 It is with the utmost pleasure and excitement that we welcome Ayurvedic Health Counselor, yoga instructor and MuktaDance™ creator Maritza Vargas Reyes to Move2Center Studio! Maritza will present a workshop inviting you to indulge in Abhyanga, a relaxing, hands-on self-care practice that has great benefits for body, mind, emotions and spirit. Join her on Sunday, July 21, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for early bird registration: $35 through July 20 Day of: $40 at door What is Abhyanga Sneha? Abhyanga (Sanskrit: अभ्यंग "oil massage") is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massage of the body with warm oil. Sneha means Love. Abhyanga Snehana is a Self Care Oil Massage that can be done as part of a stress-relieving therapy. Through this therapeutic massage you will experience a profound sense of calm and connection to your inner being. In this experiential workshop, you will learn through practice:
Day of: $40 at door Bring a sleeveless shirt, shorts or pants that can be rolled-up, socks and a medium-large size towel that you won’t mind getting a bit oily. Maritza will provide the oils, cups and paper towels for each participant. Participants will also receive a written summary of the workshop plus suggested guidelines on how to continue the practice at home. The workshop includes presentation and discussion, along with a full Abhyanga practice.
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 Your relationship with your body is the longest one you'll have. Shouldn't you love it?
More to the point.. shouldn't you love your workout? 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, July 19, 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?  Come and be rejuvenated, invigorated, and inspired to explore a heart-full path to creating more dynamic balance in your life! This love-filled workshop, led by the extraordinary Susan Tate, includes discussion, presentation, inquiry, mindfulness, and a specially choreographed Nia routine. We will explore easy ways to create mind-body balance aimed at reducing your stress, increasing your energy, and amplifying your resilience. You will also discover 20 tips that can bring you more balance, energy, peace, pleasure, and well-being. No prior Nia experience needed. Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 1 PM to 4PM Click here to pre-register. $50 advance registration/$65 at the door *plus $3.67 Eventbrite fee Want to pay by check? Email me: susan@susantate.org  About Susan Tate
A licensed black belt Nia teacher, a member of the Nia Moving to Heal master teaching faculty, and Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing teacher, Susan completed all of her Nia intensive training with The Nia Technique co-creators Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas and has taught thousands of classes since she began teaching Nia in 1999. As an author, Nia teacher, heart-centered life coach, wedding officiant, and speaker, Susan is passionate about creating and inspiring individual, community, and global wellness.  Experience your birthright as a force of nature expressing beauty, grace, confidence and power.
Join Move2Center's own Ann Nicolaysen on Saturday, May 25th for Dance of the Deep Feminine, an experience of purposeful movement meditation. What is the Dance? Originating in tantric traditions, this is a moving meditation that opens the portal to explore our deepest Feminine essence. It teaches women to move from their center and their womb (or womb space). From Ann: "As women, we hold a universal truth that cannot be understood through the mind. To embody your feminine wisdom it must be awakened through your womb as a second 'brain'. Tapping into the mysterious fluid rhythms of your unique feminine essence, this movement allows for an effortless flow of energy leaving you feeling more sensuous, youthful, and more alive." When: 1-4:30 pm on Saturday, May 25 Location: Move2Center Studio 3618 SW Alaska Street Seattle,WA 98126 (entrance is on 37th Ave SW) Fee: $65 Please RSVP: Ann Nicolaysen at ann.nicolaysen@gmail.com or 206 963-9479  FreeDance is an important part of the Nia experience, yet a number of students express trepidation about it. But what if it was about dancing your way, and nothing else? What if someone gave you the invitation to let loose and get down?
This is the concept of Universal Dance, a two-hour party inspired by FreeDance. For our first Universal Dance party, we're channeling the spirit of "Soul Train," the legendary series created by Don Cornelius and featuring some of the most creative movers on television. Universal Dance: Soul Train takes place on Saturday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Drop in is $20, or admittance is included with your 5 Class Pass or Unlimited Membership. Sorry, our 3 for $30 offer is not eligible for this event. No TV series celebrated the joy of music, movement and the magic created when the two come together as beautifully as this American dance and R&B music institution. It aired for 35 years and was a weekend viewing staple in countless household across America. If you were a kid between 1971 and 2006, you may have at least heard of "Soul Train." But even if you didn't, you're probably familiar with some of the artists the show has featured over the years, including Al Green, Earth Wind &Fire, James Brown and many others. And if you haven't, don't worry -- this is a terrific way to dance and feel the joy of their music in a welcoming, alcohol-free setting, among friends.  Your relationship with your body is the longest one you'll have. Shouldn't you love it?
This is how our view of fitness and wellness should begin. Too often instead we look at it as something we must force ourselves to do or we feel badly for not doing enough, or at all. Ready to flip that script and to craft a positive relationship with your body? Then you're ready to experience Nia. Join us for a two-hour workshop from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 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. Ready to tone your body while transforming your mind? Step in!   Did you miss our first round of White Belt Blast Classes in December? Or maybe you've just missed spending time with Move2Center friend Britta Von Tagen, the choreographer of Soul and Dragon. Either way, come join us for Britta's Green Belt Blast Classes, running Friday, March 1 through the morning of Tuesday, March 5.
We have a limited amount of space available, so we encourage you to reserve your slot. As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions!  Move2Center would not exist if not for the inspiration and guidance of our mentor Jill Pagano.
That's why we're so proud and delighted to host a celebration of her book release... "Getting Happy with Your Body"! Please join Jill as we discuss the message and the mission of the book, and play with journal exercises and of course... our bodies! Sunday, March 10th Noon-2pm Talk and playshop exercises Noon-1:30pm 1:30-2:00pm snacks and book signing Registration includes: talk, playshop exercises + your own copy of Jill's book ($17.99) + celebration snacks $30 (sales tax included) Preregistration through March 9th $35 (sales tax included) March 10th or at the door A Note from Jill: Like the birth of a baby, I'm happy to announce the arrival of my debut book "Getting Happy with Your Body". Oh, what an amazing process! Twenty-five years of teaching and a few years of handwritten notes now boiled into nine of my favorite chapters. I am thrilled after investing my energy and sacrificing my body (all that sitting!) to offer you my very first written love story that shares my current understanding of how to live in, learn from and love our body. This project has humbled me, brought me to tears and also lent itself to many magical moments. How can I possibly describe the creative process which takes on a life of its own? Well, I really can't do it justice--but I do feel like I've taken a big soul-exhale. My hopes is to inspire fresh life into each person who opens the cover. Contact: Jill@JillPagano.com or 206-999-1743 Can't make the event? Jill's book is available for purchase on Amazon. Click here to order!  Plant the seeds for your 2019 intentions in stillness. Join Certified Meditation Teacher, Tai Velasquez and Certified Sound Practitioner, Shantau Fellows for an afternoon of guided meditation, immersive sound bath and aromatherapy.
Please bring a mat, pillow, blanket, and whatever else you need for your comfort. This special workshop is taking place on Sunday, January 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Fee: $25 To purchase tickets online click here.  UPDATE: Our New Year's Day class is full! However, we do have a wait list. Click here or click the button and the end of this post to sign up.
One year ago on January 1, 2018, Move2Center opened its doors and hosted its first Nia class. Melanie, Alyssa, Juliann and Ann were so overwhelmed by our community's support on that day and every day since. It has been our great pleasure and privilege to create a space for West Seattle's Nia community, and we look forward to carrying that through 2019 as well. To celebrate, we're hosting a special 75-minute Nia Jam at 10am Tuesday, January 1, 2019. This Jam is a collaboration between Move2Center's teachers (Melanie, Juliann and Ann) and special friends of the studio. And in addition to being a New Year's Day celebration, it's also an anniversary party! To show our gratitude for our community's support, the Jam is FREE for all current pass holders. So if you have a 5 class pass, an unlimited membership, or a 3 for $30 pass, come join us at no charge. If you're new to our space, the drop-in fee is only $10. Plus, attendees will have access to discounts on pass purchases to help kick start their movement goals for 2019. So don't miss this party! But please do reserve your spot...these celebrations tend to be popular, and we only have a limited amount of space on our dance floor. Questions? E-mail us! |
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