Hello beautiful friends and lovers of movement…
The studio has two events coming up that I want to bring to your attention, and tell you a little more about their importance and significance.
The first weekend in May, we are bringing Michael Molin-Skelton from California to the studio. Michael is an amazing person, beautiful mover, and gentle soul. Michael along with his partner Anneli, have developed a movement practice called SpiritWeaves. It is the ‘spirit child’ of the 5Rhythms and Soul Motion, both worldwide movement forms like Nia. Everyone who comes in contact with Michael falls in love with him, SpiritWeaves, and the opportunity to go deeper in the natural rhythms and cadences of their body. He is a wonderful facilitator and healer.
I had the opportunity to spend last weekend with another master of the 5Rhythms, Adam Barley, and it was transformational. With my love and passion for Nia over the last 12 years, I have sensed an opening to go deeper in the meditative qualities of dance, the emotional avenues that movement opens, and the connection to the spirit/soul in us all. The 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, SpiritWeaves, and other modalities are inspiring me.
I encourage everyBody to come to the weekend workshop with Michael. I have copied more info below and its under ‘workshops’ on the schedule page of the studio website, www.thesynergystudio.com. I’m offering a ‘friday night only’ opportunity if you cannot attend the entire weekend. It will be a weekend not to be missed… it is the first time that Michael has come to San Antonio, and we are blessed he has chosen to visit The Synergy Studio. I have more masters in Soul Motion, 5Rhythms and others planned… Michael is the first, and we are blessed to start with one of the shining stars. Please take this opportunity to go deeper in your practice of freedance, freedom, and the dance of your spirit.
The second event on the horizon is also near to my heart… the last Nia White Belt Intensive that Holly Curtis Nastasi will teach here in San Antonio. Both Joanie and I will be co-teaching this belt with her, in anticipation of ‘graduating’ to full trainers ourselves. Starting in 2012, Joanie and I will co-train White Belt Intensives at the studio!
Holly’s last White Belt will be June 10-16th. You can sign up online with a $500. deposit at www.nianow.com.
Holly is one of the three top trainers in the Nia world. For those of you who have taken the White Belt with her, or taken her class, you know her ability to deliver the work. She is one of my main mentors and models. Being her last White Belt in San Antonio will be an amazing experience for everyone.
The White Belt Intensive is a week-long experience for everyBody. It is life-transforming, as it focuses on the body, your body, and the 13 Principles of Nia. Not only for those who desire to teach, the White Belt is for personal growth… and in fact, 70% who go through the training worldwide sign up for personal growth reasons. Spending a week immersed in learning about one’s body is a week that ripples on for a lifetime… our body is our oldest friend, and one who is with us every moment of our lives.
Yes, I am a passionate person… and I believe that we are all evolving and healing. I am very passionate about Nia as well as other movement forms that heal and keep our body, mind and soul strong and full of life.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring these masters to you through The Synergy Studio.
I feel so fortunate to have such a supportive community who continues to spread the word of healing, light, and love to San Antonio and the world. The world needs us now… more than ever before… shine on dear friends.
Read more below about Michael, SpiritWeaves, the White Belt… and click on these links SpiritWeaves, 5Rhythms, and Soul Motion to get a taste of the magic to come! (note the April 20th date for discount on SpiritWeaves)
With love, joy, and dance in my heart,
Adelle
Adelle Brownlee Brewer
Owner, The Synergy Studio, Nia Black Belt Instructor;
Nia 5 Stages Instructor; Professional Fiber Artist
San Antonio, Texas
www.thesynergystudio.com
www.niasanantonio.com
www.nianow.com
www.nianow.com/adelle-brewer
sanctuary… 5rhythms ® and soul motion™ with michael molin-skelton
the human portrait is a prayer rising and falling on the current of our breath each movement a revelation, an emerging dance given shape by the threads of spirit woven in this moment
our journey begins with one step, are you willing? willing to listen within and trust the soft voice of soul calling you back home. to step into the life waiting for you to enter. a refuge of self. as we journey we invite you to dance together the disparate parts of our self, to dance the gap between our self and others. to dance in the grace that we belong, to dance.
in this workshop using the awakening energy of the 5 rhythms as a catalyst and the hallowed ground of soul motion as a container we will move to unveil and unmask the unique and sacred expression of our own dance. a facilitated inquiry into embodied consciousness through movement using the practices of the 5 rhythms and soul motion, we will use movement exercises (solo, dyads, witness circles, etc.) from both of these practices and ritual (prayer made visible) as a vehicle for self-discovery, self-exploration and self-expression. in this workshop our focus is on cultivating and embodying our own worthiness, embracing our flaws and our awes to help us wake up out of our habitual patterns as we experiment with ourselves and with each other in this awkward and magnificent journey at the edge of possibility. we will create our own sanctuary through the breathing beating temples of our bodies as we navigate this mystery we call life.
Mary Oliver writes, “one day you finally knew what you had to do, and began” come begin again.
about michael and anneli molten-skelton…
“amazing. michael and anneli hold space in a matter that allowed me to be myself in my entirety. I felt more at home in this workshop than I do in my daily life. anneli & michael are very special leaders and i am grateful that they have entered into my life.” rachel jordana horodezky
“michael and anneli created a magical container of love, trust, safety, playfulness, reverence and joy. working together seamlessly, they offered the totality of themselves to facilitate our connection with the totalilty of ourselves. it was a space of healing and deep encounters. much gratitude and love to you both.” jan berlin
more about spiritweaves ™ ..
spiritweaves ™ is a movement inspiration extended to all with an impulse to pray in motion to dance devotion. it is a movement invitation extended to all with a desire to listen to their own voice to dance the truth; your choice.
spiritweaves ™ is a dance of improvisation guided through the lens of your attention and married to the fire of your intention. when woven together we are free to do the dances of twisting not resisting rolling rather than controlling unwinding and unbinding unraveling as we are traveling wandering together into the center of who we are.
spiritweaves ™ is a movement liberation extended to all who are willing to answer their own calling. a movement revelation unmasking the mystery and magic of our own dance. we will assist, stir, incite, invite and inspire the dance to be awakened into and throughout our lives breath, weight, shape, pause, repetition, silence and witnessing are some of the tools we will employ to engage and enhance you as a creative event, always unfolding. emerge and see what breaks through as spiritweaves ™
spiritweaves ™ is a prayer in progress constantly being birthed out of the 5 rhythms® and soul motion ™.
Dates: Friday, May 6th-Sunday May 8th
Friday 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00-5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $200 for entire weekend. $175, if paid by April 20th
Friday Only… $35.
questions? AdelleBrewer@gmail.com
Knowing Your Body Through Nia: White Belt Intensive In San Antonio at The Synergy Studio
Whether you are seeking professional training or personal growth through movement,
Nia training has something for you! The Nia White Belt Intensive experience empowers everybody
to take their Nia practice and their life to the next level! Whether you want to know more about
Nia, become a Nia Teacher, or have a week of dance and movement to connect with yourself, the
Intensive is guaranteed to be transformational and educational. Cost: $1599.
“The Nia White Belt connects us profoundly to our bodies, bringing everything in our lives into
focus. This training feeds your soul, through your body and mind.” Holly Nastasi
Each day is divided into highly interactive sessions where you learn,
move, and practice Nia’s 13 White Belt Principles. You’ll receive education in
movement dynamics, body-mind physiology, kinesiology, choreography, X-ray
anatomy, and music appreciation. In addition, you will participate with other students
in Nia classes to witness the power of the Nia Technique in practice.
No previous experience or training is required to attend. You
are eligible to become a teacher as a White Belt by
purchasing the Nia Sacred Livelihood Package
after the Training.
June 10-16th, 2011
Sign up online: www.NiaNow.com
questions? AdelleBrewer@gmail.com
