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What is this session about?
In Blooming Sessions we explore our body and mind through movement and reflection. We will do this with contact dance improvisation, drawing, vinyasa yoga, and meditation. 🌸🌱
What can you expect?
In Blooming Sessions, you’ll participate in...
🤲 Co-creating a safe and supportive space: This session is designed to be a space of trust and openness, where you can come as you are. No previous experience is required. People joining will take turns sharing pronouns and access needs and desires at the start of the session. Then each movement exercise will either be very open-ended in nature, or offer variations and modifications that address these access needs and desires. The goal is for every body to feel welcome.
🌀 Contact Dance Improvisation: an improvisational dance method where you can experience sharing physical contact with other participants that is rooted in playfulness, curiosity, and consent.
🖍️ Written or drawn reflection: creating pastel drawings and/or writing as a way to reflect on your embodied sensations.
😌 Yoga & Breathwork: A slow vinyasa flow and pranayama practices (breathing exercises) will support the body, breath, and mind, grounding us in the space.
🧘 Guided Meditation: We’ll finish this session with a meditation, helping to clear our minds, rest, and connect with the theme of blooming.
Practical Details
🎒What to Bring: Wear comfy clothes you can move in comfortably. Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and a journal or notebook (for drawings and reflections). Optional: bring a blanket and eye mask for the guided meditation.
⏰ Be On Time: Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can all move upstairs to the studio space at 14:00. The front door will be locked after. If you are arriving late for whatever reason, please message Adeline or Evelien.
📍 Location Accessibility & Duration: The session lasts approximately 3 hours and we have planned to move around for at least half of that time. We will have a half hour break in the middle and snacks and tea will be provided! Please come prepared to be comfortable and present, but also know that you can take care of yourself and adjust the physical intensity of your movement, go on breaks, or leave the space if needed. The workshop will take place at Anamorphic Studio in OT301. Sadly there is no elevator, and since the studio is on the top floor, there is no wheelchair access.
📣 In case of cancellations:
Since this is a small event, we are counting on your presence to make sure there’s enough people. However, in case of unforeseen circumstances, we can refund your ticket(s) (excluding service and transaction costs) up to 24 hours before the event.
Join us for this creative and explorative session as we deepen our roots, connect to each other, and set intentions for the growth ahead. We look forward to sharing this experience with you! 💫
Groetjes,
Adeline & Evelien
About Us
Adeline (she/her)
I will be facilitating our dance improvisation and pastels drawing/writing reflection. My studies in Dance and Human Physiology and Art are intertwined in this offering - a mix of all my favorite things! I'm looking forward to this energizing and restorative afternoon with all of you.
Evelien (she/her)
I’ll be guiding the yoga and meditation portions of the session, drawing on my background in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive sciences, as well as my Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (RYS200) in India. I aim to create a space where we can explore breath, body, and mind, fostering both creativity and calmness. I look forward to sharing this experience with you all.
