Remember when we used to jump into a sandbox and had no concerns about who was there and if they would play with us or not? Do you remember a time when you were dancing and didn’t have a care about who saw you?

Or do you only remember being made fun of for wanting to play or dancing like a fool?

The heart longs to play, even as adults, we need play like we need to get all the things accomplished. I know, you probably can argue that one. But you know that cliche, “All work and no play, makes (your name) a dull boy/girl/person.”

Play is a huge stress release. It can only be done when the body and mind feel safe and at ease. Play is a big confidence builder. Recent studies have found that we learn faster and absorb more when something is fun versus when we are all serious and studious.

I invite you to get into the sandbox with me, hop on the swings and meet me in the dance studio sometime. My Intuitive Movement Integration Method (IMIM) is grounded in playfulness to teach many layers and facets of mindfulness:

• Body-compassion, body neutrality
• Awareness of critical self-talk and negative beliefs about our capacities
• Remembering that it feels good to be in our bodies, especially when endorphins and serotonin starts to flow.
• Lovingly observing how different parts of our bodies carry tension.
• Invite that tension to be released with the breath, sound, and organic, free-flowing movement.
• Getting out of isolation and connecting in a warm, friendly space to relate to others and building community.

Many would say that learning these things is hard because of all the barriers we think of, and that making time to bring awareness to these things feels overwhelming or impossible to achieve. Our limiting self-beliefs and judgements (protections) of others keeps us in a pattern of harshness and harmful habits, especially being hard on ourselves.

Book a private session with me to test out IMIM for a mini-demo. Let’s play!

Here’s the link to book: https://calendly.com/lisabethlent/30minvirtualimim