Classes

Please pre-register for class with the instructor by following the links below. Most classes are $15 for a single pass, check with your teacher for discounted packages. Many teachers also offer private instruction.

We are bringing out that inner voice through the style of Belly Dancing! All levels!! Work that core and hips through your body as it builds your inner strength with your art! Helps with confidence, strengthening, digestion balance, coordination and so much more! Hip scarves WELCOME!! Bare feet to feel the floor!! 

Hello! My name is Michelle Renee, I have been in dance and ballroom for the last 41 years of my life-including as a dancer, competitor and choreographer. When I was younger, I danced for Disney and various pop stars. As an adult, I did the choreography for the first two years of Dancing with the Stars and five years in Britain’s Dancing with the Stars. I have taught all levels and styles of dance and enjoy teaching the art of expression. Dance is your life’s artwork… I’m here to give you a new paintbrush. 

I’m looking forward to meeting all of you! 

From beginning to advance, kick it up with Michelle Renee Dance! Offered by donation. 

Text/ Call (253)495-3180 for more info or to save your spot

Improve your body’s alignment. Increase your strength, flexibility and range of motion. Boost your confidence as you develop better balance. Alleviate many symptoms of chronic pain.

Dantayama classes and workshops are designed to benefit the novice or beginning student as well as the more advanced or experienced students. The premise of this style of yoga, Dantayama Yoga, is “Support equals Release”. All props, including chairs, blankets, mats, blocks, straps and knee pads are provided for your convenience. We utilize these props to promote deep release and deep relaxation. When muscles are offered support, there is no longer a need to strain, and the natural effect is, the musculature will elongate and soften. Specific alignments and adjustments are applied as well as any modifications for students who have a particular limitation in a yoga pose. We like to affectionately refer to this style as rehab yoga!!

Here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn at the Beginner Guitar Group
sessions:

• Hand and finger stretches you should perform prior to playing
• How to hold your guitar correctly, with proper positioning of your torso, arms,
hands and fingers
• How to tune your guitar
• How to play basic chords…and to switch back and forth between those chords
with correct and efficient technique. This is the most important aspect of what
we’ll work on at first
• How to strum, and how to perform basic strum patterns…we’ll then start playing
songs as a group using those patterns
• How to develop basic fingerpicking skills. We’ll also learn to read TAB
(tablature), which you will use when learning fingerpicking patterns/songs

What to bring: Your guitar, and a tuner if you have one (or your phone if you plan
to use an app for tuning).

For more information or to register, please email, text or call Dan.


www.dansguitarinstruction.com
dan3275@gmail.com
253 293-0915

Come prepared for an immersive yogic experience. We build up our inner fire during the first half with strong poses and movements synced with the breath. The latter half of class channels that fire into deep stretches to make lasting changes in the body and mind. Class is completely tailored to the people who attend, meeting each person where they are. If there’s something you want to learn or improve, we’ll do it. We practice a mix of foundational poses, salutation flows, and a smattering of inversions, arm balances, hip-openers, backbends, and pretzels. Movements and poses are modified to your level. Wherever you are, this class gives you the support you need for the challenge you want.
 
All levels and all bodies are welcome. Some people feel self-conscious about their body, flexibility, and limitations. But yoga is for everyone, and it’s about harmonizing the whole being. Let’s channel that self-consciousness into self-awareness, and into freedom in our total selves, so we can enjoy what yoga brings us.
 
Visit yogirho.com/classes for more info. Sign up by emailing yogirho@gmail.com. As long as 2 students sign up a minimum of 2 hours before class, we will hold class.

Want to have some fun getting your but kicked in yoga? Lets take out time setting up the proper alignment and use some hand weights to give our muscles a little extra challenge without being too hard on the joints. After all we only have one body, lets create a stable one and care for it so it doesn’t wear out too quickly;) We will use some music for motivation. There will be time for deep stretching followed by relaxation/ short meditation at the end to reset, recharge and renew.

This class is perfect for beginners or those who would like more time and support gettinging to poses and an overall slower pace. We will focus on proper alignment, breath work, stress relief, mobility and gentle stretching. After yoga poses are complete we finish with a guided relaxation and short meditation.

Our body communicates through movement and posture, through emotions and sensations. The memories of our histories and our mythologies are contained at the cellular level in our bodies.

And we have the power to change them at any time if we choose to!

Through somatic movement, arts, and creative writing, we allow voice for our physical body to express. Psychic meditation practices will support the creative process by giving structure and focus.

This class is an exploration to awakening your senses and to tap into the life force, your vital energy.

Tap into the wisdom of your body, let it be your compass.

 

Our body is our most intimate partner for life!

 

Class Details 

Each part of our body is unique in form and function. Each week we will focus on a new area of the body. We will explore its function and movement to allow self-expression of each body part.

This class series features the Tamalpa Life/Art® methodology: somatic movement, drawing, creative writing.

**No art or movement experience required

 

https://www.ilianarojero.com/

415-425-1749

lilos@ilianarojerowilson.com

Sliding Scale $12-20

To sign up:

www.ilianarojero.com/en/cuerpo-dinamico

 

Paul received his Tai Chi certificate in July of 2023 after 7 years of practice and instruction by Michael Yeager (Golden Bamboo Tai Chi). Paul practices and teaches three different styles of Tai Chi: Yang, Sun and Chen, as well as the straight sword, broad sword and cane forms.

New students will learn the modern 10 and 24 forms, before moving on to the long form. The class is 1.5 hours long and is an all-level Tai
Chi. Incorporated in his Tai Chi class are traditional Chinese warm-up exercises and Qui Gong. Please refer to the website www.goldenbambootaichi.com for the Tai Chi exercises and videos taught in his classes. 


For more info please contact Paul’s wife Ursula 

ursulanaylor73@gmail. com or  (510)205-9698

The Givers’ Receiving Circle is a weekly, drop-in, energy-healing group. It is open to all women over the age of 18, for support, networking, personal growth, & professional development.
 
Facilitated by Earth Energy Healer, Chelsea Anne LMT, and featuring special guest presenters the last Tue of each month, we share on a wide variety of topics. For example: Grounding, Communication, Consent, Chakras & Auric Field, Intention, Manifestation, Embodiment, Clearing Limiting Beliefs, & Psychic Self Defense, just to name a few. 
For an up-to-date schedule of offerings, or to register, please text or call: 
206-659-9578. 
By donation, $15 suggested. Childcare available with 24 hr notice, $5/child. 

To register call, text or email Chelsea

(206)659-9578

EarthworksEnergetics@gmail.com

Have you been practicing yoga consistently for a minimum of 6 months, have the sun salutations down, and want a deeper dive? Are you ready for a physically challenging class to develop greater strength, flexibility, and balance? Each class in this series will start with approximately 5 min of mindfulness, a Sanskrit Vocab word for contemplation/ intention setting & pranayama, 45 minutes of asana (strong flow, arm balances, standing balancing poses), deep stretch, and rest/ short meditation. Cost is $50 for the 4-class Oct Series

Dantayama classes and workshops are designed to benefit the novice or beginning student as well as the more advanced or experienced students. The premise of this style of yoga, Dantayama Yoga, is “Support equals Release”. All props, including chairs, blankets, mats, blocks, straps and knee pads are provided for your convenience. We utilize these props to promote deep release and deep relaxation. When muscles are offered support, there is no longer a need to strain, and the natural effect is, the musculature will elongate and soften. Specific alignments and adjustments are applied as well as any modifications for students who have a particular limitation in a yoga pose. We like to affectionately refer to this style as rehab yoga!!

This class is designed for those who are getting back to their practice after a break or beginners. A calm and relaxed evening for those who want to take their time getting into poses, focusing on proper alignment with modifications. Enjoy deep stretching and leave feeling relaxed. We will cover the fundamental poses as well as a brief overview of the history and philosophy of Yoga.

Improve your body’s alignment. Increase your strength, flexibility and range of motion. Boost your confidence as you develop better balance. Alleviate many symptoms of chronic pain.

What is Qigong?  ‘Qigong’ can be translated as ‘Energy Work’ or ‘Energy cultivation or refinement’, and is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years in the Far East by millions of people to cultivate health, vitality, well-being, and longevity.  Through this ancient body/mind practice, we learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen our immune system, and improve our overall health.  We begin with the basics, and through simple coordinated movements with breath, self-massage, sound, and meditation, you will learn natural ways to feel energized yet calm, and learn how to strengthen your body’s own self-healing abilities.

Our practice generally starts by activating energy and opening the energetic pathways in our bodies through gentle movements, stretching, and breath.  We are then more able to clear out stagnant energies before bringing in fresh energy and circulating it through our body with flowing movements.  Once we’ve activated the energy this way, we can do some self-massage and acupressure for more targeted healing, as well as use other beneficial practices such as breathwork and meditation to more strongly activate our own self-healing medicine.  You will leave feeling calm yet energized, and regular practice will strengthen your health, feel less stress and anxiety, sleep better, and have a stronger immune system.

CONTACT INFO:  Please contact Iris for signup or any questions at 310-210-7894, or email iristurney@protonmail.com.

EXCHANGE: $15 per class, or a class 6-pack for $75

WHAT TO BRING:   Wear comfortable loose clothing for easy movement, a yoga mat and water.  We can practice either barefoot, with socks, or bring comfortable clean indoor shoes.

Private instruction is also available.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn at the Beginners Ukulele
Circle sessions:
• Hand and finger stretches you should perform prior to playing
• How to hold your ukulele correctly, with proper positioning of your torso, arms,
hands and fingers
• How to tune your ukulele
• How to play basic chords…and to switch back and forth between those chords
with correct and efficient technique. This is the most important aspect of what
we’ll work on at first.
• How to play single notes on the first three frets of the fretboard…with proper
technique and fingering. We’ll develop this skill by playing single-note melodies
of familiar songs.
• How to strum, and how to perform basic strum patterns…we’ll then start playing
songs as a group using those patterns.
What to bring: Your ukulele if you have one. I do have some extra ukuleles that are
available to be borrowed for use at our sessions. Please let me know ahead of time
if you’ll be wanting to borrow one…you can tell me that when you contact me to
sign up for our Circle.


For more information or to register, please email, text or call Dan.
www.DansGuitarInstruction.com
dan3275@gmail.com
(253)293-0915

“Life Force Yoga: developing a deeper awareness of the physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual body on and off your mat.”
 

This class is intended for all levels of students interested in exploring their connection with self and others in the community of Blue Mountain Yoga. Asana (postures), pranayama (breath), and dhyana (meditation) will be taught and shared in a safe and nurturing space.

Please contact Melanie to sign-up:

www.lifeforceayurveda.com

mamchugh65@gmail.com

(808)829-1940

This class blends 2 styles of yoga. It is about 50% deep therapeutic stretching (YIN) and 50% active flow (Yang). For those who want a truly balanced practice. Yin yoga is a slower pace where poses are held longer to attend to the fascia/ connective tissues. Yang is more active working on the muscles, stamina, strength and blood flow. Come find harmony within yourself.

Dantayama classes and workshops are designed to benefit the novice or beginning student as well as the more advanced or experienced students. The premise of this style of yoga, Dantayama Yoga, is “Support equals Release”. All props, including chairs, blankets, mats, blocks, straps and knee pads are provided for your convenience. We utilize these props to promote deep release and deep relaxation. When muscles are offered support, there is no longer a need to strain, and the natural effect is, the musculature will elongate and soften. Specific alignments and adjustments are applied as well as any modifications for students who have a particular limitation in a yoga pose. We like to affectionately refer to this style as rehab yoga!!

 

Sequim Ecstatic Dance is a collaborative effort by people wanting to bring free-form conscious movement to Sequim and the surrounding area. Join our community to dance freely with expression and connect with others in a consent-based culture.

  • Our First Dance will be on Saturday, October 21st – Led by Mark Schwartz

$5 – 20 Sliding Scale

What is Ecstatic Dance?

  • An experiential journey of music & movement for exercise, stress release, celebration of life, and community connection
  • A practice of movement meditation, where “every body” dances however they are inspired, in whatever ways feel great, like nobody is watching
  • Freeform dance jam to a varied mix of organic and electronic beats in warm, playful, inclusive community
  • Where dancing solo or with others are equally welcome
  • A space free of shoes, booze, conversation, photography, and unwanted attention—where everyone feels safe and supported to go deep in their own personal experience
  • Where we dance to express, not to impress

Please read the guidelines below before attending an event.

Check out the Olympic Peninsula Ecstatic Dance Facebook group for the most current events on the Olympic Peninsula

Because this is a safe space for movement and expression, we do request that you follow these guidelines:
  • Dance Barefoot – no shoes allowed on the dance floor unless you have a physical condition that requires you to wear shoes. Shoes must be soft soled and used for indoors only.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and layers – all must wear a top for gender equity; wear layers especially in winter if the windows need to be open.
  • Be clear-minded – no alcohol or drugs.
  • Refrain from talking in the dance area – to allow for a movement meditation experience; may talk quietly to obtain consent.
  • Be SCENT-FREE – No fragrances, essential oils or other scented products as these can bother some people. *Note: Essential oils are at times used at Blue Mountain Yoga+. We will be opening up the windows and have air purifiers running to help air out the space.
  • Turn off your cell phone – no camera or videos allowed.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings when dancing.
 
CONSENT
Many Dancers come to dance by themselves in a group setting. Some Dancers also enjoy dancing with others, with or without physical contact. We are a consent-based community.
 

Please use the following guidelines to help create a consent-based culture:

  • Respect the Solo Dancer’s Right to their own Space
  • Continuously Listen for the “Yes” (they turn toward, are coming closer, extend an open palm).
  • Respect any “No” (ignoring you, turning away)
  • When uncertain, quietly ask a person for consent.
  • Hands in prayer at heart means: “I see you and thank you” (for the dance that just ended or doesn’t want to begin
CONTACT IMPROVISATION
Contact Improvisation is welcome at Ecstatic Dance as this is a great opportunity to explore this movement form to music. Please be mindful of the amount of space available and avoid lifts as needed to maintain the safety of the group.
 

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