Preparing you and your space for comfort and ease

Explorations can be adapted to any way you find it most comfortable to practice, and all movement levels are welcome. Options include lying down on your back (supine) or sitting in a sturdy chair. At some point you may be invited to explore while lying on your side (side-lying shape), being on all fours (quadruped shape), and rolling onto your belly (prone).

Comfort is key! On hardwood floors, please use a cushy mat or a yoga mat with blankets stacked on top. Space-wise, having about three yoga-mats placed side by side is good. While lying on your back, you’ll want to be able to roll left or right onto your belly without hitting furniture or walls. If your lower back needs support, bring a pillow or bolster to place under your knees.

A quiet space is ideal, where you are free from distractions, including adorable pets.

Clothing: Non-restrictive clothing is suggested for freedom of movement. Not too held together, like lycra for a workout class, but not too baggy where you might get all twisted up as you move around on the floor.

Have nearby: water; socks and a blanket for for longer dives; pen and paper for journaling. Tissue. Lip balm. Eyedrops for contact wearers. A protein bar. (When I’ve committed to diving for hours on end, I really move into my space. Please make yourself at home and bring whatever you think you’ll need.)

Though there won’t be a test at the end of the course, you’ll find it important to track your experiences throughout. There is no right answer, and I’ll invite you to have your somatic references handy to reflect on: What did you notice changed for you? Comparing your very first day to your final day of the course, what have you observed? Okay, okay… it’ll be an open-book test ;-)