Do you consider yourself to be a deep thinker? How are your yoga poses coming along? Not to worry because The NEC have got special one off summer classes so this summer you can dig a little deeper into your mind, body and soul and experience the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Real Summer Classes at the NEC, Birmingham.
Participants will be surrounded by both powerful and thought-provoking programmes of perfectly preserved human bodies and over 200 specimens. Visitors who book a show ticket will be able to attend one of the four exclusive classes at 5pm on 2 August. Suitable for those aged 16+ class topics include life drawing, yoga, philosophy and a session titled ‘Why donate your body to science?’.
Guests will enjoy visiting 10 dramatic and compelling galleries that offer remarkable views on human anatomy plus a one-hour session delivered by a experienced professional in their field. Classes will take place in a specific exhibit at the show but these are the ones to choose from:
Yoga in the Repair Gallery: Combining physical exercises, mental meditation, and breathing techniques to strengthen the muscles and relieve every day stress, visitors will be taken on a journey of serenity. The Repair Gallery exemplifies the extraordinary ability of the body to heal itself—the perfect background for the healing art of Yoga.
Real-life Anatomy Art Class in the Move Gallery: Budding artists will have the opportunity to take in the beauty of the surrounding exhibits on display while drawing a real-life model. Referencing the anatomy of the four preserved human bodies positioned to demonstrate bodies in motion, participants can take their drawing skills to the next level. Parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18 years old.
Philosophy of the ‘Self Being’ in the Think Gallery: Presented among anatomical specimens of the brain and central nervous system, this thought-provoking interactive class will focus on how individuals think about themselves, their relationships with other persons and their physical, mental and spiritual selves.
“Why donate your body to science?” located in the Anatomist’s Study: Visitors will have the opportunity to hear the fascinating whys and hows of donating their body to science. The session will be held in this special area of the exhibition that looks at the history of the study of the human form.
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Mind, Body and Soul At The NEC
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