Lots of stuff!
First, THE DATES:
#1 I will be on summer break July 2nd-July 5th
# 2 I will be teaching a private intensive in Rhinebeck, NY July 6th-July 8th
#3 I will be teaching at a private retreat in Rhinebeck, NY July 17th- July 19th and July 24th- 26th
#4 Ms. Dana Florin-Weiss will be teaching a core series at my place July 7th- 28th (more info: http://bodyint.blogspot.com/2015/06/summer-series-with-dana-florin-weiss.html)
#5 My room is available for sublet when I'm out of town + 1 day on either side.
Phew! A little more about the stuff.
I'll be staying at a lovely house in Rhinebeck debuting a service that custom delivers a total movement overhaul. I'll be covering neuromuscular re-education, mind/body practice, and "everyday ergonomics." There may be a couple sessions open to the public. It's a pilot program, so I'm sure there will be adjustments. I will let you know if those become available. Otherwise, if you're out in the Hudson Valley, come visit anyway. I have the evenings off! House is close to many Rhinebeck attractions.
My weekly schedule between Monday evenings and Thursday mornings will remain largely unchanged.
Dana will be teaching a regular Core Integration class on Tuesdays at 5PM. Please do not be shy about asking for private sessions, duets, or trios.
Thanks so much. Happy summer!
Thursday, June 25th
Teaching Practicum 6:00PM-7:30PM (Teachers @ 5PM)
Friday, June 26th
noon-4PM
Monday, June 29th
Noon
6PM @ Tribeca
Wednesday, July 1st
10:45AM @ Greenpoint Tattoo
July 2nd-8th
Out of town
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Summer Series with Dana Florin-Weiss
Dana is guest teaching at my place this summer. This series looks amazing. I think I'll have to drop in on this one.
If the weather is exceptional, the roof deck is an option...
Exploring Core Integration
How do we identify the physical core of our bodies? How can
the strength of the core resonate through the body as a whole? In this four class
series, through guided and personal investigation, we will bring awareness to
the innate intelligence of our anatomical design. Combining Pilates exercises
with movement/release work, we will work to find strength, ease and balance. The
goal is to awaken every corner of the body from head to toe!
6 spots only -- Come with questions/areas of interest!
July 7, 14, 21, 28 -- Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
$70
(Drop ins welcome if space allows)
Bio:
A dance artist with a passion for anatomy, biomechanics, and
touch therapy, Dana works to integrate strengthening, stretch and movement into
her mat class. Believing that a balanced body begins with a strong and vital
core, Dana's class will challenge individuals to build greater physical awareness
and develop supple, coordinated strength to support the moving body. Dana has
studied with Jennifer Nace and Kelly Kane receiving her certification from the
Kane School of Core Integration. Dana continues to dance, create, share and
teach in Brooklyn and beyond.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Practicum Notes 6/19
So, that was a bit of a whirlwind. I like that teachers got to get their hands on people and work with a specific exercise for a good long time. I like that students also got to move right away. For this particular group of people this ended up being okay. And the students felt great afterwards, so well done teachers!
But, in my attempt to make sure everybody got moving and working, we lost focus on the discs! I don't want students to feel like they're hanging out while we're talking and setting up our intentions, focus, etc. So, for the next one, I'm going to have teachers meet early, to set up the topic we'll be working on.
Next topic is, "the diagnosis." What are some tools we can use to begin the investigation of why our clients feel the way they do. When they come to see you, they are usually there to answer questions as profound as, "where are my panic attacks coming from?" or as mundane as, "why is my ass so flabby?" The diagnosis is so important because that will be the foundation of how you design that person's "course of treatment." Ya dig? Alright.
Moving forward:
Just want to reiterate that this is YOUR practicum to use as much, as little, as creatively as you desire. Please use me as a resource. I have a lot to give at the moment. Use the space as your lab. This is not about me administering a curriculum for you to get proficient at. It's about teachers taking responsibility for and addressing their needs and getting them met. Confused about shoulders? Please propose a shoulder practicum. You want to practice integrating a new skill in a supportive environment? Book the space, and let's get students. Let's get specific. Let's get weird.
For "bodies" who want to keep participating:
You can propose topics too. What interests you? What kinds of challenges are you working with? The more diverse, the better. We're all here to learn. Thanks for your awesomeness yesterday. So lovely. Everyone. xxC
But, in my attempt to make sure everybody got moving and working, we lost focus on the discs! I don't want students to feel like they're hanging out while we're talking and setting up our intentions, focus, etc. So, for the next one, I'm going to have teachers meet early, to set up the topic we'll be working on.
Next topic is, "the diagnosis." What are some tools we can use to begin the investigation of why our clients feel the way they do. When they come to see you, they are usually there to answer questions as profound as, "where are my panic attacks coming from?" or as mundane as, "why is my ass so flabby?" The diagnosis is so important because that will be the foundation of how you design that person's "course of treatment." Ya dig? Alright.
Moving forward:
Just want to reiterate that this is YOUR practicum to use as much, as little, as creatively as you desire. Please use me as a resource. I have a lot to give at the moment. Use the space as your lab. This is not about me administering a curriculum for you to get proficient at. It's about teachers taking responsibility for and addressing their needs and getting them met. Confused about shoulders? Please propose a shoulder practicum. You want to practice integrating a new skill in a supportive environment? Book the space, and let's get students. Let's get specific. Let's get weird.
For "bodies" who want to keep participating:
You can propose topics too. What interests you? What kinds of challenges are you working with? The more diverse, the better. We're all here to learn. Thanks for your awesomeness yesterday. So lovely. Everyone. xxC
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Interdisciplinary Teaching Practicum (ITP)
Interdisciplinary Teaching Practicum (ITP)
I’ve had the great fortune of mentoring a couple of teachers
who are committed to developing their work in clinical, interdisciplinary
approaches to movement. We’ve spent
hours in conversation, recommended readings, observations, etc.
It’s time for them to get some hands on experience.
At this point in time ITP is:
· An affordable laboratory for certified teachers in multiple disciplines, medical students, holistic care givers etc., to synthesize and define a wide array of skills and interests.
· An affordable place for students who are open to alternative movement practice to explore and deepen their body work.
· A place for practitioners to get supportive and challenging feedback.
· A forum for peers.
We are going to schedule a few workshops this summer, and if
all goes well, do something more structured in the fall.
If you’re interested in mentorship or participating in an
interdisciplinary movement workshop
Please contact: cory.spine@gmail.com
Upcoming workshops:
June 18th 2:00PM-3:30PM Healthy Discs/Vertebral Disc Injury
June
25th 6:00PM-7:30PM Pilates applications for neck, shoulder, upper back
tension, if we have time we'll touch upon the subtle body and psoas.
*Mentoring Philosophy*
Certification programs are great for immersing yourself in a particular discipline, but they don't necessarily build teachers. Therefore a "teaching
certification" is a bit of a misnomer (an expensive one). The best
teachers are artists. You can't teach someone their worldview,
aesthetic, or expressive sensibility. You can only guide and support
their process, and keep them honest, so that their artistry has some
depth and integrity. I'm interested in teachers who want to challenge
what they think they know about the body/mind, and are ready to blow the
doors off any limits to the applications of movement.
I want to keep the process organic, spontaneous, and rigorous...the "old-fashioned" way:
1) Apprentice with a mentor and practice.
2) When you're ready, teach.
3) If you have trouble acquiring and maintaining clientele, you might not be ready.
4) Repeat step 1.
2) When you're ready, teach.
3) If you have trouble acquiring and maintaining clientele, you might not be ready.
4) Repeat step 1.
Everyone is welcome. Let's throw this puppy against the wall and see if it sticks!