EcoSomatics: Adaptation and Resilience

Led by Bex Patterson Markowitz, somatic experiencing practitioner and human geographer  

Explore different facets of transformation through the lens and practice of ecosomatics in a series of five workshops designed around a central theme that can also be taken as stand-alone classes.    

The May 8 session will focus on the themes of adaptation and resilience. Through guided movement, sensory exploration and reflective practices, we will engage with the more-than-human world as a teacher of adaptability and strength. Together, we’ll consider how ecosystems respond to change in unexpected ways, opening to the myriads of possibilities that unfold from every moment. Guided by the notion that the future is not a foregone conclusion, we will see how we, too, can draw on our embodied wisdom to navigate challenges and adapt together. This class invites you to cultivate a deeper connection to the garden, each other and your own relational capacity for resilience in the face of life’s uncertainties.   

Before this workshop, registrants will receive a link to a recording of a virtual, one-hour Introduction to EcoSomatics program.  need link  

Choose Your Fee: $15, $25 or $35; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code.
$15 is a supported rate (enter discount code SUPPORT)
$25 covers the cost of the program (enter discount code COVER)
$35 allows others to participate at the supported rate  

Location: Onsite at Duke Gardens. Directions will be included in the program reminder.    

Parking: Parking is included and available only for the program’s duration.  

Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors, and participants will travel on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines. Some activities will be seated, with the option to sit on the ground or bring your own chair. In the event of rain, activities will move to a covered area outdoors.   

Please note: Construction for the transformative Garden Gateway Project is underway. Look for parking instructions and meeting location details included in the program reminder email sent the week before each program date. The Doris Duke Center and main visitor parking lots will be closed for the duration of construction.

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