Praying in Flesh and Bone

Praying in Flesh and Bone aims to widen our understanding and practice of prayer through paying attention to the physical body.

During this week, we will learn how the body accompanies us in prayer through preparation (breath work), setting intentions (for reflection), focus (centering images and gestures), expression (movement), and anticipation (gestures of invitation).

We will explore how attention to the body enhances our ability to pray within our faith tradition with openness to all others. In conversation and exploration, we will attend to how the body can support prayers that invite us to: hold, heal, and hope.

The human body, individually and in community, will become a rich medium for connecting to God, our inner self, others, and creation.

Some mobility (e.g. ability to transition between standing and sitting) is required, but we will offer accommodations for ranges of ability.

Programme Leader

Miriam Y. Perkins, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology at Emmanuel Christian Seminary teaching graduate courses in residence and online. She is an ordained minister, yoga instructor (YRT 200 & stretch coach), and lover of all things outdoors. She and her spouse grow and share a large neighborhood garden from their home in the United States.

Costs

6 Nights: £960 per adult, £480 concession.