“…by the very fact of living, an individual is in constant motion. The great challenge is to make that movement efficient, smooth, comfortable, full of peace, and not turbulent, unbalanced, and distorted.” Thomas Hanna
A New Year - A New Way
As 2018 begins in this winter season, I can feel the pull of two distinct directions. One aligns with the natural rhythms of the season. It beckons me to honor the pause...to slow down and move inward in order to receive the blessings of the earthly dark. The other guides me outward, walking single file toward a new year's resolution that demands I take action NOW!
Exploring Emotional Intelligence
Whether in the dance or in our lives, can we come to understand that emotions are not a problem? Can we come to learn that what is here - within our bodies - is good and trustworthy, even if it's uncomfortable? Can we stay present to what arises, be open to our feelings, and continue moving in order to resource ourselves - on the floor and in our lives - expanding our capacity to feel and fuel it all?