Workshop
Openhearted play for grown-ups
If you need to feel more alive, let go and laugh more, or rediscover your inner child then this one-day workshop is for you.
Your gentle (re)introduction to play
With theatre games, movement and exercises for connection.
“When I rediscovered my playful side in mid-life I felt SO ALIVE...
"...yet excruciatingly self-conscious and judgmental. Like new love it felt awkward - I didn’t know how to get it right…
“To think I almost talked myself out of it! I wish now I’d had more support to help me enjoy it.”
That’s why I created this workshop - to be the warm welcome back into playfulness that you deserve: step-by-step, with care and kindness.
No need to try, fix or perform.
You get to be you - exactly as you are, alongside a small group of like-hearted explorers.
Why play?
Life got in the way for some of us - we forgot to play as grown-ups. So this workshop reminds us how to say yes to the here-and-now, with curiosity, openness and wonder.
“For me, play is a powerful antidote...
"...to overthinking, judgement, perfectionism, isolation, fear of making mistakes, and generally taking life too seriously.”
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What to expect at the openhearted play workshop
There’ll be space to share and reflect with others as you go. And gentle challenge if you’re open to it.
You’ll also gain powerful principles, insight and practices to apply in your everyday life.
There’s experienced support from your host too.
Fun, silliness and lightness
Humour usually emerges first when you relax, trust and lower your everyday defences.
Comfort and heartfelt human connection
Play thrives with other humans, so expect games to foster support and friendship.
Moments of feeling profoundly moved
Play is often tender too - giving and recieving invites moments of care, kindness and vulnerability.
No pressure to do anything you don’t want to
Everything is an invitation. Play at your own pace.
Encouragement to explore what feels good for you.
Lots of praise, celebration and applause, whatever happens - especially when things 'go wrong'.
Your host
Chris Kenworthy
Chris Kenworthy is a certified embodiment coach and improviser, trained in Authentic Relating leadership.
why this workshop is for you
Reclaim your openhearted playful side
This is a precious opportunity to feel welcomed and celebrated as the naturally creative, big-hearted, lovely messy human you are.
“I believe open-heartedness, curiosity and joy are your birthright as a human being. That’s the essence of play, and as grown-ups we need it now more than ever.”
Come reclaim your openhearted playful side, meet fellow travellers, and feel good about yourself while you do it.
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