The Art of Making a True Move

The title carries most of the signal here: making a true move points to a distinction at the center of Social Presencing Theater — the difference between acting from habit or reactivity and acting from what you actually perceive in the moment. Framed as an introduction, the retreat runs Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 11, 2027, at the Zen Center of New York City's Fire Lotus Temple.

Social Presencing Theater, developed within the Presencing Institute's awareness-based systems work, is an art practice that works with simple postures and mindful movement — not performance in the theatrical sense — to make visible how a situation or relationship feels from the inside. Per the listing, meditation is one component of the blend, alongside creative process and awareness-based practices, with the stated aim of supporting healthier relationships and compassionate action.

What's not yet published

Several things a registrant would reasonably want to know aren't stated in the listing:

• Who is teaching or facilitating
• The daily schedule — start and end times, and how the sessions are structured
• Whether the $350 price covers meals, lodging, or both
• Whether any portion of the retreat is held in silence

Check the signup page or contact the center directly before registering.