Workshop Series: EcoSomatics - the Science and Art of Well-being - Aktuelles

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your PhD? Struggling to navigate the pressures of academia while maintaining your well-being? EcoSomatics is here to help you find balance! Designed for the academic community, EcoSomatics bridges art, science, and embodied practices to support those grappling with stress, feeling under pressure and the overwhelming challenges of research life. This co-created program offers a sanctuary where you can reconnect with your inner and outer rhythms, regaining focus and resilience through collective flow.

Join EcoSomatics to rediscover harmony in your environMinds and cultivate a healthier,more sustainable approach to your academic journey.

The workshop invites all PhD students, specially those who self-identify as members of marginalized groups in the field of science. This includes first-generation students, trans*, inter* or non-binary colleagues, students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, students with dis_abilities, and those with other marginalized identities not explicitly mentioned here.

● Embodied Practices: Explore scientifically grounded and creatively inspired tools to enhance mind-body awareness.
● Artistic Integration: Engage in reflective and interactive methods that amplify your connection to your EnvironMinds and Community.
● Seasonal Themes: Align with nature’s cycles through sessions tailored to the seasons, focusing on themes such as silence, growth, radiance, and gratitude.
● Nature Walks: Experience the nurturing power of guided walks in Berlin's natural surroundings.
Program Highlights:
Phase 1: Connecting Through Embodied Aesthetics (January–July)
Explore topics around self-awareness, growth, and abundance as you activate your inner potential and deepen your environmental connections.

Phase 2: Reflecting, Harvesting, Restoring (September–December)
Embrace restoration and renewal with sessions focusing on gratitude, letting go, and preparing for new beginnings. We warmly welcome you to join us for any or all of our EcoSomatics sessions! We understand that life’s demands may not always allow for full participation, so feel free to attend as many sessions as your schedule permits.

Coaching Team

Artist, Philosopher & Educator
Eliana Araque (Tunja, COL. 1990) is a Berlin-based artist and philosopher committed to bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and science. Her work is deeply guided by her sensitivity and a profound desire to connect, using art to express what words cannot, fostering deeper understanding and compassion across disciplines, cultures, and individuals. Through her transdisciplinary work, she creates immersive site-specific installations spanning photography, painting, sculpture, sound, and video, with a focus on sustainability and environmental ethics. In addition to her artistic practice, Eliana co-founded Unum e.V., a cultural association in Berlin dedicated to merging these disciplines to make a significant cultural impact; and facilitates workshops that support the well-being of the scientific community at the Max Delbrück Center and the Berlin Institute of Health. Through her creative and educational endeavours, she seeks to contribute meaningfully to culture, shaping both individual and collective identities.
Embodied Clinical Psychologist and Interdisciplinary Practitioner
Anna (Lübeck, 1991) bridges therapeutic and artistic research practices, drawing from her extensive background in clinical and consulting psychology. She integrates a wide range of approaches into her work, including movement-based therapy, biofeedback, and deep listening techniques. Her primary interests lie in exploring the intersections of art, science, and health, with a focus on their interconnected environmental and embodied aspects. Currently, Anna specialises in embodied psychotherapy, spanning psychosomatic inpatient care to outpatient treatment. Her practice includes neurofeedback training, group coaching, and creative collaborations focused on EcoSomatic listening. She is also pursuing advanced training in systemic psychotherapy, further expanding her expertise in integrative and holistic therapeutic modalities.

Monthly Group Meeting

Duration: 3 hours (Mondays, 15:30–18:30)

Capacity: Maximum 20 participants per session (participants can attend all or selected sessions).

Venue: Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

27th of January - Silence
17th of February - Renovation
24th of March - Growth
14th of April - Activation
19th of May - Abundance
16th of June - Radiance
21st of July - Enjoyment
15th of September - Harvest
13th of October - Letting go
Walk in Nature October (date and time tbc)
17th of November - Gratitude

→ possible to join once or several times

REGISTRATION
Please register via equal.opportunity@bih-charite.de

Workshop Series: EcoSomatics - the Science and Art of Well-being

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Why EcoSomatics?

Program Highlights

Eliana Araque

Anna Kanitz