Reach: a somatic movement series

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am

March 20 - April 10

Led by Rachel Tate (they/she)

Description

Join Rachel this spring for a 4 week series, designed to support the transition to a new, budding season.

This series combines gentle somatic movement that guide you through early developmental movement patterns, with reminders of our connection to the natural world. Each class is gentle, slow, and mostly low to the ground with a primary emphasis on ways to find support no matter where you are in the practice.

This offering is intended to nourish a tender nervous system, and support joint health, all while practicing in community.

Rachel’s hopes are that you are able to re-connect with your body and earth, process and integrate felt experience, and leave with a sense of ease.

Please note: this class is not considered to be a group therapy substitute, rather a group movement class with intention on physical and felt experience. There will be brief moments of checking in before and after class, but overall this is an experiential rather than discussion based container.

Class Details

Class Size: Limited to 9

Cost: Donation based with a recommendation of $15 per class. Card, Cash, and Venmo payments accepted.

All proceeds will donated directly to Missouri Abortion Fund

When: 20 March, 27 March, 3 April & 10 April

Each class is related to the last, but not dependent. Attend some, or all.

Time: 9-10 am

Who:

• People starting a movement practice.

• People with an established movement practice.

• People who practice Yoga.

• People who don’t practice Yoga.

• People who want to share space with others who believe in liberation for all beings.

Above all, this class is adaptable to most folks who can get up and down from the ground or a chair. During class there will be multiple options and adaptation for movements.

If you are limited in the range this class invites or you are tending to an area of your body, please let me know before class so I can offer support that meets your specific needs.

Wear: clothing that allows easy movement with little restriction.

Bring: whatever you prefer or need for a movement class. Many props to include blankets, blocks, and bolsters will be provided.

Note:

• classes require pre-registration, with access to schedule up to 24 hours ahead of time

• if you have not attended a group class with Rachel before, you will also be directed to complete a brief intake and waiver form upon registration

• please reach out if you have any difficulties with this process

• If you are unsure if this series meets your needs, please schedule a complimentary 30 minute call.

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.

Health and Safety Precautions

masks are requested to be worn when in the main house and moving about the studio space.

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