Inner Transformation for Outer Change: BEING - An experiential learning journey

'All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.' 
~ Mahatma Gandhi

Climate change and environmental pressures are increasing with change efforts focused on the external situation. However, the external world is not separate from us. We are entangled and part of the systems we have inherited, from our beliefs and values to systems and structures. To co-create the transition needed to a regenerative world, we will require both internal and external shifts. To navigate a transitioning world, we will need resilience to navigate emergence, change and everyday challenges and a strong foundation of inner skills and capabilities, relationality and connection.

Inner development helps to shift our consciousness, helping us to unblock the barriers within ourselves to see differently and be differently, so we can act differently…together to co-create a flourishing world in relation to our living world.

About this learning journey: Being

This experiential learning journey over 5 sessions introduces frameworks, tools and practices associated with ways of Being that increase our individual skills and capacity, effectiveness and collective consciousness. We will explore and practise the qualities of Presence, Self Awareness, Openness & learning mindset, Integrity and Authenticity, Inner Compass.

> Session 1: Presence
Ability to be in the here and now, without judgment and in a state of open-ended presence.
How are you listening?

> Session 2: Self Awareness
Being in reflective contact with your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and desires.
Embodied ways of knowing and nervous system self-regulation.

> Session 3: Openness & learning mindset
Having a mindset of curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable and embrace change and grow. Unblocking stuckness and
Seeing potential 

> Session 4: Integrity and Authenticity
A commitment and ability to act with sincerity, honesty and integrity.
What gets in the way of showing up, how can I move in a more aligned way?

> Session 5: Inner Compass
Having a deeply felt sense of responsibility and commitment to purpose relating to the good of the whole. Who am I beyond my skills and knowledge and if I listen to my heart?

What is the approach to practices?

Our approach is based on a unique blend of practices including Somatic, Creative, Nature-based and Regenerative practices to weave inner to outer change, and self to collective change. Within this course we will work with Journaling & Reflective Practices, TheoryU & Presencing in Nature, Regenerative Frameworks, Embodied Mindfulness & Movement, Non-violent Communication, and Neuroscience & Polyvagal Theory.

Together we'll ....

• Create a safe and generative listening field  
• Learn frameworks and practice skills associated with Being 
• Cultivate greater self-awareness and presence
• Reflect upon our individual and collective belief systems 
• Connect to nature and life energy
  

This course will ...

• Consist of a 1 hr 30 min class online
• Provide you with practices to practice at home between classes
• Give you opportunities for reflection in smaller peer groups of 3-4
• Connect you with your peers in a WhatsApp group to be part of a supportive learning community where you can share your experiences

Who is this for?  

Anyone interested in inner development and contributing to regenerative futures - leaders, change makers, students, entrepreneurs, consultants, teachers, practitioners, facilitators, coaches.

What will you take away?

The learning journey aims to increase your capacity to 'be' by introducing you to practices that support you to be more present and self-aware, act with more integrity & authenticity, act with openness, adopt a learning mindset, and help you to get in touch with your inner compass. You will have the opportunity to practice and reflect with a group of peers to help you to develop these skills and qualities.

What our community harvested from the course:
• 'Inner resources to meet challenges to change'
• 'Transitioning out of Stuckness Faster!'
• 'Opening to potential whilst accepting "what is"
• 'Inner strength to execute on my ideas'
• 'New practices and tools to practice'
• 'Support from Land Energy to do my work'
• 'Connections with kindred folk'

When will it take place?

Dates: AUSTRALIA Wednesday Feb 7, 21, March 6, 20, April 3 at 8:00 am - 9:30 am AEST (Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra)
which is USA Tuesday Feb 6, 20, March 5, 19, April 2 at 5:00 – 6:30 pm ET (USA - New York)

5 x 1 hr 30 min sessions held on zoom fortnightly with some practice homework between classes (about 10 mins a day).

How much will it cost?

The introductory offer for our first course: 

• Individual exchange : $AU 295 (i.e. if you are paying)
  

  Bring a friend for $520 (2 people)

• Individual Early bird is $AU 275 available till September 14
  Bring a friend for $490 (2 people)
  
  OR
  
• Corporate exchange : $AU 350 (inc GST) (i.e. if your organisation is paying)
  Corporate exchange for 2 people is $AU 650 
  
• Corporate Early bird is $AU 325 available till September 14
  Corporate Early bird exchange for 2 people is $AU 620
  
  * We are limiting numbers to ensure a supportive and engaged space. A minimum of 8 people is required to go ahead with the course.

Introducing the SCHOOL OF BEING: Regenerating ourselves and our world 

This learning journey is facilitated by the School of Being newly founded by Jax Wechsler and Vivien Sung.

The School of Being is a learning community embodying new ways of seeing, thinking, relating and acting to create a flourishing world. It is a place to unlearn and learn, a space to become conscious of old patterns, structures, values, and beliefs, giving us greater choice in each moment, so that we can live to our fullest potential and collectively co-create a flourishing Earth and living ecosystems. 

The School of Being offers a series of experiential learning journeys and experiences which aim to develop inner and outer capacity for a fulfilling life and work. Our courses help to increase presence, the sensing capacity to respond, greater resilience, and unlock greater creativity.

Meet your guides on this learning journey

About Viv 

Vivien Sung (above left) is a strategic designer, regenerative practitioner and educator who seeks to create deep transformative change to move to new ways of living and being in balance with our living systems. She believes that to create positive futures, inner work is important to create the conditions for long-lasting collective change. She draws upon many years of design practice in visual communication design, participatory design, leadership development, cultural intelligence, as well as regenerative and living systems thinking. Over the past decade, she has grown design and leadership capability in many design students at the University of New South Wales through lecturing, teaching and research. Her practice interweaves creativity and her training as an energy medicine practitioner.

Vivien grew up in two different cultures, Eastern and Western, which led her to develop a curiosity in cultural patterns, systems, structures and beliefs. She spent a good part of a decade, connecting worlds through experiential learning programs and projects at the intersection of design, culture and health with cultural communities, older people and people with disabilities. She brings her knowledge of Eastern wisdom, systemic constellations and studies in Indigenous traditions of the Andes. She believes there is a need for holistic wellbeing including physical, emotional, spiritual and ecological. She is passionate to bring her embodied knowledge from her journey over many years to support planetary stewardship and societal health.

About Jax 

Jax Wechsler (above right) is a trauma-informed facilitator, strategic designer, regenerative practitioner, educator, and coach passionate about change, inner development and enabling better futures for individuals, society and the planet. She is an avid learner and polymath and has studied and applied Design, Regenerative Development, TheoryU, Systems Thinking, Living Systems, Religious Studies (Aboriginal Religions, Shamanism and Buddhism), Non Violent Communication, Neuroscience, Somatic Coaching and Systemic Constellations. Jax is interested in indigenous and earth based spirituality and healing practices and has spent time training with an indigenous healer in Peru. Jax thrives on cross-pollinating ideas and approaches and often wonders how might we build greater response-ability to meet life and the societal challenges humans face?

Jax has been interested in earth based spirituality for 20 years and over the last few years has been on a personal journey into greater embodiment and new ways of being. Studying neuroscience and polyvagal theory helped her draw a link between intergenerational, personal and collective trauma, personal and collective resilience and creativity. Having worked in social change contexts for more than a decade, Jax felt something was missing. She strongly believes that new ways of being will help humans to develop the resilience, creativity and response-ability to meet the social and environmental challenges we face.

Hear from our community on their experiences

‘On Being
Viv and Jax hold a beautiful container in which to explore "Being," bringing forth embodied and cognitive practices that allow space to explore the enlivening and challenging spaces of being within oneself and in community. What a joy it is to BE in this community.’
– Karina Kallio

‘This is a quality course led by two high quality Human Beings! I thoroughly enjoyed both the content and all of the different types of interactions in the ‘break-out rooms’. Totally recommended.’
–Jeff Knowles

‘I loved the interesting and practical small group work in each session and having the opportunity to work with and meet different people. All activities were conducted in a safe and supportive environment. The activities between sessions were relevant to the content and helped embed my learning. Jax and Vivien are thoughtful and kind facilitators with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and they used practical examples from their own lives to make it more real. They also provided information about other resources so I could do extra research.’
–Kate Hampton