Mark (DE/UK) teaches Somatics and CI in London and abroad, and offers workshops, lectures and group facilitation around embodiment, dance and mental health in Universities, the NHS and grassroots groups. He works as a psychotherapist and somatic educator, having studied Process Oriented Psychology and Body-Mind Centering®. His previous background is in community art projects and performances (UK, US) with an MA in Community Arts (Goldsmiths). He teaches as faculty for Embody Move UK and the Institut Prozessarbeit Deutschland, and as an associate in Kings College. Mark is part of the organising team for the London Contact Festival and Goldsmiths jams & classes. www.markrietema.com

Significant teachers

Nancy Stark Smith Steve Paxton Charlie Morrissey Merav Israel