Training offer : Bodies in dialogue - French Pyrenees

Date: 10 – 18 October 2026

Location: France

Organizer: Tatami Talks (Youth NGO)

Goal: The “Bodies in Dialogue” Training Course is an experiential Erasmus+ learning programme designed for youth workers who wish to explore the body as a tool for fostering consent, inclusion, communication, and authentic relationships. Through somatic practices, Contact Improvisation, embodied learning, and collective reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of how body awareness can support safer, more inclusive, and participatory environments in youth work.

The training aims to move beyond purely verbal approaches to learning by exploring how bodily experiences, movement, and non-verbal communication can contribute to personal development, group dynamics, and social inclusion.

Who can participate: Youth workers, facilitators, educators, trainers, community leaders, and professionals working with young people who are interested in embodied learning, inclusion, consent education, and non-formal education methodologies.

Participants from: France, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel reimbursement are covered according to Erasmus+ regulations and the conditions established by the organisers. Participants should consult the official call for detailed financial information.

Additional details:

• Experiential training based on embodied and somatic learning approaches

• Exploration of consent through movement, body awareness, and relational practices

• Introduction to Contact Improvisation as a tool for communication and trust-building

• Reflection on inclusion, accessibility, boundaries, and group dynamics

• Non-formal education methods combining movement, dialogue, creativity, and peer learning

• Safe learning environment encouraging personal exploration and collective growth

• International exchange of experiences and practices among youth workers

• Opportunities to develop new tools for creating inclusive spaces with young people

Learning outcomes:

• Increased awareness of body-based learning and communication processes

• Improved understanding of consent, boundaries, and relational dynamics

• Enhanced facilitation skills for inclusive and participatory learning environments

• Greater confidence in using embodied methods within youth work practice

• Strengthened ability to support diversity, well-being, and inclusion in groups

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 30 June 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14909/