Liz Koch
Somatic teacher
Liz Koch is a conceptual artist exploring the deep sensory system and the wild wisdom and bio-intelligence of our primal core as a means for developing human potential and igniting creative impulses.
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THE PSOAS AND CREATIVITY
Dates: Oct 5-9
Status: upcoming
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This workshop, set high in the Rocky Mountains of Taos, New Mexico, will guide you in awarenesses of: Embryonic Expression, Your fluid Midline, and Rewilding your Psoas, as we explore various art forms such as: Weaving Flexible sculptures, Painting, & Writing. BECOMING INTEGRAL The last day is a picnic at a confluence on the Rio Grande where 2 rivers meet before heading to join the Ocean.
Taos Campus
There are more things between Heaven and Earth, Horatio,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy —HAMLET
As if Between Heaven & Earth,
The Psoas is the only tissue
connecting our upper and lower body.
The flow of Sacral and Root Chakra’s
direct to the Solar Plexus
is more than muscular balance,
it can be a pathway
to enhancing Creative possibilities
“ Moving in new and unexpected ways literally reshapes tissue, enhancing our creative possibilities. . . .What does it mean to fully thrive? What stops creative exploration? What is the nature of Play? How does an open exploration rather than a defined exercise change the way we think and feel about ourselves? “ —Liz Koch
This 4 day workshop, set in the tiny Art town of Taos, New Mexico located high in the rocky mountains will guide you in these awarenesses:
Embryological Expression,Your Fluid Midline
Biomorphic Expression, Core Messenger
Rewilding your Psoas,
Becoming Integral
As we explore various art forms such as:
Weaving Flexible Sculptures, Painting, Writing
Pricing Information
Tuition is $600 and includes the Picnic Lunch by the river as well as the final Dinner Celebration.
No other meals are included. Transportation and lodging are on your own. See below for lodging.
For travel: See ‘How do I get to my class’ on the FAQ page of this website.
Accommodations & Meals
HOTEL: Class is held at the HISTORIC SAGEBRUSH INN. All participants are invited to stay at this lovely Inn along with Faculty and classmates for the duration of the experience.There will be a special group rate set up for you and this may be extended to several days before and after the actual class to accommodate early arrivals as well as extended stay.
(575) 758-2254
DINNER CELEBRATION: Our final dinner will be at the Directors home, on 3 pretty acres of hay fields, under a ‘Big-top tent’ in case of inclement weather. If you are traveling with family and companions, they are welcome to join us for this final event.
Although culture defines the “wild” as untamable, feral, out of control, riotous, ridiculous, rash, stupid, impractical, and tempestuous, welcoming the wild helps us avoid living a domesticated, indifferent, and unenthusiastic life.
Enfolding somatic awareness and biomorphic movement into our life changes not only the course of our health but also the creative expression of our soul.
Moving in new and unexpected ways literally reshapes tissue, enhancing our creative possibilities.
What does it mean to fully thrive? What stops creative exploration? What is the nature of play? How does an open exploration rather than a defined exercise change the way we sense, think, and feel about ourselves?
CLASS TIME: Liz Koch will be with us for four days filled with body awareness and art activities. The forth day, we travel 1/2 hr. away to spend time in a beautiful Flowing place quietly assimilating our experiences.
BODY NURTURING: Here at The TAOS ART SCHOOL we put care into arranging for the Nurturing of your Body and Soul.We are blessed to have a swimming pool for our use during this week, as well as quiet walks. Some of our activities may take place in the pool, so bring a swim suit. A nearby garden is also available for quiet ‘Veriditas’ reflection.
THE MIGHTY RIO GRANDE RIVER Is the lifeblood of Taos and we will guide you to a quiet shady place of a confluence between the tributary from Taos Pueblo and the main river, where they join on their way to the Ocean.Picnic included.We are inspired by Liz’s book: STALKING WILD PSOAS. After a morning with Liz guiding us in Movement and Confluence, We can explore time on the banks of this magnificent Flow, allowing : “Diverse rivulets of perception to meander, or new inspirations to spring forth.
ART ACTIVITIES: As Liz says: “ Moving in new and unexpected ways Literally reshapes tissue, enhancing our creative possibilities.
Some of you might have a creative process you are currently engaged in that you would like to explore while experiencing these movements. Feel free to bring whatever you like to facilitate this: Writing, painting, clay, music instrument, really- anything.
Many others of you would prefer to ‘see what comes up’ and avail yourself of the art and music supplies we will have available. All are welcome.
TRADITIONAL TAOS PUEBLO: The 1000 year old Native American community is located at the base of Taos Mountain, just outside of Taos. Even tho this is not a part of this class, Visitors are welcome and we don’t want you to miss it If this is your first visit to Taos! Arrangements must be made for a tour with a fee. (575) 758-1028
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