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Movement classes involve creative expression. Authentic movement is moving your body in conscious connection with your thoughts and feelings, while cultivating full acceptance of your abilities, limitations, and physical shape.

Each class is comprised of gentle stretching and guided visualization to relax all areas of the body, followed by a series of loosely structured exercises set to music. For example, we may explore the difference between fluid and rigid movements. As you move, I will suggest exploring related feelings and thoughts, using the exercise as a moving metaphor for relevant experiences in day to day life. You are always welcome to share your experiences with me after class. I believe that processing is important because you may have a profound experience during a movement session, tapping into previously unknown insights or emotions.

I offer the following two Expressive Movement classes:

• Body Balance for Adults: Release tension and learn exercises for complete self-care – body, mind and spirit.  Body Balance class will help you feel more centered, calm and grounded when facing life’s daily dramas and big challenges.Body Balance class consists of guided-imagery movement to exercise your body and burn calories. Soothing meditations are used to relax the mind. Each class is dedicated to a particular energy center (chakra) of the body. Information on each chakra’s physical, emotional and mental themes are included.
• Loving Your Body Through Movement and Meditation for Girls: Girls will learn about the body-mind connection through fun exercises set to music which allow them to express themselves and learn to love their body!

The positive implications of practicing stress management and having a healthy body image and self-esteem are far reaching. These may include good peer relationships, improved concentration in school, less disruptive behavior in the classroom, and the ability to soothe emotions such as anxiety, worry and anger. This class provides girls with an experience that counters the many unhealthy messages they receive in the media regarding body image and beauty.

Fees:

• Private instruction:  These allow you personalized attention. Minimum sign-up 3 classes $165.00 Shared private instruction (2 students max)   Minimum sign-up 3 classes and paid in full at $140 per person. Payments for the following set of classes are due last day of class.

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* Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise class. Expressive Movement is not intended as a substitute modality for traditional Western or Eastern medicine or Psychotherapy.