WiseMotion Course – Introduction to Neuroscience and Creative Movement
Time: Friday September 24th – Sunday December 5th 2021 (4 weekends and 3 individual mentoring sessions)
Location: Zoom (recordings available)
Introduction
The WiseMotion method improves brain health, emotional well-being and physical abilities with movement, meditation and neuroscience. The course consist of movement practices, neuroscientific presentations, conversations and a Personal Project. The workshops are designed to promote processes in concentration, stress-reduction, creativity and embodied awareness. In addition, physical abilities such as the joint and muscle dynamics and balance are improved. During the neuroscientific presentations, practical examples are used and they are connected with the latest scientific discoveries to everyday life. During the conversations, the group deepens their knowledge about the topic of the workshop, based on the personal experiences of the participants and the neuroscientific approach. The Personal Project is made individually on the topic the participant chooses. The project is mentored by Dr. Hanna Poikonen and the projects are presented at the end of the course.
Testimonials
“I found the workshops really helpful and reassuring. Hanna’s approach was great and I really enjoyed the mix between theory and practical work.” – Florence, Occupational therapist, London
“Really appreciated the elegant combination of dance and neuroscience” – Scientist, Berlin
“Warm and good feeling both physically and mentally”
– Professional contemporary dancer, USA
“Hanna’s guidance was so gentle and inspiring, provide a very relaxed environment. Focus “just” on the body, feels like been to a sanctuary after the class. What we all need to find our way back to our own body! Highly recommend.” – Yvonne, integrated therapist, Hong Kong
“A really refreshing experience” – Journalist, Finland
“On the workshops, I especially liked that, in addition to lectures, they also included embodied tasks which on their side enhanced my learning” – Virva, Choreographer, Helsinki
“I am very happy that I found you Hanna, you are doing a great job and you have a very nice personality!” – Movement coach, Zurich
Video about the WiseMotion method https://vimeo.com/583553778
Course is designed for:
- Professionals and students in healthcare (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, music and/or dance therapists etc.)
- Professionals and students in arts (educators, choreographers, composers, dancers, musicians, actors, cultural producers etc.)
- People with personal interest in holistic health recovery and maintenance
Each participant completes their Personal Project which is free in format (text, training program, video, performance, installation etc.)
The course is equivalent of 10 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) points which we can apply to be approved as a part of your studies in your university/college/academy.
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WEEKEND 1
Friday September 24th
Introduction to the course Zoom + recording (Helsinki EET 5 – 6.30 pm, Zurich CET 4 – 5.30 pm, New York City EDT 10 – 11.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
Saturday September 25th
WORKSHOP 1: At the Intersection of Internal and External Wolds Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 5 – 6.30 pm, Zurich CET 4 – 5.30 pm, New York City EDT 10 – 11.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- How do we connect with the environment through our senses?
- How are the sensory experiences processed in the brain?
WORKSHOP 2: Embodied Cognition Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 6.30 – 8 pm, Zurich CET 5.30 – 7 pm, New York City EDT 11.30 am – 1 pm; Hong Kong HKT 11.30 pm – 1 am)
- How do our actions shape our sensory experiences?
- How are cognition and movement connected in the brain?
Sunday September 26th
WORKSHOP 3: Our Emotions and the External World Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 5 – 6.30 pm, Zurich CET 4 – 5.30 pm, New York City EDT 10 – 11.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- How do our emotions influence our sensory experiences?
- How are emotions and embodiment connected in the brain?
WORKSHOP 4: The Importance of Sleep Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 6.30 – 8 pm, Zurich CET 5.30 – 7 pm, New York City EDT 11.30 am – 1 pm; Hong Kong HKT 11.30 pm – 1 am)
- Why is proper sleep so important for our overall wellbeing and creativity?
- How does sleep deprivation modify the brain functions?
INDIVIDUAL MENTORING 1
Monday October 4th – Friday October 8th: 45-minute individual Zoom session to guide with the Personal Project
WEEKEND 2
Saturday October 16th
WORKSHOP 5: The Power of Imagination and Creativity Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 5 – 6.30 pm, Zurich CET 4 – 5.30 pm, New York City EDT 10 – 11.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- How imagination and creativity can guide a recovery or an artistic process?
- What kind of brain functions enable imagination and creativity?
WORKSHOP 6: Individual and Group Flow Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 6.30 – 8 pm, Zurich CET 5.30 – 7 pm, New York City EDT 11.30 am – 1 pm; Hong Kong HKT 11.30 pm – 1 am)
- How do the purpose and quality of performance come together in the flow state?
- What happens in the brain when we find our flow?
Sunday October 17th
WORKSHOP 7: Autonomic Nervous System Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 5 – 6.30 pm, Zurich CET 4 – 5.30 pm, New York City EDT 10 – 11.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- How does the autonomic nervous system regulate our health, learning and creativity?
- How can we regulate the autonomic nervous system through movement, breathing and music?
WORKSHOP 8: Vagus Nerve for Calmness Zoom + recording: Helsinki EET 6.30 – 8 pm, Zurich CET 5.30 – 7 pm, New York City EDT 11.30 am – 1 pm; Hong Kong HKT 11.30 pm – 1 am)
- Why is slow breathing so important for calming down?
- How can we activate the vagus nerve through movement, breathing and music?
INDIVIDUAL MENTORING 2
Monday November 8th – Friday November 12th: 45-minute individual Zoom session to guide with the Personal Project
WEEKEND 3
Saturday November 13th
WORKSHOP 9: Social Neuroscience Zoom + recording (Helsinki EET 4 – 5.30 pm, Zurich CET 3 – 4.30 pm, New York City EDT 9 – 10.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- Why is social interaction so important for our health, learning and creativity?
- How does the social interaction shape our brain functions?
WORKSHOP 10: Meditation in Stillness and Movement Zoom + recording (Helsinki EET 5.30 – 7 pm, Zurich CET 4.30 – 6 pm, New York City EDT 10.30 am – 12 pm, Hong Kong HKT 11.30 am – 1 am)
- Why do we connect the best with ourselves and each other from calmness?
- How can we reach calmness and mental clarity through simple movement and breathing exercises?
Sunday November 14th
WORKSHOP 11: Embodied Collaboration Zoom + recording (Helsinki EET 4 – 5.30 pm, Zurich CET 3 – 4.30 pm, New York City EDT 9 – 10.30 am, Hong Kong HKT 10 – 11.30 pm)
- How do we connect with each other through movement?
- How does shared unconscious movement create a sense of safety and belonging?
WORKSHOP 12: Brain in Movement – Reflections and Conclusions Zoom + recording (Helsinki EET 5.30 – 7 pm, Zurich CET 4.30 – 6 pm, New York City EDT 10.30 am – 12 pm, Hong Kong HKT 11.30 pm – 1 am)
- What have we learned over the course?
- How can we apply the gained scientific knowledge and embodied experience?
INDIVIDUAL MENTORING 3
Monday November 30th – Friday December 3rd: 30-minute individual Zoom session to finalize the Personal Project
WEEKEND 4
Saturday December 4th, Zoom
Presentation of the Personal Projects Zoom (Helsinki EET 4 – 7 pm, Zurich CET 3 – 6 pm, New York City EDT 9 am – 12 pm, Hong Kong HKT 10 pm – 1 am)
Sunday December 5th, Zoom
Feedback and the closure of the course Zoom (Helsinki EET 4 – 6 pm, Zurich CET 3 – 5 pm, New York City EDT 9 am – 11 pm, Hong Kong HKT 10 pm – 12 am)
Price of the course 465 €
Discount 15% (students, unemployed, retired): 395 €
You will have access to the workshop video recordings during the whole course (until December 12th 2021)
You’ll get a course certificate of your participation.
Enrollment by email to: Hanna hanna@wisemotionco.com . You can buy your ticket directly via PayPal to hanna.poikonen@gmail.com or in the WiseMotion online store: https://holvi.com/shop/WiseMotion/
WiseMotion is a method developed by Dr. Hanna Poikonen (PhD in neuroscience of movement, dance and music, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland). Hanna has taught WiseMotion method worldwide in conferences such as Harvard Medical School (United States) and Swissotel Berlin (Germany) and in festivals and institutions such as Sanitas Mayores (Spain), Kuopio Dance Festival (Finland), Gibney Dance (New York City), Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (Spain) and Alive Wellness (Hong Kong) as well as on online platforms such as the Digital Capsule of the Dublin Dance Festival 2020 and the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science iConference 2020. Currently, Hanna continues her Postdoctoral research at the ETH Zurich in Professorship of Learning Sciences and Higher Education focusing on neuroscience of embodied cognition.
Cancellation conditions:
The payment is refunded in full if the course is cancelled due to the organizer (WiseMotion Community). If a participant falls ill for more than three weeks (medical certificate required), course refund is given for the part of the course the participant is not able to attend. Optionally, access to the course content can be extended and the Personal Project mentored and finished with a postponed schedule.
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