Still being moved

Selfistry (https://selfistry.com), a self-discovery system for personal development I’ve been exploring for several years with its originator, Sarah Marshank, includes a somatic practice I particularly love. Its name—still.being.moved—references the three opportunities (represented as spaces) offered within the experience: meditation, cultivation of a witness observer, and freeform movement.

The experience begins with a brief orientation to the practice. Over the next 50 minutes, music supports our choices as we interact with each space as inspired.

In the stillness space (still), we sit, connect perhaps outside ourselves, “meditate”, tap into our sense of “source” or simply be.

In the witness space (being), we observe ourselves and each other without judgment or interpretation.

In the movement space (moved), anything goes. The invitation is to move, sense “who” is here in the dance, play and explore; you may sway, sit, rock, crawl, roll around on the floor. Just know anything goes!

Simple. No expectations. Stay in each realm as long or short as you like. Juicy beyond words.

Our practice ends with an optional circle, where we are invited to respond to the question “What did you notice?” Our words are held in respect and confidence.