So I'm going to attempt to do that right now!
In joy, in expression, in truth, in movement….
In the Moment
Introducing a program of activities that invite an experience of the Now moment in joyful expression of one’s Self and one’s Truth.
Offered at the Sunshine Centre in Sutton village on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:30, every activity begins with breathing and stretching exercises which bring us into the moment, into our bodies and into a state of calm anticipation and ‘quiet mind.’ Then four activities are offered over the course of four weeks, then repeated, for a total of eight weeks of practice being in the Now. (to be repeated as desired!)
Special guest facilitators will bring their expertise and experience to these activities, inviting playfulness, laughter, resonant self-expression, and the movement of energy through the body.
These activities are safe and enjoyable for people of all levels of physical fitness and all ages (children aged 12 and older are welcome).
Group Sounding – This is a circle of toning (singing without words). The tones weave through each other while harmonies emerge and slide away. Sounding is healing as it moves energies through the body, offering a release so deeply felt that it is beyond words. It brings a presence in the Now that stretches out deliciously. Combined with the deep breathing that sounding requires of us, this activity takes us into an experience of total calm, mindless peace and well-being out of time and in the moment.
Drumming Circle – This is a circle of percussive and deeply felt rthythmic sound that inspires the body’s natural movement in response and invites the mind’s stillness and natural sliding into a calm and trancelike state. This activity can be felt even in one’s bones. People may bring percussive instruments and add to the beat, or move their bodies to the rhythms.
Improvisational Role-playing – This activity stretches our sense of ourselves as fluidly responsive and responsible creators of our personalities and experiences with others. We take on roles of our choosing in improvisational interaction with others and explore our aspects and shadow selves. This brings us fully into the moment in play, expression and laughter. Oh, yes! A sense of humour is very welcome here.
Improvisational Dance / Movement – This activity is graceful and focused on the experience of the body in the moment. We move our bodies not to impress each other, but to express ourselves and our ever-changing, yet constant joy at being alive. Music invites participation from all, regardless of physical fitness, who wish to experience the joyful and free movement of the body in the Now.
Cost is $110 for the whole eight week program. Call Lu Emanuel at 450-538-5689 to register or for more information.
Seeing your brochure all complete and all of your activities listed here in one place, I realized just how much I would want to sign up for this if it were in my area. I wouldn't even hesitate. And not because it's "you doing it" but because this would be like the most ideal lineup of activities I could imagine. These kinds of things are always offered as "separate classes" and not put together as a whole package like this. You really are on to something here Lu. And I can't wait to see how it expands (as I know it will).
ReplyDeleteLove you!!