Rhythm and Flow: expressive yoga and embodied movement

This workshop will blend rhythmic yoga and expressive movement practices from dance/movement therapy to support embodied exploration.
About this Event

We will begin with an embodied check-in to invite thoughts, feelings, body sensations, expressive movement, and healing intentions. Crystal will lead a rhythmic yoga flow to warm-up our bodies, connect with our breath, and support therapeutic release. Nathaniel will guide us through a series of expressive movement prompts to expand our movement exploration, connect with our inner intentions and intuitive understanding of body movement as a healing resource. Finally, we will close with optional reflection and movement sharing.

What to Bring:

-a yoga mat or blanket

-comfortable clothes to move in

-water

-a journal or notebook to reflect in during or after the experience (optional)

Led by Nathaniel Silveira-Pyzik, Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Crystal Um, Conscious Living Strategist.

Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a private practice in San Carlos. He offers individual therapy for adults and teens as well as dance/movement therapy groups. Nathaniel has extensive experience in treating a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression and trauma. He prioritizes trauma informed and gender affirming care to all clients and supports the LGBTQIA+ communities. Nathaniel also teaches workshops on the transformative power of dance/movement therapy for mental health and wellness. A member of the American Dance Therapy Association, Nathaniel blends his counseling expertise with dance/movement therapy to help people connect with themselves and others, express and release emotion, and discover new pathways toward growth and healing.

Crystal is a healing arts practitioner who integrates yoga, nutrition, and chakra-balancing modalities to help others release and heal from their past. She developed the Conscious Healing Academy which includes healing motion yoga, meditation, chakra healing, soul guidance, and community education.

We will meet in the grassy area under the trees by the parking lot on St. Francis Street and Vera Ave.