Yoga + Contact Improv
December 5, 2009Ember and Andres of Open i Arts bring their celebrated Partner Flow workshops to Phoenix in December. These artists will help you to get in touch with your body by bringing together the core principles of Yoga and Contact Improv. All workshops will be offered at Al Moro Dance Studio at 806 East Camelback Road in Phoenix. For registration and questions, contact Ember at 415-378-1989 or through her website: openiarts.com.
Partner Flow: The Power of Now
Combining Yoga Principles with Contact Improvisation
Let go of your expectations! Being in the moment means having no attachment to how things are supposed to look or what should happen next- it’s accepting whatever is happening and working with that. Through playful and invigorating partnered activities we will explore presence in movement. Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Tues, Dec. 8th 5:45-6:45p $15/person ($10 each if you bring a friend)
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Partner Flow: Energize!
Combining Yoga Principles with Contact Improvisation
Feeling run-down after a long day? Drop into your body, connect with others and enliven your evening! We will explore focused touch and guided movement that will energize you and leave you smiling and feeling connected. Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Thurs, Dec. 10th 5:45-6:45p $15/person ($10 each if you bring a friend)
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Partner Flow for Lovers
Stretch-Connect-Play!
Connect with someone you care about in a new way. Grab your lover or friend and join our playshop. Explore communicating through the body doing activities that energize and liberate tension in the body while playfully engaging your partner in new ways. Enjoy deep connection and yummy stretching on your next date night! Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Sat, Dec. 12th (time TBA) $50/couple
- wear loose clothing that is comfortable for you and your partner to roll around in
- avoid exposed zippers, buckles and scratchy seams
- bring a water bottle and come hydrated
- bring yoga mats if you have one
- come with satisfied but empty bellies. If you desire bring a light snack (fruit, nuts etc).
- come well rested- you’ll get much more if you are alert in your body
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Partner Flow: Slow Down
Combining Yoga Principles with Contact Improvisation
Life moves so fast! Take the time to slow down: still your mind, deepen your breath, feel your body. This class focuses on experiencing each moment, each movement, more fully. We will explore a range of touch and motion through partnered exercises. Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Tues, Dec. 15th 5:45-6:45p $15/person ($10 if you bring a friend)
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Partner Flow: Playtime!
Combining Yoga Principles with Contact Improvisation
You work hard…give yourself a treat! Through light-hearted, playful movement we will explore our curiosity, spontaneity and abandon. Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Thurs, Dec. 17th 5:45-6:45p $15/person ($10 if you bring a friend)
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Partner Flow for Lovers
Stretch-Connect-Play!
Connect with someone you care about in a new way. Grab your lover or friend and join our playshop. Explore communicating through the body doing activities that energize and liberate tension in the body while playfully engaging your partner in new ways. Enjoy deep connection and yummy releasing on your next date night! Unpartnered folks welcome. No experience necessary.
Sat, Dec. 19th (time TBA) $50/couple
- wear loose clothing that is comfortable for you and your partner to roll around in
- avoid exposed zippers, buckles and scratchy seams
- bring a water bottle and come hydrated
- bring yoga mats if you have one
- come with satisfied but empty bellies. If you desire bring a light snack (fruit, nuts, etc.).
- come well rested- you’ll get much more if you are alert in your body
