Penny Collinson Somatic Movement

12/06/2026

I am absolutely thrilled to be featured in this months’ edition of “Health and Wellbeing Magazine” If you’d like to have look at the digital version, copy and this link
(It looks long – but it’s safe – promise!)


https://healthandwellbeingmagazine.org/body-based-therapy/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASHVsljbGNrBIdVCWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpLYw6kTQoaRq8bmx6aWkl5Yjme9iEQRn84tpWRm7ta0A7KD1OWhG3PLJyuv_aem_YWdncwCWezYKqe01R5c6KWtG5olf&brid=YWdncwHeJ_kiv4RTPQaM4Ca767Vd

How Somatic Movement Therapy is supporting stress recovery during Mental Health Awareness Week As Mental Health Awareness Week (11th–17th May) is observed across the UK, attention is increasingly being drawn to the impact of prolonged stress on physical health. Chronic stress is now understood to ...

10/06/2026

I’m looking forward to the next Moving Into Awareness workshop, the invigorating and inspiring chance to reconnect after a spring break and welcome old friends and new participants. Whatever you are looking for in the gentle practice of intentional movement and body-mind awareness, this comfortable, self-paced group practice and guided support will help you reach it. Saturday, 20th June 2:30pm – 4:30pm in the River Room at Halton Mill, near Lancaster. Just £20pp. All ages, experiences and abilities welcome. Find out more: www.pennycollinson.com/workshops or email me [email protected]

08/06/2026

I'm doing this with my mum ...can't wait!

🕺Become an ‘Eric’ on the Bay!🕺

As part of the Eric Morecambe 100 celebrations, artistic partnership Anthony Haddon and Rich Berry are looking for 100 people to take part in a large-scale performance art tribute ‘skipping’ out on the bay – creating a joyful and unforgettable piece of imagery celebrating Morecambe’s most famous son.

📅 14th July
🕠 Starts at 5.30pm
📍 South Beach (by the Midland)

Want to take part? Contact creative director Anthony Haddon directly on [email protected]

📸© Rich Berry

08/06/2026

With longer days, light evenings and a warm sun to enjoy, it’s a lovely time to move, connect and try something new.
‘Dance · Connect’ is a weekly adult contemporary dance class.
Every Thursday, 6:30–7:30pm
Soul Space Studio, 1 Townley St, Morecambe LA4 5JQ (first floor, no lift)
£10 / £8 per session
Open to all — come as you are.
Book: [email protected] / 07979 445169

05/06/2026

What happens in a Somatic Awareness workshop? It’s a vital opportunity to slow down and shift focus to your body, through breath, movement, imagination and emotions. You’ll learn what Somatic Movement involves, and enjoy being guided through sensory and movement exercises, which can include seated, standing and floor-based relaxation, movement and touch explorations. Importantly, you are free to participate, rest and reflect at your level of comfort and enjoyment. To find out more, our next monthly workshop takes place on Saturday 20th June and all the details are here: https://www.pennycollinson.com/workshops

03/06/2026

We have the last few places left on our June Retreat, produced specifically with somatic-informed practitioners in mind.
It’s not too late to book your place, but hurry. WhatsApp me on 07979 445169 or email [email protected] and I’ll get back to you with all the booking details you need.
Further information can be found on this 3-day retreat here: https://www.pennycollinson.com/retreats

'Dancing Our Dream Bodies: Moving, Feeling, Manifesting’
Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th June 2026
The Soul Space Studio in Morecambe

30/05/2026

Yesterday was the first day of our 3-day 'Moving from the Inside Out' retreat, an inspiring and deeply embodied experience created in partnership with the wonderful Mary Abrams.
If you missed this one, don’t worry, we’re holding another retreat next week. But be quick – places are booking up fast. ‘
Dancing Our Dream Bodies: Moving, Feeling, Manifesting’, will take place from Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th June 2026 at The Soul Space Studio in Morecambe. Suitable for movement and somatic-informed practitioners who work within teaching, therapeutic as well as creative and performative contexts. Please have a look at the details on my website. https://www.pennycollinson.com/retreats

24/05/2026

Do you or someone you know experience permanent, chronic bodily pain? Morecambe Pain Café offers the opportunity to come together with fellow experiencers and health and wellbeing practitioners, to share positive pain management stories and strategies. Listen, talk, share, learn and practice, with guided mindfulness and gentle movement-based activities to heal and soothe communication between body and brain.
Stanley’s Community Centre, Stanley Road, 2nd and 4th Friday afternoons of the month, contact the centre for details: https://stanleyscommunitycentre.co.uk/contact/

21/05/2026

Calling movement and somatic-informed practitioners who work within teaching, therapeutic, creative and performative contexts.
‘Dancing our Dream Bodies: Moving, feeling and manifesting’ is a 4 day retreat which takes place from Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th June at The Soul Space in Morecambe. This is the third year that the wonderful Mary Abrams has come over from America to run these UK retreats with me.
Call me for more information or check out this page on my website: https://www.pennycollinson.com/retreats

19/05/2026