Journey FaCILITATOR
John Ollom
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“I live in the “holes” between narrative arches.” On September 19, 2015, I met John Ollom in person at an Internal Landscapes© day-long workshop. The stranger radiated uncommon energy without signaling danger—keep out. Instead, his bodiliness magnetized the participants—certainly me. I would later read his book where his whole being found expression in the first line of his Artist’s Statement (above). This “body” moved boldly in the context of a Jungian archetypal framework, of wabi-sabi philosophy esteeming imperfection, of the embrace of Celtic naturalism, of the gritty anti-conventionalism of Nietzsche. Back and forth between the cerebral arches and the bodily expressions, achieving a wholeness, holes for breathing (spirit), speaking (mouth), for hearing; hidden holes, holy--set apart--for functions to be cherished instead of being incarcerated in taboos.
The workshop ended. Even the best end; and I’ve been to so very many over a life time. I went home without his book, only memories of his personal talk with me after lunch. His movement in the group (strength to build a new life) and his way of framing it (breaking out of crushing conventions) grew on me. I ordered the book and read it. He corresponded with me; a most welcomed surprise because I realize how busy he is compared to my relaxed retirement. Never have I had such a giving relationship with a professional before. His eye was not on the clock or the wallet but the power of what’s moving within me.
- Robert (Florida)
"Working with John Ollom opened up new pathways to express long suppressed feelings. I found myself exploring life in new ways, new forms, new expressions that unlocked years of doubt and guilt. Instead of dependence and shame, I began to know freedom and expression of my own personal truth."
- Gary Collins, PHD Licensed Psychologist
Easton Mountain's Couple Retreat - March 12 -15
I will be doing two workshops and private sessions for the Easton Mountain's Couples Retreat.
Workshop 1
Zones of Transformation - As we navigate life with our partner/husband/boyfriend we react and interact on the external and internal zones of our experiences. In this workshop we will start with movement and touch exercises to listen and play between each other. When we then go into our Internal Landscapes we can explore our most authentic urges and feelings from within, How this combines in our expressions together is the alchemy that we will explore. In this Zone that we create together the transformation will become embodied.
Workshop 2
Express Yourself - So much of our life may be bogged down with routine and stress and work. Here we get a chance to come into our body. We will stretch and contract in our warm up. Then as we go across the floor dance and energetic flow will guide us into joy and freedom.
Come Express Yourself with joy and freedom. All forms of clothing and or no clothing are welcome.
Registration information can be found here.
read the Phindie article about my workshops here.
We have been told that movement is a dancer dancing, a car driving down the highway, and/or a boat sailing on the ocean. This is true, but we ourselves are movement. Yes our blood is always flowing through us, our breath is moving in and out, but our psychic matrix is constantly in flow. Our emotions are constantly shifting inside us. Our psychological process is constantly evolving. Pain, and trauma and rejection are locked in zones inside of us.
In the Internal Landscapes method we get to explore this moving matrix. We get an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves. We embody these zones that are in constant shifting flux. We find the locked zones and vibrate them into a new reality. We find colors and images like a dreamscape to explore in our embodied journey.
Join our Internal Landscapes sessions for a one on one or many of our workshops across the US. Many have healed from trauma, released blocks from years of hidden existence and found new found freedom in their everyday lives. Artists and dancers have found new ways to connect with their source for a more powerful art expression.
Internal Landscapes by John Ollom MFA, the embodied practice for you.
Sessions can be booked in one of many locations in Manhattan. Workshops can also be developed in areas across the United States.
Please read about the Internal Landscapes© method in the Internal Landscapes book also available under Merchandise. For information and to register for the workshop please go to contact me.