Life Practice in Atlanta 2023-24 In-Person
Atlanta, GA
Fridays 7-9 pm
Saturdays 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
September 29th & 30th
November 17th & 18th
January 26th & 27th
March 28th & 29th
Saturdays 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
September 29th & 30th
November 17th & 18th
January 26th & 27th
March 28th & 29th
Assisted by Sacil Armstrong
The InterPlay Life Practice Program is an active, creative way to change your life and change your world.
• Unlock the wisdom of your body!
• Have more fun!
• Decrease stress and increase ease.
• Make wiser, more grounded decisions.
• Thrive by getting body, mind, heart and spirit to all work together.
• Find easy ways to change what you want to change in your life: relationships, work, community, home, spirit, body image…
• Discover your hidden resources.
Immerse yourself in the system of InterPlay—ideas and practices that can move you from where you are to where you would like to be.
Find freedom through movement, story, sound, and stillness, and discover creative ways to change what you want to change in your life.
You may use this supportive, affirming community to help you shape your life in ways that are best for you. You will get individual attention from the program leaders who will help you identify your personal desires and intentions.
Although some previous experience with InterPlay is encouraged, there are no prerequisites for taking part in the InterPlay Life Practice Program.
The Elements of the Life Practice Program
The Secrets of InterPlay in Atlanta a multi-day event begins the Life Practice Program. It is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the InterPlay forms and tools in a supportive community. You can attend the Secrets of InterPlay weekend as a stand alone event or to find out more about the Life Practice Program.
• A series of Four Friday pm and Saturday all-day gatherings from September 2023 to March 2024 with your Life Practice Program group for play, presentation, discernment, and interaction, where you will have a chance to explore new creative possibilities in a supportive community.
• Receive three focus sessions during which you receive personal support from the program leaders to learn how to access your body wisdom, learn a new tool/skill, and apply it to whatever situation you desire.
• A Body-Spirit Celebration during the final Saturday to play with the InterPlay forms and share them with each other in a celebratory and honoring way.
• Reading and writing practices which will help you apply InterPlay insights to your own life and will be based on the InterPlay book Having It All: Body, Mind, Heart & Spirit Together Again at Last. The reflections can take many different forms: writings, letters, artwork, poetry, photography, etc.
• The Core Elements InterPlay Self-Study that will give you a more in-depth understanding of the InterPlay system.
Repeating the Program
Anyone who has previously completed the Life Practice Program is eligible for the repeater rate of $1,100. ($750 for the Life Practice Saturdays/$350 for the Secrets of InterPlay)
Covid Policy: Masks are welcome and optional. Please do an at-home Covid test before attending the gathering and do not attend if you have symptoms of illness.
Housing
For information: contact Jennifer: interplayatlanta@gmail.com
Schedule
September 29th & 30th, November 17th & 18th,
January 26th & 27th, March 28th & 29th
Fridays: 7-9 pm
Saturdays: 9:30 A.M.- 8:30 pm (with numerous breaks)
Financial Assistance
Diversity is a great gift in the InterPlay experience. Based on our commitment to Racial Equity and Transformation (read our statement here) and our understanding of other structural and personal inequalities that exist, Body Wisdom is committed to making our programs financially accessible.
Financial considerations need not be a barrier to your participation. Financial support and flexible payment plans are available. Please email Angela at info@interplay.org, or feel free to speak to one of the leaders of this program.
Life Practice Program Attendance
Community building is an integral part of the InterPlay system. To experience the most out of a Secrets of InterPlay weekend or the Life Practice Program, we recommend that you attend all of the sessions. This immersion program into the forms and tools of InterPlay is most effective when the group can stay together over time. If you are considering becoming an InterPlay leader, participation and attendance for the full program, including attending a Secrets of InterPlay weekend, will be necessary to complete the Life Practice Program, which is the first step in becoming a certified InterPlay leader. If you have questions about this please visit: InterPlay Leader Training Program.
Continuing Education Credit
Up to 55 CE credits (including the Secrets of InterPlay) for various healthcare and allied healthcare professions are available for those practicing throughout the U.S. and for educators only practicing in Illinois. CE pre-registration is required before the start of your event. Email Jane Siarny at interplaychicago@sbcglobal.net to APPLY for CEUs. There is a charge of $25-$40 per program. CEUs are offered through Continuing Education Institute of Illinois or R. Cassidy Seminars.
Cost: $2,250 includes Secrets of InterPlay Retreat / $1,100 for repeaters
Registration/Information: Registration questions: email office@interplay.org. For financial assistance: email info@interplay.org
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