Soul Motion™ ~ Conscious Dance Practice! 

Soul Motion™ designed by Vinn Martí is a practice of bringing creative attention and awareness to self, other and community~in~motion.  A movement inspiration that improvises the voice of the present moment. The invitation is to experiment with the unity of relationship to self, other, and community (common-unity) in this magnificient journey of discovery and belonging.  No previous experience necessary, no steps to follow ... come as you are. 

"We are bodies and souls in motion giving birth to the renewal of possibilities and accompanying the death of that which no longer serves the opening hearts. With souls in motion we call forth the warrior within to stand guard to all the ways we block the awareness of love and joy’s presence. " —Vinn Martí

SoulFul Sundays ~ 10:00-11:40 a.m.

With Aletia Alvarez

SoulFull Sunday is a facilitated event that is offered every Sunday - cultivating connection through rhythm, movement and community.

The dance is attended by a vibrant and diverse community of welcoming and friendly people, some of whom have practiced Soul Motion for years, while some ~ never before.

The invitation is to explore your own style of creative expression, bring a curious spirit and exploring the yes to deepening your understanding of self, community and SOUL.

The music is diverse—to engage a horizon of possibilites.  The atmosphere is open to everyone's individual wisdom and expression. The rhythm moment is unpredictable in what arrives. 

The community is the celebration.  Take part as witness, as mover, as a beholder of the One-Dance.

Come move your divinity!

Music begins at 9:50 for those needing additional time to arrive. Please arrive on time so we can begin together.

Children ready to dance and engage are welcome to attend.  If your child is  under 7 years of age we request that you as the parent or friend of the parent - assist them in "seeing" the space (as children can inadvertantly dominate the room).  Guidance during the quieter rhythms is requested (beginning and end of class). 

This opportunity of exploration inquires to the unique voice of each person ~ taking the linear and verbal expression that holds the majority of our week into a circular-spiral-somatic dialogue with the body and the space that surrounds.  Conversations of the voice are invited into the after class gathering or to be taken upstairs into the lounge if the inspiration occurs during class.  

NEW - IN 2012!  BODY PRAYER ~ Sundays 9:15-10:00 a.m.

Starting in January (Jan 1st) of 2012 we are opening up Sunday's Dance Church (SoulFul) to include dedicated time to the contemplative and reflective self.  Starting at 9:15 am on Sunday you will cross the threshold of the linear into soft spiral reality. Music is soothing with a meditative quality and texture...."buttery."  $3 if combining with SoulFul Sunday, $6 if not. 

Mindful Movement ~ Tuesdays 8:00-9:15 a.m.

With Aletia Alvarez

This is an ongoing class open to all and drop-ins.  Come deepen your connection to self and other with this joyful morning movement class! Emphasis on breath awareness, and sequencing breath with movement. Flowing from one moment to the next with awareness that individual expression and creativity begins at home with our ability to occupy internal space.

We begin together—so please arrive at least five minutes early.  Some mornings will incorporate a 10-minute silent (stillness/sitting) practice at the beginning of class.  Other mornings we will incorporate a walking meditation or contemplative movement exersize as a way to initiate the class.

MindFul Movement is lightly facilitated - offering individuals the opportunity to deepen in their own personal practice while exploring creative expression, creative relationships and divine dialogue. No experience necessary - just a willingness to listen within.

This practice questions... How do I engage that vital spark of SOUL, listen with gentle courage and gratitude, and share it in an authentic voice with the world? One answer: Take a step and give it expression through movement. Morning classes provide meditative movement sessions to deepen in your own practice.

"As the years have passed I find a grand appreciation and deepening for this morning class.  Originality seems fresh at the earlier hours...yet I find a receptiveness in the practitioners.  They are awake to the day and ready to cultivate connection to self and other.  Its as if we illuminate the path, alone ~ together as we wake up the day.  I am continually surprised, amazed and humbled by the power of this simple practice and the landscapes we traverse in this Tuesday morning movement space."  Aletia Alvarez

YUM-YUM Pancake Brunch | Potluck:  1st Sunday of EVERY month...bring toppings,  a dish that shares in the spirit of the potlatch (potluck).  Everyone WELCOME to this beautiful space that opens after SoulFul Sunday.  Miss Bliss Pancake Mix - Gluten-Free and on some months also Casein-Free - check it out.

In ALL classes: The music is diverse and eclectic. Some of the movement passages will include the resounding song of silence.

Rather than a dance class, Soul Motion™ is an facilitated inquiry into embodied consciousness through movement. Beginners are especially welcome reminding us to wake up out of our habitual patterns as we experiment with ourselves and with one another in this awkward and magnificent journey of self-discovery and belonging.

Vinn Marti creator and founder of Soul Motion - Official Soul Motion™ Website