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As a multidisciplinary mover, Aneta would like to share with you some examples and insights into her training which helped her to create a body able to adapt to various physical challenges and movement stimulus.

Aneta will introduce students to the results of many years worth of movement research between capoeira, her own practice and her training as a professional dancer.
During workshops, she prioritiesan ethical and individual approach to the students and supportive group dynamic that’s why the upcoming training has limited spaces available.

MOVEMENT APPROACH:

This workshop is the result of over 16 years of research and physical practice within many different movement cultures. Using mediums such as Soft Acrobatics, Floor Work, Qi Gong, Release Technique, Flying Low, Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation and some Capoeira concepts of playfulness and resilient body.

Aneta would like to explore the body in the relation to self, others and the concepts of internal and external space. We will investigate ways to incorporate the total physical awareness necessary for Capoeira, whose roots partly lie in the art of fighting, into the more meditative world of release technique.

The aim is to introduce the possibility of building soft transitions between different movement forms and between different movement dynamics. We will be looking at the importance of breathing, physical and internal space, mental preparation, the psychosomatic system and the anatomy to search for the most effective way to use the body in specific movement tasks, flow and movement sequences.

(not previous experience required, suitable for everyone with regular physical practice)

Have you considered taking up yoga or deepening your knowledge of yoga alignment to refine your practice?
If yes, come and join us at this workshop!
 
Don’t worry if you can’t see or touch your toes, all are very welcome from beginners to and all levels of practitioner.
 
The Yoga basics workshop provides the underlying structure to support you if you are new to be able to enter an open level class with confidence and for advanced students, there are huge benefits from exploring alignment essentials presented in this workshop.
 
We’ll focus on asana, the physical positioning of the body and take time to break down some key fundamentals that can be applied to all asana.
You will learn how yoga props (equipment) can support you to experience the shape in good alignment as well as breath awareness and how this can give insight both on and off the mat.
We’ll explore some Yoga philosophy and ideas to give you an understanding of how a Yoga practice and the tools it offers can support you in your everyday life. This may be the start of your journey into the practice or a time after a period of reflection that you’d like to hit the reset button on the direction you’re moving in by taking time out for yourself to pause.
 
Yoga is a transformational practice, if you’re interested in making some changes however big or small, the first step is to find what works for you. It may be an active, dynamic asana based class or a restful, restorative practice. We’ll look at both ends of the spectrum in this workshop to give you a taste of what you might like to explore further.

After learning a series of simple but fundamental Tai Chi exercises, we will cover the core principles of Tai Chi and begin learning the sequence of movements of the Tai Chi form. The workshop will quickly introduce you to another way of using your body, starting you along the road of living and moving through relaxation, timing and connection.
 
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and flat-soled sloppers or socks.
 
Tai Chi, or its full name T’ai Chi Ch’uan is a Chinese internal martial art that is believed to have been invented in the 12th century by the Daoist monk Zhang Sanfeng. However, it is far more than a martial art, embodying elements of Daoist and Confucian philosophy in order to cultivate agility, health and mental and physical balance. The ‘form’, or sequence of movements, takes around 10-12 minutes to complete. In the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, these movements aid the circulation of vital energy, or Qi, around your body. As well as supporting your health it can calm and centre your mind. From a western medical perspective the exercise is considered an aid to improving balance, bone density and lowering blood pressure through gentle, low impact movement. Beyond its value for mental and physical health, it is an all-encompassing art form through which to cultivate one’s spirit and learn to fully engage with life in a calm, responsive and joyful way.