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Living Joyfully
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| My favorite uncle is not really my uncle. He's my godfather, but growing up I always called him Uncle Pete. In one of my earliest memories, the whole family went out sledding in Peacham Vermont, with my mom, dad, sister, Aunt Barb, Uncle Pete, and their big fluffy dog, who we kept trying to get to pull our sleds. I don't remember much, except laughing a lot and feeling very very light in my heart. Uncle Pete always had a great big sly and woolfish grin, like he was in on the joke, and just waiting to see if you got it too. When I got a little o lder, but still a child, I remember going to watch him race his kayak. We stood on a bridge, the white water of the swift river rushing below among the rocks and rapids. And then a rush of small blotches of color as the racers swept by in the mad and frothy current, urged on by a cheer they couldn't hear, unrecognizable.
Uncle Pete always lived large, laughing a lot, playing hard, finding the thrills in life both in the peak moments and in the quiet times. I don't think I've ever known anyone so fully alive. He even found that spark of life in his battle with brain cancer, which he faced like a sparring partner in his beloved karate practice. The patch he came to wear over his eye made him look like a pirate, a r ole that suited him well. I admire his bravery, and the way he found humor in his plight, always ready to make a joke, or find one if any could be found. The last time I saw him, two years ago, we all went sailing, out on the ocean in Maine, riding the big, deep waves as we had done together many times before. But there was a touch of chill in the air. And later that summer, he opted out of his final battle with cancer, facing death with dignity and, as always, a wry smile.
I miss you Uncle Pete, and I always remember you with love. I would have liked for you to meet Ava, but I like to think that you are watching over us with a big, wolfish grin on your face, letting me know that everything is going to be okay.
Thank you, everyone, for supporting the American Cancer Society fundraiser this past week. Here's to more smiles, and more birthdays.
Namaste,
Erin
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Easter Schedule
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Four classes will be offered on April 4, Easter Sunday: Join us & get your spirit glowing!
Regular pricing & class cards may be used for all classes
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Emily Hope Price in Concert |
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 She's back!
Emily's last show was amazing, and our turn-out was much higher than expected. So this time, we're limiting the number of tickets and making sure that there is chair seating for all. Ahh! We can listen in comfort to this mesmerizing performer.Two nights, April 2 & 3. Emily will offer a different show each night, so don't be shy about coming twice.You can order your ticket in advance through PayPal by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the door, space permitting. |
Improve the Way you Run
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Improve the Way You Run! Saturday April 10th, 1-6pm (the complete
version) $75 prepaid, $80 drop in
For many of us the way we develop our running style is by starting to
run - we just "run the way we run." Rarely is there a context where we can
return to exploring our running to see if it is as economical, as powerful or as
enjoyable as it could be. We might attempt to follow instructions from the
experts on the "best" foot strikes  or arm swings or vary the shoes we wear - but
is there a way we could we find an internal compass which could reliably lead us
to strong, efficient, and graceful running, directed from the inside by our own
experience and awareness?
In this workshop we will do several Awareness Through Movement® lessons which can
both clarify our experience of the mechanics of running as well as awaken our
capacity to attend to many details of ourselves as we run. This
workshop is open to those who compete in races, those who have never run, those
who used to run but it hurt too much, and those who think that running is
impossible. The short running parts of the workshop are optional for
those with injuries, or who do not run, and the learning and discoveries in the
floor lessons (like most things Feldenkrais) can be applied to myriad aspects
of life beyond running.
If you'd like to repeat this workshop,
ask us about a discount for repeat students. To register for either or both
workshops, click here
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Monday Feldenkrais: Mindful Embodiment
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New 10-week series
starts in April:
 Join Erin & Carl Rabke and a
great group of folks for an evening of somatic explorations. We'll be varying
the topic of each class. Drop in to any that suit your interest and your
schedule. No experience or advance registration required. It's
fun!
5:30-7 pm $15 drop in
Mindful Embodiment: A 10 Week Series
April
5: Open to Breath, Open to Life
April 12: Intelligent Feet: Connecting to the
Ground
April 19: Discovering Length
April 26: Free Hips and Pelvis
#1
May 3: Free Hips and Pelvis # 2
May 10: Free Hips and Pelvis #3
May
17: Get Your Head on Straight (Freeing the Neck)
May 24: Integrating Hips and
Legs
May 31: Integrating Shoulders and Arms
June 7: Discovering Skeletal
Neutral: Effortless Elegant Movement
You're
welcome to drop in on any Monday you like, but if you'd like to take the whole
series, pay in advance at a cost of $120 and save $30. You can simply register
at the first class by paying with check, cash or credit card.
"How much pleasure and satisfaction do you dare to
wish for in what you do?"
- Ruthy Alon, senior Feldenkrais
teacher
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Door Prize Winners!
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Thanks to everyone who donated to ACS CAN and entered our door prize drawing! We appreciate your support.
And the winners are...
Diana Lubbs - mat bag
Tommy Mortenson - basic mat
Julie Howell - zafu meditation cushipon
Travis Taylor - eye pillow
Nano Podolsky - relaxation CD
Caryn Kelly - $10 gift certificate
Kim Rintel - $10 gift certificate
Missy Dawson - $10 gift certificate
Bobbi Morgan - $10 gift certificate
Congratulations! A note to our winners: if you would prefer something else you may
certainly exchange your prize for anything else at the studio, including
passes or gift certificates.
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Event Hosting
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 Are you looking for a venue for your friendly gathering? Our studio & garden space is available to host receptions, reunions and other peaceful gatherings in keeping with our spirit of place. For more information, contact Erin by clicking here or call 801-410-4639.
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