by Atlas Growing is about self-expression, holding space, and
community. It is a gathering for people to move and share what they need to
through their bodies in a safe and open environment. It starts with guided
movement and exercises that help connect people with their bodies, encourage
creative movement and get out of their head. We explore story telling through the
body; connect with the elements; explore different textures of movement; and
connect with each other. After this section we have a sharing session, where each
mover gets the chance to share while the rest of the group sits and holds space for
them. This session is incredibly powerful, beautiful and healing. I have seen people
transcend language and enter one of the most purest and sacred forms of
communication, which is direct from soul to soul. Without saying a word there is
perfect understanding of what that person is going through in their life. Regardless
of if someone is a trained dancer or never danced a day in their life it is a gift of
greatest beauty to observe people sharing in movement. By the point in the
gathering that we get to sharing, people have already become comfortable in their
bodies and in the community enough to freely express themselves. The Movement
Circle is a unique and beautiful opportunity to deeply connect to others, to release
massively what one has weighing upon them and hold sacred space where each
person is being true. It is healing, inspiring and fulfilling because of the visceral
honesty and acceptance experienced as a community.
