Somewhere in India, there’s a stone that says, “Lift your heart, open to grace.” What does that mean, physically and metaphorically? This mini-retreat is an invitation to explore heart-centered movement.
We all need breathing room—physical and psychological space to expand our lungs and rib cage. We don’t need lessons in how to breathe, but we can always make our breathing easier and more efficient. We can expand our capacity and find greater ease in allowing air to flow in and out. Through simple Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® sequences, you’ll discover easy ways to improve your breathing, and maybe even your life.
Starting with a handful of superfine, dyed merino wool and small plastic balls, participants will create at least two or three small felt bowls or vessels—containers for little treasures or big ideas. With a little soapy water and some manipulation, the loose fibers are transformed into beautiful and functional objects. It’s magical, hands-on fun!
No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Stiffness in the neck and shoulders can literally limit how we see the world. Enjoy a series of simple, gentle movements that open up new possibilities for physical movement—and maybe even new perspectives on your world.
Felt-making is nonhabitual, unfamiliar, tapping into memories, ideas, and possibilities that haven’t surfaced through words. As we gather bits of richly colored wool and manipulate fibers into cloth, the materials and seemingly magical transformations begin to tell our stories.
What does it mean to move from the heart? This Feldenkrais mini-retreat invites you to explore heart-centered movement of the hands and arms.
Felt-making is nonhabitual, unfamiliar, tapping into memories, ideas, and possibilities that haven’t surfaced through words. Gathering bits of richly colored wool, manipulating the fibers into small objects and vessels, the materials and the seemingly magical transformations begin to tell the stories.
It’s the perfect time to tap into your playful nature and craft a touch of warmth and beauty for the chillier months. Create your own unique scarf or wall hanging with an open-weave fabric and super-fine merino wool fibers. Felting colorful wool fibers into the cloth creates a lightweight and beautifully textured “nuno felt”. It’s magical, hands-on fun! All materials will be provided, and no special skills are required.
What does it mean to move from the heart? This Feldenkrais mini-retreat invites you to explore heart-centered movement of the hands and arms. We do amazing things with our hands: give and receive, open and close, hold and let go, create and destroy. What happens when the movements of our hands come from the center—the heart?
Feeling stuck? Having a hard time moving your body, much less moving your life? How are your feet? Tired, sore, achy? Do you find yourself looking for the perfect pair of shoes (no matter how ugly) to get you through the day without hurting? Join Gika Rector for a gentle exploration of standing and moving forward – physically and perhaps imaginally. This Feldenkrais mini-retreat focuses on the feet as both a metaphor and as a physical experience to explore how we find easier stability, balance, and movement.
