The lessons in this two-hour workshop will help improve a wide variety of functional movements, focusing on easier balance, effortless standing, and ease-filled graceful walking. We will explore in various positions including lying on the back, side, belly, and in standing.
Humans are designed to be upright in gravity. This is the human brain’s primary job – to balance and organize the body to be upright in gravity during all functional activities. Standing up on your two little feet might seem automatic and something you don’t think about too much, but this vital process of balancing keeps your brain very occupied! We will finesse our relationship to gravity, becoming more sensitive, responsive, and supple in our upright position.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels. It will help improve walking, running, dancing, jumping, and whatever your favorite functional movement is.
We are all quite different. Our attention spans and nervous systems have changed. But all of our brains have plasticity and we can form new habits yet again. We will lay on the floor together. We will orient ourselves to what it’s like to learn with others in the same room. We will get to know our feet in a novel way and experience how to find ease being upright in gravity. This workshop will only be offered in person.
Tuesday, August 9, 4:00-6:00pm
Space is limited. Pre-register to reserve your space.
There will be time for discussion and questions following the movement portion of the class.
BYOP – Bring Your Own Props
After registration you will receive an email from Sarah with the props that will be needed for this class.
This workshop will take place at the Threads Dance Center. Conveniently located in the Seward Neighborhood, Threads offers free parking and free side street parking, is a 5 minute walk from the Franklin Light Rail Station, and a 2-5 minute walk from nearest bus stops (lines 2, 9, 22, 67).
Proof of vaccination status or negative test requested. Minimum 6 participants; maximum 25 participants for live workshop. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Sarah directly for pay-what-you-can options. Beginners to Feldenkrais are welcome!