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Rosen Method Movement Intensives:

What is a Movement Intensive? It is an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate one's potential for movement, and to learn to teach this method to others. Each day will begin with an hour-long movement class followed by discussion and an opportunity to:

Learn the theory and principles of Rosen movement

Learn the aspects of teaching a Rosen Movement class

Share feelings that might surface through free and playful movement

Learn to observe movement in each other (body reading)

Practice teaching

Discover how Rosen Movement and Bodywork complement and enhance each other.

Who takes a Movement Intensive? Everyone is welcome! This course gives a general overview of the principles of Rosen Method Movement. It is open to Rosen Method teachers, interns, dancers and other movement teachers. It is beneficial to anyone who wants to learn more about their own body. It is also for fitness instructors, dance teachers and people who wish to become a certified Rosen Method movement teacher.

If you are interested in participating in Movement Intensive, please click here to check the Schedule: Upcoming Events

"Rosen Movement"

Article by Jane Malek,
Senior Teacher and Movement Training Teacher

My interest in movement began in 1980 when I was going to Marion’s weekly movement class. I had practiced yoga for several years and found that I was often over extending myself before my body relaxed. As a result, my lower back was in pain most of the time. The first time I went to Marion’s class I felt so self-conscious in front of all these women who were much older than me who were having so much fun acting like they were in kindergarten. I was not. I don’t know why I continued to go to class, but there was something that just caught my attention.

Over time I realized I could move more and more, I was having fun too, and I had more energy. When Marion started to travel to Sweden she asked me to teach the class for her. On one hand I really wanted to, and on the other I felt I really didn’t know how I could play the music, watch everyone, and think of some movements all at the same time. With practice I started to learn to put a class together. By listening to music at home, I began to feel inspired to stretch to a certain piece of music or to move my legs to a faster rhythm.

Once I began to teach the class, I discovered I could let go of my plan and create the class in response to the participants. The spontaneity brings in the fun. People of all ages and physical abilities can do the movements.

They are so simple that even people who don’t move very much can begin to loosen up. Moving together in rhythm to the music is a very joyous and integrative experience. This is when inhibition leaves and one no longer thinks about what they are doing. It just comes naturally and you can experience a very logical way for allowing the body to move.

Elements that are unique to Rosen movement include pausing long enough between movements so people experience the natural breath, opening the chest and feeling the inner stretch and ease in the diaphragm, doing the movements long enough so they are felt in the body but not for so long that one becomes tired, using the music to support the movement, emphasis on moving with the rhythm, and moving all the joints so the synovial fluid can continue to lubricate them.

It’s very exciting to see how people change after a five day intensive. One student said she was surprised at how much it was like a bodywork intensive and wished she’d given herself more time off in the evenings just to be with herself. The movements help to bring into life what you can become aware of during a class. You learn to move through life in a new way.

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	What is Rosen Method Movement? Rosen Method Movement encourages natural, free breathing and uses gentle stretching, swinging and exercises to improve body alignment and flexibility. During each class the joints of the body are moved through their full range of motion. Supported by music, this movement is done in a lively group setting. Some movements are done individually, others with partners or in a circle. The class allows people to release physical holding and in the process, to rediscover the joy of movement. For those with limitations the effect is often restorative. The clases provides a spacious, joyful sense of one's body at rest and in daily activity. This easy and pleasurable exercise provides a thorough method for maintaining fluid motion over the years.
		Who Benefits? People of all ages who want a joyful opportunity to move People with muscle tension or reduced mobility People who like to have fun while keeping fit People who want more ease in the activities of daily life Anyone who wants to prevent injuries through maintaining flexibility
	What People say about Rosen Method Movement: "After class, I feel like every joint and muscle in my body has been moved without trying hard." "I rediscovered the dancer in me." "I like the group energy. I never have the willpower to exercise at home." "I was surprised how far I could jog after taking just a few clases. I wasn't short of breath." "I come to class after work, and I always go home in a good mood." "I feel more open to new things after class."
Rosen Method Movement Intensives: What is a Movement Intensive? It is an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate one's potential for movement, and to learn to teach this method to others. Each day will begin with an hour-long movement class followed by discussion and an opportunity to: Learn the theory and principles of Rosen movement Learn the aspects of teaching a Rosen Movement class Share feelings that might surface through free and playful movement Learn to observe movement in each other (body reading) Practice teaching Discover how Rosen Movement and Bodywork complement and enhance each other. Who takes a Movement Intensive? Everyone is welcome! This course gives a general overview of the principles of Rosen Method Movement. It is open to Rosen Method teachers, interns, dancers and other movement teachers. It is beneficial to anyone who wants to learn more about their own body. It is also for fitness instructors, dance teachers and people who wish to become a certified Rosen Method movement teacher. If you are interested in participating in Movement Intensive, please click here to check the Schedule: Upcoming Events
"Rosen Movement" Article by Jane Malek, Senior Teacher and Movement Training Teacher My interest in movement began in 1980 when I was going to Marion’s weekly movement class. I had practiced yoga for several years and found that I was often over extending myself before my body relaxed. As a result, my lower back was in pain most of the time. The first time I went to Marion’s class I felt so self-conscious in front of all these women who were much older than me who were having so much fun acting like they were in kindergarten. I was not. I don’t know why I continued to go to class, but there was something that just caught my attention. Over time I realized I could move more and more, I was having fun too, and I had more energy. When Marion started to travel to Sweden she asked me to teach the class for her. On one hand I really wanted to, and on the other I felt I really didn’t know how I could play the music, watch everyone, and think of some movements all at the same time. With practice I started to learn to put a class together. By listening to music at home, I began to feel inspired to stretch to a certain piece of music or to move my legs to a faster rhythm.
Once I began to teach the class, I discovered I could let go of my plan and create the class in response to the participants. The spontaneity brings in the fun. People of all ages and physical abilities can do the movements. They are so simple that even people who don’t move very much can begin to loosen up. Moving together in rhythm to the music is a very joyous and integrative experience. This is when inhibition leaves and one no longer thinks about what they are doing. It just comes naturally and you can experience a very logical way for allowing the body to move. Elements that are unique to Rosen movement include pausing long enough between movements so people experience the natural breath, opening the chest and feeling the inner stretch and ease in the diaphragm, doing the movements long enough so they are felt in the body but not for so long that one becomes tired, using the music to support the movement, emphasis on moving with the rhythm, and moving all the joints so the synovial fluid can continue to lubricate them. It’s very exciting to see how people change after a five day intensive. One student said she was surprised at how much it was like a bodywork intensive and wished she’d given herself more time off in the evenings just to be with herself. The movements help to bring into life what you can become aware of during a class. You learn to move through life in a new way.
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Rosen Method Movement Intensives:

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