Explore Class: Being (somew)Here – Authentic Movement & Writing

This class will take two common actions: movement and writing, and place them in a new setting outside of everyday life. The participants make agreements and honor guidelines to create an environment of physical and emotional safety, and to nurture true expression and discoveries. The sacred space created by all participants is a field of honesty, honoring the truth of each person and eliminating concepts of right and wrong. We also drop expectations, allowing layers of self to enliven, emerge, express.

Following the principles of Authentic Movement*, in this explorative class we will alternate roles of Witness and Mover, while weaving in time for writing/drawing. These moments of writing will sometimes be free form, other times prompts will inspire focused reflection. Opportunities for verbal sharing will also be dispersed throughout, all within the sacred space.

*Authentic Movement is a practice of a Mover moving with eyes closed and a Witness holding the space and actively observing. It is a deeply personal practice, free from judgement of self and others. The Mover and Witness are equal participants, each having their own experience and making their own meaning from it.

Anneliese has been facilitating exploratory movement and fitness classes since 2008. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Pilates instructor in Ulster County; and draws from her experience in Body-Mind Centering, Continuum Movement and Contact Improvisation to enrich the movement experience of her students.

www.anneliesemordhorst.com