Claire Osborne: Embodied Nature

11/07/2026

3 weekends facilitated by experienced movement guides and somatically-based therapists Laura O'Brien and Claire Osborne

DATES:
September 26th-27th
October 31st-November 1st
November 28th-29th.

Shaped as a space for being, making and reflecting. This three-weekend course offers participants an immersive exploration of movement and art-making as embodied and relational practice, to support both personal and professional development.

COURSE CONTENT:
- Somatics (inspired by Experiential Anatomy and Body Mind Centering)
- Amerta movement
- 2-D and 3-D embodied art-making processes inspired by art therapy
- Reflective practice
- Shared dialogue
- Periods of outdoor work, supporting connection with the natural environment to embody our deep, reciprocal relationship with the natural world.
- Between weekends participants are supported through personal movement and art journaling and an optional buddy system for reflection, support and continuity.
- Time for both guided and self-led practice.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
Therapists and movement practitioners of all backgrounds, artists and creatives, and those engaged in personal, spiritual or creative development wishing to deepen their connection with body, presence and creative expression.

with Laura O'Brien and Claire Osborne September 26th-27th / October 31st-November 1st / November 28th-29th

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

MAKING SPACE: A professional and personal development course for those interested in or working with embodied and creative practices.

Open to expressive arts therapists, play therapists, psychotherapists, arts in health practitioners, healthcare workers, group facilitators, personal development facilitators, movement practitioners of all kinds, artists and creatives from all backgrounds ....
and anyone with any level of experience interested in movement, art-making and process based work as tools for personal and professional growth.

Co-facilitated by experienced therapists and group facilitators Laura O Brien and Claire Osborne.

COURSE CONTENT

Across the three weekends, participants will be guided to explore the body and creative process through elemental and anatomical themes:

September — Cell, Breath & Air
Cultivating presence and inner listening through subtle movement, breath, sound and creative response.

October — Fluids, Blood & Water
Exploring flow, rhythm and relationship through movement and making, including attention to emotional tone and connection with others and the wider environment.

November — Bone, Muscle & Earth
Working with structure, support and form to integrate experience through grounded movement and embodied expression.

This course offers time for both guided and self-led practice, including:

- Somatics (inspired by experiential anatomy and Body Mind Centering)
- Amerta movement
- 2-D and 3-D embodied art-making processes inspired by art therapy
- Reflective practice and shared dialogue
- Periods of outdoor movement and art-making to embody our deep, reciprocal relationship with the natural world.

Between weekends participants are supported through personal movement and art journaling and an optional buddy system for reflection, support and continuity.

Applications now open. More info here:
https://www.yogaandmovement.com

17/06/2026

This autumn. A professional and personal development course for those interested in or working with embodied and creative practices. Movement, art making, mindful attention and time in nature to develop awareness, connection, and self care. Open to expressive arts therapists, plsy therapists, psychotherapists, arts in health practitioners, healthcare workers, group facilitators, personal development facilitators, movement practitioners of all kinds, artists and creatives from all backgrounds, and anyone with any level of experience interested in movement, art-making and process based work as tools for personal and professional growth. Co-facilitated by experienced therapists and group facilitators Laura O Brien and Claire Osborne. More info on my website (see bio for link)

08/06/2026

Hi everyone. I wanted to share this delightful little festival with you. I'll be teaching two Amerta movement workshops. It's at the end of this month, at An Sanctoir, in southwest Ireland, where MAM was held last year. There are lots of great facilitators offering workshops based on many different disciplines, all sharing our love of the land and nature-based embodiment practices. It would be wonderful if any of you felt drawn to join us! More info here:

An immersive somatic-movement gathering for all levels set in the wilds of West Cork, Ireland: learn more or reserve your spot

30/05/2026

My next day of Amerta movement on June 6th. I have just a couple of spaces left as I allow for a max of 10 people to allow for personal support. If you'd like to come along let me know asap. 🙏💚🌱👣 Claire

21/05/2026

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20/05/2026

This mornings movement workshop at An Sanctoir is unfortunately cancelled due to the weather. I plan to reschedule so if anyone was interested get in touch and I'll add you to my contacts. ☹️☔💦👣

19/05/2026

Last minute call out! FREE event! I have space for a couple more people tomorrow morning. The forecast is for dry weather !!!! So join us at An Sanctoir near Ballydehob to support National Biodiversity week, through embodied experiencing and interaction with the natural world. All welcome. Please contact me directly to register - 0862134080

16/05/2026

Delighted to be sharing Amerta movement at this event this summer in West Cork, alongside many other nature based practices with teachers from across Ireland. It's going to be a really special gathering

An immersive somatic-movement gathering for all levels set in the wilds of West Cork, Ireland: learn more or reserve your spot