LIVE SESSIONS
Times
WEDNESDAYS
6pm - 8pm Irish / UK time
7pm - 9pm CET
“Having never met, nor been part of any group held by David I felt a little perturbed about investing time and money in an ongoing group. It was excellent and far exceeded what I might have anticipated. David has a great teaching style, down to earth, very much being himself and I also felt well held and secure in the group and in the learning. I will be doing more Online with David and look forward to in-person workshops too.”
“David is such a genuinely kind person with a big heart. He holds a gentle and safe yet firm and steady container for the process. He is very knowledgeable and capable, yet humble, open and willing to learn more from his students. He is a gifted and generous guide like on a magic carpet you will glide through your inner landscape on the winds of his perfectly curated songs and smooth supportive voice. What a profound adventure of waking up the whole body and discovering the unique dancer within you, always there waiting to be found. Dare to journey
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“This was my first experience with movement medicine, and I love the philosophy and structure of it. I received practical information and experience for myself, and knowledge to share with my clients. David is a joyful, permission giving, and facilitative teacher. He comes with my highest recommendation!”
This online 6 week course is a place to RECHARGE YOU through weaving of somatic practice, polyvagal exercises, free movement, nature’s teachings, simple compassionate guidance, inspiring music and authentic connection in community.
uniting ancient wisdom and evidence based science
Learn practical, useable and insightful tools and practices for down regulation (relaxation) and positive up regulation (mobilising, energising and releasing stuck energy) inspired by the scientifically based Polyvagal Theory
tone your polyvagal nervous system and connect deeply with nature within and the medicine and teachings of nature itself
Develop the dynamic polarity between inner feminine and masculine energy and bring these energies into balance
Receive Polyvagal Experiential practice worksheets tailored for this weekend workshop for getting to know and befriending your nervous system
use simple somatic techniques such as shaking medicine and Movement Medicine practices for relaxation, energising and balancing
Exclusive access to online Resource hub created for this workshop with Polyvagal resources / practices and Movement Medicine guided Practices
Movement Medicine is a dance practice that will reconnect you to the wisdom of living from you heart, will deepen your connection to true self, your creativity and your integrity as well as enliven your relationship with life on all levels. It has roots in indigenous shamanic wisdom as well as the latest neuroscience and therapeutic perspectives such as IFS, Polyvagal, Gestalt and Somatic Experiencing.
This is all about meeting these times resourced and self connected, rather than from a self protective posture. You will be given simple, short practices to tone your nervous system (like toning muscles) towards empowered relaxation through the lens of the Polyvagal perspective of Deb Dana and Dr. Porges. Cultivate a deeper connection to nature and the profound importance of developing a stronger Compassionate ‘Inner witness’
This course will contain:
Resources of connection to somatic intelligence and medicine of movement
A neuroscience perspective of our capacity to create real, long lasting inner change.
Science backed efficacy of Polyvagal practices to tone your nervous system
The vibrant inspiration and alongsideness of a small community to explore the power of practice
Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy
Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Connect to your inner self and others
Improve relationships and empathic abilities
Improve performance in personal and professional activities
This course will contain:
Resources of connection to somatic intelligence and medicine of movement
The shamanic wisdom of nature's teachings
Science backed efficacy of Polyvagal practices to tone your nervous system
The vibrant inspiration and alongsideness of a small community to explore the power of practice
Many people who have practiced these techniques say that they feel transformed, and they never would have imagined that something so simple could be so effective.Through movement and polyvagal techniques, you will learn to:
Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy
Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Connect to your inner self and others
Improve relationships and empathic abilities
Improve performance in personal and professional activities
*THE PAYMENTS LEVELS ARE ON A SLIDING SCALE TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT INCOME LEVELS AND FINANCIAL SITUATIONS TO PARTICIPATE. YOU GET EXACTLY THE SAME FOR EACH PAYMENT LEVEL. IT IS AN HONESTY AND INTEGRITY SCALE TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR MORE PEOPLE.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE HIGHER PAYMENT LEVELS THEN THIS WILL MAKE IT MORE POSSIBLE FOR MORE PEOPLE TO ACCES THE LOWER LEVEL PAYMENTS
GUIDED MOVEMENT MEDICINE RECORDINGS
Resources of connection to somatic intelligence and medicine of movement
A neuroscience perspective of our capacity to create real, long lasting inner change.
Science backed efficacy of Polyvagal practices to tone your nervous system
The vibrant inspiration and alongsideness of a small community to explore the power of practice
Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy
Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Connect to your inner self and others
Improve relationships and empathic abilities
Improve performance in personal and professional activities
ALL NEW MATERIALS
30-minute guided recording ‘Awaken the Dancer' freedom to move from within and develop somatic interoception
30-minute guided recording ‘Elements and Alchemy of Healing' teachings and inspirations from nature
20-minute guided recording ‘YIN YANG’ Practice of presence and connection
20-min guided recording ‘Polyvagal Movement Medicine practice for toning the nervous system
10 min Polyvagal breathing practice guided recording for relaxation
15 min Polyvagal dance practice guided recording for energising and balance
10 min Polyvagal somatic bio-energetic shaking practice guided recording
AMAZING CARE PACKAGE INCLUDED FOR THIS SPECIAL JOURNEY WITH ONLINE RESOURCE HUB
You will receive access to an online platform exclusive to your course with generous package of materials and resources to support you during and after this course, including the following:
WEEKLY VIDEOS POST CLASS sharing and teaching about Movement Medicine
Tutorial videos about Internal Family Systems, practice and exercises to support your nervous system.
An exploration of the Wisdom of the Elements
BACKGROUND
This collective journey will be intentionally small, open to a limited number of dancers. No prerequisites or previous experience in Movement Medicine is required. Whatever your background, culture, race, gender, condition, age, or circumstances you are very welcome to register. David’s intention is to create an intimate space for dancers to feel held, safe, and heard, to learn, practice, and strengthen deep and healing processes to help support and creatively resource you in the present time and beyond.
THE INVITATION
This collective journey will be intentionally small, open to a limited number of dancers. No prerequisites or previous experience in Movement Medicine is required.
Whatever your background, culture, race, gender, condition, age, or circumstances you are very welcome to register. David’s intention is to create an intimate space for dancers to feel held, safe, and heard, to learn, practice, and strengthen deep and healing processes to help support and creatively resource you in the present time and beyond.
The intention of this journey is to reconnect you to the wisdom of living from the heart and will deepen your connection to yourself, your creativity and integrity as well as enliven your relationship with life on all levels. Movement Medicine has roots in indigenous shamanic wisdom as well as contemporary therapeutic pathways such as Gestalt and latest developments in Neuroscience.
Together, we will create a supportive community to journey together. There will be support groups, inter-module exercises and guided recorded practices so you can integrate these practices into your life and have the freedom and empowerment of self-leadership.
ABOUT DAVID MOONEY
David Mooney is a trained and qualified Movement Medicine Teacher and supervisor. He has been teaching Movement Medicine throughout Europe and in America for 11 years and has been dancing various forms of conscious dance practices for the past 15 years.
David is also a fully qualified and practicing psychotherapist, professional mentor and supervisor, and has a passion for shamanic and therapeutic pathways. He recently completed a year long Polyvagal training with Deb Dana. He is also a trained in Internal Family Systems.
LIVE AND RECORDED
CLASSES
AUDIO DOWNLOADABLE
GUIDED PRACTICES
PODCAST TUTORIALS
VIDEO TUTORIALS
uniting ancient wisdom and evidence based science
6 week course online
cost
€180 - €260
sliding scale
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US HERE:
questions and for more information contact us here
Here are a few samples to give you a flavour of the exclusive guided practices you will receive as part of the resource hub
A Video Introduction to Resource hub and how to book your place
CARE PACKAGE INCLUDED
AMAZING CARE PACKAGE INCLUDED FOR THIS SPECIAL JOURNEY
ONLINE RESOURCE HUB
You will receive access to an online platform exclusive to your course with generous package of materials and resources to support you during and after this course, including the following:
WEEKLY VIDEOS POST CLASS sharing and teaching about Movement Medicine
An exploration of the Wisdom of the Elements
The profound medicinal importance of developing a Compassionate ‘Inner witness’
“My name is Caitríona. I live in Dublin and I have participated in many of David’s courses. I have always found them to be profoundly moving and significant in my life. Through his deep understanding and compassionate facilitation, I feel safe to connect fully with this movement medicine journey and explore all that it has to offer. I happily recommend this work with David and look forward to continuing this movement medicine journey into the future.
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“This course was high above my expectations including profound informations about polyvagal theory and offering so many helpful multifaceted tools and of course the movement medicine. I felt like coming home “reconnecting with the dancer inside” and I gained more compassion with myself, I feel more relaxed during the day because I could lower the very high expectations I always have to myself. It is like “playing in the next level” now feeling connected with the flow, because the knowledge is grounded in my body through the dancing and exercises and I listen more friendly to the signals of my body.
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“David’s course was really special and exceeded my expectations. It helped me to understand and accept more my inner processes and gave me many tools for a daily life. And an important addition - David’s approach is really warm-hearted, respectful and full of wisdom, so I felt in the course safe and supported.
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“David’s clear, loving, joyful movement medicine teachings are deeply entwined and informed with affirming and healing Therapuetics. He creates community across space and time, connecting us through heart and mind and body. ”
“The somatic nature course was extremely revelatory for me. It sounds so obvious to say “the more you move, the less you’ll get depressed”, but the truth is, for years I just didn’t see that link. Same with time in nature, I always knew I loved it, but somehow when I heard the science behind Why it’s so beneficial, it made me want to seek it out more. Again and again, we treaded pathways out of the head and into the body, creating a personalised toolkit for finding groundedness and equilibrium. I especially loved the befriending of the so-called negative states and recognising them for the creative survival strategies that they are. We also had the opportunity to connect one-to-one during and between classes, which provided an additional source of anchoring and safe connection. I also gained some valuable insights about my existing styles of connecting with others and where I would like to branch out into new relational terrain. The content was presented in a simple, jargon-free way, which is why I’ve been recommending this modality to friends who are looking for tools that allow them to stay in calmer and more grounded states for longer.
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