CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDRENCreative Movement

"To be present in our body is a form of awareness, and it is the first step toward being kind to others and ourselves. In coming into our body we become connected to our greater home the earth; we become a part of the earth and she a part of us. We are received into her and she into us; we grow through and from her support and nourishment, and we express her qualities through our very being. She is our ground”. Linda Hartley, Author of Wisdom of the Body Moving.

Movement is a non-verbal medium that can be used to communicate thoughts and feelings that might otherwise be challenging to express through speaking. It is an immediate channel of expression. How we physically appear to be moving - or body language as it is commonly referred to -reflects how we feel toward others and ourselves. Children come to movement in an organic way: they move naturally and spontaneously. They are easily inspired and eager to explore their surroundings. Kinesthetic intelligence is inherent to the child but may become compromised as the child grows and becomes self-conscious. The goal of this program is to nurture and develop this innate intelligence so it may serve the child as he/she matures.

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Pilates mat repertoire

  • Leg Pull
    The original Pilates mat repertoire consists of thirty-four exercises. Props such as weighted balls, therabands, styrofoam bolsters, physio/swiss balls and "the magic circle" can be added to create a dynamic workout experience. The mat repetoire is most effective for concentrated core strengthening. Many of these exercises are repeated on the Reformer and other Pilates apparatuses which provide further challenge and benefit where the limbs are concerned. Because each repetition is done with precision and control, there is no need to perform multiple sets: one set of 5-10 reps per exercise is all that is required to achieve slimming results.