The Cartography of Embodiment is an immersive five-day experiential exploration of the sensorial body—an invitation to map what is alive with care by coming into apprenticeship with the diversity of our inner world.
Through somatic inquiry, mythopoetics, asana, meditation, and reflection, we’ll develop a deeper literacy in the language of the soma and grow more fluent in listening, responding, and creating deeper relationship to what we find.
How do we learn to navigate the body’s living terrain? A map is only useful if it helps us navigate so the first 4 days are devoted to direct experience. We’ll slow down enough to notice the ever shifting of sensation, emotion, and memory, discovering the many pathways into our own interior.
We’ll develop a richer vocabulary for the texture of our experience, a greater capacity to notice subtle shifts, and a deeper trust in the intelligence already present within the body.
Like any meaningful map, this one is never complete. It is living, responsive, and continually unfolding therefore we stay current and curious to our inner sensorial laboratory..
How do we translate our own embodied inquiry into meaningful experiences for others? Our final day will turn toward facilitation and sharing. Together, we’ll explore ways to weave what you’ve discovered into movement classes, personal practice, and the many relationships that shape your life.
As we cultivate a deeper capacity to listen, respond, and remain in relationship with our own experience, we inevitably influence the way we hold space for others—whether they’re students, clients, loved ones, or strangers.
Whether you’re working toward your 300-hour certification with The Mindfulish School or simply longing to deepen your own practice or the way you guide others, this training offers a deeply experiential and immersive opportunity.
You don’t need to be a teacher to take this training. Whatever your offering—teaching, parenting, coaching, partnership, or simply the way you move through the world—it will strengthen your capacity to meet yourself and others with greater presence, discernment, and care.
– Andrea Olsen
Schedule
9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM–6:00 PM
Preparation
Approximately one month before the training, you’ll receive a selection of pre-recorded practices, and reflective inquiries to begin orienting you to the material before we gather in person.
Integration
Following the training, you’ll have the optional opportunity to sit awhile with what’s unfolded then submit a class outline or facilitation sequence for personalized feedback.
Accomodation
This is a non-residential training, allowing you to choose accommodations that best suit your budget and preferences. If you’d like to share lodging or transportation, we’re happy to connect you with other participants who are interested.
Food
A small kitchen with a refrigerator will be available if you’d like to bring your own lunch. There are also cafés and food trucks within walking distance. Tea, water, and light snacks will be provided throughout the training.
COLE CHANCE + CHRISTINE CALVERT
Through our own years of study and varied backgrounds in practice and life, we offer an integrative and accessible approach to embodiment and the art of being fully human. We are honored to be your guides through this work and plan to explore right alongside you. Whether you come as a teacher, facilitator, or simply as a curious practitioner, our hope is to help you deepen your relationship with your body, make the practices personal, and discover what feels authentic and alive for you.
No. Very dedicated students are welcome to join. Please send us an email for more info!
Outside of our scheduled live zoom sessions and recorded lectures, you can expect to spend 2-5 hours per module on your homework. You will be busy AND we’ve structured our curriculum in a way to also make space for life.
Each module will vary slightly, but more than half of the training is always live. Being live together is extremely valuable and we utilize this format as much as possible. We know that everyone learns differently, so we aim to deliver our content and integration in varied ways.
To complete the course with your 300hr certificate, you must complete all required hours including lecture, homework, group work, and recorded lectures.
You are responsible for attending all the live classes you are able to, but we know life is still happening outside of training and you’ll have space to make up hours you have missed. Please let us know ahead of time if you need to miss a session so that we can plan accordingly. You have 2 weeks after the course to complete any missing assignments and hours.
Absolutely! It is important that our training is accessible to as many folks as possible. Please reach out to us to arrange a payment plan that works for you.