An Introduction to BioSpiritual Emergent Expression
In this introductory somatic experience, participants will discover a unique Emergent Expression and companioning Affection Qualities that can augment their current Focusing practice.
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Presented by The International Focusing Institute
Saturday, August 16, 2025
8:00am to 10:00am
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: This live online class is pay-what-you-can. The suggested payment for US residents is $30.
Biospiritual Emergent Expression (BEE*) provides a fresh portal into the Felt Sense through pre-verbal Emergent Expression, allowing the Focuser to interact with the felt sense in an organic and spontaneous way without the need for words. Within BEE, Focusers also learn how to incorporate ”Affection Qualities”, the voice of caring-loving presence, as they come into relationship with their voice and its Emergent Expressions.
In this introductory somatic experience, participants will discover a unique Emergent Expression and companioning Affection Qualities that can augment their current Focusing practice.
The Biospiritual Emergent Expression Introduction will include:
• Theory Behind Emergent Expression & its Role in Focusing
• Personal Backstory of the Creation of BioSpiritual Experiential Expression
• Exploration & Application of the Affection Qualities in Focusing
• “The Voice of the Felt Sense” Guided Exploration of Emergent Expression & the Affection Qualities
BEE was created by BioSpiritual Focuser Maria Simeone in collaboration with John Keane, International Director of the BioSpiritual Institute. This introductory BEE experience is designed to inspire and support your Focusing practice. Some familiar with Focusing will be helpful, though all are welcome to attend.
Maria Simeone is a teaching artist and musician with over 30 years of experience. She has served as a Teaching Artist with numerous national and international organizations such as Segerstrom Center for the Arts (CA), Pacific Symphony (CA), Remo, Inc. (CA) 7 Springs Retreat Center, (TN) and Opera Pacific (CA). Maria has served as a guest presenter in the US, Australia, Mexico, and Haiti. She holds a degree in research psychology/cognition and is published in the field of Neurolinguistics (The Pragmatics of International & Intercultural Communication, Antwerp, Belgium, 1987). In 2015, she published Flexity Jig, a brain-based voice-body movement game, used world-wide & a Remo, Inc. affiliate.
Registration info: Contact The International Focusing Institute with any questions: Phone: (845) 480-5111 Email: elizabeth@focusing.org
