Upcoming Workshops & Events
'Connected-body' / Zürich, CH
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
THE SHORT:
Taking a perspective of the human being as an inescapably ‘Connected-body’, we propose contexts of Movement Practice in which internal & external connections are illuminated & nourished. This work includes locating & removal of “blockages” on the physical layer, building relationships with other bodies & communication with our environment, objects, space & gravity. It is framed through focus on subjects such as*:
• Conflict dynamics: finding inter-body synergy on the PLAY -> FIGHT spectrum.
• Environmental-communication: foundational literacy on floors, walls, bars, rails.
• Stickwork & ‘wielding’: long/short-stick work, individual & partner.
• Breathing & diaphragm: an exposure to the MoveMore ‘3-pillar’ practice.
• Structural intelligence: generating, transmitting & redirecting forces.
• Recovery protocols: tension modulation, fascial-care, ANS regulation.
The event is open to all bodies & abilities – no previous experience is required.
*Content is not guaranteed & is adapted to the space & facilities.
THE LONG:
This workshop proposes the human being as a ‘Connected-body’, within & without. It is experienced through the quality of connection on our physical & internal layers, in relationship with the people around us, with objects, and the environments we occupy.
Whilst this ‘Connected-body’ is our original state, it inevitably accumulates “blockages” in the experiences & traumas of our ongoing lives. Left unnoticed & unattended, their accumulation manifests in conflict & dissonance in on a range of layers of movement experience, from physical to psycho-emotional, inter-social to environmental.
And so, the practice begins:
The ‘connected-body’ is empty of blockages. Internal intention & external action are aligned & harmonic. It has both the sensitivity & capacity to move & be moved.
We learn progressive protocols to locate & “empty” the body of excess tension, nourish the health & quality of fascial-lines, and regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS). These qualities are then expressed through ‘force-generation & transmission’ practices, the ‘Breathing & Diaphragm’ system, and “wet-tested” in partner & groupwork scenarios.
It exists only in relation to other bodies. It is reciprocal & dialogic, able to assimilate stimulus & respond appropriately in kind. It is receptive, able to AFFECT & BE affected.
We develop the ‘structural intelligence’ & understanding of of one’s own body & others, cultivating sensitivity & reciprocity through relationship. This is framed in truly HANDSON practices which develop biomechanical sensitivity, build “comfort in contact”, and explore ‘productive conflict’ and ‘winnerless competition’ on the play/fight spectrum.
It connects with the object world as an extension of Self, creating a new ‘assemblage’ more than the sum of its parts. It interacts with, manipulates, and is manipulated by it.
We take ‘stickwork’ & ‘wielding’ practices to frame the subject of ‘object-interaction’. Whether short or long-stick, these universal systems of patterns apply whether with or without object in hand. Subject/Object are seen as harmonic extensions of one another, magnified further in connection with other bodies in both partner & group contexts.
It is aware of and can communicate with its environment. Whether the floor, walls, bars or rails, it embodies a language of transferrable principles to connect these worlds.
We focus on CONCEPT-led practices which allow movement patterns to be independently found, as well as taught & formalised. These include “lower” principles such as ‘weight-shifting’, ‘levels in space’ and ‘circles of the body’, as well as “higher” principles such as body-orientation, configurations, planes & trajectories of motion.
Date, time & cost:
– Saturday & Sunday 3-4th May: 10:00 – 18:30 (2x sessions with 90mins break)
– Regular: CHF 265.- / Earlybird (until March 15th) 225.-
Open to all levels
Further info & Sign up here on the Laboratorium website.
Jason Round is a Movement practitioner & teacher based in Bern, Switzerland. He has been sharing his perspectives & practice over the past decade in live classes, workshops, and online platforms, and currently coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in the Swiss capital since 2019.
His research is dynamic & continually evolving, emphasising ‘Movement Practice’ as a lifelong pursuit to develop physical literacy, live authentic experiences, reach deeper levels of self & collective awareness, and contribute to a revolution in physical education.
For Jason, the practice is space in which we can frame & enrich our human experience; to expose, be challenged, to overcome & understand. In the process we have the opportunity to learn invaluable life lessons toward endless growth & evolution.
He is currently a student of the 5-year ‘Human Movement Studies’ program, a revolution in the world of physical education, mastery, and body-intelligence led by teacher Marcello Palozzo.
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
This short workshop represents Movement Practice in Switzerland as part of a global series of events happening simultaneously in major cities around the world.
These events will share & update local communities on revolutionary research & practice currently being done in the realm of ‘Human Movement Studies’, a paradigm shift in the world of physical education, mastery, and body-intelligence spearheaded by profound teacher, Marcello Palozzo.
In this spirit, our workshop will focus on the subject of ‘Physical Preparedness’ & ask the questions:
- What is the best way to train the human body to thrive and be proficient in ALL movement scenarios?
- Which physical qualities, movement patterns & skills are most worthy of investment & development?
- How can such a practice be accessible, progressive, sustainable & enriching for all individuals & “levels”?
Our answers will share practically-tested, cutting-edge research on Human Movement informed by insights on subjects & themes such as biotensegrity, fascial anatomy, the ‘Phasic body’ perspective from Marcello Palozzo, respiratory biochemistry, construction of motor-skills & physical-literacy & education.
The workshop is also an introduction to the weekly ‘Physical prep’ class now being taught as part of the ‘Movement Practice, Bern‘ curriculum.
Date, time & cost:
– Saturday 29th March 2025: 12:30 – 16:30 (with a short snack-break in the middle)
– CHF 70.- / OR 2x classes from your ‘MP Bern’ Abo
Please complete registration form and advise of payment:
Jason Round
MoveMore: Movement Practice
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 1542 6199 5
TWINT: 078 656 1642 (please write your name in the note)
Your space is secured on receipt of payment.
Location & practicalities:
Tanzhaus Bern (Brückenpfeiler)
Dalmaziquai 69, 3rd floor
3005 Bern
– From the bridge, take the steps down to the Aare river.
– Blue-zone parking is available by the Aare river.
– We will be on the top/3rd floor, second studio on the right.
– Please bring/wear: note-taking facilities, liquids/snacks for break, comfortable clothes for movement.
– NO SHOES are to be worn in the studio.
– Please leave bags & clothes in the dressing room (straight ahead upon entering the floor).
Jason Round is a Movement practitioner & teacher based in Bern, Switzerland. He has been sharing his perspectives & practice over the past decade in live classes, workshops, and online platforms, and currently coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in the Swiss capital since 2019.
His research is dynamic & continually evolving, emphasising ‘Movement Practice’ as a lifelong pursuit to develop physical literacy, live authentic experiences, reach deeper levels of self & collective awareness, and contribute to a revolution in physical education.
For Jason, the practice is space in which we can frame & enrich our human experience; to expose, be challenged, to overcome & understand. In the process we have the opportunity to learn invaluable life lessons toward endless growth & evolution.
He is currently a student of the 5-year ‘Human Movement Studies’ program, a revolution in the world of physical education, mastery, and body-intelligence led by teacher Marcello Palozzo.
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This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
This workshop is an opportunity to celebrate 5 years of ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, CH. It is open to ALL, welcoming both former & current students, first time visitors, and also any friends & family.
The workshop will take an ‘open’ format, meaning that we will dip and dive into a range of movement aspects for practice: from the spectrum of play and fight to dance and improvisation, movement “puzzles” and cognitive games to learning new movement patterns and exploring physical-capacities.
Whilst this will be framed in a range of partner, group, and also solo practices, our main orientation will simply be an embrace and celebration of being “in and of Movement”. As our physical actions are so often attached to a specific objective or discipline, it is very easy to lose this sensation and freedom of simply being a Body in Movement. It is, however, perhaps one of the most powerful experiences which we can have – especially when shared with others.
To frame this experience, ‘teaching’ will take a back-seat to ‘facilitating’, whereby contexts of practice will be given “open-ends” with only “soft-focus” on objectives and outcomes. Rather than fixed “rules” of play, we will frame DIRECTIONS with great potential for free-play and, consequently, experience of the often ephemeral movement qualities which emerge in the process.
Date & time:
– Sunday 27th October 2024: 10:00 – 17:30*
– 2x 3-hour sessions with 90 minutes lunch**
*Participation for only part of the event is also possible.
**We have access to a communal kitchen and it would be great to spend the lunch time together. Where possible, bring food with you and something to share if you like.
Donation:
This is a donation event, suggested CHF 40,- to 80,- for the full day . You can choose to send a donation beforehand, or cash/TWINT on the day.
Please complete registration form if you are SURE you can partake. For any donations made in advance:
Jason Round
MoveMore: Movement Practice
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 1542 6199 5
TWINT: 078 656 1642
Location:
Tanzhaus Bern (Brückenpfeiler)
Dalmaziquai 69, 3rd floor
3005 Bern
– From the bridge, take the steps down to the Aare.
– Blue-zone parking is also available at by the Aare.
– We will be on the top/3rd floor, second studio on the right.
– No shoes are to be worn in the studio.
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
This workshop uses the frame of ‘Partner-work’ to open contexts for Movement Practice which the lone individual simply cannot. Whilst allowing us to explore deeper & with new perspectives on a range of familiar movement aspects, we will evoke & attempt to answer a general question which goes beyond physical-practice: What does it mean to be a “good” partner, and how can we better develop in these respects?
Departing from this partner & group/”social-layer” of Movement Practice, we will approach a range of subjects & concepts such as: sensitivity & structural-awareness, “comfort in contact”, ‘roughhousing’ (the play/fight spectrum), “helping & heckling”, leading & following, parter-strength (“producing” & “with-standing” force), moving & “being” moved, coordination & cognitive-loading & more.
The main proposals are TWO-fold: firstly, whilst an effective partner can help us learn, grow, and achieve MORE than we can on our own, this depends, on a fine balance between understanding/empathy and encouragement/elevation. Secondly, in a partner/group connection we become not simply a collection of individuals, but rather a THIRD entity, an “assemblage” which has much GREATER potential than the sum of its parts.
The workshop is open to ALL.
Date, time & cost:
– Sunday 7th July 2024: 10:00 – 14:00
– CHF 70.- / OR 2x classes from your ‘MP Bern’ Abo
Jason Round
MoveMore: Movement Practice
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 1542 6199 5
TWINT: 078 656 1642
Your space is secured upon payment confirmation.
Location TBC! (weather dependent)
If the weather is good, our content is suitable for outdoor practice. In this case, we would practice at:
Schulhaus Marzili,
Sulgeneckstrasse, 59
3005 Bern
And meet on the basketball courts.
If the weather is rainy, then we would practice indoors at:
Tanzhaus Bern (Brückenpfeiler)
Dalmaziquai 69, 3rd floor
3005 Bern
– From the bridge, take the steps down to the Aare.
– Blue-zone parking is also available at by the Aare.
– We will be on the top/3rd floor, second studio on the right.
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
POSTPONED
The MoveMore: Handstand Workshop shares developmental drills & methodology for beginner-to-intermediate practitioners wishing to develop balance on two hands. No previous experience is required.
We build the skill from the ground, up. Participants will walk away with both a conceptual understanding and clear pathway toward their goals. This is supported by a range of drills & programming recommendations toward progressive & sustainable self-directed development.
Further to invaluable tools & perspectives for injury-prevention & complementary mobility development, where appropriate we will also explore fundamental foundations of strength/skills such as ‘press handstand’, the freestanding handstand pushup, and 3-dimentional handstand walking.
The MoveMore: Handstand Workshop shares developmental drills & methodology for beginner-to-intermediate practitioners wishing to develop balance on two hands. No previous experience is required.
We build the skill from the ground, up. Participants will walk away with both a conceptual understanding and clear pathway toward their goals. This is supported by a range of drills & programming recommendations toward progressive & sustainable self-directed development.
Further to invaluable tools & perspectives for injury-prevention & complementary mobility development, where appropriate we will also explore fundamental foundations of strength/skills such as ‘press handstand’, the freestanding handstand pushup, and 3-dimentional handstand walking.
The workshop is for beginner & intermediate-level practitioners interested in developing their two-arm handstand. No experience is required.
Date & time:
– Saturday 20th July 2024
– 12:30pm – 5:00pm (2x sessions with a break)
Location:
West End Parish Centre
Chapel Road
West End
Southampton
SO30 3FE
On-site parking available
Cost:
Handstand workshop ONLY:
– £75 (regular) / £65 (‘earlybird’ & low-income)*
Combined with ‘Movement workshop’:
– £150 (regular) / £130 (‘earlybird’ & low-income)*
*Earlybird: pay before July 6th
*Low income: individuals with limited financial resources who struggle to make ends meet. May be low-income workers or unemployed and receiving benefits. May also be students or retired with state pension only.
– Please complete registration form.
– Space is reserved ONLY once payment is made.
Spaces are limited
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms (movemoremp.com).
As part of his wider practice, Jason has been a handstand practitioner for over 10 years, and teaching the skill in classes and workshops for over 5 years.
He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ and ‘Handstand & Mobility’ classes in Bern, Switzerland.
POSTPONED
“Shut your mouth, and save your life.”
This ‘Breathing & Diaphragm’ (B&D) workshop shares perspectives, principles, and practical tools to begin building your own progressive ‘B&D’ practice.
With ‘Movement’ always as the departure-point & direction, this practice teaches self-administered protocols for mobilising and “cleaning” the respiratory & elimination organs, developing range & movement-patterning of the diaphragm, and management of habitual over-breathing toward health and performance benefits.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Identifying & managing symptoms of ‘dysfunctional breathing’
- Protocols for manual mobilization of the respiratory & digestive organs
- Mapping ‘breathing-ranges’ & building diaphragmatic-mobility
- Increasing CO2 tolerance with Buteyko & apnea-influenced practices
This workshop is accessible & of value to all experience levels. Whilst the material has developed from a wide range of sources & influences, it is NOT based withing or presented from any specific tradition or discipline.
Whether you have an established Yogic-oriented breathing-practice, are a therapeutic, medical, or movement professional, an athlete looking for a performance edge, or simply an enthusiast looking where to begin, this ‘B&D’ workshop will provide you with fundamental tools serving for a lifetime of practice.
This introductory workshop is centred around the proposal of “mapping Movement practice”. It aims to give participants an insight into the subject’s potential breadth, whilst presenting structures, tools & perspectives for its practical approach.
As the subject of ‘Movement’ is so wide & far-reaching, we will propose specific themes and create “containers” within which to frame & focus our practice; this allows us to explore a range of movement aspects, whilst still maintaining DEPTH of learning.
Subjects of focus include, but are not guaranteed or limited to: effective partnerwork (exploring the ‘play/fight’ spectrum), ‘floor-communication’ (bi-/quadrupedal-locomotion, ‘floorwork’ and ‘groundwork’), object-interaction (rhythm, timing, coordination, gross & fine motor-control), ‘physical practice’ (exploring strength, mobility, balance, structural-integrity, tension-management & recovery protocols).
This workshop is open to EVERY BODY – no experience is required. All activities are scalable so that individuals can work according to their own pace, level, and capacities.
This workshop is open to EVERY BODY – no experience is required. All activities are scalable so that individuals can work according to their own pace, level, and capacities.
Date & time:
– Saturday 21st July 2024
– 10:00pm – 5:30pm (2x sessions with a lunch-break)
Location:
West End Parish Centre
Chapel Road
West End
Southampton
SO30 3FE
On-site parking available
Cost:
Movement workshop ONLY:
– £95 (regular) / £80 (‘earlybird’ & low-income)*
Combined with ‘Handstand workshop’:
– £150 (regular) / £130 (‘earlybird’ & low-income)*
*Earlybird: pay before July 6th
*Low income: individuals with limited financial resources who struggle to make ends meet. May be low-income workers or unemployed and receiving benefits. May also be students or retired with state pension only.
– Please complete registration form.
– Space is reserved ONLY once payment is made.
Spaces are limited
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms.
These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com).
He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
“Shut your mouth, and save your life.”
This ‘Breathing & Diaphragm’ (B&D) workshop shares perspectives, principles, and practical tools to begin building your own progressive ‘B&D’ practice.
With ‘Movement’ always as the departure-point & direction, this practice teaches self-administered protocols for mobilising and “cleaning” the respiratory & elimination organs, developing range & movement-patterning of the diaphragm, and management of habitual over-breathing toward health and performance benefits.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Identifying & managing symptoms of ‘dysfunctional breathing’
- Protocols for manual mobilization of the respiratory & digestive organs
- Mapping ‘breathing-ranges’ & building diaphragmatic-mobility
- Increasing CO2 tolerance with Buteyko & apnea-influenced practices
This workshop is accessible & of value to all experience levels. Whilst the material has developed from a wide range of sources & influences, it is NOT based withing or presented from any specific tradition or discipline.
Whether you have an established Yogic-oriented breathing-practice, are a therapeutic, medical, or movement professional, an athlete looking for a performance edge, or simply an enthusiast looking where to begin, this ‘B&D’ workshop will provide you with fundamental tools serving for a lifetime of practice.
This ‘Breathing & Diaphragm’ (B&D) workshop shares perspectives, principles, and practical tools to begin building your own progressive ‘B&D’ practice.
The event is accessible & of value to anyone interested in the wellness-effects of breathing practices, as well as those looking to increase performance of respiratory-conditioning (e.g. martial-arts, team-sports & athletics). It is of particular value to those who practice in the sea or pool, such as swimmers and surfers.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Identifying & managing symptoms of ‘dysfunctional breathing’
- Protocols for manual mobilization of the respiratory & digestive organs
- Mapping ‘breathing-ranges’ & building diaphragmatic-mobility
- Developing ‘CO2 tolerance’ & breath-holds affecting increased physical-performance.
This workshop is accessible & of value to all experience levels. Whilst the material has developed from a wide range of sources & influences, it is NOT based withing or presented from any specific tradition or discipline.
Whether you already have an established breathing-practice, are a therapeutic, medical, or movement professional, an athlete looking for a performance edge, or an enthusiast looking for where to start, this ‘B&D’ workshop will provide you with fundamental tools serving for a lifetime of practice.
Date & time:
– Sunday 16th June 2024
– 10am – 2pm (2x sessions with a short break)
Location:
Old School studio
Wesley Place
Newlyn, Penzance
TR18 5AZ
Cost:
– £50 (regular) / £40 (‘earlybird’ & low-income)*
*Earlybird: pay before June 6th
*Low income: individuals with limited financial resources who struggle to make ends meet. May be low-income workers or unemployed and receiving benefits. May also be students or retired with state pension only.
– Please complete registration form.
– Space is reserved ONLY once payment is made.
Spaces are limited.
Important info:
– Please arrive with an empty stomach, as we will be manually exploring the abdominal cavity/digestive organs.*
– Bring liquids and optionally tea or electrolytes to stay hydrated.
– Bring a personal timer (can be on a phone), notebook & pen.
*Manual mobilisation and many of the breathing practices have the potential to STRONGLY affect the regulation of internal pressure in the body. If you are currently suffering from any ailment which may be worsened by this (e.g. high/low blood-pressure, internal lesions/injuries, hemorrhoids) or are currently menstruating, please advise in the workshop and work with self-directed mindfulness. Your body and its responses remain your own responsibility.
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms (movemoremp.com).
As part of his wider practice, Jason has spent years researching and practicing a range of perspectives on “breathwork”, with strongest influences coming from the worlds of Russian Systema and Buteyko traditions, medical & health perspectives, performance enhancement, and freediving ‘apnea’ practices.
Further to providing ‘Breathing & Diaphragm’ practices through the ‘Elements’ standardised-programming platform, he currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Canton Bern, Switzerland.
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop presents the subject of ‘Spinal-work’ as an aspect for enriching, developmental Movement practice affecting physical, physiological, and cognitive layers. Further anyone interested in the theme & content, it is valuable to physical artists, dancers, ‘Yogi’s’, and those pursuing ‘bridging’ mobility-forms.
We open with a practical vocabulary of movement patterns focused on the spine & integrated pelvic & scapulae complex leading toward self-directed movement in & through space, as well as with a partner. This will expand into ‘large-frame’ mobility forms such as ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational ‘local’/‘global’ spinal-patterns developing mobility & improving physiological wellness (e.g. circulatory systems & digestive motility).
- Guiding concepts & principles toward self-directed and “open” contexts of Movement practice, both as individual work and with a partner.
- An exploration of ‘large-frame’ mobility forms, namely ‘bridging’ and ‘folding’, with guidance on their progressive & sustainable development.
This workshop is accessible to all bodies and abilities – much of the work is very low intensity, and in ‘large-frame’ mobility explorations, all contexts are progressive with the ability to work within/at your own capacities/pace.
Date, time & cost:
– Sunday 14th April 2024: 10:00 – 14:00
– CHF 70.- / OR 2x classes from your ‘MP Bern’ Abo
Jason Round
MoveMore: Movement Practice
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 1542 6199 5
TWINT: 078 656 1642
Your space is secured upon payment confirmation.
Location:
Tanzhaus Bern (Brückenpfeiler)
Dalmaziquai 69, 3rd floor
3005 Bern
– From the bridge, take the steps down to the Aare.
– Blue-zone parking is also available at by the Aare.
– We will be on the top/3rd floor, second studio on the right.
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
“We are embracing our movement complexity – and growing from it.”
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop opens a doorway to exploring the potential movement-complexity with which the human animal can move through space (i.e. ‘locomote’).
The guiding themes are ‘Quadrupedal’ (on “all 4’s”) and ‘Bipedal’ (on two legs) locomotion, a practice which initially develops physical capacities before leading to efficiency & “fluency”.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational bi-/quadrupedal locomotion patterns developing physical capacities & conditioning.
- A vocabulary of interconnected transitions & sequences opening toward “free-flowing” improvisation.
- Concepts & principles supporting ongoing practice, such as ‘levels in space’ and ‘trajectories of motion’.
Whilst accessible to all bodies & abilities (material is scalable to different levels), be advised that, due to the subject-matter, this is innately a very PHYSICAL workshop and so everyone is welcome to work at their own pace.
“We are embracing our movement complexity – and growing from it.”
This ‘Foundations in Locomotion’ workshop opens a doorway to exploring the potential movement-complexity with which the human animal can move through space (i.e. ‘locomote’).
The guiding themes are ‘Quadrupedal’ (on “all 4’s”) and ‘Bipedal’ (on two legs) locomotion, a practice which initially develops physical capacities before leading to efficiency & “fluency”.
The general scope of the workshop includes:
- Foundational bi-/quadrupedal locomotion patterns developing physical capacities & conditioning.
- A vocabulary of interconnected transitions & sequences opening toward “free-flowing” improvisation.
- Concepts & principles supporting ongoing practice, such as ‘levels in space’ and ‘trajectories of motion’.
Whilst accessible to all bodies & abilities (material is scalable to different levels), be advised that, due to the subject-matter, this is innately a very PHYSICAL workshop and so everyone is welcome to work at their own pace.
Date, time & cost:
– Sunday 21th January 2024: 10:00 – 14:00
– CHF 70.- / OR 2x classes from your ‘MP Bern’ Abo
Jason Round
MoveMore: Movement Practice
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 1542 6199 5
TWINT: 078 656 1642
Your space is secured upon payment confirmation.
Location:
Tanzhaus Bern (Brückenpfeiler)
Dalmaziquai 69, 3rd floor
3005 Bern
– From the bridge, take the steps down to the Aare.
– Blue-zone parking is also available at by the Aare.
– We will be on the top/3rd floor, second studio on the right.
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
We take the perspective of an inescapably ‘connected-body’ to direct & inform movement contexts for self-development. Our main themes of investigation are identification & removal of “blockages” on the physical layer, connections with other individuals, and with object world. We inform this through physical practices such as:
– Breathing & diaphragm practice
– “Emptying” & tension modulation
– Structural-textures & adaptability
– Stickwork & ‘wielding’
– Partnerwork & conflict dynamics
– ‘Floor-communication’ concepts
As always, the event is open to all bodies & abilities & you are very welcome to join 🐒
We take the perspective of an inescapably ‘connected-body’ to direct & inform movement contexts for self-development. Our main themes of investigation are identification & removal of “blockages” on the physical layer, connections with other individuals, and with object world. We inform this through physical practices such as:
– Breathing & diaphragm practice
– “Emptying” & tension modulation
– Structural-textures & adaptability
– Stickwork & ‘wielding’
– Partnerwork & conflict dynamics
– ‘Floor-communication’ concepts
As always, the event is open to all bodies & abilities & you are very welcome to join 🐒
This workshop explores reciprocal relationships through which we experience ‘movement’ and how they might be used to frame and direct its physical practice. Our point of departure is the inescapably ‘connected body’ through & from which potentialities meet, interplay, are cultivated & actualised.
The ‘connected body’ is empty of blockages. Internal intention & external impulse find confluence in reciprocal movement. It has the capacity & experience to move, and be moved.
We learn protocols for diagnosing & “emptying” the body through ‘tension modulation’ and ‘breathing & diaphragm’ practices. The ‘empty’ body as clear of “blockages” is questioned in the solo practice of isolated ‘force-generation & transmission’ concepts & expressed in partner & group-work scenarios.
It exists only in connection with & relationship to the bodies and people around it. It is sensitive, communicative, can assimilate and respond. It is receptive & able to AFFECT & BE affected.
We develop ‘structural awareness’ of one’s own & other bodies to cultivate sensitivity & reciprocity in relationship. This is framed in a hands-on practice of “affecting & being affected”, building “comfort in contact”, and exploring ‘productive conflict’ and ‘winnerless competition’ on the play/fight spectrum.
It connects with the object world as an extension of itself, becoming something more than the sum of its parts in the process. It interacts with, manipulates, and is manipulated by it.
We take ‘stickwork’ and ‘wielding’ as themes to explore the subject of ‘object-interaction’, learning a system of universally integrated patterns in which the body/object are inextricable extensions of one another. This new ‘assemblage’ is then expressed in connection with others in group & partner-practice.
It is grounded, inextricably connected in a relationship with gravity. It accepts and adapts to it, is in constant dialogue with it, acts, reacts, and moves in understanding and respect of it.
We explore CONCEPT-oriented approaches to ‘Floor-communication’ for individuals to express and develop their potential. This is empowered by simple ideas which produce a lot of movement, such as ‘weight-shifting’, ‘levels in space’, ‘circles of the body’, generating & transmitting momentum (the ‘spinning-top’) and awareness of ‘trajectories of motion’.
The workshop is open & accessible to ALL. Material is scalable and allows for practice at one’s individual level & pace.
Date & time:
– Saturday 28th October: 10:30 – 18:30
– Sunday 29th October: 10:30 – 18:30
(Both days 2x session w/lunch break between)
Spaces are limited
Location:
Club del Mar de San Amaro
Paseo del Club del Mar, 1
15002, A Coruña, ES
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
We take the perspective of an inescapably ‘connected-body’ to direct & inform movement contexts for self-development. Our main themes of investigation are identification & removal of “blockages” on the physical layer, connections with other individuals, and with object world. We inform this through physical practices such as:
– Breathing & diaphragm practice
– “Emptying” & tension modulation
– Structural-textures & adaptability
– Stickwork & ‘wielding’
– Partnerwork & conflict dynamics
– ‘Floor-communication’ concepts
As always, the event is open to all bodies & abilities & you are very welcome to join 🐒
We take the perspective of an inescapably ‘connected-body’ to direct & inform movement contexts for self-development. Our main themes of investigation are identification & removal of “blockages” on the physical layer, connections with other individuals, and with object world. We inform this through physical practices such as:
– Breathing & diaphragm practice
– “Emptying” & tension modulation
– Structural-textures & adaptability
– Stickwork & ‘wielding’
– Partnerwork & conflict dynamics
– ‘Floor-communication’ concepts
As always, the event is open to all bodies & abilities & you are very welcome to join 🐒
This workshop explores reciprocal relationships through which we experience ‘movement’ and how they might be used to frame and direct its physical practice. Our point of departure is the inescapably ‘connected body’ through & from which potentialities meet, interplay, are cultivated & actualised.
The ‘connected body’ is empty of blockages. Internal intention & external impulse find confluence in reciprocal movement. It has the capacity & experience to move, and be moved.
We learn protocols for diagnosing & “emptying” the body through ‘tension modulation’ and ‘breathing & diaphragm’ practices. The ‘empty’ body as clear of “blockages” is questioned in the solo practice of isolated ‘force-generation & transmission’ concepts & expressed in partner & group-work scenarios.
It exists only in connection with & relationship to the bodies and people around it. It is sensitive, communicative, can assimilate and respond. It is receptive & able to AFFECT & BE affected.
We develop ‘structural awareness’ of one’s own & other bodies to cultivate sensitivity & reciprocity in relationship. This is framed in a hands-on practice of “affecting & being affected”, building “comfort in contact”, and exploring ‘productive conflict’ and ‘winnerless competition’ on the play/fight spectrum.
It connects with the object world as an extension of itself, becoming something more than the sum of its parts in the process. It interacts with, manipulates, and is manipulated by it.
We take ‘stickwork’ and ‘wielding’ as themes to explore the subject of ‘object-interaction’, learning a system of universally integrated patterns in which the body/object are inextricable extensions of one another. This new ‘assemblage’ is then expressed in connection with others in group & partner-practice.
It is grounded, inextricably connected in a relationship with gravity. It accepts and adapts to it, is in constant dialogue with it, acts, reacts, and moves in understanding and respect of it.
We explore CONCEPT-oriented approaches to ‘Floor-communication’ for individuals to express and develop their potential. This is empowered by simple ideas which produce a lot of movement, such as ‘weight-shifting’, ‘levels in space’, ‘circles of the body’, generating & transmitting momentum (the ‘spinning-top’) and awareness of ‘trajectories of motion’.
The workshop is open & accessible to ALL. Material is scalable and allows for practice at one’s individual level & pace.
Date & time:
– Saturday 19th August: 10:30 – 18:30*
– Sunday 20th August: 10:30 – 18:30*
(Both days 2x session w/lunch break between)
*To be confirmed
*Earlybird (until Sunday 23rd July)
*Members of ‘School of Movement, Hamburg’
Spaces are limited
Location:
School of Movement, Hamburg
Hohenesch 55, 22765
Hamburg, Germany
www.schoolofmovement.hamburg
Jason Round is a movement practitioner & teacher who shares in live classes, workshops, and online platforms. These are directed by three interconnected objectives of the ‘MoveMore’ project: learn, share & connect (movemoremp.com). He currently based in & coordinates weekly ‘Movement Practice’ in Bern, Switzerland.
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