This forum is intended for those interested in synthesizing any of a number of bodywork and movement practices with the self-discovery methodology known as Focusing. Focusing is a process for directing the attention inward to a cleared space where bodily felt senses can emerge. It is often these felt senses that provide clarity and shifts in understanding of formerly vague and unarticulated yearnings. Focusing involves the verbalizing of these bodily-felt states. See www.focusing.org for more information.

We first came together at the Focusing International Conference in Costa Rica in 2004 as the Focusing and Bodywork Interest Group. We represent various disciplines including Feldenkrais, Shiatsu, Trager, Reiki, Acupuncture, Esalen Massage, Yoga, Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Dance Improvisation. We held our first Meeting at the Edge in May, 2007 on the island of Ischia, Italy as volunteers.

Meeting at the Edge 2009 is again a non-profit, peer-led event to which we bring our dedication and passion, holding a collective vision of sharing and learning. This event will be held at Lake Zürich, Switzerland, from 22-26 September 2009.

We hope that you will contribute to shaping Meeting at the Edge 2009, by sharing your professional interests, ideas, and workshop offers on this forum. We welcome all contributions of bodyworkers and movement practitioners from a variety of disciplines, as well as focusing-oriented counselors and psychotherapists with an interest in body-oriented practices. We look forward to a growing dialogue together.

Please note that we only accept members to this forum by approval. This hopefully cuts out spam. Just say something about your interest in joining to be approved. Nothing elaborate. Thank you!

Save this date: September 22-26, 2009 !!! Registration is open at: www.mae2009.org