Capacity, Community, and the Weeks Ahead

Dear community near and far,

I am writing to you today with a heavy heart. My bandwidth for creativity and focus has been very limited over the last few weeks as I am living within a landscape of ongoing conflict in Minneapolis. Living in a constant field of violence and unrest is a weight that is difficult to describe. Many of you have reached out to ask how I am doing and how you can help.

First, please know that showing up for class and prioritizing your own well-being is often the necessary first step before we can effectively take action to care for others. This is deeply important to remember in times of great stress. I'm doing my best to heed my own advice.

I ask for your grace in the coming weeks. I may not be able to respond to emails as quickly as usual, and I may not always feel like the sharpest version of myself as a teacher. Staying focused is an uphill battle right now, but I am doing my best to remain present with you.

Ways to Help

For those who have asked how they can support our local community during this time, I suggest directing your energy toward organizations that are doing vital work on the ground. Here are just a few:

• ​Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee has continued its food card fundraiser to help get groceries and necessities to families forced into hiding, parents kept away from work and kids from school.
• ​North Star Health Collective is group of health care providers who offer direct street medic support and mutual aid resources during periods of heightened conflict.
• ​Minnesota Freedom Fund supports those who may be impacted by the legal system during times of civil friction.

Finding a Path Forward: Upcoming Courses

Despite the challenges, I am committed to providing a space for us to move and breathe together. Structure can often be a lifeline in chaotic times. Here is an outline of what is coming up. I'll continue to share more details about each series in the weeks ahead. Registration links are ready and you can find these below.

BLENDING YOGA & FELDENKRAIS SERIES

🔗 Winter/Spring Series​
February 9th - March 30th
8 week series
Mondays @ 9am CST
​Full calendar of eventsLivestream classes will be taught over Zoom

Join us for this unique class format, blending the gentle strengthening and deep stretching of Yoga with the intelligent, learning-focused principles of the Feldenkrais Method®.

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE / POWER WITHOUT STRAIN

🔗 Spring Feldenkrais Series ​
​8 week series
Feb 15th - March 25th, 2025
Sundays 4pm CST & Wednesdays 6:30pm CST​
​Full Calendar of Events​
​Livestream classes will be taught over Zoom​
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We often shrink our movements to stay 'safe,' but true safety comes from knowing how to use your power. This series is about reclaiming the big, joyful movements of life—getting up from the floor, reaching without strain, and moving through the world with a sense of unstoppable coordination.

“At the end, when we went to stand up, my shoulders felt wider and like I was standing broader. I felt more stable and steady as I stood there.” - current Feldenkrais student

HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE

​Book/Support Group ​
February 15th - March 15th
Sundays 5:30 - 6:30pm CST
​Full Calendar of Events​
Six Online Live Support Sessions

While this is a slightly different format than I typically offer, it feels extremely pertinent and meaningful right now. I am excited to hold others accountable and be held in accountability with this book and the group that joins. I first engaged with this book a year ago, after realizing that every morning my brain felt hijacked by my phone. Sliding scale $30-$125.

Thank you for your patience, empathy, and for being a part of this community.

With gratitude,
Sarah