RE-CONNECTING HUMANS TO THEMSELVES THROUGH MOVEMENT
I have a true passion for movement and have spent 23 years furthering my knowledge through education and training's of many different movement patterns including yoga, dance, somatic movement, martial arts, calisthenics, mobility, breath-work and meditation. I help others find their purpose within movement and what speaks to them and their bodies, while helping educate on what our bodies are capable of though a mixed movement practice. I offer a way to explore the feeling of movement on the internal and external body that opens us to experience a break through of habitual patters and makes way for a wider perspective on our practice.
MENTAL HEALTH ANCHORED ME TO MOVEMENT
WHAT THE BRAIN CREATES THE MUSCLE FOLLOWS
At times movement has been my savior. It may sound dramatic but it's true. Some of us are fortunate enough to know that one thing that allows us to connect to our emotions and work our way through them and for me that has been movement and whatever movement my body calls for.
It seemed the natural progression through my mother decision to enroll me into ballet at the age of 2 seeming I was born with movement resonating through my veins, this was clear. From this moment on I have dedicated my life to all different patterns and disciplines of movement and with a background of battling mental health, having an outlet to express myself however that looks has taught me so much about my capabilities, resilience and adaptability. I am proud to say today that I am in control of my mental health and that is all thanks to understanding the possibilities that movement offers.
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I have implemented my 4 pillars into my practice and life and have seen incredible results. Ones that have supported my physical and mental well-being and have allowed me to find balance.
I incorporate these pillars into each experience I offer and like to share as much around this as possible so you too can find balance.
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I feel blessed to be able to continue experiencing the power of movement and am lucky to be able to share this with you. My mission as a teacher has always been to create an unforgettable experience. One that allows you to reconnect to yourself but more importantly to truly understand yourself and open you to the capabilities of your body and mind. Indeed I am here to guide you but I encourage where possible for intuitive movement, even if the practice looks the same as someone else’s it most likely feels very different this is the part of us that can not be replicated and keeps us all unique to one another. Let's explore this opportunities together and who knows what you can begin to take control back of and eventually overcome.
THE PILLARS
AN ACT OF BALANCE
01
MOVEMENT
If you were to ask someone if they have exercised today they may say no but if you were to ask someone if they have moved today they will always say yes. It's all in the perspective of what we believe to be exercise that could also be movement and just as beneficial. From this place we can begin to explore movement in a whole new way and one that allows us to move with purpose and from our intuition rather than habit while removing the pressure that certain vocabulary and perspectives can create.
02
MINDSET
Welcome to your strength training, it's all in the mental game. If we tell ourselves we won't touch our toes then we won't. 'What the brain creates the muscle follows.' Focused on thinking and moving from the art of Shoshin - the Japanese zen word for the beginners mind and the 3 A's Acknowledgement. Acceptance. Accessibility. Without judgement, questioning or attachment. From this place we can build a mindset that is one of great opportunity and possibilities.
03
BREATHE
The most powerful tool in our body and the voice to our response to our practice. Knowledge is power! Educating you first and foremost on the mechanics of the breath so we are able to understand how the breath works to our advantage. While helping control the nervous system and how this can be applied to our practice so we can feel more connected and at ease not only in our movement but our daily lives too.
04
RESET
Most think we need to cultivate a tranquil space, light essential oil candles and have a Buddhist monk guide us into a meditation while easily disconnecting for the mind. The reality is that for most of us life doesn’t always lend itself to this and most modern minds aren't that quiet. The question is 'how much do you value your physical and mental health?' Focused on teaching us the fundamentals that can reboot our nervous system and offer a reset - this can then be applied to our movement practice and everyday lives.