Penny Collinson Somatic Movement

09/08/2025

This months’ Somatic workshop “The Sensing Body” is specifically designed for those working therapeutically, in counselling, in movement and dance, and anyone wishing to work somatically. This one-off special session is led by myself and Lindsay Etchells (Somatic Movement Therapist and qualified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner) and takes place at Dalton Square in Lancaster. Places are limited and must be pre-booked. Email me if you’d like to reserve a place.hello@pennycollinson.com

05/08/2025

I'm eternally grateful to have started my career at Ludus Dance Company in 1992. This year the company celebrates its 50th Anniversary, sharing dance, play, creativity and the arts with children and young people.

A pioneering Lancaster dance company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

04/08/2025

Book now: hello@pennycollinson.com

25/07/2025

Does life often feel like one pressured, unthinking rush? Come to stillness, turn focus inward, sensing parts of your body and releasing breath into an exhale - just 5 minutes’ practice can release tangible benefits. At a time and a place that suits you, standing, leaning, sitting, lying or moving, relax into bodily awareness. What are you hearing, what are you touching? Where is there the potential for more spaciousness in your body? What happens as you gently move, stretch or slide? Such apparently small actions can be profound: to find out more about Somatic Movement: www.pennycollinson.com

24/07/2025

I'm really enjoying this free summit. I especially appreciated Spring Washam's talk yesterday. Miranda Tufnell speak on Saturday....

Awakening through Embodiment Practices, Meditation, Energy Medicine, & Breathwork

23/07/2025

Exciting opportunity with Rosetta Life - Dance and Health training

Really thrilled to announce a new artists training programme for dancers, theatre makers and voice artists wanting to develop their skills and work in healthcare. In partnership with The Place, London Rosetta Life are delivering a short course that will combine placement opportunities in hospitals,....

20/07/2025

Pain, an integral part of our body’s protective strategy, is fascinating- but not if you’re suffering its chronic or debilitating effects. Find support, relief and positive change to overcoming pain at Morecambe Pain Café, Stanley’s Community Centre. Including talks about the nature of chronic pain, the science behind it and strategies which take control away from pain and pass it back to you, with mindfulness and gentle movement-based activities. Next Pain Café: Friday 25th July, 1-3pm https://stanleyscommunitycentre.co.uk

16/07/2025

I have two places left on this weekend’s Moving Into Awareness workshop so if you’d like to join us, you’ll be very welcome. Email me now to reserve your place... hello@pennycollinson.com Details here:

Penny's group classes focus on the exploration of relationship with our own body, breath and movements (participants can remain chair-based). The focus on somatic practice is an approach that helps us to connect with our body feeling, imagination and intuition.

14/07/2025

Moving Into Awareness group workshops are the perfect introduction to Somatic Movement and the benefits of ongoing regular gentle practice. Whether you’re new, a regular, a ‘when-life-allows’ irregular; everyone is warmly welcome in this inclusive, calm and welcoming environment. Full guidance and assistance, with the freedom to participate as you choose, at your level of comfort and enjoyment, in the restful River Room at Halton Mill, near Lancaster.
Next workshop is THIS SATURDAY (19th July).
Secure your place NOW: https://www.pennycollinson.com/workshops

11/07/2025

My next Moving into Awareness workshop is 2:30 – 5:30pm NEXT Saturday (19th July) at the quiet and comfortable River Room in Halton Mill, near Lancaster. Learn what Somatic Movement practice is, and how to reconnect, refocus and resource yourself through body-focused sensory awareness in a sociable, welcoming atmosphere. Discover the benefits and enjoyment of identifying and releasing built-up tension, and reconnecting body and mind: https://www.pennycollinson.com/workshops

08/07/2025

Embodied Pathways - introduction to Somatic Movement in Wales. October 2025.

08/07/2025

Mindfulness and gentle movement-based activities can significantly improve your experience of living with chronic pain; on offer at Morecambe Pain Café, Stanley's Community Centre. A life-affirming and potentially life-changing chance to share with others over a cup of tea, hear positive experiences and strategies for overcoming pain, learn the science behind bodily pain, and partake in mindfulness and gentle movement-based activities designed to improve your experience. Next session is THIS Friday 11th July, 1-3pm https://stanleyscommunitycentre.co.uk