Bohm Dialogue Immersion Day - A journey into collective consciousness

In a world dominated by instant messaging and shallow small talk, true understanding and connection often feels out of reach. But what if there was a way to tap into the collective wisdom of a group, to think together in harmony, and to access deeper levels of consciousness? 

Enter Bohm Dialogue, a revolutionary approach to communication developed by quantum physicist David Bohm. 

This one-day workshop offers you a unique opportunity to: 

• Experience the flow of meaning between minds
• Cultivate deep listening and suspend judgement
• Unveil hidden assumptions and explore new perspectives
• Access collective intelligence and creative insights
• Foster a sense of unity and shared consciousness
• Attune to the rhythms and cycles of nature, and explore your relationship to time

Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience that could change the way you relate to others and understand yourself. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step towards unlocking the full potential of human dialogue. 

Want to learn more? Watch this intro video by Jessica or join one of our monthly Intro to Bohm Dialogue sessions.

Schedule

• 09:45 - 10:00am: Arrival and settling in
• 10:05am: Doors close
• 10:05 - 10:30am: Outline of the day, check in, mindfulness, intro to Worm Time, the wheel of the year and Autumn Equinox
• 10:30 - 11:15pm: Worm Time framing exercises
• 11:15 - 12:30pm: Intro to dialogue and guidelines, dialogue, check-out and closing ritual
• 12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch
• 1:30 - 1:40pm: Mindfulness and movement
• 1:40 - 3:30pm: Dialogue
• 3:30 - 4:00pm: Check-out and reflections on the process

What to expect

This one day event will combine our ongoing Worm Time Dialogue series with our monthly Intro to Bohm Dialogue session. 

What is a Worm Time dialogue?

This workshop is an invitation to slow down, listen, reflect, share and connect with yourself, others and the world around you. It is grounded in the principles and practice of Bohm Dialogue - a facilitated listening practice that allows individuals to develop communication, thinking and relating skills and groups to deeply enquire together, share meaning and create new thinking. It combines this with the emergent philosophy of 'Worm Time.'

Worm Time, formerly known as ‘doing nothing,’ is a period of creative rest, where we can

• metabolise our experiences
• compost our thoughts and feelings
• turn over new ideas

Like the magically complex world that exists in the soil under our feet, allowing ourselves creative rest, is the time for the invisible ‘work’ to take place. The integration of our outer and inner worlds.

This Worm Time dialogue will draw inspiration from the wheel of the year, and the energy and wisdom available to us at Autumn Equinox. Together we will explore what we can learn and experience by paying attention to nature's rhythms.

The Worm Time session will begin with a series of short framing exercises, individually, in pairs and small groups. These simple creative exercises are designed to cultivate curiosity and stimulate deeper thinking on universal experiences and feelings that can be explored in more depth during the dialogue. The dialogue itself is practised seated in a circle: creating an inclusive and non-hierarchical space. The process requires deep listening that allows for inquiry into what is important to individuals and the group. Participants are not required to speak unless they feel moved to do so; the group will follow the ‘flow of meaning’ and moments of silence are welcome. Dialogue does not require agreement during the process or specific outcomes. However, it does require a willingness to participate with respect, openness and non-judgement. 

Venue details

We will host this one-day dialogue at the peaceful Wanstead Quaker House. We have use of the social room, as well as access to outside space. Depending on the weather and preferences of the group, parts of the workshop may take place outside. 

The venue is a 15 minute walk from Leytonstone tube (Central Line), and a 20 minute walk from Leytonstone High Road Overground. 

Food and drinks

We will be providing tea, coffee and light refreshments on arrival. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, (the venue has kitchen facilities, a fridge etc). Alternatively, the venue is a short 5 minute walk from Leytonstone High Road with a range of shops, cafes and supermarkets should you wish to purchase your lunch. There will also be an option to join for a social drink after the workshop at the North Star pub, situated in the conservation area of Leytonstone, a few minutes walk from the venue.

REFUNDS: Please note that we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. We welcome swapping or reselling your tickets with people you know.