DATE: Thursday, April 3, 2025
TIME: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Ashley Sonson and Daune Marie
In these 1 ½ hour weekly classes, we invite gentle, invitational, trauma-sensitive movement and mindful awareness for the first half hour before transitioning into exploring creative techniques such as collage, painting or writing, etc. for the last hour.
The movement practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language, emphasizing the internal experience of the participant, not the appearance of a movement or the facilitator’s approval. The practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and *physical ability. We believe each person is the expert of their own body, and there are no physical hands-on adjustments. All movement is invitational. Participants are welcome to use a chair or a mat as they prefer.
About the art part—Creating something without judgment or attachment to the outcome helps us build up the courage to be present and open while welcoming the unexpected because it can be hard being human! Movement and creative expression practices in a nonjudgmental environment can also help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.
Classes are small, so writing or art-making prompts and activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences.
No previous yoga or art experience necessary. All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.
*Please note that our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a substitute for therapy, so please reach out to a therapist or medical provider if you are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges.
If this class is of interest to you but the time doesn’t fit into your schedule, please contact us via our website. Private individual sessions are available.
Deadline to register is by noon on 4/3.