Developmental Movement

Developmental Movement

Movement begins long before we learn to walk. Before we stand, crawl or even roll, movement is already part of our experience. In the womb, we move within a fluid environment – curling, extending, turning, pushing and responding to the space around us. These...
Meditation, Contemplation, and Concentration

Meditation, Contemplation, and Concentration

Meditation, contemplation and concentration are words that are often used almost interchangeably. Sit quietly and focus on the breath and we might call it meditating. Become deeply absorbed in something and we might describe that as concentrating. Spend time quietly...
Somatic Breathing: Expanding What We Can Sense

Somatic Breathing: Expanding What We Can Sense

When exploring breathing practices, the emphasis can often be on what you are doing. For instance, you might be asked to breathe in for a particular count, extend the out-breath, breathe into a particular part of your body or follow a prescribed pattern of breathing...