Playful Presence

Sunday, September 12
10a – 12 noon Pacific

This event is offered on a sliding scale, from $15-$25. Please pay what you can afford.
You may also make a donation to help support those unable to pay the full price. Register here: https://stillpointmeditation.weebly.com/mindful-improv-workshops.html

This class is co-taught by Pez Owen, meditation instructor, and Taj Baker, applied improv facilitator.​

Improvisation is, at its core, a mindfulness practice. The improviser is fully present in the moment, letting go again and again of impulses to plan or control. We cultivate a trust in the unnamed thing that is arising between the players.

Building on the natural affinity that formal practice and improvisation already possess, a delicious synergy happens, creating a wonderful container for the practice of improv. We alternate between deep relaxation and energetic activity as we combine structured meditation practices with the more expressive type of mindful play found in improvisation.

This two hour workshop begins with basic mindfulness exercises and leads into meditative and playful games and scenes. Whether you are a seasoned improviser or new to the practice, you are sure to leave with new tools to enrich your life and satisfy your soul.

Testimonials!

I found this very refreshing and rejuvenating. RL

I really loved the direct explanation of how the two intertwine and how there were specific mindfulness techniques for specific improv techniques!!!!!I Highly recommend this amazing workshop! SN

You have made connection via zoom the best experience of anyone I know!!- KF

Pez and Taj are terrific teachers and bring a great deal of expertise in both techniques and teaching!- SN