Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Reviewed By: Andrea Juhan Ph.D. My Review: This is one of my favorite books. In it, Rohr fully unpacks the…
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OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination.” Sidney Sheldon
Emptiness Dancing
Reviewed By: Andrea Juhan Ph.D. My Review: In a straight talk way, Adyashanti points to the divine emptiness, the infinite…
The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection
Reviewed By: Andrea Juhan Ph.D. My Review: I enjoyed Singers description of his journey with the practice that I call…
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
Reviewed By: Andrea Juhan Ph.D. My Review: This book is about the things in our mind that we do not…
Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships
Reviewed By: Andrea Juhan Ph.D. My Review: This book is a joy to read, attachment theory in everyday language. And…
Rethinking infidelity … a talk for anyone who has ever loved
Reviewed By: Audrey Boss My Review: A refreshing innovative and coherent look at the theme of long term relationships and…
A time for renewal
Over the past 4 years, Open Floor International has evolved from a dream nurtured by a handful of passionate innovators…
Zen Master – An intimate portrait of John Daido Loori Roshi
A portrait of one of the early and foremost teachers of Zen Buddhism in the United States, John Daido Loori.
Barbara Fredrickson on Positive Emotion
Dr. Barbara Fredrickson on the value of positive emotions to support living a more resilient and fulfilling life.
Alejandro Jodorowsky – A short Documentary
A short documentary of legendary filmmaker, Alejandro Jodorowsky
Peter Brook and The International Centre for Theatre Research
Peter Brook’s International Centre for Theatre Research has traveled extensively, conducting a wide range of theatrical experiments throughout the world.
Dr. Peter Levine on child sexual abuse and relational trauma
Dr. Peter Levine talks about child sexual abuse and relational trauma.
A Touch of Grace – Portrait of John Berger
A Portrait of cult figure and artist, intellectual, John Berger.
Grace and Awakening
Kathreen Doling Singh, speaks on the value of grace and awakening as key aspects to her spiritual life.
Zen Photography
Zen Master John Daido Loori of Zen Mt. Monastery, NY speaks about Zen Photography.
Zen – Twenty First Century Morality
John Daido Loori on how each religion in the world has vital integrity of its own and on the Buddhist Precepts.
Using Positivity to Bounce Back from Inevitable Setbacks
How we use positivity and positive emotions to help us be more resilient.
Transference in Daily Life and Relationships Part 1
Part 1 of a lecture on transference in daily life, therapy, and relationship by David Richo.
Transference in Daily Life and Relationships – Part 3
Part 3 of a lecture on transference in daily life, therapy, and relationship by David Richo.
Transference in Daily Life and Relationships – Part 2
Part 2 of a lecture on transference in daily life, therapy, and relationship by David Richo.
The Neurophysiology of Spiritual Guidance
Dr. Stephanie Mines shares her personal investigations and clinical research into how the brain networks experiences of spiritual guidance.
The Art of Creative Thinking
Rod Judkins who has studied creative thinkers shares inspiration to help you live and think more creatively.
Strengthening the Mind through The Power of Self-Compassion
Professor Paul Gilbert on strengthening the mind through the power of self-compassion.
Stand and Deliver – Peter Meyers – State
Peter Meyers talks about the importance of state in speaking.
Spirituality, Archetypes, and Trauma
Dr. Peter Levine on the relationship between Spirituality, Archetypes and Trauma and the relevance of understanding this in trauma treatment.
Shame – 3 Tips for Breaking the Cycle
Dr. Janina Fisher shares with you 3 interventions drawn from neurobiologically-oriented therapies for working with shame.
Resilience within a Changing World
Presentation at the European Association Dance Movement Therapy Conference by Hilda Wengrower.
Nature’s Lessons in Healing Trauma – An Introduction to Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) helps distressed individuals recover from trauma by approaching healing from a physiological perspective.
John Berger Ways of Seeing, Episodes 1 – 4
A wonderful video series with John Berger on how we see and how that shapes our aesthetic ways of living.
Introduction to Zen Meditation The Still Point
Zen Master, Daido Roshi explains the body position and Zazen as “the most important teaching Zen has to offer.”
How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick
Your ability to create change in the world is determined by the way you express your ideas.
History of Ideas – Wabi-Sabi
Discover the concept of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese philosophy of the wisdom of a commitment to the imperfect or impermanence.
Evolution, Compassion and Happiness with Professor Paul Gilbert
Explore the science of compassion and how putting this into practice to creates happier lives for ourselves and others.
Creativity & Spirituality – Dancing Partners
Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way gives a half hour talk on spirit and creativity.
Compassion for the Dark Side
Paul Gilbert describes how compassion is important for when we are facing difficulties in life and people we don’t like.
Compassion and the True Meaning of Empathy
Buddhist roshi, Joan Halifax, shares on compassion in the face of death and dying, and insight into the nature of…
Combating Shame Through the Body
Watch as Janina Fisher, Ph.D., walks you through one technique of treating an ashamed patient.
Changing the Paradigm – Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Developmental Trauma
Janina Fisher speaking in the attachment field on stress, dysregulation, and trauma in parenting and education.
Bioenergetics with Alexander Lowen
Alexander Lowen, author of The Spirituality of the Body, collection of videos on Bioenergetics.
A Therapeutic Approach to Healing the Signs of War – Ray’s Story
Dr. Peter Levine talks with Ray, a marine who used Somatic Experiencing, as a way to heal from war trauma.
12 truths I learned from life and writing
Anne Lamott tackles what most don’t like to consider. Her honest writing helps us make sense of life’s chaos.
The Noble Journey From Fear to Fearlessness
Buddhist monk, Pema Chödrön, on how we can move from fear to fearlessness.
Shamanism and Healing
In this talk, Roshi Joan Halifax explores shamanism in relation to Buddhism
On Pain And Compassion
Pema Chodron shares tonglen, a meditation system as a way to befriend ourselves, accept the past, and widen our compassion.
Going to the Places that Scare You
In this talk, Pema provides the tools to deal with the problems and difficulties that life throws our way.
Why Ideas Are Your Only Currency?
An interview with Professor Rod Judkins on becoming an ambassador of creativity and design.
Spirit and the Body
A short interview with Alexander Lowen on the importance of the connection of spirit and body.
Somatic Experiencing for Stress Relief Simplified
Dr. Peter Levine on how Somatic Experiencing, (SE), helps people cope with stress along with deeper situations such as trauma.
Roshi Joan Halifax on rites of passage, rituals and death
Roshi Joan Halifax on introspection, existentialism and, ultimately, death.
Non-verbal communication
Dr. Pat Ogden, founder of the Sensoral Motor Psychotherapy Institute, shares ways our physical motion changes moods, emotions, and perception.
Minimalism in the Theatre
Influential Director, Peter Brook speaks about “Minimalism” in the Theatre
Methods for Awakening The Noble Heart
Buddhist monk, Pema Chödrön discusses methods for cultivating compassion and awakening the noble heart.
John Berger and Michael Silverblatt – Part 2
John Berger, on tenderness and compassion and how the way you look at life effects how you live it.
John Berger and Michael Silverblatt – Part 1
John Berger, on tenderness and compassion and how the way you look at life effects how you live it.
How to Hardwire Your Brain for Happiness
Dr. Rick Hanson on how using the power of your brain to transform experiences into a deeper understanding of the…
How body posture & movement can influence well-being
Pat Ogden on how body posture and the way you move through the world can influence your well-being.
Film, comics and conversation with Alejandro Jodorowsky
An in-depth interview by the British Library video series with legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowksy.
Emily Nagoski Sex Expert on Mondays with Marlo Show
Marlo Thomas talks with sex expert Emily Nagoski, M.D.
Dr Pat Ogden The Full Interview
Dr. Pat Ogden’s examples of how people with childhood trauma react within their body and how dance and yoga helps.
Creating a Happy Brain
Dr. Rick Hanson discusses how you can tap the hidden power of everyday experiences to change your brain and your…
Conversations with Norma Kamali – Twyla Tharp, Choreographer, Author & Dancer
Twyla Tharp, world renown choreographer on the essence of creativity and dance.
Alejandro Jodowowsky with the BBC Collective
A BBC interview with legendary filmmaker, Alejandro Jodorowsky, whose autobiography book and film, The Dance of Reality is a masterpiece.
A Conversation with Anne Lamott 2007
Anne Lamott with more hilarious tales of her life as a mother, daughter and writer.
Pema Chodron – Collection of Interviews, Lectures and Talks
A collection of lectures, talks, and interviews by beloved Buddhist teacher, Pema Chodron.
Emily Nagoski panels, interviews, and talks
A wonderful collection of interviews and talks with Sex expert, Emily Nagoski, M.D.
When the Past Is Present with David Richo
How we bring past relationships into the present and how having that awareness helps us in relationships.
Undefended Love – An Interview with Jett Psaris
Jett Psaris on how showing up and facing your fears serve you no matter what is going on in your…
The Science of Magic with Gwilda Wiyaka – Guest – Patrice Vecchione
Patrice’s will take you on a walk over ice and through fire, among your fears and your empathies, and imaginings.”
Pleasure is the Measure – The Science of Sex and Desire
Sex therapist, Emily Nagoski, dispels some modern-day myths about sexuality to help you create more pleasure in your life.
Peter Brook Returns to the Empty Space
Peer Brook tell why it’s time to reassess the idea of the empty space for theatre.
Life Lessons with Julia Cameron
A conversation with author, Julia Cameron on her latest book, Life Lessons: 125 Prayers and Meditations.
John Berger Interview on Writers & Company
Author, Art Critic and Inspiration to many, John Berger, talks about photography, painting and peasant life in the French Alps.
John Berger Interview on ABC Radio National
John Berger, storyteller, novelist, screenwriter, and critic, on his work and how his visions of the world came to pass.
How to Use Morning Pages to Find Your Purpose, Path & Direction
Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way on connecting with the Divine.
How to Heal Triggers and Trauma
Dr. Peter Levine addressing questions on trauma and it’s effects on the body and how one can begin to heal.
Dealing with Difficult Emotions
Buddhist monk, Pema Chödrön, on how we can live and learn from difficult emotions.
Conscious Communication and Effortless Public Speaking
Peter Meyers, creator of High Performance Leadership Communication, teaches several basic, effective tools to overcome the fear of speaking in public.
Change Your Attitude Change Your Life – Be Resilient
Dr. Rick Hanson explains how to create a deep sense contentment and resiliency.
Bottom Up Processing Pat Ogden
Laura Reagan, LCSW-C speaks about bottom-up processing using sensorimotor psychotherapy with Dr. Pat Ogden.
Turning Toward Pain
Pema Chödrön, an American Buddhist nun, known for her teachings on compassion and meditation. talks about turning towards pain.
The Dance of Reality and the Healing Power of Art
An interview by Bilge Ebiri with legendary filmmaker, Alejandro Jodorowsky on his autobiographical film, The Dance of Reality.
Straight Ahead – An Interview with John Daido Loori
An interview with John Daido Loori, abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery in New York.
Stepping into Groundlessness – Interview with Pema
Interview with Buddhist Nun, Pema Chodron, one of the most recognizable Buddhists in the world.
Meet Sue Bender
Sue Bender on how living with the Amish taught her lessons on how to live consciously and simply.
Dr John Powell – Why We Love Music
A short interview with Dr. John Powell, author of Why We Love Music.
An Interview with Dr. Alexander Lowen
Dr. Alexander Lowen stresses the importance of healing childhood problems and explains how they have become structure in the body.
The Dance of Reality
The Dance of Reality, written, produced and directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky is a mystical autobiography of Jodorowsky’s childhood.
Bird by Bird with Anne
Anne Lamott’s world, where writing is a means of finding out who we are, how we live, and why we’re…
The Freedom to Choose Something Different
In this course, Pema goes through the landscape of internal thunderstorms and guides you through the tools to cultivate inner…
Writing and the Spiritual Life
Patrice Vecchione believes when writers tap into their own spirituality, they’ll find their true voices and release their stories.
Wisdom of the Body Moving – An Introduction to Body-Mind Centering
A comprehensive guide on Body-Mind Centering, the internationally recognized field pioneered by dancer and occupational therapist Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Why You Love Music – From Mozart to Metallica-The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds
How music effects us physically and emotionally. Understanding this is helpful to any teacher who works with music.
When the Past Is Present
Awareness of our past, so we can identify our emotional baggage, unpack it and put it where it belongs.
We Are All In Shock – How Overwhelming Experiences Shatter You…And What You Can Do About It
A complete guide to physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
Ways of Seeing
John Berger’s Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language.
Wabi Sabi – The Japanese Art of Impermanence
The philosophy of wabi-sabi, and how-to design advice—so that a transformation of body, mind, and home can emerge.
Undefended Love
An informative exploration with exercises to find ways to have a more intimate and communitive relationship with your partner.
The Zen of Creativity – Cultivating Your Artistic Life
The Zen of Creativity is beautifully illustrated and punctuated with poems and reflections from Loori’s own spiritual journey.
The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness
Wisdom of No Escape is about saying yes to life in all its manifestations that characterizes the human experience.
The Tao of Leadership
The Tao of Leadership book is a blend of practical insight and profound wisdom, offering inspiration and advice.
The Spirituality of the Body – Bioenergetics for Grace and Harmony
Spirituality of the Body includes body-psychotherapy techniques and exercises aimed at alleviating muscular tension and restoring the body’s natural grace.
The Grace in Aging – Awaken as You Grow Older
Guidelines for older individuals who wish to awaken before they die. This is spiritual practice for the lives we live.
The Empty Space – A Book about the Theatre – Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate
Groundbreaking director Peter Brook draws on a life in love with the stage to explore the issues facing any theatrical performance.
The Embodied Self – Movement and Psychoanalysis
A practical and experiential working model for developing therapists’ to enhance their recognition of the manifestations of transference and countertransference.
The Dance of Reality – a Psychomagical Autobiography
Alejandro Jodorowsky re-creates the incredible adventure of his life as an artist, filmmaker, writer, and therapist.
The Creative Habit
One of the world’s leading creative artists, Twyla Tharp shares her secrets for developing and honing your creative talents.
The Compassionate Mind
Our minds are quick to react to perceived threats and this threat-response system can cause anxiety, depression and aggression.
The Artist’s Way
The Artist’s Way has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process.
The Art of Creative Thinking – 89 Ways to See Things Differently
Wonderful examples from creative thinkers on their process.
The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy – Life is Dance
A broad understanding and an in depth view of where dance therapy can be used to produce change and healing.
Start Where You Are – A Guide to Compassionate Living
Pema Chödrön presents guidance on how to “start where we are”—embracing rather than denying painful aspects of our lives
Somatic Psychology – Body, Mind and Meaning
Linda Hartley shares her views of body psychotherapy and transpersonal psychotherapy as building bridges between psyche, soma, and spirit.
Social Justice, Multicultural Counseling, and Practice – Beyond a Conventional Approach
This groundbreaking work takes a multilayered and multidimensional approach that will help practitioners “walk the talk” of multicultural competency.
Shamanic Voices – A Survey of Visionary Narratives
Shamans from around the world share their experiences of the link between tribe and cosmos.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – Interventions for Trauma and Attachment
A book for clinicians and clients to use together that explains key concepts of body psychotherapy.
Resilient – How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
Dr. Rick Hanson, provides a practical guide and insights into the brain that help support and understand the value of…
Resilience – How Your Inner Strength Can Set You Free From the Past
Boris Cyrulnik work has been helping individuals come to terms with their pasts and forge ahead to create positive futures.
Positivity
A wonderful book on how using positivity can help us live a more fulfilling life.
Plain and Simple Trilogy
Charmingly illustrated and refreshingly spare, Plain and Simple speaks to the seeker in each of us.
In an Unspoken Voice – How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
Trauma is an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can heal by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate.
Come as You Are – The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life
Explore why and how women’s sexuality works and transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.
Bird by Bird
“A warm, generous and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps.” Los Angeles Times
Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment – A Development Strategy to Liberate Everyone
A powerful analysis of the psychological dynamics of oppression and privilege and how to develop skills to promote social justice.
As We Speak – How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick
A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective, persuasive communicator in all areas of life.
Twyla Tharp’s Creative Autobiography
Renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp shares what makes her tick — from how she begins each day to who she admires…
Twyla Tharp – Creative Habit
World renown choreographer, Twyla Tharp on her down-to-earth views on cultivating the creative spark and habit.
Theatre exists in the present. You can’t ignore the news.
Peter Brook, director, talks about the importance of keeping theatre relevant.
Love Makes The World Go Round
Dr. Paul Gilbert talks about compassion and Compassion-Focused Therapy are and how you develop compassion.
Creativity Step by Step
Twyla Tharp discussing what it takes to be a choreographer, and what she’s learned about fostering creativity and initiating change.
Analysis Kills Spontaneity
Professor Rod Judkins talks about how he pulled his students away from computers to think and live more creatively
Widening our Lens
Discover the implications of resilience for the professional identity and practice of dance movement therapists.
Why Perfectionism Kills Creativity
Author, Anne Lamont talks about how perfection can kill creativity.
Updated Thinking on Positivity Ratios
Dr. Barbar Fredrickson on the value of studying and measuring the effect of positive emotions on ones life.
Understanding Oppression
Article by Leticia Nieto PsyD. D., and Margot Boyer, addressing personal development, race and oppression.
The Well-being of Students in Dance Therapy Master’s Programs
How does studying Dance/Movement Therapy have an impact on the students well-being?
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – A Somatic Path to Treat Trauma
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy draws from somatic therapies, neuroscience, attachment theory, and cognitive approaches, as well as from the Hakomi Method
John Daido Loori – A short Biography
A short biography of John Daido Loori who was a prominent American Zen teacher, prolific author and avid photographer.
Everyone is screwed up, broken, clingy, and scared
Anne Lamont, talks about family, God, and the damage of creative successes: “They kill as many people as not”
Blending History, Memory, and Symbolism in The Dance of Reality Film by Alejandro Jodorowsky
A synopsis on the symbolism in the film The Dance of Reality by Alejandro Jodorowsky
13 writing tips from beloved teacher Anne Lamott
Anne Lamont, shares 13 writing tips that help one be more present and aware as a writer and human being.
What conscious dance has brought to my life
Theva is a techer in training. He is looking forward to bringing the Open Floor movement practice to his existing…
The personal body and the political body
An Encounter Fundamentals workshop is also highly recommended and a great opportunity to get a taste of this exhilarating and liberating dynamic…
The objectification of women and the female body
Maryanne Comaroto PhD is a relationship activist, Body/Mind/Soul whisperer, conscious dating coach and talk show host. She teaches Open Floor in…
The Floor is Open: Reflections on Conscious Dance Practice and Peace Education
This article, by Open Floor teacher in training Hanne Tjersland was originally publish in Many Peaces Magazine.
The Courage To Teach
We took our beliefs onto the dance floor and explored how they move us or keep us stuck.
Somatic Experiencing meets Open Floor Movement
Stacey Butcher is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who is incorporating this work into her Open Floor workshops to help participants learn how…
Prayer for Skateboard Girl
We have invited Open Floor dancers to share their creativity with us as part of our focus on Creativity.
Poem for Stan: On Dancing With Grief
Devi Weisenberg is a 78 year old dancer from California, USA. She wrote this poem for her husband’s memorial service…
Podcast: A Focus on Social Justice
Interview with Open Floor founding member Cynthia Kennedy and teacher Joseph Machado, both passionate advocates for raising awareness about and…
Podcast: A Focus On Creativity
Meet Kathy Altman, Lori Saltzman, Cathy Ryan and Sarah Davies, the women responsible for the Art in Motion curriculum at…
Open Floor Movement Practice – Ground
Ground is one of Open Floor’s Core Movement Resources.
Open Floor in Schools
Joseph Machado is a teacher and counselor at an alternative public high school in San Francisco, a Somatic Therapist, and…
Open Floor in Corporate Settings
Myrtle Legaki “The training has deepened my understanding of the embodied experience and supported me to introduce the practice within…
Open Floor for dancers with mental disabilities
Reviewed By: Open Floor International Recommended by: Open Floor International Languages availability: English Description: Every month a group of residents…
Nothing to fix: What if you were already alright?
But what if we didn’t need fixing? What if we already alright?
Not just two feet on the ground – on dancing with pain
argaret Wagner is an award-winning travel/memoir writer and poet who teaches Open Floor and 5Rhythms ® as well as Restorative…
No man is an island
Rivi Diamond, from Israel holds a retreat each yearon Paros Island, Greece
Mission Embodiment
This is our mission at Open Floor: to foster the common good being generated by this simple act of collective…
I like me more…stepping into the unknown – On dancing Art in Motion with Cathy Ryan
Éadaoin Ní Challaráin is an Open Floor teacher and a medical practitioner in palliative care in the West of Ireland. Here she…
I dance for joy: on dancing with chronic illness
Lindy Armah is an Open Floor teacher in training from London. She has been living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), a long-term, neurological…
Honey for the Human Soul: On Art in Motion with Sarah Davies
The first time I hear Sarah Davies say, “Art is the stored honey of the human soul” * I file…
Ground: a universal resource
Open Floor Teacher, Energy Worker and Undercover Detective for the Soul, Deborah travels the world working with people solo and…
Four legs – on dancing with injuries
Tamar Eyni-lehman from Kfar Adumim, Israel is a music therapist, phsycotherapist, group analyst, superviser and college teacher. She has been…
Finding intimacy on the Open Floor
Charlotte Young is a dance and embodiment passionista, as well as a writer and cycles awareness teacher and Open Floor…
Finding Ground with Open Floor
Killian Strong is a psychotherapist, Open Floor teacher and Therapy in Motion graduate from London, UK. He talks about how…
Finding common ground in love
Heather & Carsten are Open Floor teachers living between Hong Kong and California. They met on the dance floor. This…
Encounter: a direct route to empathy
Open Floor Encounter is an exhilarating group process containing elements of Gestalt Awareness Practice (GAP), psychodrama, movement and somatic psychotherapy.
Eileen Murray: teaching Open Floor as a psychiatric nurse
Reviewed By: Eileen Murray Recommended by: Eileen Murray Recommended Reading Program: Therapy In Motion Languages availability: English Description: What called…
Dance for Peace: Open Floor in Kenya
Open Floor teacher Celia is an Australian multi-award winning community development specialist working with NGOs, government and business communities internationally.…
Bringing Open Floor and Dance Movement Therapy to survivors of sexual trauma
Edith Avni is a Dance Movement Therapist and Open Floor Teacher and Therapy in Motion graduate from Israel. She tells…
At Home On The Dance Floor: Open Floor for the Homeless
As well as being an Open Floor teacher, Lynn is also a longtime teaching artist and the Education Director of…
Art installations & Visuals on the dance floor: top 10 tips
Jenny Macke is an Open Floor teacher who has created many, many installations over the 15 years of being a…
A story of embodied love
Jo Woods and Sarah Winter first danced together 5 years ago. Although they had never met before, had never spoken…
10 embodied skills for everyday life
The Open Floor Core Movement Resources offer a simple movement vocabulary, based on the universal principles of embodied and healing…