Mindfulness: Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga & Wellness

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement

Class description:
Feldenkrais group classes are known as Awareness Through Movement lessons. You can expect a class to last somewhere between 45 and 60 minutes. You might walk, stand, or sit in a chair, although usually, you will lie on the floor in a variety of comfortable positions: either on your back, front, or side.

The teacher guides students through a sequence of movements, encouraging them to move with gentle attention within a comfortable range.

You may become aware of unexpected and interesting connections within and between the movements. As you attend to the improving quality of movement, unnecessary muscular tensions throughout the body can be reorganized and released.

The students find their own movement 'solutions' to the movement 'problems' that are posed during the lesson. In this way, the student experiences kinesthetic based learning. Students are often amazed at the quick and clear changes that occur through the neuromuscular re-patterning that happens in an Awareness Through Movement lesson!

These lessons tie directly into functional movements of daily life, such as walking efficiently, safely lifting objects, and improving one’s posture in sitting or standing.

Remember to HAVE FUN. Learning to move with ease and grace may initially feel awkward in learning how to move slowly and with intention but you will improve with practice. Hopefully you will begin to feel small changes in how you sense yourself that filter into your everyday life and make life more enjoyable.

We recommend to do these lessons on a hard surface (floor, ground) with a mat or blanket. This way, you will get the most sensory feedback and nuances than lying on soft surfaces (bed, sofa). Please prepare your space prior to practice. Thank you!

*These practices are not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of physicians.

Teacher Bio:
Jessica is a somatic movement practitioner, scholar, and educator. She was trained in contemporary improvisational dance forms (Gaga, Butoh, and Contact Improvisation) and somatic practices (Amerta Movement, Feldenkrais Method and Body-Mind Centering). In 2018, She founded Aftersunset, a platform for somatic education in China, serving 4000+ people on their journeys of self-inquiry. Her teaching integrates Eastern and Western practices based on a phenomenological approach, facilitating cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary study of our moving-being.

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If you have any issues signing up for or attending the class please email admin@healoneworld.org. Our Venmo, now accepting donations, is @howdonation if you would like to make a contribution.

BIO
Sonya is a certified Zumba instructor who is passionate about making fitness fun and accessible to all. She believes in the power of group fitness to bring people together and deliver results and brings loads of positive energy and encouragement to her virtual and in-person dance fitness class offerings.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
Zumba is a cardio dance fitness class that will get your heart pumping and your body moving! Have fun and move toward your fitness goals with easy, follow-along choreography set to a mixture of Latin, international and contemporary music. Classes are 50 minutes long, great for beginners, and offered on a free/donation basis.

CLASSES WILL ALTERNATE FROM ONLINE TO IN PERSON WEEKLY

Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).

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Session Description
Barre Burn is a spin on barre-inspired formats. And it lives up to its name! Making sure we take a cue from our inner ballerina, and then adding some motivating music, is the perfect combo for the best class. Have small hand weights and a band accessible.

Bio
Growing up Rachel danced all through her school years. After graduating from high school she missed dancing, found Zumba, and got licensed. She went to school to become a chef, doing that full-time while teaching classes on the side. Having fun and bringing people so much joy, she decided this past October to make this a full-time change. Rachel is now licensed in many formats and is working on her knowledge and fitness journey. She is currently enrolled in multiple programs to further her education.

Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).

If you have any issues signing up for or attending the class please email admin@healoneworld.org as soon as you experience problems. Always remember to refer to the desktop version first if you are having difficulties as it is much more reliable than the app. Our Venmo, now accepting donations, is @howdonation if you would like to make a contribution.

Class Description:
Emotions are energy in motion and are the drivers of our health. Since how we feel influences the chemicals in our body, affecting our immune system, our heart, and overall health, the secret is to channel those emotions. Instead of repressing or acting out on them, you want to take that energy and use it towards creative self-expression. One of the best outlets to channel your emotions is through writing/journaling, and some of the benefits include reducing stress, improving mental health, memory, and focus. Through various writing prompts, it allows you to connect within to your inner wisdom, where you can gain insight by communicating with your soul's voice. Writing also helps to develop language, where you can label your feelings/emotions, an effective way to understand complex emotions. There are numerous benefits when it comes to writing and this class is for all adult ages no matter where you are on your journey. The path towards oneself is never ending and for those who are willing to dive deep, the process can be most rewarding. At the start of each class, we will begin with deep breathing, grounding exercises, and mindfulness, followed by 10 minutes of free writing. Free writing clears the mind of emotions and cutter and is a process of writing nonstop without editing or stopping to think, judge, or evaluate, so that it doesn’t result in a repression of thoughts and emotions you may find unacceptable. It also can help explore emotional issues on a deeper level, and as a form of practicing non judgement, you can learn to accept yourself as you are. A main topic will be explored each week and Ill give writing prompts for you to dig deeper and unravel what your feelings, thoughts, and ideas may be. For those who really tap into their self-expression, there is a path that leads towards accessing your inner wisdom where you can uncover your truth, providing the guidance needed upon your journey. Towards the end of class I welcome and encourage any questions, comments, and thoughts regarding personal experience. Many times, it’s through our sharing of experience where great insight can be found. I then come to a closing by weaving any new perspectives, fresh insights, and personal truths by incorporating each of your learnings into meditation, so a deeper, more meaningful experience can occur. When we make meaningful connections and embed them into practices such as meditation, it brings us closer to our true selves in profound ways.

Jennifer’s Bio:
Though the world of writing was introduced as a positive experience through winning writing contest and scholarships, it wasn’t until much later in life that I began to use writing as a tool to manage my emotions and further my self-development. For me, writing is an amazing tool that has helped me through trauma, uncovered my true desires, and is what seems to bring me a sense of peace. I recommend writing for everyone, but especially if you relate to being highly sensitive and/or emotionally intense. My background includes majoring in English at the college of Southern Idaho for two years and I also attended a 13-month alternative healing program where I had a class in journaling and was taught how to incorporate various writing exercises. Currently, I am building my own practice where I utilized the expressive arts to help others manage emotions and maintain their energy, and I’m also nearing the end of a one-year Mind/Body Psychology program where I was taught mindfulness. It is through my own personal spiritual journey that I understand the importance of meditation and how to conduct the practice properly. Meditation induces a mode of consciousness where eventually reaching a higher level of awareness is achieved. I am particularly careful when leading, never to bypass the critical factor of the conscious mind.

Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).