ECOSOMATICS: THE ART & SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING

This is an unique program that offers researchers the opportunity to connect, share experiences, and cultivate sustainable holistic well-being. By blending scientific knowledge, artistic sensitivity, and embodied practices, we aim to promote long-term wellness, both individually and within the scientific community.

Why welcoming EcoSomatics in your research group ?

The PhD and qualification phases can be demanding and highly stressful. This workshop series is designed to provide support during these critical stages. Participants will explore creative methods to enhance well-being while building meaningful connections with peers in similar situations.

This workshop series is open to all scientists, also for those who identify as members of marginalized groups in science. This includes first-generation students, trans, inter, or non-binary colleagues, individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, and others with underrepresented identities.

Participants will Experience:

Holistic Well-being: the connection between their physical, mental, and environmental health through sessions inspired by the changing seasons.

Individual and Community Growth: Improve personal wellness while fostering a supportive, inclusive community.

Artistic and Embodied Knowledge: Gain insights from scientific and artistic perspectives, and create sustainable habits for long-term well-being through practical tools and reflective spaces.

Program Format

The workshop program is divided into two phases, to be hosted in the two academic semesters, each aligned with seasonal rhythms and natural cycles:

Phase 2: Learning, Letting Go, and Transforming
Engage in artistic expression, regulate internal rhythms, embrace the power of rituals, and develop relaxation techniques for sustained well-being.

Phase 1: Connecting Through Embodied Aesthetics
Explore embodied awareness, synchronize mind and environment, navigate focus and flow, and enhance constructive communication.

Program Length: 6 to 12 sessions
Duration of the Session: approx. 3 hours
Maximum number of Participants: 16

The program can be tailored to the particular preferences and needs of the research center. We are happy to hear about them! Please reach us out to: emarttss@gmail.com or anmaka@posteo.net

ABOUT US

ANNA KANITZ

Embodied-clinical psychologist

Anna moves between therapeutic and artistic research practice. Her background is in clinical and consulting psychology as well as in dance/movement, inner science practices, biofeedback and audio-resonance therapy. Her main interests lie in the interconnected environmental wor(l)ds of art, science and health. Currently, she is working with the focus on embodied psychotherapy from psychosomatic stationary to ambulant settings, neurofeedback training, group coaching and completing further training in systemic psychotherapy as well as engaging in diverse creative cooperations and EcoSomatic listening.

ELIANA ARAQUE

Interdisciplinary Art & Philosophy of Science

Eliana is a Berlin-based artist and philosopher, born in Tunja, Colombia.  She is committed to bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and science. Her work is deeply guided by her sensitivity and a profound desire to connect, using art to express what words cannot, fostering deeper understanding and compassion across disciplines, cultures, and individuals. 

Through her interdisciplinary work that explores the complexities of human existence and our relationship with the environment, she creates immersive site-specific installations spanning photography, painting, sculpture, sound, and video, with a focus on sustainability and environmental ethics.
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