Sands of Time

30 - 31 January 2026 ~ FINDHORN, Scotland

 
 

Easing and loosening the fixed shapes of our story about ‘The Past’, ‘The Present’, ‘The Future’.

Our own past, our own present, our own future are these set in stone? How would it be to soften that which we think we know about them?

Be it in the body, in the emotions, in the mind, or at the soul level, might we consciously loosen those places where we find fixed beliefs. Inviting the ease and fluidity of more spacious possibilities?

This workshop will take place at Universal Hall, The Park Ecovillage in FINDHORN, Scotland, minutes from the sea and the Moray Firth and Findhorn Village - see below for information.

Explore…

  • You might use this January workshop as a time and space for opening a little more to the multiple possibilities of you being you.

  • You being a human, living a human lifetime held by time.

 

Who the workshop is for

  • 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.

 

Findhorn Bay, image courtesy of Robin Ashworth

Entrance to the Universal Hall

Findhorn Bay sunset

Phoenix Cafe which provides options for lunch and group dinner

 

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.

The Practicalities

  • 30 - 31 January 2026

  • Friday 7pm - 9.30pm

    Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm

    If space permits Deborah will open up the Friday evening for local dancers to attend who can't attend the whole workshop. If this interests you, please email to register your interest: beth@vitalmoves.co.uk

  • Early Bird £85 until 12 Dec 2025

    Full Price £110 from 13 Dec 2025

    Deposit payment and instalments - are possible, contact Beth to apply: beth@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 Beth to apply: beth@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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We recommend bringing:

    • Loose / comfortable clothing

    • Warm clothes

    • Shoes for walking (there are beautiful local walks)

    • Notebook and pen

    • Water bottle

 
 

Meet Deborah

Professionally, Deborah has been working in the field of movement and embodiment for 30+ years. She qualified as a Sesame Movement and Drama Therapist in her early 20s, soon broadening into the field of conscious movement and teaching 5Rhythms® for over 25 years.

In 2014, she was one of a group of 15 Founding Teachers of Open Floor International (OFI) and in 2016 attended OFI’s Therapy in Motion training with Andrea Juhan and Irit Ziv-Ron. In 2023 & 2024, she completed both the Foundation & Applied Training with The Centre for Systemic Constellations.

She has a blended professional life, working online and in-person, with large groups, small groups, and one-to-one. Her respect for the wisdom of the creative body is incisive and contagious.

“I am committed to personal development, and nurturing individual and collective transformation….. I hold the teaching space with deep attentiveness, clear instruction, and an absolute delight and love of movement.”
— Deborah

What others are saying about Sands of Time..

 
 
“This work brings all you could wish for - movement with experienced, deeply skilled facilitation; the depth of working with heart, emotion, soul; and the joy of release.”
— Debbie C., Sands of Time, Edinburgh, Nov 2024
 
“The workshop was very well held, engaging and inspiring.”
— Hugh J., Sands of Time, Edinburgh, Nov 24
 
 

*Header image courtsey of Robin Ashworth