Earth Body Care
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Starting May 8
Led by Rachel Tate (they/she)
A group class created for people who want to engage in a practice that doesn’t push them past their limits.
Description
If you experience chronic pain, limited movement, and/or are recovering from an injury, this class was designed with you in mind.
Join me in a group setting to take care of your earth body in gentle and mindful ways in response to the season.
With focus on sensation and experience, there will be invitation to connect with self through tender bodywork, exploratory shapes, and meditative movement among other somatic practices aimed at supporting the individual through a body based practice.
Throughout each class you will be encouraged to listen to your body and adapt your participation when needed. This method of learning centers choice, relationship to body, and self trust. This means, you are welcome to take care in a way that meets your needs in each moment. This can look like resting, stepping out of the studio, or engaging with a different part of the practice that feels more accessible.
Earth Body Care is inspired by:
Somatic movement concepts
Functional and developmental movement patterns
Bodywork methods rooted in fascial health and neural connection
Seasonal cycles and cosmic timing
Class Details
Cost: the suggested payment for this class is $15, but you are invited to pay more or less depending on what you can give in exchange.
30% of class funds will go towards the Earth Body Community Fund to support subsidized bodywork sessions.
10% will be sent to a local non-profit. Organizations will rotate and be announced through the Earth Body Newsletter.
When: Class meets almost every Wednesday from 9-10:30 am
There are a few dates throughout the year that are blocked due to previously scheduled events
Who: this class is adaptable to most folks and is not limited to movement. During class you will be given multiple options and adaptations to meet various states of capacity for practice. If you have specific needs, or an area of your body that requires special tending to, please let me know before class starts so I am able to support you with specific options that meet you where you’re at.
If you need more information to determine if this class meets your needs, please reach out with questions and/or concerns.
Class Size: limited to 6.
Wear: clothing that allows access to your full range of motion.
Bring: your preferred mat for support. If you do not have a mat, extras are provided.Building Accessibility
There is a 10 car parking lot adjacent to the studio that can be accessed from the side street Exeter Ave with less than 100 steps to a ground level studio. There is additional free parking on neighborhood streets, but please be mindful of neighbors. Restroom is wheelchair-accessible & ramp-accessible in the main building. Please reach out to Kelly at kkcaul@yahoo.com if there is anything more we can do to make our offerings more accessible. Empowered Spaces is committed to accessibility, and strives to be accessible and inclusive of all abilities and all individuals.
“Rachel teaches in a playful, relaxed, and supportive way. As a yoga teacher myself it was refreshing to step into the role of student and have someone hold space for me to tend to my body’s needs with warmth and non-judgement”
-Calli
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Health and Safety Precautions
Masks are requested to be worn when in the main house and moving about the studio space.
“I really, really loved this class! I found that spending time exploring movement each week with Rachel’s guidance and group support has helped prioritize doing the same in my daily self-care practice. I’ve learned some effective resources that I’ll be able to take with me moving forward. I also really appreciated how accessible, fun and down to earth this class felt!”
— Anonymous
Meet Rachel
Massage therapist and Movement Guide
For nearly 15 years, I have been working as a health and wellness professional serving various communities. Within my experience as a provider and patient, I have developed the ability to create comforting environments that invite regulation, supported by various tools and resources. In each space I hold, I seek to meet the individuals in my community where they are, in each moment.
As a massage therapist & movement guide, I believe the core of why I do this work is to develop supportive connections with others, earth, and myself. Stemming from my value in relationship, is my great curiosity and interest in how our bodies function and experience life on this planet.
I aim to support others in the ongoing journey of self and communal connection. I am especially passionate about fostering the relationship to our earth body, and enjoy sharing tools and resources to enhance personal rituals. Through my ever evolving practice and continuing education, I strive to consistently develop and offer quality care for those I have the privilege of communing with.
To learn more about my work and offerings, visit: https://earthbodystl.com