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Authentic Practice

  • Tree of Life Integral Centre 3 Denmark Street Kew, VIC, 3101 Australia (map)

Elemental Dance

An Authentic Practice Offering

The first in a co-facilitated series of practice and support

Arrive at 1:30pm @ Tree of Life Integral

Enjoy nourishment, refreshments and reconnecting with peers. Come gather round the fire, as

we collectively open the container for practice & support in circle and community

At 2pm -you will be warmly invited to join us for Elemental Dance - in the studio.

In this workshop, Lauren invites the elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit into a dynamic

movement journey that culminates in a rich dance language—one that welcomes improvisation

in both personal and communal expression.

Taking eclectic inspiration from earth-based spiritual paths and Middle Eastern, Romani and

global fusion dance forms, Lauren will guide us through the art of connecting movements to our

breath and sound, expand our curiosities around the nuances of mirrored movement and

practice some basics of moving together in a group or “tribe” using geometric shapes.

You are invited you to witness, experience, and explore:

✨ Connecting movement with breath and sound

✨ Bringing curiosity to mirrored movement as a form of shared language

✨ Discovering some basics of moving in group or “tribe” formations using geometric shapes

✨ Experiencing joyfulness and playness through improvisation

The space will be filled with a lush and eclectic soundscape to guide and inspire your

movement, supporting attunement to your unique rhythm.

  • This offering is open to all bodies and genders.

  • Movements are invitations—adaptable to all levels of confidence and ability.

  • No dance experience is needed.

  • Please wear comfortable, layered clothing that allows for ease & warmth, freedom & flow.

  • There will be beautiful, fringed shawls to adorn your hips, should you wish to enhance your sensory experience in a gently held, embodied, and inclusive space to move, connect, and be.

Co-creative space to move with the elements, awaken inner rhythms, and dance our way into

deeper connections—with ourselves, with others, and with the earth beneath your feet.

Space will open for feedback and responses

4:30pm -We will close the container with a gentle meditative practice as a collective.

GENTLE DISCLAIMER: While this offering draws inspiration from traditions sometimes

labelled as “belly dance,” there is no expectation or need to expose or focus on your belly. The

intention of this practice is not performance, but presence. We centre how movement feels, not

how it looks—nurturing spontaneity, authenticity, and joy.

TO BOOK YOUR SPOT! TEXT OR EMAIL LAURA

LIMITED SPACES SO BE SURE NOT TO MISS OUT!!

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TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ITS ORGIN AND FOUNDATION PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ OVER CONTENT BELOW.

Authentic Practice – Co-Creative Container for Professional Advancement

An experiential space for Creative Arts Therapists to connect & create play & progress, engage & evolve professional practice.

Join a supportive circle of colleagues for insightful reflection, embodied learning, and meaningful exchange—where inner wisdom meets shared experiences promoting growth and real connection.

Each session is hosted by Laura, with experiential learning led by rotating facilitators, where the safe of exploration of raw edges of spark new ideas through collaboration, and open to the possibilities that arise when we show up with curiosity and courage.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, support, or community—Authentic Practice invites you to make your professional journey an adventure

Structure & Flow

Each session will be a facilitated experience where members engage in interpersonal development, reflection, and initiation into new ways of working.

  1. Opening & Closing the Container

    • Laura will open and close each session, holding the space with intention and care, creating an atmosphere of trust and shared purpose.

    • The closing will offer integration, reflection, and an anchoring of insights into practice.

  2. Facilitator-Led Sessions

    • A rotating schedule of facilitators will guide each session, sharing their authentic practice with the group.

    • Practices may include embodied processes, creative explorations, therapeutic techniques, reflective dialogues, or innovative service models.

    • Each facilitator will design their session to spark insight, foster courage, and cultivate professional growth.

  3. Community Engagement & Integration

    • Participants will have space for meaningful dialogue, peer reflection, and feedback to deepen learning.

    • Sessions will encourage co-creation, inviting professionals to experiment, share, and evolve their practice together.

NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FACILIATION DATE 27TH JULY 2025!!

If you are interested in joining a leading-edge community, supporting you on your career path, and wish to apply to take part in the Facilitator- Led Sessions, reach out to Laura directly to secure your spot.

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