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URL:https://breathebayarea.us/events/underbelly-the-art-of-slowing-down-wi
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SUMMARY:Underbelly: The Art of Slowing Down with Amy Rogg
DESCRIPTION:Underbelly is a non-verbal\, somatic practice rooted in embodie
 d meditation\, where participants reclaim the power of slowing down in a w
 orld that demands speed and urgency. In a society that thrives on haste\, 
 reinforcing oppressive systems and driving us towards burnout\, Underbelly
  offers a profound response to the loss of slowness\, inviting participant
 s to pause and reconnect. This practice arises in the context of global cr
 ises—climate collapse\, technological overdrive\, AI advancements\, and 
 the harmful impacts of capitalism\, polarization\, and historical trauma r
 ooted in racism\, colonialism\, and patriarchy. As the world teeters on a 
 precarious edge\, Underbelly invites us not to push through confusion or i
 njury\, but to acknowledge reality as it is and to sit with the discomfort
 \, heartbreak\, and uncertainty that surround us.\n\nThe core of Underbell
 y is about surrendering the need to rush\, and instead\, opening ourselves
  to the present moment. It encourages a collective shift from action to re
 flection\, from pushing to listening\, allowing us to dismantle the habits
  of speed that disconnect us from our well-being and the health of our pla
 net. In doing so\, we enter a space where we can engage with our emotions\
 , cultivate deeper empathy\, and reestablish an intimate relationship with
  our bodies\, each other\, and the world.\n\nThrough this practice\, parti
 cipants explore the art of slowing down on multiple levels—physically\, 
 emotionally\, and mentally. There is no need to push for answers\, solutio
 ns\, or quick fixes. Instead\, we embrace complexity\, nuance\, and parado
 x\, creating space for the unknown to unfold. The group setting creates a 
 shared\, co-regulated experience where we attune to one another\, deepenin
 g our collective presence. Here\, we are witnessed and held exactly as we 
 are\, without the need to grasp for more\, escape\, or transcend.\n\nThis 
 practice invites a return to relational ways of being\, as opposed to the 
 transactional nature of modern culture. It's a call to shift from consumin
 g to communing\, from self-serving behaviors to being of service to someth
 ing larger. It’s about releasing the rigid circuits of linear thinking a
 nd inherited conditioning\, and instead sinking back into organic rhythms\
 , where we can reconnect with the wisdom of our bodies\, breath\, and bein
 g.\n\nIn this slow sanctuary\, Underbelly creates a safe space for partici
 pants to sink beneath the surface of fast-paced culture and explore what i
 s alive\, tender\, and honest within. It is a practice of reverence\, allo
 wing us to rediscover the foundations of presence\, to sit with what is be
 coming\, and to re-learn how to rest in the vastness of the moment. Whethe
 r through stillness\, breath\, or subtle movement\, this practice offers a
 n opportunity to voyage inward and to honor the wisdom of slowing down.\n\
 nGET TICKETS\n
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CATEGORIES:Things To Do,Wellness Events
LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh Street Berkeley\, San Francisc
 o\, California\, 94710\, CA\, United States
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