Heart of Practical Mysticism
In-person Continuum Intensive in Berkeley, CA
Susan Harper
July 10 - July 12, 2026
“When the body is conceived of as an altar, the somatic functions are identified as ritual worship, to open the eyes, to open the ears, to open the tastebuds, to awaken the ocean of the senses lapping at the shores of phenomenological reality is to worship at the gates of the great animate mystery of nature.” ~ Josh Schrei
Practical mysticism affirms that all things are sacred and deserving of reverence and respect. We will draw on our innate capacity for our heart’s ability to experience and be touched by Nature. Both are enlivened in this multidimensional field of communion.
How we perceive effects our physical structure, movement, psychological profile and how we relate. We inquire into our core patterns—meeting and healing those that limit us, and enhancing those that bring us openness, connection and depth.
With sensuous attentive touch, primordial sounding, breathing and movement, we deepen in our body/psyche, and are guided by inherent organismic intelligence.
Come tend transpersonal belonging to the elemental intelligences, mythic imagination and the “more-than-human” world. These are portals to soulful, imaginal space.
We enter sacred incubatory time, listening for what is emergent for this time of evolutionary change.
Event Format
Through inspirational principles and experiential instructions, Susan will guide anatomy and perceptual explorations to foster a heightened sense of somatic awareness and expressivity. Exercises developed along with Hubert Godard create a flexible and perceptive body/psyche that feeds creativity as we orient and respond to an ever-changing world.
Continuum dives include exploratory movement, meditative silence, primordial sounding, and dynamic play. We deepen our felt sense and discover primal non-worded ways of knowing.
This event is for those new to Susan, as well as those with decades of experience, and who are willing to be in paired exercises and communal co-creative ritual.
Continuum dives include exploratory movement, meditative silence, primordial sounding, and dynamic play. We deepen our felt sense and discover primal non-worded ways of knowing.
This event is for those new to Susan, as well as those with decades of experience, and who are willing to be in paired exercises and communal co-creative ritual.
Schedule
July 10-12, 2026
Friday and Saturday – 10am-6pm
Sunday – 10am-5pm
Sunday – 10am-5pm
Price
Location: Private studio in Berkeley, CA
(this workshop is non-residential)
3-Day Intensive Fee: $450
Cancellation Fee: $75
Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after June 10, 2026, unless we can fill your place. Cancellation fee still applies.
Two reduced fee scholarship spots are available, email Helene at support@continuummontage.com to request.
How to Apply
We wish to have a balance between those who come often, those who have been on waiting lists, and experienced participants. We request that you fill out this application so that we can accommodate a variety of participants.
Registration closes on 07/03/2026.
Questions? Contact Helene Rein at support@continuummontage.come.
Heart of Practical Mysticism Application
About the Teachers
SUSAN HARPER, MSME/T, opens portals of exploratory consciousness. She has the ability to transmit experiences of primal and spiritual fluidity. She inspires participation resulting in embodied innovative discoveries. She teaches internationally and has been contributing to the evolution of Continuum since 1975. She is the developer of Living Dreams, Body of Relating and Perception Trainings. She is a founding member of the Continuum Teacher’s Association. Susan has contributed a chapter to a book titled “Somatic-Oriented Therapies”.
Susan's Longer Bio: Click HereWebsite: www.continuummontage.com