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As far as I can tell, living one life involves dying and resurfacing many times.
My collisions with hatha yoga (1999) and 5Rhythms movement (dance) meditation (2007) were re-birthing gateways in my life. The teachings never left my system. A small spectrum of body-based practices have become my support to encounter life on its own terms. Movement to music, stretching and shaping my core and limbs, and walking and sitting meditation outdoors offer structure, wisdom, and permission to be with things just as they are. They help me to feel, learn with, and take responsibility for my own breathing body, emotions, mental energy, and mysteries. They help me become more aware of what's happening in the moment, and more likely to invite it to move as needed and become responsive, instead of defensive, reactive, or shut down. They help me pay attention and adjust my relating to the world. They're powerful, accessible tools we can put in our own hands in service of self-knowledge, well-being, and helpful engagement. That's what I seek to share in my classes and workshops. You don't need to feel strong or energetic to join. You don't need to be able to stand up to move, stretch and decompress. People of all cultures, colours, creeds, all genders and sexualities, all sizes, all abilities and life stages, and any health status are lovingly welcome. No one turned away for lack of funds: contact me here for information. If you're breathing, you've got all you need. *On children: weekly practice spaces include anyone 14 or older. I offer occasional all-ages dances and a weekly parent-and-baby yoga class. If you're looking for family-friendly class, let's talk. It's my honour to offer embodiment space to others. My purpose is to support and witness others’ movement adventures and spirit revolutions in my home community and on the road. I invite you to join me. |
I live in untreatied Quw'utsun' territory, under claim of the Hul'qumi'num' Treaty Group (Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Stz'uminus First Nation, Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, and Penelakut Tribe), whose lands have been taken and withheld by my society. I witness the inalienable rights of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). I advocate return of lands to Indigenous governance and reparations for the genocidal abuses of the ongoing colonial occupation of Canada. My classes and workshop spaces include the intent to take real steps in community toward both decolonization and dismantling of white racisms. |
I'm offering soundscapes for movement and self-exploration through Mixcloud during pandemic days, when it's hard to get together in the flesh. If you'd like to hear movement scores used in classes and workshops, and others target-created for home practice, please feel free to explore and support this work. 
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