Move

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It's been said that the contemplative movement practices originated to prepare the body for meditation. Contemplative movement also very interestingly ties back to systems of warrior training, like the oldest martial art form called Kalaripayuttu which (just like yoga and meditation) originated in India. Movement is essential to us on a variety of levels. We believe that movement is medicine.

We say move! Move every day. Move in various ways. Move to the best of your ability. Set out to do what you can. Try a little more than you thought you could. Get to know where comfort ends and effort begins. Test your limits. Work hard. Thank your body. It's a good thing you got one. It's probably not perfect, but nothing ever is.

Whenever you can, choose exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once to teach your body to function better. Be consistent and you'll begin to move through your everyday duties with greater ease. Move to keep pain and aging at bay. Move to bathe your brain in the good juice. Let your movement teach you. Let it bring you to The Happy.

Prioritize the breath. Become aware of each in and out. Hold your poses and pay attention. Allow sensation and see how your awareness grows. Be simple with it. Explore. Let it make you feel like a kid again.

Come to know your every cell. Use your body weight to train instead of fighting it—or hating it. Find your edge. Stretch. Practice in multiple planes of motion.

Move to reclaim yourself. Move to silence the critic between your own ears. Connect to your body and the isolation will begin to loose its hold upon you. Inhabit your own flesh. Occupy your bones. Embrace your containment field. Work your machine. There is so much more to say about this miracle that is the somatic (of the body) but we'll save the rest for class time!

We leave it on the mat. Join us.

- Leave it on the Mat -

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