Weekly Schedule 11/14/2022 — This Is Not A Test
THIS WEEK IS DONATION WEEK! Sign up for class(es) to have your class fee donated to our 2022 organization.
With the intention of gathering strength for the new generation of the Black community, our donation class recipient organization for 2022 is Third Street Youth Center and Clinic. Please read more about this clinic and the variety of programs they offer San Francisco youth between 12-24 years old: https://3rdstyouth.org
We donate 100% of class fees from classes attended the second week of every month to the annual organization. We also encourage you to make your own donation directly if you are able.
Week 140 - Continuing on our gratitude theme, it's easy to throw out a few gratitude platitudes to others when you're having a great day. When everything's going your way it's so much easier to look that barista in the eye and genuinely say, "thanks for the coffee -- I love the way you make it". What about when you are hurting, whether physically (as in chronic pain) or emotionally (as in grief, chronic depression, etc.)?
I appreciated this section from authors Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. (via Psychology Today) (emphasis mine):
Sometimes it can feel like the pain is both inside and outside of ourselves when we consider both physical and emotional pain. We try to find ways to relax, to disconnect. But it seems so many still feel exhausted or burned out. Perhaps the real goal should be to take pause. Instead of disconnecting, maybe we can take a moment to connect with a broader view, taking perspective and seeking peace.
Their article goes on to reference research findings regarding the benefits of a gratitude practice to help reduce pain for chronic pain sufferers. Simply said, the longer study participants practiced active gratitude the longer their pain was reduced. So add this tool to your pain management practice.
Here are a few pocket-sized quotes to remind us that our gratitude is something that we can control in a life with very few controllable outcomes:
Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you. – Mary Tyler Moore
Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. — Joseph Campbell
Pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly … and if left unresolved for very long, you can almost forget that you were ever created to fly in the first place. – WM. Paul Young
(via https://everydaypower.com/pain-quotes/)
Lastly, a longer read by Brother David Steindl-Rast, from his writing, "A Good Day":
And so I wish for you that you would open your heart to all these blessings and let them flow through you, that everyone whom you will meet on this day will be blessed by you; just by your eyes, by your smile, by your touch -- just by your presence. Let the gratefulness overflow into blessing all around you, and then it will really be a good day.
Read the entire thought article here:
https://www.ousd.org/cms/lib/CA01001176/Centricity/Domain/3765/A%20Good%20Day.pdf
Please be prepared to provide updated proof of vaccination when visiting the studio. Here's a useful link to have on hand when you've forgotten your paper vaccination card:
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
Remember that bivalent boosters are available to those who are eligible, and we encourage you to stay current on your vaccinations to help keep our community healthy.
We are continuing to wear masks fully covering the nose and mouth while in the Movement For Everyone studio. Our window does not open, our space is very intimate, and we're prioritizing hands-on work during in-person sessions. Online sessions are available for those who are unable to mask for 50-minutes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Here’s what’s on the schedule this week:
Monday, 11/14/2022
10:30am PST - IN-PERSON Prenatal and Postnatal GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Harriet)
A 50-minute group equipment class open to new parents and birthing people using Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower as well as additional props to help support the body. Pre-crawling infants welcome. Space for four (4) individuals.
Focusing on the ability of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® to increase circulation, mobilize and strengthen joints, and increase proprioceptive awareness, this in-person class focuses on connecting participants to their bodies as the demands upon it evolve and change.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=34790781
Tuesday, 11/15/2022
9:30am PST - ONLINE Mixed Level Pilates Mat (Harriet)
We are using the 9-inch ball, long resistance band (6-ft plus) this month, and tennis ball for a workout sequence you can take with you during holiday travel. Video available if you can't attend live.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13574506
1:00pm PST - IN-PERSON Posture Focused GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Sophia)
A 50-minute group equipment class exploring Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower. No previous experience required. The class is ideal for those who are working on improving posture with the goal of maintaining a healthy and active life. Space for four (4) individuals.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a form of deep abdominal strengthening, focusing on the body’s natural movement in three dimensions, breathing, as well as continuous motion that is smooth and uninterrupted.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=35517966
Wednesday, 11/16/2022
5:00pm PST - IN-PERSON DTC/SF Level 5/6 Conditioning GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Sophia)
A 50-minute group ballet conditioning class for DTC/SF dancers using the Gyrotonic Pulley Tower. This class is included in DTC/SF semester tuition. Sign up still required as space is limited to four (4) individuals.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a form of deep abdominal strengthening, focusing on the body’s natural movement in three dimensions, breathing, as well as continuous motion that is smooth and uninterrupted.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=37158530
Thursday, 11/17/2022
9:30am PST - ONLINE Balance and Flow GYROKINESIS® (Harriet)
We are using furniture sliders (carpet/rug) or slippery socks (wood/laminate floors) to work hip mobility while seated, and to facilitate abdominal strength to support incremental increases in shoulder mobility while kneeling. Please keep your stool and bath towel ready for class as well, in addition to any supplemental padding to support kneeling. Video available if you can't attend live.
Focusing on the ability of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® to increase circulation, mobilize and strengthen joints, and increase proprioceptive awareness, this Zoom class prepares the body for more confidence in standing balance work.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13778332
6:05pm PST - IN-PERSON GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Sophia)
A 50-minute group equipment class exploring Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower. Space for four (4) individuals.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a form of deep abdominal strengthening, focusing on the body’s natural movement in three dimensions, breathing, as well as continuous motion that is smooth and uninterrupted.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=11540424
ANOTHER DATE CHANGE!
Remember to spread the word about this amazing educational opportunity for Gyrotonic instructors:
2-Day Workshop for Gyrotonic Instructors at ABOW
Assessment techniques for GYROTONIC® Trainers
with ITT Pilates Master Trainer and Certified Gyrotonic instructor Jean Sullivan
--> 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, 1/14/2023
--> 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 1/15/2023
Cost: $425
Location: A Body of Work
569 Ruger Street
SF, CA 94129
This 2-day workshop is designed specifically for Gyrotonic instructors. Learn techniques that give you clarity on how your client is adapting to the Gyrotonic movement system. We’ll look at the spine, pelvis, hip joints, feet, and shoulder girdle. Jean hopes to make this an experiential lab where we learn from each other.
Space is limited to 8 students
Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_enroll.asp?fl=true&tabID=8
Looking forward to seeing you online and in-person this week! Until then, GET YOUR BOOSTER, breathe deeply, stay socially distant, healthy and sane.
Warmly,
Harriet
2022 FOCUS: Firmly deciding, after reducing an abstract problem into its components, to proceed on a journey toward harmony.
Read the first email of 2022 here to understand how this became our resolution for 2022.
