Movements of Belonging: Recent Episodes
kate Spacek
MOB is about moving your body in ways that feel dynamo, fresh, creative -- to you. You don’t need special skills or a $25 class. Join us for creative time to Feel Good in Your Body, Get Exercise (that doesn't feel like work), Express More of You, and LAUGH!
You will be guided by seasoned facilitator kate Spacek, and can respond to the prompts as you wish. Looking for a workout? Right here. Looking to take it slow? It all Belongs. We are in this together.
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Ever wish for a full body tune-up? Well you are in luck! Put on your non-judgmental, self-scientist hat and rev up that kind curiosity.
Today’s recipe guides you to use movement as a tool for exploration, part by part, through the whole body. In this way, we can clear away the gunk that builds up when we’re not paying attention. Like catching up with an old friend over coffee, we can greet our body with a fresh mind and heart -- checking in to see how everything’s going, listening with love, and making space for what’s to come.
Enjoy a little creative movement today - in your own space, on your own time!
This Movement of Belonging MOBcast is for EVERY body, no matter your age (8-108) or physical ability. Kate Spacek will guide you through simple movement recipes and ways to adapt them. No skills required. You can be jumping around your living room, seated in your favorite chair, or even lying in bed.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. That’s when we can transform our solo movements into social movements -- a Movement of Belonging, from the inside out.
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© 2023 Kate Spacek
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Some movements can help reduce anxiety almost immediately. These movements are innate, like built-in tools to help us regulate when stress is high. Bouncing is grounding yet energizing. Imagine the athlete getting ready to compete. Rocking is calming, soothing, like helping a baby to sleep.
Today’s recipe guides you to explore your intuitive connection with these two movements - while also experiencing their benefits - so that you may add them to your day-to-day wellness toolbox.
Enjoy a little creative movement today - in your own space, on your own time!
This Movement of Belonging MOBcast is for EVERY body, no matter your age (8-108) or physical ability. Kate Spacek will guide you through simple movement recipes and ways to adapt them. No skills required. You can be jumping around your living room, seated in your favorite chair, or even lying in bed.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. That’s when we can transform our solo movements into social movements -- a Movement of Belonging, from the inside out.
movementofbelonging.com
© 2023 Kate Spacek
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Want a super fast and effective way to shift your energy? Shake it, baby! Shaking not only helps release muscular tension and bring the nervous system to a more neutral state, but also serves as a mental reset.
Today’s recipe intends to move you along the spectrum from tired to energized, and from stressed to calm. Use it to clear your mind before a high stakes meeting, regain focus in the afternoon slump, or boost your creativity to generate new ideas. It’s a MOB cure-all wonder drug!
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, seated in your favorite chair, or even lying in bed. And most of the experiments are fantastic for the young folks (i.e., the true teachers of staying fresh and playful in our bodies).
When our bodies move, our minds can move. That’s when we can transform our solo movements into social movements -- a Movement of Belonging, from the inside out.
movementofbelonging.com
© 2023 Kate Spacek
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This is audio guidance for a public outdoor Social Movement event on Sep 25 in Oakland, CA.
Today's experiment is about finding balance, and more importantly, allowing imbalance and finding your way back. This one works with or without music, and was inspired by the song "In Search of Balance," by Reginald Omas Mamode IV - so maybe you want to play that one!
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
When's the last time you had a good Skin Dance? Today's experiments invite you to hone your awareness of the sensations caused by skin-to-skin contact... and your skin will be on both sides of that exchange! Explore the feedback loop between brain and body, while giving yourself some much-needed TLC.
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
It's a Quickie ...because sometimes ya just gotta get to it! Today's session explores what happens when our roots don't have room to move and grow.
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
It's a Quickie ...because sometimes ya just gotta get to it! Today's session explores how holding one element constant affects everything else.
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
Today we play with Big and Small. These are two elements of Space (one of the 3 qualities of Movement, along with Force and Time). How do Big and Small feel in your movements, in your life?
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
Release yourself into the outside world for some fun walking studies. Okay, pacing around the living room works, too! Can also be done seated or reclined.
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
Today's a quickie, super simple. We're just plain shaking up the cells. A fantastic daily practice, with or without music. Either way, try to let some sounds come out of you in the process!
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements into social movements.
katespacek.com
Today we’re going to play with two elements: Regular & Irregular. These pertain to Time, which is one of the 3 qualities of movement (along with Force and Space).
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements to social movements.
Credit to the late Barbara Mettler, whose tireless work in dance + social justice inspires this episode.
Today we’re going to play with two elements: Gradual and Sudden. These pertain to Force, which is one of the 3 qualities of movement (along with Time and Space).
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements to social movements.
Credit to the late Barbara Mettler, whose tireless work in dance + social justice inspires this episode.
Today we’re going to do something we call Tune the Instrument. This is a foundational warm-up activity. It’s a great episode to do before any other episodes, or anytime you just need some grounding.
Movement of Belonging is for EVERY body, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. You can be jumping around your living room, or seated in your favorite chair. And most of the movement experiments we do are fantastic for the young folks; they are the ones who show us how to stay fresh and playful in our bodies.
When our bodies move, our minds can move. And that’s when we can transform solo movements to social movements.
Credit to the late Barbara Mettler, whose tireless work in dance + social justice inspires this episode.