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Stayin' Aligned
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And then there are the weeks where life overtakes you like some kind of steamroller. Good morning, Reader This week's email will be a bit different from our usual dives into life and movement. Why? Because sometimes life has other plans... You wake up on Friday, wondering where the week went, with the items on your to-do list dancing in your head like Sugarplums at an underground rave. It's been one of those weeks. Chaos isn't necessarily synonymous with negativity or stress, but it still can result in that feeling of existing in a whirlwind. In these times, I try to channel some of the frantic energy into movement, diving into a recorded class with the time I have, even with the knowledge that it won't be finished. Even a little focused movement can transmute those adrenal spikes into grounded intention. And the beauty of a library of pre-recorded classes is that they'll still be there whenever I get the chance to return to them. Un-Wreck Your Neck Speaking of movement that addresses our modern challenges, I've created something special for you this week. Not all tension in the body is released through length. Sometimes, what you need is to build more strength in the areas that are experiencing strain. This is especially true for the neck. I have students for whom traction causes discomfort, and no amount of massage can release the tightness in their neck and shoulders. In this case, the opposite approach usually works like a charm. Your head is heavy, resting on the lithe, mobile structure of your neck. And those neck muscles have to work hard to hold your head in all of the positions it needs to take in order to do the important work of being a functional human. So, I took some precious time this afternoon to put my thoughts into action and filmed a 20-minute video that focuses on: • Strengthening the neck muscles • Realigning the cervical spine • Restoring ease and mobility to the upper body All you'll need is a theraband. Fall Class Schedule As for those Sugarplums dancing in my head? About 50% of them are upcoming classes! Here's a taste of what's coming up: (They’re all hot linked, so click on what piques your interest and check them out) Free Birthday Livestreams8/29, 10:00-11:30 AM PST: Tower of Power - Sweaty Gyrotonic magic 8/29, 5:30-6:30 PM PST: Wizard of Ahhhs - Restorative tower bliss 9/8, 10:00-11:00 AM PST: Giving Props - Creative equipment-free workout 9/8, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST: Core Breathwork - A journey through inner space September Workshops9/14, 2:00-4:00 PM: Gyrotonic Intensive : The Side Lines - Exploring the relationship between Narrowing of the Pelvis and the Lateral lines of the Body 9/26, 6-7:30 PM: Live in Carmel: "I Had the Spine of my Life" at Pilgrim's Way bookstore - Lecture and interactive workshop on spine health (90 minutes) Next weekend I'll be celebrating my birthday ( for those of you who are curious, my actual birthday is on September 3rd. Virgo Fire Dragon in the house! ) I hope to see you all in at least one of those free birthday livestreams. Stay tuned for more birthday goodness next weekend. With love, Domini Anne |
Domini Anne
• I help people fully inhabit their bodies and guide teachers to do the same • Get access to exclusive videos, articles and teachings from Domini Anne
The year was 1982, I was 6 years old and it was my first summer camp. I was never much of an "outdoors" kind of kid so my parents had enrolled me in an arts program at the local Rec center. We had the typical activities: finger painting, construction paper silhouettes, making ashtrays out of clay (remember, it was the 80's) but the moment they brought out the sticks and rope, my world was forever changed. Wrapping the individual strands around the wood, then beginning to knot them together...
Read time: 5 minutes Harnessing emotional energy for productivity The art of angry self-care 7 ways to turn feelings into fuel Highlights from "I had the Spine of my Life" lecture Bonus: Kettlebell mobility routine "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life." These immortal words from the Purple One himself set the stage for our exploration today. Life, with all its ups and downs, demands our full participation - even on the days when we'd rather pull...
• Read time 5-6 minutes • Musings on the Spine's role in physical and energetic health • Ancient Wisdom and modern science of spinal function • Upcoming lecture at Pilgrim's Way Bookstore in Carmel Dear Friends, Imagine shrinking down to the size of a cell, embarking on a fantastic voyage through the rivers of your own bloodstream. Picture a world where emotions manifest as swirling mists and thunderous storms within your body's landscape. These aren't just flights of fancy—they're powerful...