Shift - Association for Sustainability

This April, from the 10th to the 18th, four of us from Germany had the incredible opportunity to travel to Italy and take part in the SOMA Project.
It was a time of magic—of movement, laughter, dance, expression, and deep rest in community. Having a safe space to explore ourselves and our bodies, both as individuals and as a collective, was a truly powerful experience. I wish for more people to be able to share in something like this—because the more we rest in our bodies, the more we resist.

This thought is inspired by, and points toward, a wonderful book that I believe everyone should read:
📚 Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey — | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60382737-rest-is-resistance

Alongside this beautiful time we shared—and the incredible care and intention brought by the teachers from Hoppìpolla—I’m also excited to announce that the SOMA Project was accompanied by a research inquiry titled:

“Why Does Being Moved Matter?”
An Interdisciplinary, Movement-Based Inquiry into Embodied Experience in “The SOMA Project” through Rosa, Mills, and Salgado.

More on the thesis will be shared soon. 🙃
Until then—rest in resistance. 🪷

Soon we will be posting more about our new Erasmus + Project.

The Erasmus+ Somatic Open Mindful
Awareness Project aka The SOMA
Project will take place in Italy in April.

We will utilize
body awareness and movement
techniques, music, rituals and cultural
ceremonies from our shared global
heritage to facilitate a transition from
the Everyday to Far Far Away and Back.

Over the week, the participants will
engage in various activities such as:
- Somatics, body movement, authentic
body expression;
- Voice training and body exercises based
on storytelling
- Mindfulness activities;
- Musical activities and ear training;
- Contemporary social issues
- Theories and examples of resources
related to current social issues, and their
impact on their professional practice.

Looking forward to keep you updated about more news regarding The SOMA Project.

BODYMIND MOVEMENT - deepening your awareness through movement mit unserer Tanz und Bewegungspädagogin Strasser in Salzburg und am 29.07.2025 auch im Stadtteilzentrum in der OASE in Lüneburg.

In Kooperation mit SHIFT e.V. finden wöchentlich Inner Flow Yogaklassen im Stadtteilzentrum Oedeme am Samstag und Sonntag mit unserer Yogalehrin Johanna Marthe statt.

Wichtiger Bestandteil unserer Neuausrichtung bei SHIFT e.V. sind somatische Bewegungsangebote, wie Rituelle Tanzpädagogik, Holistic Dance, Inner Flow Yoga, Social Presencing Theatre und weitere, diese deine Verbindung zu deinem lebendigen Körper ("lived body") und deinem Sein stärken, dich in die Präsenz, das Hier und Jetzt bringen, sinnliche Erfahrungsräume öffen, Verbindung und Kontakt mit Anderen eröffnen und einen Ausdruck zu deiner authentischen Bewegung ermöglichen.
Der Körper als Zugang zum Authentischen Sein, Resonanzraum und Ausrichtung in der Welt.

Die Klassen sind jeweils von 10.00 - 11.30 Uhr am Samstag und Sonntag.
Die Adresse ist Im Dorf 2, 21335 Lüneburg.

Was erwartet dich bei Inner Flow Yoga am Morgen mit Johanna Marthe?

Ich gestalte meine Inner Flow Yogastunden mit der Intention meine Schüler:innen dabei zu unterstützen, eine tiefe und authentische Verbindung zu sich selbst aufzubauen. Diese Verbindung entsteht, indem ich einen geschützten Raum öffne und in dem eine Praxis aus bewusster Atmung, fließenden Bewegungen und Achtsamkeit im Umgang mit dem eigenen Körper gefördert wird. Achtsamkeit und Selbstwahrnehmung werden durch gezielte Momente des Innehaltens gestärkt. Jede Yogastunde beginnt mit dem Setzen einer persönlichen Intention, einer kurzen Meditation und endet mit einer tiefen Entspannung. Meine Yogastunde richtet sich an Teilnehmer:innen die eine Verbindung zu sich selbst, ihrem Körper und ihrer Yoga-Praxis entwickeln.

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Are you interested in environmental topics? 🌱🌱Then join the Youth Exchange „Youth Voice for the Environment" 🌱🌱 20.11.2022 – 29.11.2022 in Kobuleti, Georgia

We have a travel opportunity for 6 young people to be part of Team Shift from Germany for this EU funded Youth Exchange!

ERASMUS+ funding covers:
- Accommodation
- 3 meals per day and 2 coffee breaks
- transportation in Kobuleti & field trips
- course and materials
- up to 360 Euros for travel costs

The info pack can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_JgqOgwen4pIGp96no5WcjibWITBLUVI/view
Please send us a mail at 📧 [email protected] 📧 for more information and to apply until ‼️ 28th Oktober!

The course will be held by our experienced partners the Youth Center of Georgia:
https://www.facebook.com/youthcenterofgeorgia/

Are you interested in photography about environmental topics? 📸 🌿 Then join the Training Course „Our Environment Is in Your Hands“ between 01.-10. May 2022 in Kobuleti, Georgia. 🌿

We have a travel opportunity for 6 young people to be part of Team Shift from Germany for this EU funded Training Course! 🌎

ERASMUS+ funding covers:
- Accommodation
- 3 meals per day and 2 coffee breaks
- transportation in Kobuleti & field trips
- training course and materials
- up to 360 Euros for travel costs

The info pack can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Stb9vgkHmV1t3g_2aIVbHGUiPPS0g1P/view

Please send us a mail at 📧 [email protected] 📧 for more information and to apply until 🔜 18th February!

The course will be held by our experienced partners the Youth Center of Georgia:
https://www.facebook.com/youthcenterofgeorgia/

In the past couple of years we participated in the ERASMUS+ Adult Education Program of the EU, which meant our staff could participate in some insightful courses across Europe to level up their skills as adult educators. In this video this our trainers share their lessons learned and experiences. It is meant to help other oganisation get a better idea of the program. Have a look!

Experiences with staff mobilities in the ERASMUS+ Adult Education Program In this video the non-profit organisation Shift - Association for Sustainabiltiy e.V. from Germany shares its expereinces from taking part in the ERASMUS+ Ad...