Fondly called “Flounce” this somatic experience begins and ends with the same song. A fun and novel way to deliver an embodied class (end as we began yet sense the different). Notice how you feel in the song at the beginning of the experience, then notice how you feel at the end with the same song. Self Healing can be defined as any thing that feels better. If you notice anything feels better, recognize this as self healing and give body gratitude.
Focus: At the beginning of class we introduce the concept flow and bounce, how the body thrives on the dynamic ease. We physically get a sense of shifting our connective tissue by softly moving arms in the circle. We Step In with a question. Choose to step in with what will serve you best for class: flow or bounce.
Cycle 3 Warm Up: In the first song we play with rhythm and flow through the 13 joints, starting with one side, then the other, the whole body. The next few songs follow some choreography from the Nia Routine AO, then, as we progress the experience become more and more it’s own unique adventure. In Slave Song, the peak of Cycle 4* Get Moving*, we play with the concept of bouncing a ball like playing basketball and acting as if we have high level skills :-). The songs progressively move into flounce (a combinations of flowing and bouncing). Lovers Rock is Helen’s favorite song, rich words, music and something magical comes through from flow, bounce and flow.
At the end of class we often Step Out with a 2 question quiz:
1. what do you choose to step out with to serve you in your day best, flow or bounce?
2. what do you choose to step out with to serve you well if you can choose flow, bounce OR flounce.
“Helen brings a beautiful relaxed presence, with a grounded approach, her voice and phrases are delicious, she moves wonderfully and brings a special joy to the experience. ”
We hope you’re able to enjoy one of her favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.
Focus: Sensuous Healing
Intent: Felt sense of healing energy that relaxes and nurtures your body, with benefits similar to meditation.
Routine: “Flounce”
Music: Sade “Lover’s Rock”
When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. The link is the same each week.
“when you are under the
‘spell of the sensuous,’
all 75 trillion of your cells relax and expand,
they actually radiate energy like the sun.”