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Doerte Weig

Tensional Responsiveness: Ecosomatic Aliveness and Sensitivity with Human and More-than

Tensional Responsiveness: Ecosomatic Aliveness and Sensitivity with Human and More-than

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Doerte Weig explores how our bodily capacities for sensitive tensional responsiveness are relevant to (re)generative cultures, the future of work, lifelong learning, sharing, healing, and well-being. She draws on her experience living with Baka egalitarian foragers in North-Eastern Gabon, her corporate experience, and studies on bodying, somatics, and the fascia connective tissue system. Interweaving neurophysiological shifting-sliding with a radically different ecosystemic awareness opens up potentials for bodying beyond current legal and political limits into enchantingly vibrant and ecosomatically alive futures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: Transcript Verlag


The way we perceive and interact with our bodies profoundly influences our relationships with others. Unfortunately, current socio-economic practices are diminishing the generative qualities of interpersonal connections. Doerte Weig offers a compelling perspective on the relevance of bodily capacities for sensitive tensional responsiveness to (re)generative cultures, the future of work, lifelong learning, sharing, healing, and well-being. Through her unique blend of personal experiences, corporate expertise, and studies in bodying, somatics, and the fascia connective tissue system, she explores how these capacities can shape a more vibrant and ecologically alive future.

By intertwining neurophysiological shifting-sliding with a radically different ecosystemic awareness, Weig opens up possibilities for bodying that transcend current legal and political boundaries. This transformative approach enables us to envision enchanting and ecologically thriving futures.

In her book, Weig shares captivating stories from her time living with Baka egalitarian foragers in North-Eastern Gabon, providing insights into their harmonious relationship with the environment and their embodied knowledge. She also draws from her corporate experience and academic studies to shed light on the potential of bodying to foster resilience, creativity, and sustainable practices in various contexts.

Through her work, Weig challenges us to reimagine our relationship with the body and its capacities for sensing, moving, and relating. She advocates for a shift towards (re)generative cultures that prioritize the well-being of individuals and the planet. By embracing a deeper understanding of our bodies and their connections to the wider ecosystem, we can cultivate a more vibrant and sustainable world.

In conclusion, Doerte Weig's book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between bodying, (re)generative cultures, and the future of our world. By highlighting the relevance of bodily capacities for sensitive tensional responsiveness, she provides a roadmap for cultivating a more vibrant and ecologically alive future. Through her personal experiences, corporate expertise, and academic studies, Weig inspires us to reimagine our relationships with each other and the natural world, paving the way for a more sustainable and fulfilling existence.


Dimension: 23 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837660111

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