3 ORIENTATIONS

The top three orientations of our approach for developing a healthy movement practice.

1. Feeling good (enough) in our bodies

2. Playing/moving well with other humans

3. Enjoying the process of being a life-long learner

This is a non-linear process. My intention is that this work will allow you to enjoy the things that matter to you. For more on this approach, see the Introduction.

Let’s talk some more details about these guiding orientations:

#1. Feeling good (enough) in our bodies

Knowing how to recover well through somatics/nervous system restorative practices • developing the foundational toolkit & skillset to take care of this miracle we call a body • cultivating the ability to shift/modulate our state — to be able to sense and then give ourselves what we need in any moment, supporting vitality, well-being, & aliveness • developing secure attachment to your own body (vs insecure/anxious/avoidant) • feeding your body a balanced variety of ‘movement nutrition’

This includes movement/nervous system education, strength, mobility, injury rehab and prevention.

#2. Playing/moving well with other humans

Developing listening and nonverbal communication capacity • coregulation through play-based scenarios • enjoying collaborative creative movement expression.

This includes a wide variety of movement games, all-levels entry points into dance & contact improvisation.

#3. Enjoying the process of being a life-long learner

Increasing in movement complexity • Expanding your option menu of entry points into improvisation • learning how to learn and integrate beneficial habits to implement • developing different skills and movement qualities • moving and playing in nature, in your home, and in any environment.