There is a dancer in all of us!  Now there is a group offering Yoga, Dance and Pilates for those of us who have real bodies. Bring your real bodies to these classes.  If it HELPS...the owner of Body Buzz is one of my oldest friends. So you are in good hands with her and any of her teachers. Read to the bottom. There is a cool list of upcoming events!
    
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BODY BUZZ IN FLIGHT with Mikey ThomasSunday, April 22 Artist Lofts, 400 West Rich Street3-5p 
This AERIAL MOVEMENT WORKSHOP is an intensive designed to introduce participants to a variety of aerial dance equipment. This session begins with a basic full body warm-up (including exercises borrowed from a modern dance class, yoga instruction and basic calisthenics, followed by a carefully developed approach to interacting with the aerial equipment. The equipment includes dual-point static trapeze, lyra hoops, and span-set ladders. This workshop is physically intense, fast moving and fun. All are welcome to participate, beginners and advanced flyers alike. Participants should bring/wear athletic shoes, workout attire, or dancewear (exposed legs and arms work best for beginners so shorts and a t-shirt are a good choice), bottled water, and an exercise/yoga mat. Reserve your spot now!
And Introducing: 

Sunday Sampler Workshop Series   
Try something new or get a dose of an old favorite. Our Sunday Sampler brings in top-notch instructors for one-off workshops to cover the newest and most-requested movement material. These classes are designed for all levels, and require no ongoing commitment. It's a chance to give something a try and if you love it, we'll try for more. Check out our April workshop below.  More events coming soon!

JAZZ FOR EVERY BODY
with Erin Synk
Sunday, April 15 and Sunday, April 29 (attend one or both)
Columbus Dance Theatre Downtown
3-4:30p
Get down with Jazz for Every Body! In this energetic class, we will warm up with basic body isolations and combinations of classical and contemporary jazz steps. Then we'll get groovy with exciting routines set to upbeat music. Don't worry if you've never taken a jazz class before - we'll cover all the basics from the kick-ball-change to the jazz square and more. All are welcome. Come out and give jazz a try! 


Reserve your spot now!
Save the Dates
Intro to ENERGY WORK for BODY GEEKS with Donna Doellinger, RN, RMT Sunday May 6, 3-5p  
PILATES for BODY GEEKSwith Margaret LaneSaturday May 12, 3-5p 
PARACHUTE PICNICwith Chris QuickertJune 2 (Rain Date June 9) 

The Chopra Center Newsletter is worth subscribing to. This morning it reminded me to return to stillness more.  I think we just get used to all the constant media noise, however our bodies need the counterbalance of stillness for optimal health.


Can you start looking for small moments of stillness and not fill them in with media noise?  Try stopping at traffic lights and not checking your phone, not checking your email before bed and put your phone on silence, not vibrate, durning meals. 

When I personally can't get past the noise, a session with energy balance practitioner Ray Pokorski always helps me reconnect.  More importantly the session helps me return to that place inside of me that knows silence and know what it needs for balance. I can get lost in all the media noise, and to withdraw into my inner silence shows me exactly what I need to do for my optimal health.  

Let me know how it goes!
Suzi


Links
Chopra Newsletter
http://www.chopra.com/files/newsletter/Apr12/Newsletter-Apr12.html


Ray Pokarskihttp://ray-ki.weebly.com/ray.html

Sometimes I know that you wish that you did not have to worry about eating or meal planning!  I know because I feel the same way!  I often need inspiration to eat healthy.  Whole Living offers wonderful nutritious recipes. This will be your go to for recipes.  The Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Avocado Toasts looks perfect for lighter Spring meals. Remember that when you start making better food choices you will feel better in your body and mind.  

If you need help making the shift to eating better or taking better care of yourself we have the resources you need.  Our resident Psychotherapist, Brock Bauer, LISW, can support your emotional shift while any of our 20 different bodywork therapies can support your body and energy.  Just know that you can start small and make choices that motivate you to live the life that you desire.

Links
http://www.bauercounseling.com
http://www.wholeliving.com/145336/recipes

The Green Renaissance posted this wonderful idea for seed sprouting.  Simply filled organic eggs with your soil and seeds and watch them sprout in a sunny window.  The best part is that you just put them in the ground when you are ready to plant.