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Breath
Conscious Breath
Conscious Breath
Our breathing is a reflection of what is happening within us, both physically and emotionally. If we listen to our body we can develop an innate sense of knowing if all is well within us, but, we do not always listen, often ignoring or overriding our body's signals. Although our breath is a fundamental signal that lets us know if there is something out of balance within us, most of the time it is invisible to us. We only tend to notice it when it is exaggerated or very much out of balance, when we are short of breath, or are feeling anxious, tired, or stressed.
Whether we are awake or unconscious our entire body moves to the rhythm of our pulses and breathing, and although large variances can be alarming, this variability is a sign of our resilience, of our ability to respond to our environment. Understanding and being able to moderate our own internal and external movement through mastery of the breath gives us immediate access to self-regulation, and ultimately our Heath and Wellbeing.
Jane integrates over 20 years of experience working with Conscious Breath into all her Somatic Practice and teaching.
Movement
SomaFlow®
SomaFlow® Workshop
Fluid Somatic Practice...
Online workshop
Each month Jane will offer a workshop inquiring into our Fluid Somatic Nature. Classes will begin with a new context, introducing theory to support your deepening into this fluid movement practice. The workshops will be focused within the practice of Continuum, and will integrate other somatic practices to enhance the process. The webinars run from 6.30-8.30pm.
Booking: email Jane.
with Jane Okondo & Živilė Virkutytė
A continuing education retreat for professionals. Facilitated by Jane Okondo Zivile Virkutyte. In these three days of somatic inquiry you will learn about nervous system and how to heal any imprint patterns that cause stress and dysregulation through embodiment practices of Continuum, Authentic Movement and IBMT. Find a new level of integration, health and wholeness.
Dates: May 3 - 5, 2024
Venue: GULLNÄSGÅRDEN 1, 452 96 Strömstad, Sweden
Booking: www.lessstress.info
Somatic Hands on Training, Somatische Akademie, Berlin
Module 6 - Sensory Experiencing: Trauma & Touch
with Jane Okondo
Touch-based work supports skill development and listening to resolve trauma stored in body tissues. Exploring different ways to combine touch and relationship to create a new somatic base and coherence so that unconscious behavioral responses are held and a new sense of self emerges.
For more information and to book go to somatische-akademie.de
Dates: September 30 - October 5, 2025
Venue: Somatische Akademie Berlin, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30, Berlin
Continuum
Online workshop
An inquiry into enhancing our experience of being in a fluid body. Deepening our somatic connection and resonance through a Continuum breath and fluid movement practice counter balances the acceleration and patterning that our everyday moving body encounters. Where stress and speed create a response in our body to brace or gel, we find ourselves losing touch with our fluid, creative capacity and rejuvenating potential.
Reconnect to the enlivening potential of fluid movement to support restoring versatility, deep resource and resiliency.
Continuum brings together a range of subtle intrinsic movements, awareness, and a rich variety of breaths and sounds to re-engage our fluidity and support the experience of the unfolding beauty and mystery of the body.
The practice will develop sequences to include exploring:
• the effects of speed and how to reverse them through deep, restful presence
• settling and toning the nervous system to support self regulation
• engaging sensation and awareness
• identifying and shifting beyond somatic habits and movement patterns
• developing creativity, resilience, and enjoyment
• accessing cellular sources of energy and rejuvenation
• supporting health, immunity and dynamic balance
2nd Wednesdays of the month (open class)
4th Wednesdays of the month (mentoring session)
Venue: Willow Studio, London SE3.
Cost: £45 per session or £200 for a series of 5
In person and limited to six participants
In this Continuum workshop we will be exploring the different stages of evolutionary movement (fish, reptile, mammal) and how this connects us to our inherent early developmental movement; cellular breathing, naval radiation, pre and spinal movement patterns - exploring through Experiential Anatomy and Continuum.
Date: 22 - 24 November. Friday 2-6pm, Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 10-4pm.
Venue: Willow Studio, London SE3.
Cost: £105 (£85 Early Bird Rate if paid by 11 October).
In person and limited to six participants
In this Continuum workshop we will be exploring the different stages of evolutionary movement (fish, reptile, mammal) and how this connects us to our inherent early developmental movement; cellular breathing, naval radiation, pre and spinal movement patterns - exploring through Experiential Anatomy and Continuum.
Date: 4 - 6 April 2025. Friday 2-6pm, Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 10-4pm.
Venue: Willow Studio, London SE3.
Cost: £105 (£85 Early Bird Rate if paid by 8 February 2025).
Jane Okondo MA, RCST, RSMT, RSME, IBMT Dip.
Continuum teacher, registered somatic movement therapist
and educator, biodynamic craniosacral therapist.
Cherionna Menzam Sills PhD, RSMT, RSME, RCST, BCST.
Continuum teacher, senior craniosacral biodynamic teacher,
registered somatic movement therapist and educator, pre-
and perinatal therapist.
Continuum Flow is a series of retreats for those experienced with Continuum and ready to dive deeper with this subtle fluidic practice. We also offer mentoring for those drawn to teach Continuum to support you in being prepared to apply to become a member of the Continuum Teachers’ Association. We offer individual mentoring which can include smaller workshops to practice teach with feedback from peers and mentors.
This rereat series has emerged from Cherionna and Jane coming together to teach the visionary somatic work of the late Emilie Conrad, founder of Continuum, a subtle practice involving specific breaths, sounding, mindful awareness and gentle fluid movement. We slow down, relax and dissolve restrictive patterns in our tissues and nervous systems opening to new, more creative resilience and potential.
Dates: 9 - 12 May (Non-Residential with optional two nights at Studio, or option to attend by ZOOM).
Venue: Willow Studio, London SE3.
Cost: £480, (for online access/cost please call or email Jane Deposit: £150 (non-transferable and non-refundable). To participate, you must have completed a minimum of five days of Continuum practice.
Continuum Continuing Education, Somatische Akademie, Berlin. Module 7 - Versatility, bringing inner practice to outer expression
with Jane Okondo
Allowing us to expand the individual practice with Continuum within the environment. It includes, among other things, a deepening of self-inquiring learning, the expansion of the capacity of dynamic stillness and the resolution of known structures into a flowing model of coherence.
For more information and to book go to somatische-akademie.de
Dates: May 29 - June 1, 2025
Venue: Somatische Akademie Berlin, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30, Berlin
Authentic Movement
Integrated Bodywork and Movement Therapy UK
IBMT Diploma Programme. Tutor: Jane Okondo.
As part of a longer diploma programme, Jane will be teaching the Somatic Psychology modules.
Dates: To Be Confirmed. For details contact Jane.
Venue: TBC.
Cost: For current Workshop and Booking Details, go to IBMT Introductory Workshops.
Introductory Days in Authentic Movement and Therapeutic Presence
Authentic Movement is a contemplative movement practice which has evolved within the field of dance movement therapy, and developed by Janet Adler. This practice supports us in developing our ability to move and pay attention to our direct experience, moment by moment, witnessing the sensations, feelings, thoughts, images and movement impulses which arise into consciousness.
The enhancing of this receptive quality of clear attention can profoundly support us in developing clear relationship.
Dates: 24 February, 6 April, 2 June, 11 August.
To book: ibmt.co.uk/workshops/
Tutor: Jane Okondo. These retreats are based in the practice of the Discipline of Authentic Movement. Each retreat will have a different focus and will support a deepening of your experience of the work. The retreats are limited to a maximum of 4 participants. If you are interested please contact Jane
Dates: 15-17 November. Friday 3-6pm, Saturday 11-6pm, Sunday 11-5pm.
Venue: Willow Studio, London SE3.
Cost: £265 each date. Non refundable deposit of £100. Early Bird £245 if paid in full by 9 February (six weeks before retreat), call Jane on 07500 838 563.
Life
Counselling
Counselling|Coaching|Communication
Face to face, online, and phone sessions available
I am a registered Integrative counsellor (MBACP), primarily Person Centred, but with experience in Psychodynamic, Arts integrative, Core Process, and the Trauma-informed work of Peter Levine. I have over 20 years experience working in the personal development, mentoring, and mental health fields, working with a broad range and severity of issues including: anxiety and depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, trauma/abuse, challenges in being neuro-atypical, and the affirmation of sexual orientation and gender identity.
I am also passionate in pursuing a wholistic approach to wellbeing, inviting the exploration of creativity, embodiment practices, and somatic movement in collaboration with my life partner Jane. I also have rich experience of both the creative and corporate worlds having worked as an Architect, New Media creative, and Drum Circle facilitator - I believe there is no 'Normal', we each have a unique self-expression and I am committed to supporting you in your journey to Being Well. For more information or to book a session Call or eMail Mudimo.
“...The practical aspects of the work were very clear and the manner in which the practicals were done helped bring such a huge awareness to one's own body, feel it, be it, embrace the stillness.” - Tricia Teahan, shiatsu practitioner
SomaFlow® Payments
Bookings
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We will hold any booking request placed online using our contact form for 48hrs. For Programme bookings in excess of £100.00, the minimum deposit must be paid during this period to confirm the reservation. Alternatively, you can submit the Programme deposit or full payment online with Paypal to reserve a place immediately.
All information, exercises, techniques, or tools described on this website are delivered in the context of coaching, and are not a substitute for consultation with your registered health practitioner. Book a session .
Terms & Conditions
- A non-refundable Programme deposit or full payment is required to reserve a place for programmes. In the absence of a specific deposit amount the deposit is 50% for totals up to £100, and £50 + 25% of the total that is over £100
- All deposits are non-refundable
- The balance of payment for group programmes is due 7 days before the event start date
- Staged payment for longer and One 2 One programmes is negotiable, with each stage payable in full by the balance due date
- Full payment is due for any cancellations made less than 48hrs from the event start date
- Vouchers are redeemable in the amount stated, solely against the indicated event, and cannot be used in conjunction with 'Early Bird' rates or other seasonal offers
- Concessions and waivers are discretionary
- Online payments using PayPal will incur a PayPal processing fee which is added to the total amount before submission. This is currently 3.4% + 20p per transaction. If you do not wish to incur this fee, send a cheque to 30 Begbie Road, London SE3 8DA, payable to Jane Okondo, or contact Jane for direct bank payment details
“...Jane has the ability to open up a whole new world of possibilities, where the infinite wisdom and subtle language of the human body can be explored.” - Tajinder Chana.
Contact me for more information.