with KERRY WARREN

Participants will engage in warm-up exercises drawn from MBSR and Qigong, followed by collaborative choreography creation using "yes, and" and consent practices. The session will commence with a Q&A and end with a Yoga Nidra meditation. Exploring the need for a consent-forward approach in arts education, we'll examine the CRISP model, emphasizing agency and practicality. Drawing from Warren's experience as a consent-forward teaching artist, lesson plans will be adapted to align with this ethos. The session will culminate in a Yoga Nidra meditation, offering a restorative practice amidst the demands of education. Rooted in relaxation, Yoga Nidra regulates bodily functions and aids stress management. By fostering balance in the autonomic nervous system, it promotes well-being and resilience in educators.

Beginner level with low impact movement.