The moment someone realizes they feel better, especially when they weren’t aware they needed to, is an alchemic moment. Even when I’m not so mindful, Pilates makes me feel better. When I’m not conscious of the places in my body where I could feel better the act of moving starts a process of realization. “Oh, wow. I needed that. I didn’t know I needed to connect there and to release there.”
It's this act of realization that is at the core of what we do and why we do it. Albert Einstein was quoted saying "nothing happens until something moves. When something vibrates, the electrons of the entire universe resonate with it." Moving in our bodies is an act of knowing and connecting with ourselves. No wonder it feels good.
After 15 years of teaching I find myself shifting more and more towards using movement to process emotions, clear my head, generate new ideas, or solve problems - personally and professionally. It’s not just fitness anymore, for me, and a lot of our clients. It's a process and practice in healing. In centering. In realigning. Literally and figuratively.
Intro to MELT Workshop
Always wondered about the MELT Method but never made it to a class? Try our Intro to MELT workshop! This is a great way to learn about the method and what it can do for your mind and body. This 90 minute workshop is designed to help you learn about the science behind the method, and how to integrate some of the techniques into your personal care routine. MELT props will be provided during the workshop and are available for purchase after.
Friday, October 14th, 2022 @ 5:30pm
This workshop will be held in-person at our Manhattan location inside F Squared Physical Therapy @ 19 W. 21st St. #901.
Your investment to attend: $20.
NOTE: If you are not able to attend in-person a recording will be made available for one week. This workshop is prop reliant. If you don't have access to MELT props we don't recommend using the recording option.
Call to Action in the Name of Change
As mindful movement practitioners, we are in the business of supporting and guiding our clients through change. That change does not happen in a vacuum, but instead has ripple effects. In that way, we are in the business of change in the individual, the community, and the world.
Again, this month we simply wanted to share resources we believe in to give and receive help for the mind, body, and spirit.
MIND:
Betterhelp
Heather Edwards LMHC
Evin Lawson LMSW
Tony Vilanova MS, LMFT
BODY:
New York Abortion Access Fund
CHiPS - Brooklyn
Blackswell Birth Foundation
Sanctuary for Families
SPIRIT:
MamaP Eco Friendly products
Brown Girls Do Ballet
Alltrue Conscious Artisan products
Harbor Light Grief Coaching