Unlock the Magic of the Body with Gary Carter & Julie Martin

Enhancing Your Connection with the Nervous System

Brighton, UK | 22-23 Sep 2023

About

Join esteemed senior teachers, Gary Carter and Julie Martin, for an immersive 1.5-day workshop in the vibrant city of Brighton.

In this workshop, you will embark on a journey of exploration, delving into various exercises and techniques designed to unlock the inherent intelligence of your body. While there will be informative lectures, both Gary and Julie are passionate about the immediate application of knowledge. You will witness the incredible techniques demonstrated by Gary, while Julie will guide you through invigorating flows, seamlessly weaving the acquired wisdom together.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the wonders of your body and establish a profound connection with your nervous system.

Reserve your place now for this extraordinary workshop with Gary Carter and Julie Martin.

Concepts we will Cover

Breath as a regulator - The connection between the breath and the nervous system
Power of the pause/rest - how we recalibrate in the moments of rest after movement. Finding assessment of sensation.
Challenging the body - good stress - what this means in our practice
The importance of neuroplasticity - why creating new neural pathways with movement is not only good for the body but crucial for the brain.

Why should you enhance your connection with your nervous system?

In the realm of movement and asana, it's natural to focus on muscles and bones, shaping our bodies into various forms. However, the true essence of this practice lies in our profound dialogue with the nervous system. Every action we take, consciously or not, is processed through this intricate network. By understanding the mechanics of the nervous system within our practice—embracing the breath, and navigating shapes—we have the power to revolutionize our entire experience.

Often, asana and movement practices can be influenced by external factors. We ask ourselves, "How does it look?" or "Is my alignment correct?" While these considerations aren't inherently wrong, the path to an embodied movement and asana practice lies in awakening our felt sense. Through this, poses, shapes, and transitions become vehicles for an extraordinary sensory journey.

The magic truly unfolds when we take this awareness beyond the mat and into our daily lives. We become finely attuned to the felt sense of all our interactions. By learning to recalibrate on the mat, we gain the tools to navigate challenging situations and make decisions from a place of deep intuition. We learn to identify resistance and openness within ourselves, creating space for growth and transformation.

"Let the magic of embodied movement ignite your journey of self-discovery."

Schedule, Location & Price

Schedule

Friday 22 September: 3 - 6 pm
Location: The Loft Brighton at Little Dippers, 42 Upper Gardner Street , Brighton UK
www.theloftbrightonvenue.co.uk

Saturday 23 September: 9:30 am - 4 pm

Saturday morning from 9:30 am - 12 noon
Location: Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road Hove, East Sussex BN3 6EG

Saturday afternoon from 1 pm until 4 pm
Location: The Loft Brighton at Little Dippers, 42 Upper Gardner Street , Brighton UK

Price

£160 for full workshop
£136 for Brahmani Loyalty Members

Hi, I'm Julie

I'm here to invite you into a practice that embraces your individuality and curiosity. An EMBODIED Yoga based on a sensory experience, free from outdated dogma and limited linear structures.

Raised as a Vedantist, I grew up immersed in the philosophy of yoga. In my 20's I began to practice asana and research different ways of moving while studying the history of yoga. The resulting discovery is that yoga is EVOLVING and always has, so we have permission to explore these practices, challenge the myths, and move forward with knowledge and awareness.

My mission is to EMPOWER your practice. To help find your own pace, fluidity, and strength in a structure that is an invitation, not a rule. Tap into your curiosity and trust your experience to take charge of your practice on and off the mat.

About Gary Carter

Gary has been teaching and practising yoga and various other movement practices for 25 years. He studied with Mary Stewart, Sophy Hoare, John Stirk, Peter Blackaby and after a brief time with Vanda Scaravelli, met and studied with Diane Long in Florence and Rome. Gary studied in Shiatsu, Chi Ne Tsang, CranioSacral Therapy and in 1998 met Tom Myers, with whom he studied the Anatomy Trains theory in depth, completing the KMI Structural Integration training.

Over the past 15 years he has lectured in Movement Anatomy for Yoga for Yoga teacher trainings, Pilates teacher trainings and massage schools all over the UK.

Gary ran the Science of Movement course at Middlesex university from 2007-2011 and studied in Dissection at the Institute of Anatomy in Vienna and St. Andrews University, Scotland. He had his Natural Bodies Centre in Brighton for over 20 years running several yoga teacher trainings and continues to run his Anatomy for yoga teachers courses and Anatomy for Pilates & Gyrotonic teachers in England, Scotland and Ireland.