Felt-Sense Thinking - Infusing Education with Somatic Intelligence: Aitabé Fornés

The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey

In this episode, the Ali converses with an education innovator, Aitabé Fornés, who is revolutionising the field through the integration of embodiment practices. Aitabé shares personal experiences and insights into how embodiment can transform traditional educational paradigms, leading to more holistic and impactful learning experiences. Through her journey of exploration, Aitabé discusses the challenges of systemic education, the power of tapping into "the field," and the profound impact of coherence in learning. Listeners are invited to reconsider the role of the body in education and explore new possibilities for cultivating deeper connections between students, their environments, and the learning process.

Exploration Points
The Integration of Embodiment in Education:
- Explore how embodiment practices can enhance learning experiences and foster deeper connections between students and their environments.

Challenges of Systemic Education:
- Investigate the obstacles faced in mainstreaming systemic education and the strategies employed to overcome these challenges.

Tapping into "The Field"
- Delve into the concept of accessing "The Field" and how embodiment can serve as a gateway to uncovering deeper insights and understanding.

The Power of Coherence in Learning:
- Examine the role of coherence in the learning process and its profound impact on student engagement, comprehension, and personal growth.

Cultural Identity and Education:
- Reflect on the influence of cultural identity on educational approaches and explore how embracing diverse perspectives can enrich the learning experience.

Embodiment as a Path to Transformation:
- Consider embodiment as a transformative tool in education, empowering students to cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

Future of Education Through Embodiment:
- Envision the future of education through the lens of embodiment, exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning that prioritize holistic well-being and systemic coherence.

MORE ALI MEZEY:

Website: www.alimezey.com

Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:

www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations

Transgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.com

Ali's short description of Constellation Work: https://studio.youtube.com/video/ADAHZWOzRDM/edit

MORE AITABÉ:
Website: www.sensethinking.com

Social: FB Aitabé Fornés

YouTube: Sensethinking

Contact: [e-mail]

Bio:

Aitabé is a Family & Systemic Constellations facilitator and the creator of Sensethinking, an embodied approach to education that is inspired by constellation work.

Aitabé had been teaching high school for over a decade when she found Family Constellation work. As she shares in her e-book, Sensethinking: A Pedagogy for a New Paradigm, discovering constellation work changed the direction of her life. The question that arose for her after her first constellation workshop was: if this is possible, what else is possible? Working with teens and her own children, she developed the Five Dimensions of Inquiry framework for applying systemic constellation work in education. Now she trains other educators to step into their essential role of awakening the whole-body intelligence of every learner.

You can get a free copy of her ebook at sensethinking.com.

OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:

Marianne Franke-Gricksch: You’re One of Us! Systemic Insights and Solutions for Teachers, Students and Parents

ECL: Emotional Well Being, Creativity, and Learning

A paper from 2006 about the early work of ECL

Some ECL Folks:
Judith Hemming

Barbara Morgan

Jane James

Janet Goldblatt

Linda Baker

The Field: In Family Constellation Work, "the field" refers to felt-sense access to consciousness in which the dynamics and relationships within a family system are explored and understood. This concept is rooted in the idea that there is an interconnectedness and energy that flows between family members, impacting their behaviors, emotions, and relationships. The field is believed to hold information about an individual's and family's history, unresolved traumas, and hidden dynamics, which can be revealed and addressed through the Constellation process.

"Maslow before Bloom": The idea is that the hierarchy of needs have to be met before students can meet educational goals.

Ho'oponopono:
Ho'oponopono is a Hawaiian practice for reconciliation and forgiveness, aimed at resolving conflicts within individuals or groups. It involves expressing feelings, listening empathetically, and seeking forgiveness to restore harmony and balance. It's also used as a personal healing practice, emphasizing taking responsibility for one's experiences and seeking inner peace through forgiveness.

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