‘Movement Snacks’ for Wellbeing and Pain Management (Public)

This session with Ian Tennant offers a short, accessible movement snack, designed to lift your spirits, proving that even on sluggish days, a little movement can go a long way!  For all abilities, you can leave your device camera ‘switched off’ if you want to move in private.  Includes an optional mini ‘sharing circle’ at the end of the session, to vocalise what you've felt in your body.

A movement snack is a short session of movement, designed to be easily accessible and encourage even small amounts of gentle movement during the day. These snacks are based on ‘somatic practices’ or activities that bring awareness to your body and mind. They are designed especially for those living with chronic pain, or working with them. It may also be suitable for those with reduced mobility, lack of access to in person activities, or working online.  All are welcome, with camera on or off. *The idea of snacking on movement is inspired by  https://drchatterjee.com. 

These snacks are also an ideal introduction to the Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain Network for people with chronic pain, dance and somatic practitioners, healthcare professionals and carers.

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Sessions are led by Dr. Ian Tennant (Angela Ruskin University/ Thrive&Enjoy UK), Dr. Eline Kieft (Wild Soul Centre) and Dr. Maria Kapsali (University of Leeds), supported by Dr. Emma Meehan and Dr. Rosa Cisneros (Coventry University), board members of the Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain Network. With British Sign Language interpreter Rachel Tipping. With thanks to the Physiotherapy team at UCLH NHS Trust Foundation including Dr Jackie Walumbe, Andrea Wright and Alice Morgan.

 Our facilitators are comprised of dance artists, healthcare professionals, researchers and people living with chronic pain.

Everyone.

We will have BSL interpreter Rachel Tipping helping facilitate the session.

People living with chronic pain

Dance artists

Social prescribers

Healthcare workers 

No deadline