Michael O’Connor

MICHAEL O’CONNOR PhD
PANTAREI APPROACH PRACTITIONER FACILITATOR
MOVEMENT TEACHER
I was not drawn to retreats for men that are focused only on relaxation, nudity, or simply yoga. I wanted to provide another option. With over 25 years of movement research as a dancer and choreographer, my foundation comes from the idea that your body shapes the change you need in your mind and emotions. I do not approach bodywork through spirituality, sexuality, or energy work per se, but for a deep respect for the individual needs of each person. My PhD research explores the ways we can entangle our mind, body and environment through movement. Working with clients through the Pantarei Approach since 2018, I respect that each person’s story and needs are different, and the client’s body will provide answers when given space—bodies tell stories, muscles hold memories.