m'illumino closing

It is with great regret that I am announcing the closure of m'illumino at the end of December 2015. It has been a light in the community for 15 years or more providing a place for real change and transformation in all our lives.

Our services will continue through March 2016!

If you are interested in renting the studio or office space temporarily please contact

LeeAnn Starovasnik on 206 525 0363

Breema Weekend Workshop

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, 2015

In this workshop we will work with Breema partner sequences and Self-Breema exercises as an introduction to body-mind connection, a cornerstone of the art of being present.

Practicing Breema supports connecting with others while deepening your connection with yourself, supporting you to become present and remain present.

Breema offers us practical steps to establish body-mind connection by unifying mind, body and feelings. When you are present, others are supported to be present.

We will work with the Nine Principles of Harmony and learn and practice Breema bodywork and Self-Breema exercises, living expressions of a profound understanding of the unity of all life.

with Roxanne Caswell and Birthe Kaarsholm

(510) 428-0937 * center@breema.com

Saturday 28 March 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00 - 5.00pm

Sunday 29 March 9.00am - 1.00pm

$200 ($175 before 3/11 * Sat. only: $125 ($100 before 3/11) 

http://www.breema.com/index.php/calendar/event/breema_workshop_in_seattle_wa1

"Experience Breema Evening" 

Friday 27 March - 7.00 - 8.30pm

no charge

ph: 510/428-0937  •   fax: 510/428-9235

center@breema.com  •  www.breema.com

https://www.facebook.com/BreemaCenter

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBreemaChannel

The Embodied Life

Free Introductory Talk

with Russell Delman

Meditation, Guided Inquiry and the Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais

Friday March 14th 2014 ~ 7.00 - 8.30 pm

suggested donation $10

Russell Delman began to study Zen meditation and somatic psychology in 1970 as an undergraduate and student in psychology. His training and personal relationship with Moshe Feldenkrais began in 1975 and he has since helped train more than 2500 Feldenkrais teachers all over the world. In recent years Russell's close friendship with Eugene Gendlin ('Focusing') has strongly influenced his work. Other powerful influences include Non Violent Communication and his work with Mother Theresa in India. Russell offers seminars, retreats and a 3 year mentorship program 'The Embodied Life'. www.russelldelman.com

Public workshop follows on Saturday and Sunday 15th & 16th March (not at m'illumino)

Contact LeeAnn Starovasnik  206 372 8822 or LeeAnn@NextStepConsultingInc.com

Yoga Nidra

with Jamie Cornell

Thursday 16th January, 8.00 pm

Yoga nidra is purely focused on deep relaxation to replenish mental and physical balance. No striving to perfect a pose, or compete against yourself or others, it is simply to be in the moment and take a break from worries, deadlines, and obligations. 

This is your opportunity to breathe, let go, and reconnect with your deepest self. 

*please bring a mat, pillow and blanket.

Suggested donation is $15 dollars.

The Art of Slowing Down

First Time in Northwest! 

Visiting international movement therapist, published author and workshop leader, Edward Yu 

will provide unique insights and optimal ‘body learning’ experiences 

as described in his acclaimed book:

The Art of Slowing Down

a Sense-able Approach to Running Faster 

This relaxed retreat workshop can apply to walkers, trekkers, and active day hikers as well. 

Pre-registration is required @ $125 to Tim Sobie, PT, Feldenkrais Practitioner® via info@alliantcare.com or by calling (206) 388-7746

November 8, 12:30-5:30 PM (206) 372-8822

New beginnings!

The Fall is imminent and one of these classes might be calling you to new levels of awareness and potential. We invite you to join us to celebrate the start of something good.

1 ~ All Levels Yoga Class 

This class emphasizes endurance through static poses and some flowing sequences. Explore standing poses, twists, backbends, balancing poses, and inversions with the support of a master yoga teacher. Arya will help you safely modify poses as needed to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. While all levels are welcome, prior experience with an Intro to Yoga series is recommended.

Wednesdays 5.45 pm

Arya Pretlow, E-RYT 500, RPYT, has practiced yoga since 1993 and taught since 2001. She is a graduate of the College of Purna Yoga and has over 2000 hours of teacher training. Arya delights in helping people explore their range of motion, strength, and endurance in a safe and supportive atmosphere. As an E-RYT 500, Arya’s classes qualify as Continuing Education Credits for yoga teachers registered through Yoga Alliance. You can learn more about her teaching and other wellness services at www.aryapretlow.com or follow her on her blog, www.seattleyogini.com

2 ~ Vision Class

with Bridget Thompson. Exploring through movement, writing, drawing and discussion the idea that we see what we believe. How are we trapped by our perception and where is freedom? 4 weeks only Tuesdays 17th September to 8th October 12.00 - 2.00. $10/class, $40/series
email AnatomyofGrace@gmail.com

3 ~ Core Matters Pilates Conditioning 

Reacquaint yourself with the source of your body's flexibility and strength.

with Nancy Mattheiss, owner of Core Matters Pilates Conditioning, an experienced teacher adept at offering modifications to exercises that allow everyone to progress safely at their appropriate level.

Thursdays 9.30 am - new series starts September 26th designed for Beginning and Intermediate level participants. see classes for more info

4 ~ Soaring Crane Qigong

with Jeanie Taylor
Level I Practice Series
Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Oct 2 - Nov 20, 2013
Cost: Sign up for a minimum of any 6 wks ($90)
or all 8 wks ($110). Advance registration and
payment by Sept 20 is required
NOTE: this series is for current practitioners of Soaring Crane
Qigong. To sign up for Level I training contact Jeanie: Jeanie Taylor 5routines@gmail.com

For our full calendar of weekly classes including Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, Tribal Bellydance and InterPlay click on our Class and Event calendar at left. Contact us on info@m-illumino.com

Uplift Yourself

The Chakra System ~ Free Friday Event

Friday,  15th February 2013

6.00 - 7.30 pm

Free

with Nicole Wane

The Chakra system is rich with symbolism and wisdom for reaching human potential. This class will guide you to understanding this amazing system and how you are able to utilize it for your soul's growth and as a tool for intuitive insight and healing.

Nicole Wane is an Intuitive Energy Healer and Acupuncturist. Please join her for an exciting evening of learning, spiritual growth and insights that will take you to a whole new level of inspiration.

for more info: www.NicoleWane.com

Breema - The Art of Being Present

Breema Weekend Workshop

23 and 24 March 2013

In this workshop we will work with Breema partner sequences and Self-Breema exercises as an introduction to body-mind connection, a cornerstone of the art of being present.

Practicing Breema supports connecting with others while deepening your connection with yourself, supporting you to become present and remain present.

Breema offers us practical steps to establish body-mind connection by unifying mind, body and feelings. When you are present, others are supported to be present.

We will work with the Nine Principles of Harmony and learn and practice Breema bodywork and Self-Breema exercises, living expressions of a profound understanding of the unity of all life.

with Laura Rawson and Birthe Kaarsholm

(510) 428-0937 * center@breema.com

Saturday 23 March 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00 - 5.00pm

Sunday 24 March 9.30am - 1.30pm

$200 ($175 before 11/3 * Sat. only: $125 ($100 before 11/3) 

"Experience Breema Evening" 

Friday March 22 - 7.00 - 8.30pm

no charge

Pilates Core Conditioning Series!

New class starts this Thursday 20th September 9.30-10.30 am

Reacquaint yourself with the source of your body's flexibility and strength.

with Nancy Mattheiss, owner of Core Matters Pilates Conditioning, an experienced teacher adept at offering modifications to exercises that allow everyone to progress safely at their appropriate level.

This series is designed for Beginning and Intermediate level participants. see classes for more info

PLAYSHOP with Fred Donaldson

Original Play connects us all and reminds us that we belong.

Universally understood, true play is transformative,

and teaches kindness.

We're all born ready to play cooperatively with one another, but cultural conditioning reshapes our interactions to competitive contests of winners and losers.

Come re-learn Original Play

and reconnect with your innate sense of loving playfulness.

Original Play is spontaneous, joyful, instinctive play

that helps us feel safe and connected.

O. Fred Donaldson, Ph.D., is the author of Playing by Heart: the Vision and Practice of Belonging. For more than 30 years, Fred has studied the deep patterns of play, pioneering play as an alternative to competition and aggression. Recognized internationally for his research and play with children, adults, at-risk youth and wild animals, Fred's work is featured in the videos The Power of Play (Animal Planet) and The Intelligence of Play (Touch the Future).

Original Playshop $195

Friday, February 3, 6.30 - 8.30 pm

Saturday, February 4, 9.30 - 4.30

(brown bag lunch)

Sunday, February 5, 9.30 - 12.00 noon

Children ages 5-12 welcome to join us Sunday morning for play

*Advanced Original Playshop $85

Sunday, February 5, 1.30 - 5.30 pm

*PRE-REQUISITE ORIGINAL PLAYSHOP

Both Original & Advanced Playshops $245

Questions? Contact Ruth Lorenz (206) 361-1069

or RuthOPlay@gmail.com

Joy of Being (2) - Feldenkrais and the Inner Body

This is the second in the Joy of Being workshop series which began last July. We'll discover how we see ourselves, others, how we approach the world and how our thoughts about all of that determine our experiences. You are not a collection of bad habits and tendencies that you have to fight with every day of your life! You can access the presence within that gives you peace.

Friday 28 October: Introductions and Feldenkrais: Anatomy of Grace 6.00-9.00 pm

Saturday 29 October: Feldenkrais, Dance, Yoga 9.00 am-12.00 pm

and Water Sense in the therapy pool 2.00-5.00 pm

Sunday 30 October: Aikido: the art of peace, the power of love 9.00 am-12.00 pm

Our themes will be Presence - what does it mean to be present? biography - how does our 'story'

relate to our identity? and Connection - the imperative to stay connected!

with Bridget Thompson

pre-registration required: $200-$250 call Bridget 206 525 0363

New Pool Page

If you haven't stopped by for a session in the water yet, do! And also check out our new pool page--with photos!

Water Sense at m'illumino

Water Sense: Anatomy of Grace in the Pool at m'illumino
with Bridget Thompson

Touch the elemental waters!

Supported in the water by the practitioner you are guided through fluent movement combinations to restore your joints for balance, alignment and coordination--for grace and presence.

Group Class
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm--space is limited, registration required
6 weeks for $120, June 16 to July 21

Private Session available by appointment, $90

"You are like Rilke's swan in his awkward waddling across the ground. The swan doesn't cure his awkwardness by beating himself on the back, by moving faster, or by trying to organize himself better. He does it by moving toward the elemental
water where he belongs. It is the simple contact with the water that gives him
grace and presence. You only have to touch the elemental waters in your own
life, and it will transform everything." -- David Whyte "Crossing the Unknown Sea"

The Pool at m'illumino: Re-Opening June 6th!

Have you missed your sessions in the water? Never tried a session in the water?

Well now is your chance because the Pool at m'illumino is re-opening on June 6th and will remain open through the summer.

Our practitioners include:
Laura Srygley
Sharon MacTavish
Bridget Thompson

Click here to read more about our practitioners. More information about the pool coming soon!

Open House! May 21st 10am-2pm

Saturday, May 21 - 10:00am-2:00pm -- free!

Please join us for free classes and mini-sessions (complete schedule below)--teachers and practitioners will be on hand to answer questions, schedule appointments and tell you all about the place!

10:40-11am Nicole Wane: Acupuncture, Reiki, Energy Intuition

11:10-11:30am Jason Rumohr: Walking from Structural Integration Perspective

11:40am-12pm Bridget Thompson: Slide show from Italy, April 2011

12:10-12:30pm Sharie Bowman: Intro to InterPlay

12:40-1pm LeeAnn Starovasnik: Everyday Ease in Gardening™.

1:40-2pm Bridget Thompson: Feldenkrais®: Anatomy of Grace


Individual Mini-Sessions:
10am-11am Bridget Thompson
12pm-1:30pm Jason Rumohr
...and more!

Ever wanted to see inside the retreat cottage? Tours of the cottage will be happening throughout the day.

Read more about our teachers here.
Read more about our practitioners here.

Free Friday--May 13th!

Free Friday, May 13th 2011 7-8:30pm

Intro to Bellydance with Shay Moore

Bellydancers... Perhaps you have seen them at festivals or in restaurants, or have been intrigued by some videos on YouTube. Maybe you have even played with some videos at home. But whenever or wherever you see them, there is some part of you that thinks "That would be fun to try someday." Well that day is Friday, May 13th, and the place is at m'illumino in Roosevelt. And the cost is nada, zilch, zero. In short: free!

One of Seattle's most beloved bellydance instructors is teaching a completely free workshop in beginning bellydance. Come and learn some of the basic skills which are the foundation of those bellydance performances you have enjoyed watching all this time. It's time to get in there and shimmy. Join us!

Shay will also be leading 2 workshops in May and another in June. To read about those, click here.

To read more about our teachers and classes, click here.

Pictures from Italy

Some gorgeous photos from Italy where Bridget is teaching!

New Class Times!

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sun we've been having here and there! It seems Spring is starting to emerge.

We have a couple of class time changes:
Tuesday's Tribal Bellydance with Shay Moore is now 7:00-8:00pm
Thursday's Awareness Through Movment(R) with LeeAnn Starovasnik is now 5:30-6:30pm

Keep your eye out for new classes in May!

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who attended Bridget's workshop last weekend! Thanks to you, we were able to make a donation to the American Red Cross for disaster relief following the earthquake in Japan and the Pacific Tsunami. More information about the American Red Cross can be found here.

Bridget's classes will resume in May, but in the meantime, check out some of our other fantastic classes here.

An Intensive and Benefit for Japan

As most of you know Bridget will be away for a whole month beginning early April – her classes and individual sessions will start up again on Monday May 9^th and she will be teaching through the summer this year, adding some evening classes and periodic workshops!

The first of these workshops is coming up on Saturday 26^th March. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross and/or Doctors Without Borders to benefit Japan.

An Intensive and Benefit for Japan

Saturday 26^th March 2011

9.30 am – 12.30 pm

at m’illumino

Feldenkrais: Anatomy of Grace – effortlessness and awareness

Feldenkrais: CenterWork and Yoga – conditioning, organizing the core

Renaissance dance – artistry, expression and form in community

Embodiment of language – words matter

register by Wednesday 23^rd March $55

at the door $65

No experience necessary

There will be handouts….

Please come! You, our world, our Earth will benefit.

To register, email info@m-illumino.com or call (206) 525-0363.