7+ Senses : Exploring Sensory Awareness as the Foundation for Emotional Resilience

What is it about? 

Through somatic work, dance and voice improvisation and ecopsychology, we will explore the expanded senses, beyond the traditional five and refine their ability to attune to ourselves, others, and nature. By integrating practices of deep listening, presence, and embodied awareness, this training supports the development of skills for emotional resiliance and sensory intelligence in times of change.

This project explores how to cultivate a more connected, responsive, and resilient society, where individuals develop the skills to navigate uncertainty with greater ease and adaptability.

We will explore the many senses that shape our relationship with the world, from proprioception (the sense of our body's position) and interoception (the sense of our inner state) to the subtle, often unrecognized ways we attune to the natural world around us.

Main questions for this training: 

• What are the 7+ senses, and how do they shape our perception?
• How do sensations influence our relational field and capacity for connection?
• How can we use our senses to cultivate a felt sense of belonging within nature?
• What practices can help us expand our awareness and listen more deeply to ourselves and the world?
• How does an ecosomatic approach help us shift from individual presence to relational presence?

Methodology:

Somatics  - Ecopsychology - Dance & Voice improvisation ​

• Somatic practices: Somatic practices focus on increasing awareness of bodily sensations, movements, and patterns to enhance overall well-being and self-awareness. This work emphasizes the body's internal physical perception and experience.
• Ecopsychology: explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world through ecological and psychological principles. It seeks to understand and address the psychological underpinnings of environmental issues, proposing that the health of the planet is intrinsically linked to human mental health. It emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to foster emotional well-being and a sense of ecological responsibility.​
• Dance and Voice Improvisation is a spontaneous and intuitive practice where movement and vocal expression emerge in the moment, without a predetermined structure. It allows mover to explore their physicality, emotions, and creativity while responding to various stimuli such as rhythm, breath, sound, and space.

For who? 

This training is open to youth workers, educators, facilitators, mental health workers and anyone interested in personal growth, ecological awareness, and embodied learning. No prior experience is required, just an openness to explore and engage deeply.

Challenge themselves to explore and understand the interconnected nature of sensory awareness, attunement, and embodiment through the practices offered.

• Discover the hidden potential of the body through somatic exploration, movement, and deep listening to both inner and outer landscapes.
• Trust the unfolding wisdom of the group process, co-creating a space of shared learning, presence, and connection.
• Engage in outdoor experiences, embracing physical activities in nature, regardless of the weather.
• Gather new tools and inspirations to integrate into their personal practice, facilitation, and work within their communities.
• Be willing to contribute the learned knowledge to their coworkers and apply the skills in their work with youth or other client groups.
• Commit fully to the program with openness, curiosity, and adaptability, embracing both personal and collective transformation.

We aim to have 27 participants from Slovenia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania. 

Participants must be over 18 years old and have a communicative level in English so that they can participate fully in the program.

​This training course is funded through the Erasmus+ Programme, travel costs up to a specific maximum allowed amount will be fully reimbursed.

Slovenia: 28 EUR (56 EUR for Green Travel*)
Italy: 211 EUR  (285 EUR for GT*) 
Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, France: 309 EUR  (417 EUR for GT) 

Last drop of information: 

• Applications deadline: 27th of April at 12pm
• Selection results: 4th of May
• Arrival day: 11h of June by 7pm
• Start of the program: 12th of June 9:30am
• Departure day: 19th of June by noon

For More Information, visit this page: 

https://www.moave.si/7senses

Application form link: https://forms.gle/wXdfegxqLkBNtByw8