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The Creative Body: Ribcage, Heart, and Lungs

  • Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road Hot Springs, NC, 28743 United States (map)

David Matters + Valerie Scott

Join us for an embodied anatomy journey accompanied by multi-instrumental, live-looped melodies and rhythms. 

Come explore the incredible anatomical form and function of what lives inside the rib cage. We will explore anatomy, reflect on our symbolic connections to these body parts, and flow through guided embodiment practices as a way to experience the creativity and expression that resides within us all. We will incorporate guided movement, drawing/sketching, writing, and sharing while being attuned to our ribcage, heart, and lungs. All bodies are welcome! Art supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your own journal or sketchbook and comfortable clothing for gentle movement. 

Instructor Bios:

Valerie Scott is a dancer, artist, occupational therapist, and current student of Tamalpa Institute's professional training program in embodiment and expressive arts. 

David Matters is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds, ‘Something like Xavier Rudd meets Radiohead with a banjo and ngoni!’