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Breaking free of self-imposed limits.
Heya friend! This week, we’re trying on new shoes as we dance……….. I’ll explain. :) Back when I first began to study mind-body dance, I learned a lot about how beneficial it is to be barefoot. And though there is no pressure to be barefoot in Aya (shoes are always welcome), I’m a big fan of being barefoot as much as possible (if it feels good to your body). So much so, that for over fifteen years I’ve primarily worn shoes that mimic being barefoot. I absolutely love how they
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Giving ourselves space.
Ooh friend… this is going to be another delicious one…. Whereas last week was about giving ourselves (and life) grace, this week is about giving ourselves space. Last week we explored things like embracing the messiness… the grey in-between… the need for multitasking sometimes… and how it feels in our body to remove the pressure of “perfect” circumstances, outcomes, or performance. Oh man— it felt soooooooooo gooooooood! This week, we’re giving ourselves the gift of space.
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Embracing spaciousness, silence, stillness, & rest.
Hello, friend! The holidays are upon us, and the end of the year is so very near. This time can be so hectic, noisy, loud, and busy-busy… But what if we could somehow gift ourselves more spaciousness? More silence? More stillness? More…. rest? Does that sound good to you too? This is what we’ll be experimenting with this week, friend. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found myself picking up my phone a LOT lately. It is soooooo easy for me to fill every spare moment or every
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Enjoying quiet unfocused spaciousness.
Alright, love. This week, our class focus is gonna be a bit... well... different . Instead of focusing on something specific as we...
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