This weekend, I will have, again, the experience of walking a labyrinth at the North Hollywood Center for Spiritual Living. They have labyrinth walks twice a year. A labyrinth walk offers a transformative experience that promotes meditative reflection. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth features a single path leading to the center, symbolizing personal discovery. This ancient practice encourages mindfulness, inviting introspection through its twists and turns, which reflect our own life journeys.

Similarly, Essentrics is an exercise program that focuses on fluidity and elongation, fostering awareness of the mind and body. Both practices emphasize slow, mindful movement, helping us explore our flexibility and strength.

Whether navigating a labyrinth or engaging in an Essentrics routine, each path leads to greater self-awareness and well-being. Embrace these opportunities for connection and reflection on your journey toward health.

Whatever your journey, I hope you can 'Just Dance Into It'.

In the heart of Los Angeles, the Disney Concert Hall stands as a stunning tribute to creativity, its gleaming curves reflecting the interplay of light and shadow. Every visit inspires me to explore the duality of our journeys—much like Essentrics, a transformative movement practice that embraces our full physical and emotional selves.

Designed by Frank Gehry, the concert hall uses light to create a dynamic environment that shifts with time, inviting us to express ourselves. Similarly, Essentrics allows our movements to reveal the beauty within, reminding us that every curve and angle plays a role in our lives.

This practice encourages fluid movement, releasing tension and exploring areas where shadows linger, like tight muscles. As we stretch and strengthen, we cultivate awareness that helps us shine in everyday challenges.

In closing, let us be inspired by the dance of shadow and light, recognizing that both are essential to our journey, guiding us gracefully through life’s symphony.

Yesterday, I visited The Broad Museum of Modern Art in Downtown LA, and I was blown away! The building's unique design features long cylinders protruding from a thick concrete wall, creating a captivating flow. Inside, the combination of stunning artworks—by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Basquiat—and the architectural beauty left me in awe. The lace-like ceiling allowed natural light to create enchanting patterns across the gallery walls.

Being immersed in diverse creativity truly inspires me. I’m grateful for the experience, which reminded me of the endless opportunities around us. I aim to bring that sense of adventure into my Essentrics classes, encouraging everyone to dig deeper and embrace the extraordinary. Let’s reflect, explore, and grow together!

One of my students is First Nation, and she shared with me the tradition of the Grass Dancers. They prepare the ceremonial grounds by dancing over the tall grasses and purifying the space. I hope you find ESSENTRICS as a way to prepare for your day. For more information and inspiration about grass dancers, click on the link below for a YouTube video.