Adelle Brownlee Brewer

Friends!

I have been listening to a delightful book called Go Gentle by Maria Semple, which Laurie Bass recommended. I also listened to Oprah interview the author, and was intrigued.  The book has reenergized me to study Stoic philosophy. 

I briefly studied Stoic philosophy years ago with my mentor David Dorian Ross. Stoic philosophy is an ancient Greek and Roman school of thought (founded c. 3rd century BC) that focuses on cultivating virtue, emotional resilience, and practical wisdom to achieve a tranquil, fulfilling life. It teaches that while we cannot control external events, we can control our responses to them. Key practices involve distinguishing what is within our power, embracing challenges, and adhering to virtues like wisdom and courage. 

I have learned that an open heart is key to embracing challenges and adhering to virtues of wisdom and courage. As DDR has said many times, “We get best at what we practice most.”

Let’s practice opening our LOTUS heart 🪷💜 this week, as we anchor the sensation of gratitude for collective wisdom and courage. Yes, gratitude is both a feeling and a sensation. 🙏🏻❣️

See you in class!

Adelle 💃🏻🎶♥️

My classes this week:

*All classes can be received as a 48-hr recording*

Tai Chi Flow Tuesday *online*

Nia Wednesday *online and in person!*@RACA

Nia FreeDance Thursday *online*

Nia Friday *online and in person!* @RACA

All classes are at 9:30am

Two ways to sign up: Link for schedule: 

https://thesynergystudiocommunity.punchpass.com/classes

QR code:

My dancing friends❣️

As we honor our great Mother Earth, let us ask ourselves, “Do we have conviction of the heart… enough to take responsibility, speak up, and take action?” Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day. How about we make this Earth Year?  🌎

We will focus on Conviction of the Heart this week, dancing to a playlist that is charged with movement, emotion and change.  We will explore our breath, the power of nature, and our beautiful Earth. 

How about we dance in gratitude for our rain?!!! The Earth is soaking it up, smiling tree to tree! 🌳~🌲~🌴

Have you heard the song, ‘Conviction of the Heart’ written by Kenny Loggins decades ago? A man with a vision and determination, the song was hailed as the “unofficial anthem of the environmental movement” by Al Gore, when Loggins performed it on Earth Day in 1995 at The National Mall in Washington, D.C.

It was co-written by Loggins and guitarist Guy Thomas, who got the idea when he was driving to Los Angeles and saw a toxic waste fill. He was reminded of the line from the movie Network, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore.” (side note: one of my favorite movies as a Junior in High School). He decided to take action, as he was upset about what was going on in the environment. 

Loggins later included the song on a TV special called This Island Earth. The title song won an Emmy. 🥳

Do you know the song? Listen and watch Kenny Loggins and other amazing artists sing it 25 years ago. It will give you chills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQZbB5CUXFI And then…. Kenny and other artists performing it seven years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pUccLfWdp8

This is a beautiful interview with Kenny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gvh8BEP-0E&list=PLgbxVkeguoAfCXFjcw6FDF6DGSMr1sbmD&index=25

AND THIS… concert of a lifetime, with amazing wisdom, insights, encouragement and hope, as well as music that will lift you up to the stars!

I am on fire with Conviction of the Heart. After listening to many scientists and voices of reason, Earth Day has taken on a whole new meaning for me. 

Let it become our focus for life! 

With deep love and appreciation for you, and our great Mother Earth, 

Adelle 💃🏻🎶❣️:

Are you ready to reboot, reset and rock and roll? I am!

I’m elated to be teaching in a new location, River Alchemy of Creative Arts, located at 2600 S. Flores. *behind the tee shirt and botanica shops* There is a palpable energy of excitement, and youthful enthusiasm for new beginnings. I’m also thrilled that I can teach Nia both at the studio, as well as online. 😍

My focus this week is on a triad that pumps my heart, and inspires me everyday… Dancing Through Life, Living Meditation, Life as Art.

Paraphrased from our own Jenn Martin, from a post 10 years ago 🤩…

Dancing Through Life: “…choosing to be present to dance through the mundane, the tedious, the difficult. Dancing through the joys, the laughter, the delightful.”

Living Meditation: “…noticing those moments where I am in a place of waiting.  Living Meditation because I am alive.  Noticing those moments where I am being touched, or in a place of transition of one movement to the next.”

Life as Art: “… choosing to see this life as beautiful.  The beauty of all that surrounds me.  A heightened state of being, of realization, of awareness. Taking the time to notice all the amazing trees, the colors of the flowers, the song of the birds.”

THIS my friends, is what feeds my soul. I carry it with me everyday, as one of my tools to pull out moment to moment.

I hope you will join me this week in one or more of my classes. 🙏🏻

WE will dance through life together. 😍 Adelle 🎶💃🏻♥️

PS. I’m slowly introducing the new Nia routine GRACE. Feels SO GOOD.

My classes this week: *including online: live, or by recording* 

All classes are at 9:30am CT

Tuesday Tai Chi Flow *online*

Wednesday Nia @River Alchemy of Creative Arts (RACA) + online

Thursday Nia FreeDance *online*

Friday Nia @RACA + online

Two ways to sign up: QR code or link to schedule:

Link: 

https://thesynergystudiocommunity.punchpass.com/classes

Happy Sunday dear friends! 🤩 💃🏻 🎶

As we welcome September together, we are also welcoming our new teaching location, River Alchemy of Creative Arts (RACA), located at 2600 S. Flores.

21 years ago, we danced on our floor as it was in its finishing stages, and we will do that again. After closing The Synergy Studio space, RACA repurposed our wonderful sprung wood floor. While it awaits some finishing touches, it is ready for our dancing feet!

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RACA will be our home for Nia beginning this week, on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am.

The building at 2600 S. Flores is also awaiting signage, but you can find it right behind the tee-shirt and botanica shops that face S. Flores, where the address is visible. Park anywhere around the building. We will be there to welcome you! 🤩

I will be focusing on New Beginnings this week, with the intent to sense relaxation in all the realms.

As a reminder for those of you who have not joined us in our transition period, the new system is called Punchpass. See how to sign up below. It is very intuitive and easy to navigate. If you have any issues, please reach out to me.

My classes this week: *live or by recording* 

All classes are at 9:30am CT

Tuesday Tai Chi ​Flow *online*

Wednesday Nia​ @River Alchemy of Creative Arts (RACA) + online

Thursday Nia FreeDance *online*

Friday Nia ​@​RACA + online

Two ways to sign up: QR code:

Link for schedule: 

https://thesynergystudiocommunity.punchpass.com/classes

I LOVE YOU ALL! Come move with us 😍

New Beginnings… again! 🤣

Adelle ♥️

chachacha Changes! 🤩

As the ‘door’ of The Synergy Studio closed 3 weeks ago, new opportunities began to open. The famous meditation teacher Sharon Salzburg advises, “Take one breath, and begin again.” I am taking it one breath at a time.

With the physical closing of The Synergy Studio,  I have been in fast forward mode to get online classes up, as well as slot a few times to teach live at Yoga in Motion. As time rolls on, and more spaces become available, I will be teaching more live (in person) classes. Hang with me, as we all have to be flexible during this transition period.

I am VERY excited to dance again on our beautiful floors, with our amazing stereo system. River City Alchemy of Creative Arts is under construction. It is on South Flores, on the San Antonio River.  I can’t wait to teach at their new location, on OUR floors!

In the interim… 

I have posted 4 weekly online classes. You can dance with us in community, in the comfort of your own space, and then stay on afterwards to chat and catch up if you choose!

In addition, two of the classes will be offered as an ‘in person’ option at Yoga in Motion!

I am using a new system called Punchpass. It is very intuitive and easy to navigate, but if you have any issues please reach out to me.

I will be teaching all classes going forth at 9:30am. 

You can join us live online, receive a 48 hour recording, or in person when offered!

Tuesdays: Tai Chi Flow *online*

Wednesdays: Nia *online*, or *in person* at Yoga in Motion

Thursdays: Nia FreeDance *online*

Fridays: Nia *online*, or *in person* at Yoga in Motion

How do I sign up for all classes?

Using the camera on your phone, you can scan the QR code below to sign into my studio, as well as sign up for classes. You will see ‘The Synergy Studio Community,’ and ‘Adelle Brewer Designs’ when you click on the code. I am offering $15/drop-in, or a 10 class pass for $140, with no expiration.

These passes will be good no matter whether I am teaching in person or online! 

You can also see the schedule and sign up with this link: https://thesynergystudiocommunity.punchpass.com/classes

Stay tuned for more places, more spaces, more classes!

I LOVE you all. Come move with us!

Adelle ❤️ *with my twin from CaliforNia… Marissa, who joined us for an Art of Sensation experience in San Antonio! 🥳*

Happy August my friends ! 
Are you ready to realign?! 💃🏻🕺

The pelvis, chest and head make up the Core of our body, where we contain, exchange, and direct the flow of energy.  In Nia, we incorporate movement of the pelvis, chest and head with pelvic circles, hip bumps, chest isolations, undulations, spinal rolls, shimmies + head and eye movements.  By incorporating all these movements, we keep our spine strong and healthy, and energy flowing through all seven chakras that are located along our mystic column.

As Nia reveals, one of the most beautiful things about living in a body is our ability to find healing and realignment through movement. By paying attention to the way we hold and use our three body weights, we can identify areas that need adjusting and make conscious “tweaks” to re-establish balance, alignment and power.

Take a look at these pictures for some inspiration to move your core! 

1. Weight of the head at these angles:

2. Where we started and where we are going! 

3. Sitting at your computer right now reading this… are you aware of your postural alignment? 

Join me in class this week as we move, shake, circle, undulate and realign, focusing on Principle #8, Core of the Body. Unlimited opportunities to strengthen the spine, let energy flow, and find the balance that we need to keep our core aligned and healthy. Our body is RESILIENT… AND, we have to dance it multiple ways to keep it flowing!

BTW, Hannah is in town this week, if you are interested in taking an amazing Pilates Reformer class… talk about core strength! Monday afternoon at 5:00, + Tuesday at 11:00 and 12:00. With only 4 reformers, sign up in advance! *Required for all of our classes at The Synergy Studio*

Welcome the RESILIENCE of your body, as we return to this beautiful routine, exploring the CORE of the body, Nia White Belt Principle #8. 

See YOU on the dance floor! ❤️❤️❤️ Adelle

Monday: Nia 9:15am

Tuesday: Tai Chi Sunrise in the Garden 8:30am

Wednesday: Nia 9:15am

Thursday: Nia FreeDance 9:15am + Yoga at Lunch 12:00pm

Friday: Nia 9:15am

All classes offered at The Synergy Studio + on Zoom. Go to the schedule page to sign up!