In this course we will work with grounding, centering, relaxation, and boundaries in both solo and partner work.

Based on techniques of martial arts pushing/sticking hands, partner drills create an artificial environment of conflict, of a relationship in danger of tipping out of balance. Where is our inner fight? How do we react and relate to this both internally and externally?

The fundament of this work is to have access to resources for being able to be present within your own body. The goal is relaxing any excess tension that is not needed, creating an opening for flow (both physical and emotional), and activating what is needed to be alert and adaptable. Excess tension creates a stop to flow (a rigid body authority) and too little contact with the body challenges the ability to be present (lack of body authority). 

In this partner work, we have the opportunity to become aware of patterns of dominance and submission, lack of skills in self-assertion and boundaries, negative self-talk, and consequences of unresolved traumas. This shows us where we must work to step into our own body authority.

Confronted with our psychological defenses we often need to work through the shame and break the cycle of rejecting functional self-assertion. How do we accept and integrate an authentic display? 

This method is a practice of self-awareness and development. The goal is to recognize our communication patterns and become more receptive listeners and clearer communicators. 

Teachers: 

Carla Dressler started her martial arts practice in 1992 in Berkley, California. She has worked with several systems including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Yi Quan, and Ving Tsun. She is also trained in Systemic psychotherapy. The last decade has brought her a new passion of movement within the Pilates Method. She has found the joy in movement. Movement that leads to awareness. 

Kolbjørn Vårdal is trained as a body psychotherapist and has a bachelor's degree in educational science, and a master's degree in trauma work. For the last 15 years, he has developed the method Relational Trauma Therapy together with Merete Holm Brantbjerg. He has a private practice at Kjernekraft Oslo where he has individual therapy, group therapy, supervision, and teaching about the nervous system and trauma.  

Tid: Fredag-søndag 10.-12. febuar (fredag 18-20, lørdag 10-18, og søndag 10-16)
Pris: k 3450 (Kjernekrafts medlemmer kr 2950)
Lærer: Carla Dressler, Kolbjørn Vårdal