Women's Somatic Improvisational Movement

AwakenAwe Women's Somatic Movement

It is through our physical existence that we truly know ourselves and cultivate a sense of belonging in the world. Both earth and body are our home, and as women, we have a unique power to nurture and bring life into the world.

This somatic practice supports you to let your guard down, release stress from your week and embody a new expression, in a safe, inclusive environment for women.

We will move through a diverse range of music to ignite dormant energy, creative expression, and cathartic release. We begin with breath and guided movement and then move into an intuitive dance, similar to 5 rhythms. We'll use music to tune into the energies and elements of life that flow through us. By learning to free-up and harness our energy, we develop inner clarity, authenticity, enhanced relationships and clearer communication.

Class will offer invitations for inner exploration, curiosity and expression, but you are not expected to perform in any particular way. Come as you are and express yourself freely!

Joy, Eros, Sadness, Anger, Pleasure, Peace, Power, Devotion, Aliveness can all be expressed in this sacred space. Drawing upon 10+ years in study and facilitation of yoga, dance, movement, and somatic arts, I’ve woven a practice devoted to women for inspiration, connection, insight and healing. Leave with a clear vessel, open heart and calm mind.

Why women only: There are many co-ed dance spaces available, but there's something extra safe and powerful for women to express themselves without the opposite sex gazing upon them. Without performance or attention seeking, how do we desire to express ourselves, fully, without any judgement.

Important: The dance floor is a substance free, sacred space. No alcohol. No cell phones. No conversations. No sneakers. Please be barefoot or wear socks for comfort.

Hosted by Diana Paschal

https://www.dianapaschalyoga.com/

Diana Paschal is a 1000 E-RYT yoga teacher and somatic coach who has been teaching for over a decade. She teaches a syncretic blend of Vinyasa, Katonah Yoga, Iyengar, functional mobility, pranayama and somatics. Diana blends the practical with the mystical and utilizes the body as an instrument to bring insight and harmony within oneself and to deepen our connection to the world. She offers practices that are accessible for everyone. Diana is passionate to share Yoga with wider populations, and she has worked with teens, cancer patients, corporate executives, actors, artists, mothers, and those in addiction recovery. Diana had lead teacher trainings and taught at international stages and partnered with Athleta, Gaiam, Wanderlust, Habitas, MindBody, Columbia Business School and Alo. She is grateful to offer wisdom that has profoundly supported her healing and evolution. Diana is based in Austin, TX.

Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms Dance, Somatic Movement

Event Venue

Yoga Vida, 3620 Bee Caves Road, Austin, United States