 Meditation is about a compassionate openness and the ability to be with oneself and one’s situation through all kinds of experiences. In meditation you’re open to whatever life presents you with. It’s about touching the earth and coming back to being right here. ~Pema Chodron
Several Move2Center community members have inquired about restoring meditation classes to our schedule. In response to this request we're delighted to offer a FREE two-week online Introduction to Meditation series at 10:30am Saturday, April 17 and 10:30am Saturday, April 24 facilitated by our dear friend Lilliana Zuyovich. About Intro to Meditation "Meditation is easy to learn and can be incorporated into any lifestyle or busy schedule," Lilliana says. Whether you are new to meditation or if you’re already familiar with meditation and want to get a refresher, this is a perfect opportunity. "There are many wonderful and effective forms of meditation. I teach Shamatha sitting meditation as taught by the Buddha. Shamatha is a Sanskrit term meaning “calm abiding”. It is the practice of training the mind to be present, settling into the here and now, and letting go." In this session Lilliana offers instruction on the fundamentals: how to settle into your meditation practice, how to sit, position your body and posture, how to align with your breath (conscious breathing), and how to work with your mind and thoughts. Ultimately the intent is to help you gain a clear understanding of what meditation is, how it works, and how to start and establish an effective meditation practice. When: 10:30am Saturdays April 17 and 24 Details: Sign up on our calendar and a Zoom link will be provided to you by Lilliana prior to each session. Be prepared for this one-hour class by setting up a comfortable place to sit, using cushions to sit cross legged. Or you can sit on a couch or a chair in whatever way is comfortable for you. Move2Center and Lilliana are delighted to offer these sessions to all participants free of charge. However in the spirit of "calm abiding" we encourage participants to support one of these organizations working to bring health, wellness and equity into people's lives. TreeSisters.org: Click here to donate. Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Click here to donate. Black Women's Health Imperative: Click here to donate. Meet Your Teacher: Lilliana Zuyovich CHT, CHN I first learned to meditate when I was 5 years old, I remember feeling and exclaiming it was “one of the best days of my life!” I loved learning to meditate as a child, and then as a teen I had the fortune of being taught several illuminating forms of meditation that profoundly changed my life. My devotion continued to flourish which led me to the Shambhala Meditation Center in Seattle where I formally trained for 4 years. I deeply value meditation, and have had a dedicated and consistent practice for many years. It continues to inspire me and I feel privileged to share its benefits. I also provide private one-on-one and group meditation instruction. Click here to visit Lilliana's website.
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 Once again Ananta Yoga Studio is offering a unique opportunity in collaboration with Move2Center:
Everyday Yoga! with Susan Westlund Everyday Yoga is a six-week course dedicated to helping you to craft a practice suited specifically for you. Each of our bodies is different and requires focuses specific to our needs. As such, Susan is presenting a package of private lessons along with group lessons with other participants, allowing you to co-design soothing, energizing, and awakening techniques that serve as invaluable tools for your well-being. Everyday Yoga uses an eclectic approach that draws from several schools of yoga to find practices designed specifically for you, and is suitable for Beginners and Experienced yogis alike. What you can expect: •Three 60-minute private lessons (individually scheduled) to take place in January and February, starting on the week of January 4, 2021 •Three 60-minute group lessons with those in your cohort, schedule to be determined •Handouts •Blog entries directed at the Course •Brief small group Q&A sessions Tuition: $180 (tax included)* *For an idea of cost comparison, we Googled the local cost for private yoga sessions alone... they can can range up to $90 per hour... so this is a steal! So—you say you can’t do yoga? You think your hamstrings are too tight, belly too round, your birthdays have marked too many decades--and now you can’t get out of the house? Bendy or not, men, women, children, elders, healthy and sick, short, tall, heavy, thin, procrastinators and all shelter-in-placers can do yoga. Yoga is for Everybody. Still have doubts? Google these guys: · Michael Sanford, paraplegic yoga teacher from Minnesota · Tao Porchon-Lynch, at age 101, she taught a weekly yoga class in NYC and led programs across the globe. ·Keith Mitchell, Former Texans linebacker turned yoga teacher · Allan Nett, “Yoga with your boots on”, “Toolbelt yoga for construction workers · Shruti Pandey, who started teaching yoga to adults at age six. Yoga adapts well to the individual which explains the many and varied styles of yoga. We have slower, quieter forms in Yin, Gentle and Restorative practices and more vigorous, active forms in Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Power yoga. We build relationships with our community and draw energy from our peers in group classes. We deepen our relationships with ourselves and integrate our practice into our lives in one-on-one lessons and personal practice. Stress and tension making you feel stagnant?
MELT it away with Jill Pagano's six-week Intro to MELT course -- online! This is an extraordinary opportunity to refresh your self-care routine in 2021. When: 4pm to 5 pm Thursdays starting January 7th Cost: $99.00 for Non-Members and Pass Holders Unlimited Members Receive a 10% Discount -- Please E-Mail Us To Receive the Link! All classes held live, via Zoom. Class recordings will be available for 24 hours after each class takes place and will be emailed to participants after each class. To participate you must be able to get down on the floor. MELT is a simple and unique soft foam rolling exercise that rehydrates your connective tissue, aids in decompressing joints and can help you feel more relaxed and centered. Each week you'll experience immediate changes to how your body looks and feels. You will learn simple self-care techniques, right from the MELT book, that you can do at home to remain active, healthy and pain free. •Reduce inflammation. •Ease neck and low back strain and discomfort. •Improve structural alignment. •Keep your whole body feeling great at any age. Please note that equipment is required for this workshop (and it is worth the purchase!)* However, if you'd rather not purchase a roller or MELT balls, Jill is offering six sets of sanitized equipment available on a six-week loan for a deposit of $150. Click here to email her if interested. Loaned equipment must be picked up in south West Seattle (Jill's house). The MELT Method is the very first Hands-off Bodywork® method developed for the general public as a self-care tool to prevent and relieve chronic pain. It’s an affordable addition to any wellness routine. This all-levels class will use specialized soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls to eliminate stuck stress before it accumulates causing chronic aches, pains, and unwanted signs of aging. *You'll need the MELT Soft Foam Roller plus MELT balls (mini kit) or Full MELT Hand and Foot Kit or the Super Bundle to participate in this class. Purchasing the e-book or paper book is recommended so you can follow along each week and have pictures of all the MELT moves.  Now more than ever, we need as many treats to look forward to as possible.
This philosophy should also apply to your workout. But does it? Do you view maintaining your fitness routine as an obligation instead of a joyful pleasure? If you answered "yes" to that question...we'd like to welcome you to Nia. Nia flips the old guilt-driven, "no pain, no gain" workout script on its ear and is a perfect fit for those of us who desire community and are ready to craft a more positive relationship with their bodies -- and, by extension, their lives. While circumstances prevent us from hosting newcomers in our studio, Ann and Mel are moving the Intro to Nia experience online. It is designed for absolute beginners or newish Nia-lovers who want to find out more about the practice. Details: $10 for first-time visitors to Move2Center Studio. Current pass holders may attend for free. All fitness levels, ages, body types and abilities are welcome! What to expect: In the first part we'll discuss and move through the basic concepts and principles of Nia. Then we'll experience a beginner-level Nia class that puts it all together. Please note: While the actual Nia class will last for an hour, the presentation may be shorter. This is our first time presenting this workshop online, and we want to be considerate of screen burnout. In Nia classes, we start from a place of pleasure and feeling good. We dance, we kick, we execute punches and blocks, and we laugh -- a lot. In doing this, we become more connected to our flexibility, strength and mobility, increasing our level of agility and improving our sense of stability. With regular practice, you'll experience an increase in stamina and have more energy. Questions? E-mail us at info@ move2centerstudio.com.  On Saturday June 13th, we invite you to dance and reaffirm that Black Lives Matter. This event is focused on providing self-care and healing while also raising funds to benefit organizations that are leading the fight against injustice. Participants will be guided through an hour of movement that blends dance, martial arts, and healing techniques by four Seattle teachers: Melanie McFarland, Ann Nicolaysen, Juliann Taube, and Jeanna Wheeler. To reserve your spot and receive the event Zoom link, please pre-register at this link or by clicking either the picture above or the button at the bottom of this post. Suggested minimum donation is $25, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Larger donations are encouraged from those who are able. All proceeds collected by the event organizers, will be split equally between Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County and Color Of Change. Donations can be made via Venmo at @Jeanna-Wheeler. Participants may also make donations directly to these organizations via the links provided here or the buttons below. When: Saturday June 13th 11:00am - 12:30pm PT (2:00pm - 3:30pm ET). Where: Online Event will be held on Zoom, so please ensure that your setup is adequate for viewing prior to the start time. Attendees will be muted throughout the event, and are welcome to dance with their camera either on or off. Who: All ages and ability levels are welcome to join us. If you are new to the movement, we hope that this event will inspire you to join the fight for Black lives, or refresh and energize you for your continued efforts. Through this dance, we heal ourselves, strengthen our community, and affirm our commitment to working for justice in the world. A special thank you to Jeanna Wheeler for organizing this benefit and Aubrey Pullman for designing the graphic. 3/1/2020 1 Comment Join Jill Pagano for Happy Body: Move! on Sundays in March... Culminating in a Two-Hour Workshop on Sunday, April 5! Ready to dance your way to a happier body? Maybe you're thinking, "Aren't I doing that already with Nia?" Well, sure! But as Wellness Visionary and Author Jill Pagano's new movement series "Happy Body: Move!" shows us, there's so much more we can explore. And it all culminates in a fantastic two-hour workshop on Sunday, April 5th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Move2Center Studio. All levels encouraged. NO experience needed. Jill's "Happy Body: Move!" Sunday classes are at 9:15 a.m. on March 8, 22, and 29th. They are included in all class passes (unlimited, 5 class pass, 3 for $30) Drop-ins are welcome for $18 plus tax. The two-hour workshop on Sunday, April 5th from 2 pm to 4 pm is priced separately. $35 via pre-registration (available by clicking the button below), $40 at the door. Read on for more details. The Classes: "Happy Body: Move!" is a guided, easy dance meditation class that will leave you feeling grounded, relaxed and deeply connected to your body. In this three-Sunday series, Jill will guide you through her signature approach to getting to know your body through consciously-connected, pleasurable movement. Explore how to "Be with your Body" while being creatively lulled by soothing and inspiring music. As a former Nia Teacher and Faculty Trainer, these dance meditations are designed to enhance your Nia practice and class experience. The April 5th Workshop: Dance, Discover and Feel Happier! Join Author and former Nia Teacher & Faculty Trainer Jill Pagano for a fun afternoon of getting happy with your body! During this two-hour workshop, you'll play with Getting to Know your Happy from Section One of Jill's new book Getting Happy with your Body: How to Live in, Learn from and Love your Body Once and for All.
We'll seal our experience with a one-hour happy body dance class! *Handouts included. Books available separately ($20) Questions? Contact Jill directly by email (click here) or call 206-999-1743
In this workshop, Black Belt Nia Instructor and author Susan Tate and Wellness Visionary and author Jill Pagano will lovingly and playfully guide you to discover how your thoughts, feelings, and actions concerning your well-being can create a happier body and life.
During the second hour, you will have the opportunity to dance that into the body with a specially choreographed hour of joy-full dancing. No prior Nia experience required! Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:00 - 3:00 pm Move2Center Studio West Seattle $30 advance, $40 at the door  Why shouldn't fitness be fun, joyful and pleasurable?
Shouldn't it be something that you look forward to? If you're ready to flip the old guilt-driven, "no pain, no gain" workout script, if you're ready to craft a positive relationship with your body and with your concept of fitness, then you're ready to experience Nia. Join us for a two-hour workshop from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, January 24 that's designed for absolute beginners or newish Nia-lovers who want to find out more about the practice. Details: $15 for first-time visitors to Move2Center Studio. 5-Class Pass holders and Unlimited Nia Pass holders may attend for free. Bring a friend! All fitness levels, ages, body types and abilities are welcome! What to expect: In the first hour we'll discuss and move through the basic concepts and principles of Nia. Then, experience a beginner-level Nia class that puts it all together. In Nia classes, we start from a place of pleasure and feeling good. We dance, we kick, we execute punches and blocks, and we laugh -- a lot. In doing this, we become more connected to our flexibility, strength and mobility, increasing our level of agility and improving our sense of stability. With regular practice, you'll experience an increase in stamina and have more energy. So, are you ready to love your fitness routine?
Create a Vision, Move Your Body & Seal it with Sound: A New Year Intention-Setting class blending Tarot, Nia, ArcanaDance™ & Sound Bath with Jennifer Lucero-Earle & Tai Velasquez
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: 12:00PM – 3:00PM Location: Move2Center, 3618 SW Alaska St (lower level), Seattle, WA 98126 Cost: $60 in advance/$65 at the door. Where do you want to place your attention in the year ahead? If you have an idea for an intention or simply want to invite one to surprise you, join us for this new year intention-setting class! What you will experience: - Use tarot imagery to inspire a meaningful intention for your life in 2020. - Dance to release 2019 and welcome 2020 to a classic Nia routine (no experience required). - Bring your 2020 intention to life through guided movement with ArcanaDance™. - Receive and seal your intention with a Vibrational Sound Bath guided by Tai Velasquez. No tarot or movement experience required. Tarot decks will be provided for use during the workshop. We will also provide paper and pens. What to bring: Wear comfortable clothes to move in freely, bring a water bottle, a journal (optional), your own tarot deck if there’s one you love, a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything else that will provide you with physical comfort during the sound bath. Payment options: Cash, Check, Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal, Credit Card Ready to secure your slot? Email Jennifer by clicking the button below! Or e-mail Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com  Do you sense it? With every new year comes fresh possibility. Somehow, though, 2020 feels different. I’ve been sensing the coming of a great shift. In what direction? That’s up to each of us. And all of us. Join us for our New Year's Day Class this Wednesday, January 1 at 10am, featuring our very special guest (and always special to us!) author and movement revolutionary Jill Pagano, joining Mel and Ann in a Happy Body/Nia Jam to kick off the New Year! Beforehand for inspiration, let’s look at the numbers. According to something called “Angel Numbers,” the meaning of 2020 is “that you have all the reasons you need to live your life to the fullest.” In other numerology systems, the energy represented by the number 2020 has a resonance of focus and relationships, as well as conscientiousness, pragmatism, and teamwork. Most of all, 2020 contains infinite potential. According to Affinity Numerology, “The active use and evolution of facts and theories pertaining to a hard science is a 2020 trait. The 2020 energy is adept at discovering relationships among the facts of a science — and relationships between two or more unique science subjects.” Want more inspiration? Adding the numbers together gives us 4 – the number of focus, specifically the focus on conscientiousness and building a foundation for the future. Nia is a mind-body-emotion-spirit practice, and that makes is different from other fitness modalities. It's invites us to condition our bodies, but it also invites us to turn inward and consider all the possibilities we have our our lives. We start every Nia class by setting a Focus and an Intent. This gives invites us to fully immerse ourselves in sensation, and it also invites us to embrace every aspect of movement medicine. We also embrace the truth that Movement Is Life. As such, we invite you to embrace the infinite potential of 2020 and step in with us on New Year's Day... Set Your Focus and Intent... Step Into This Magic Year of Possibility with Your Dance, Your Way. Class is at 10am on Wednesday, January 1. Already a Pass Holder? Email us and let us know you're coming: info@move2centerstudio.com New to Move2Center? Your New Year's Dance with us is only $10. Click the button below to reserve your slot! |
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