The
Dance
Sensation
LOVE HOW YOU FEEL
EMBODI Dance is a class, practice and lifestyle that blends movement, mindfulness, connection and joy to provide a whole-body / whole-being experience that activates, transforms and liberates body, mind and spirit. Integrating ancient wisdom and modern science with elements of dance, martial arts and healing arts, which offers physical, mental and emotional conditioning, healing and transformation that is accessible and attainable for every body.
Our posture and our movements have the power to transform our mental states, to release spontaneity and creativity, to reorganize our brains.
New ways of moving and dancing may produce new ways of feeling and perceiving the world.
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The sessions take you on a 'journey' inspiring your imagination whilst getting a great fitness workout.​
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Every Saturdays 10am with JO,
Once a month with Heather, last Tuesday of the month 6.30pm at The Circle , Bacup
What to expect in a session...
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Movement and music variety - between pulsing strong rhythms to flowing, spiraling and graceful gestures.
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​Music ranges from Celtic, New Age, Samba, Classical, Latin Jazz, Electronic Dance, Afro-beat, Ambient, Lounge and Folk, and much more.
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The detail of alignment in healthy joint movement, built on decades of functional fitness knowledge. e.g. Learning how to move to look after knees and backs.
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Adaptability- Everybody, however out of shape and uncoordinated, or supremely athletic and at the peak of fitness, all in one class.
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Sensory Awareness - learn to fine tune your senses and listen to feedback from the body; for alignment, for adjustment, for bringing you into the present moment and for more comfort and pleasure in your body.
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Awareness- deepen awareness of your body, feelings/emotions and thoughts to create space and opportunity for choice and change.
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Setting a focus and intention at the beginning of each session for added skills and desired out comes. Learn the secrets of mindfulness.
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Maintaining a focus throughout class transfers to a skill for every day life. Being able to sustain our awareness of ourselves both mentally and physically is a key in life in life in self care and our interactions.
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Most people have no idea how good their body can feel !
Many people are alive, but don't touch the miracle of being alive' Thich Naht Hanh
Notice
Sense
Move
An embodied dance practice is a form of dance that emphasizes the connection between the mind and body and the role that the body's physical experiences and sensations play in shaping our emotions, thoughts, and perceptions. It is a practice that combines dance movements and techniques with mindfulness and other somatic practices to help individuals cultivate a deeper awareness and understanding of their bodies and promote a greater sense of embodiment.
Life is the dancer and you are the dance.
ECKHART TOLLE