What is floorwork?

In dance, floorwork refers to movements performed on the floor. It is used extensively in modern dance. 

In videos, you can watch dancers beautifully move on the floor at neck-breaking speed. The movements are carefully choreographed, and the dancers move together with amazing synchronicity.

Floorwork changes the body's relationship with gravity. It develops flexible joints, a relaxed body, and attention to the kinesthetic feedback provided by the floor.

What is Movingness Somatic Floorwork?

The movements in Movingness Somatic Floorwork are not choreographed or performance-oriented. They are performed at a much slower pace. The focus is on feeling and exploring your body and its movement capacity.

This makes Movingness Somatic Floorwork very inclusive. Students of almost all ages can enjoy the movements.

Furthermore, you’re not expected to be able to move in certain ways. You can use the movements to explore how your body can and wants to move! 

Gradually, you’ll find more and more joy and movement capacity!

What is somatic movement?

In Movingness, the body-mind connection comes first. Feeling the body is fundamental for somatic movement. This makes it possible to learn new movements and challenge the body without exceeding its limits.

Somatic movement is not about imitation, it’s about freedom! In Somatic Floorwork, you don’t have to worry about moving right or wrong. Feel free to explore your body and find your way of building fluidity and strength. 

When we connect with the body, it brings us into a flow state. We enter the zone, as some athletes would say. Other words for the same state are trance or meditation.

This makes the movements very pleasant. Somatic floorwork can become one of the best moments of your day, something you want to return to over and over again! 

Students of different ages and varying abilities can participate in Movingness Somatic Floorwork.

What you need

However, the program still requires a certain basic fitness. So it’s important that you can:

• go down to and up from the floor
• carry your body weight with bent legs (squat) or arms (half plank)
• roll sideways on the floor  

Precautions

Movingness Somatic Floorwork is NOT for you if you, for example, have a:

• heart condition
• shoulder, neck, back, hip, or knee injury
• limited mobility

Before beginning any new exercise program, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional, especially if you have any pre-existing medical or mental conditions or concerns.

A mindful practice

During the practice, you’re encouraged to be with your body. This means consciously observing and feeling how your body reacts to the movements.

This greatly reduces the risk of injuries. When you establish mindfulness of your body, you can feel what’s good for it and what’s not. In this way, your body becomes your main teacher. 

It’s not about imitation

Somatic Floorwork is not about imitation. It’s about finding your way of moving.

This can be highly empowering!

The movements can be more or less challenging. This is your choice and something I leave to you. During the classes, I’ll also provide adaptations and different levels of difficulty.

Be creative!

Please remember that you can take a break or slow down whenever you like. In any situation, feel free to do more or less than I suggest. If you get inspired, you can create your own variations!

When you find the right physical level, you can gradually build strength and safely increase your body’s capacity. Challenge yourself, but do not push yourself too far! 

And have lots of fun along the way!

Warmly welcome, Peter

Of course! If you're not fully satisfied within 8 days after the training has started, you can cancel your engagement and get a full refund. 

Is there anything else you’d like to ask? I’m here to help! Please, send your questions directly to me. I’m answering all queries within 24 hours if it’s only possible. 

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