6/1 – THE ART OF EMBODIMENT—Movement, Mindfulness, & Creative Flow
DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences. All activities are by invitation, not demand. For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!
More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language. It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.
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. The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.
More about the art— 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 help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.
All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. 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 5/30.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!
DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences. All activities are by invitation, not demand. For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!
More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language. It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.
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. The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.
More about the art— 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 help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.
All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. 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 5/30.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!
DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
No previous yoga or art experience necessary! The movement practice is open to all people regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability.*
All activities can be geared to the participants and their preferences. All activities are by invitation, not demand. For example, you may decide not to participate in the movement practice. Or, you may want to continue to explore movement on your own as others move into the art activity –it’s always your choice, and your choice is welcome!
More about the movement— The practice is based on TCTSY trauma-sensitive yoga, which invites the exploration of body-based yoga forms and breathing practices with invitational language. It emphasizes your internal experience, not on how a movement looks or “doing it right” for the facilitator or anyone else.
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. The facilitator will reach out to new participants for a brief conversation to answer any questions about the movement portion of the class.
More about the art— 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 help with managing difficult feelings and stress, and supporting connection, self-compassion, insight, reflection, and agency.
All art supplies provided. We have limited extra mats for those interested in using them during our movement practice. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Chairs and cushions are available to all.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. 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 5/30.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!