Journey into the sensual world of movement and dance in Shimmy Shake. We begin each class with a nourishing drop into the Brain-Dance, to explore our body brain connection, create new neural pathways, and develop our movement options.
Next we play with undulations, shimmies and booty shakin! This class is for both men and women, [...]
How much movement do you have in your back above and below your shoulder blades (thoracic back)? Does that area feel stiff, sticky and hunched? Did you know that your thoracic back actually has the capacity to move much more than most of us realize and usually move?
The thoracic spine (12 vertebrae in [...]
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Somatic Sun is a peer based support group offering support to individuals with mental disorders including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, o.c.d. and p.t.s.d. Somatic Sun offers a safe supportive environment to explore somatic movement with a butoh based dance practice. We work with guided imagery, the breath and the bodies inner wisdom. Somatic movement allows [...]
Modern/Jazz Dance Class for Adults
Tuesdays, beginning February 28, 6:45 – 8:15 pm
This class combines two classic dance forms. The Modern dance portion will explore the Laban/Bartenieff-based Evans Modern Dance technique, emphasizing breath support, anatomy, dynamic use of an individuals’ kinesphere, eye-tracking, spatial hold & pull, efficient movement meaningful to the individual and a deeper understanding [...]
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Mondays, May 14-July 2, 5-7pm: Continuing Beginner II: this class is for those with some aerial experience, who feel comfortable with straddle-ups on the fabric, and can easily get their feet over their head on both vertical equipment and trapeze. this class will focus on building strength and vocabulary. Intro to Aerial course [...]
Series Two
(for those who have completed Series One)
Thursdays, May 3 to August 2 (14 weeks)
6:45 to 7:45 pm
Series Three
(for those who have completed Series One and Two)
Thursdays, May 3 to August 2 (14 weeks)
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Debbie Leung, a teacher of Chinese movement arts in the Olympia [...]
GYROKINESIS classes keep EXPANDING.
BEGINNER
Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 pm Taught by Rachel
Saturdays 10:00 – 11:00 am Taught by Sylvia
$10.00 drop-in, $8/class for 4, 6 or 8 class card
CONTINUING BEGINNER
Mondays 12:00 – 12:50 pm Taught by Rachel
$10.00 drop-in, $8/class for 4, 6 or 8 class card
INTERMEDIATE
Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:30 pm Taught by [...]
Tuesdays (June 28 – December 20) 12:00 – 1:00 pm $5/class
Taught by Irene Lewis
These classes consist of verbally directed, gentle exercises including
sophisticated movement sequences. The lessons directly engage our
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Bicycle road riding and racing require a great deal of both muscular and cardiovascular endurance. A good combination of speed, and strength, along with flexibility and range of motion, are also essential for cycling success.
The major muscles involved in road cycling include:
- The muscles of the legs and hips; the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus muscles, [...]
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I recently attended a Hip Replacement Workshop developed and presented by Hilary Cartwright, GYROTONIC® Master Trainer. Hilary worked with Juliu Horvath, the creator of GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS® exercise to modify a number of the exercises done on the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, also known as the tower and handle unit.
The workshop included exercises that could [...]
Transform your riding performance through GYROTONIC® movement! Motion in Balance has a new program working with equestrians.
I am offering a one of a kind equine-based GYROTONIC® exercise program. The 10-session program will focus on evaluating and improving one’s riding and body mechanics; increasing balance and flexibility; controlling the horse by finding control in one’s [...]
Motion in Balance Studio, the first and only Gyrotonic studio in town, is growing very rapidly and is looking for certified Gyrotonic instructors. We are seeking highly professional instructors who wish to develop a schedule at our studio. Work will begin part-time, and will expand to full time.
Motion in Balance Studio prides itself [...]
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As I transitioned from being a triathlete to a dancer, I very quickly became aware of my body’s limitations. Whenever my dance teacher would invite me to move my hips or isolate my rib movement from my lower body, I found myself physically stuck and mentally frustrated. Would I ever be able to move in [...]
How many of us have experienced the sweet feeling of elevation and stability that comes from proper posture? If you are like many Americans, you slump in your middle and upper back. The chest tends to collapse and the shoulder blades are far apart. If you spend any amount of time working at a desk or a computer, driving, reading, or working at the kitchen counter, slumping comes as no surprise to you. All of this shoulder and back rounding shortens and strengthens those muscles that pull your shoulder towards your spine, while weakening those muscles that draw your shoulder away from the spine. You may have occasionally found the wonderful feeling of proper posture but have not been able to sustain it.
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