Feel the pull, trust the pause, follow what’s true.
In-person workshop, 22 - 24 January 2027, Findhorn, Scotland
Open Floor is a resource-based movement practice. Wheel of Consent is a tool for creating more choice in how you interact with others.
Deborah and Michael have known, worked, and danced together in various constellations for over a decade. Together, we've created Impulse as a genuine meeting of core principles from our two practices - not a mash-up or a tutorial, but an alchemy of the essence of each approach.
In this workshop, we weave the body-based wisdom of both modalities to help you:
Recognise and trust your impulses — on the dance floor and in life
Give what's true for you the validation it deserves
Build a shared understanding, as individuals and as a community
Bring more clarity and choice into how you connect with others
We’ll slow things right down, so you can really feel — in your body — the moments of impulse: towards and away, contracting and expanding. And from there, honour the truth of your yes, your no, and your maybe.
Whatever your experience with either practice — deep, new, or simply curious — this workshop meets you where you are. Choice and safety are built into its structure. Bring your curiosity, notice what's happening in your body, and where you want to take that.
Is this workshop for you?
This is for you if you want to close the gap between how you feel and how you behave - if you've ever said yes when you meant no, or said no when you meant yes.
Maybe you want to shift from mixed signals to clarity. Or you’re simply craving a slower, more honest way of meeting other people.
You'll explore and build skills for:
Connecting with another person without losing yourself
Recognising an impulse in your body before your mind talks you out of it
Pausing, without losing the thread of what wants to happen next
Telling the difference between I want to and I’m willing to — and communicating both, in movement as well as words
The Shape of Our Time Together
There will be time to move, reflect, and engage with others, both verbally and without words. Each session will include time for dancing and will be taught in such a way as to encourage pacing yourself.
There will be guided input and space for your own free exploration.
This workshop is open to all aged 18+ and to those who have an appreciation or curiosity for the inherent wisdom found in our somatic intelligence.
Experience Level: Beginners and advanced dancers are welcome. At least one class of an Embodied Movement Practice (eg. Open Floor, 5Rhythms®, Movement Medicine or BISO - Body in Soul) is recommended.
This workshop counts for the Open Floor Teacher Training.
The Practicalities
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Dates: 22–24 January 2027 Venue: Universal Hall, Findhorn Ecovillage, Scotland Times: Friday 7–9.30pm · Saturday 10am–6pm · Sunday 10am–1pm
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Early Bird £169
Full Price £269
Deposit £150 non-refundable deposit secures your place, balance due by 8 Jan 2027.
Payment instalments - are possible, contact us to apply: info@vitalmoves.co.uk
Solidarity payments - if you are able to contribute to a solidarity fund, to join with us so that we can offer places to those with less financial resources who want to attend, then please indicate this on the booking form.
Subsidised places - if you feel a strong call to join this group and your finances are significantly stretched there are two subsidised places available. Contact us to apply: info@vitalmoves.co.uk -
Venue: Universal Hall, The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, Forres IV36 3TZ
Universal Hall, within the world famous eco-village in FINDHORN.
Surrounded by pine forests, rivers, iconic dunelands and pristine beaches, Findhorn has been my home by the sea for over 30 years. If you're not local to the area, you might choose to spend the whole weekend up in Findhorn and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
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If there is enough interest, we will arrange a Saturday evening group dinner, sustenance for both body and spirit.
The meal will be additional and optional, full details, menu and booking form would be emailed prior to the workshop.
Register your interest when you complete the booking form.
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We encourage travel by public transport and car sharing.
Traveling by train: The closest train station is Forres.
We aim to coordinate lift sharing and taxis amongst the participants.
Traveling by plane: The nearest airports are Inverness and Aberdeen. If travelling to Edinburgh or Glasgow, it may be possible to arrange a lift share with dancers driving from either city.
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We recommend bringing:
Loose / comfortable clothing
Warm clothes
Shoes for walking (there are beautiful local walks)
Notebook and pen
Water bottle
Your facilitators
Deborah Lewin has spent over 35 years in love with Findhorn Ecovillage and the world of conscious movement.
She trained with Gabrielle Roth in 1994 and co-founded Open Floor International in 2014. Through her practice, Vital Moves, she guides people into deeper, more embodied relationship with themselves — with patience, precision, and a well-earned reputation for holding space with rare care.
“Instinct is a marvellous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.”
-AGATHA CHRISTIE
Michael Dresser is a Wheel of Consent coach and certified teaching member of the School of Consent, trained by Dr Betty Martin.
His work helps people meet their needs, build better boundaries, and communicate more clearly to create healthier relationships — practical, body-based skills for interactions with partners, friends, family, and colleagues alike.
Join us and discover what your body already knows. Spaces are limited - book your place below.
Additional Resources
If you want to know more about either Open Floor Movement Practice or Wheel Of Consent, here are some resources to explore
These aren’t required watching/reading to attend, but will help give you some background to each modality if you’re not already familiar.
A Short intro to the Wheel Of Consent
A spoken intro to what to expect in Wheel Of Consent workshops with Michael (note: it does reference learning through touch, which won’t be the focus of this workshop)
