Welcome
Movement is life and life is movement. Movement is the language of the brain. Most experts in health related disciplines agree that movement is central to our heath and continued well being. That is movement with mindful attention. When we bring mindful attention to our movement,-this can be movement of our physical bodies, feet, hips, heads, hands; it can be thoughts moving across our minds or it can be the movement of feelings in and out of our hearts,- research has shown that the brain starts growing new neural connections, creating new pathways and possibilities for change.
If our movements are done automatically or mindlessly, this does not provide our brain with new information. On the contrary it tends to deepen already existing brain patterns which can contribute to deep-seated habits or a type of sameness to our everyday life and a loss of flexibility and fluidity in our bodies and minds.
Movements linked with mindful attention to our sensations, feelings and actions serve as rich sources of information to the brain. By paying mindful attention to our movements weariness can turns to vitality, curosity and interest; rigid shoulders have possibilities to loosen, feet can become flexible and grounded and locked up emotions are given space for expression. Read more...
The benefits of the 5 rhythms can be found here. Personal stories can be found here. A short DVD can be found here. Some of the workshop venues can be found here. Weekly classes and Workshops ranging from a single day to week long retreats are available, during which each of the five rhythms is explored more deeply and purposefully, allowing the dancer to identify how they relate to their individual body, mind, heart and spirit.
