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Notice
Pay attention to the movement language already present in the way you describe a difficult or stuck situation.
Live online workshop • Level 1
Listen to the language of being stuck.
You may already describe the problem as “going in circles,” “hitting a wall,” “carrying too much,” or having “no way forward.” Metaphors of Movement gives you a structured way to notice those metaphors, explore them, and work with what is already present.
This six-session workshop is experiential from the beginning. You will learn through guided exploration, live practice, reflection, and breakout-room work with other participants.
No prerequisites. Participant manual included.
DatesOctober 12–14 & 19–21Two weeks • three sessions each week
Time10:00 AM CentralApproximately 2½ hours each session
FormatLive on ZoomGuided practice + breakout rooms
Tuition$150Participant manual included
Why this approach?
You already speak in metaphors. Most of us do.
When change is difficult, our language often becomes surprisingly physical. We feel blocked, trapped, burdened, pulled, pushed, lost, or unable to move.
Metaphors of Movement takes that language seriously. Instead of debating whether the metaphor is “true,” the workshop helps you notice the structure of the experience and explore what happens when you engage it directly.
This is an experiential exploration—not a theoretical exploration of Metaphors of Movement.
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“I keep going in circles.”▥
“I keep hitting a wall.”↓
“I’m carrying too much.”↔
“I’m pulled in two directions.”
What happens in the workshop
Notice it. Explore it. Practice it.
The workshop is built around direct experience rather than passive instruction.
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Explore
Work with the metaphor as part of the structure of your experience rather than treating it as a figure of speech to ignore.
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Practice
Use live guided exercises and breakout-room practice to experience the process rather than only hear about it.
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Build familiarity
Return across six sessions so the language and process become easier to recognize and work with.
Is this for you?
You do not need prior training—or a perfectly defined problem.
Level 1 is an entry point. The invitation is simple: bring your curiosity and be willing to notice what is already there.
No prerequisites. No expectation that you already understand the method. No need to arrive with a polished goal.
This workshop may be a good fit if you are curious about:
Why some situations continue to feel stuck even when you understand them intellectually.
How metaphor can reveal something about the structure of your experience.
Experiential personal-growth work rather than another information-heavy course.
Practicing with others in a live, guided environment.
Adding another method of exploration alongside personal-growth or contemplative work you already do.
See the approach first
Curious, but want a feel for the method before registering?
This introduction with Mark Andreas gives you a useful starting point for understanding the kind of work explored in Metaphors of Movement.
Watch the introduction, then continue down the page for the workshop schedule, facilitator information, and registration.
Workshop format
Six live sessions across two weeks.
The structure gives you time to experience the material, practice it, and return for the next session instead of trying to absorb everything at once.
Week OneOctober 12, 13 & 14
10:00 AM Central each day.
Three live Zoom sessions with guided exploration and practice.
Week TwoOctober 19, 20 & 21
10:00 AM Central each day.
Three additional live sessions to continue the work and build familiarity with the process.
Session lengthApproximately 2½ hours each.
PracticeLive exercises and breakout-room exploration.
MaterialsParticipant manual and workshop materials included.
Tuition$150 per participant.
Your facilitator
Rev. Joel P. Miller
Joel’s work through Stillpoint brings together contemplative practice, personal growth, guided exploration, and decades of experience accompanying people through change.
He is a retired priest and a Certified Core Transformation Coach. Within Stillpoint, Metaphors of Movement is one of several methodologies used to help people explore their experience with greater curiosity, awareness, and room for movement.
The tone of this workshop is consistent with Stillpoint itself: respectful, experiential, and grounded. You are not expected to perform, impress anyone, or force an outcome. The work begins with what is actually present.
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Frequently asked questions
Before you register
The practical details, without the guesswork.
Do I need previous experience?
No. There are no prerequisites for Level 1. Come ready to explore.
Do I need to arrive with a specific issue or goal?
No polished goal is required. The workshop is designed around noticing and exploring what is already present in your experience.
Is this mainly a lecture?
No. The workshop is intentionally experiential rather than theoretical. Live sessions include practice and breakout-room exploration.
How many sessions are included?
Six live sessions over two weeks: October 12–14 and October 19–21, 2026. Each session begins at 10:00 AM Central and runs approximately 2½ hours.
Where does the workshop take place?
The workshop is live online via Zoom.
Are materials included?
Yes. A participant manual and workshop materials are included.
Is Metaphors of Movement the same as Core Transformation?
No. Stillpoint uses more than one methodology. Core Transformation and Metaphors of Movement are distinct approaches; this Level 1 workshop is specifically focused on experiential exploration through Metaphors of Movement.
What is the tuition?
Tuition is $150 per participant for the six-session Level 1 workshop.
Ready to explore?
Reserve your place in Metaphors of Movement — Level 1.
Six live experiential sessions, participant materials, guided practice, and breakout-room exploration for $150.
Complete the registration directly below to reserve your place.
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