Family Friendly Somatic Movement
Having developed and taught an adult ‘Shakti Shake Class’, using a fusion of simple practices from somatic movements, Kundalini yoga, pranayama breathwork, Qigong and tai chi, I wondered…
How can I adapt my Shakti Shake Class for families and children? I was due to host at a charity event and wanted to make it family-friendly and really fun.
While stomping and pondering, I remember muttering the words “Let’s stomp like an ogre!”
THAT WAS IT!
An ogre adventure was born!
From Class to Fairy Tale Adventure…
I spent the week adapting my Shakti Shake Class into a fairy tale adventure. I came up with a character called Blue, a grumpy ogre who lived in a dark cave away from everyone – Blue by name, colour and nature. What Blue needed was to stomp away her grumpiness, wiggle off her worries, and learn how to open her heart.
But how would she learn all of this? What she needed was a guide – and ogre-fairy guide.
Mmmmm… I asked myself what to call her? A year ago I had named my higher self SHINE, and straight away, the name SHINE popped in my head. That was a synchronistic match for an ogre-fairy guide, who only ever wants to help grumpy ogres shine!
Time to Shine, Blue – The Audiobook Recording
With the storytelling class written, I wondered what the best way to deliver this was? Do I read it out like a story to children? Do parents and teachers read it out loud to children? That wouldn’t really work because children like to follow actions. It had to include guided movements…
And, come to think of it, wouldn’t it be wonderful if children could SHARE a beautifully bonding experience with their peers and caregivers?
So I created a tribal experience where children, teachers and parents enjoy an activity – TOGETHER!
Somatic Movement to Regulate Emotions
This isn’t just story time – it’s a somatic movement adventure that creates a much-needed feeling of belonging through a shared experience.
It’s a somatic movement adventure that teaches children proven methods to help regulate challenging emotions, soothe nervous system dysregulation, and create a vital connection with their bodies. I am seeking consultation and direction from a ISMETA registered Somatic Therapist to take this vision to the next level (I’m a storyteller with teacher training in body-mind practices).
This isn’t just an somatic movement class – it’s a movement adventure written into an engaging Audiobook. Actually, it’s even more than an Audiobook – it’s a beautifully crafted soundscape that uses soothing nature sounds and frequency healing world-renowned for their soothing, chakra healing abilities.
Time to Shine, Blue! Book and Audiobook
I recorded the Audiobook, creating a magical soundscape including storybook narration, movement instructions, and frequency healing.
I then wrote an accompanying book Time to Shine, Blue! which is currently being illustrated. The book will come with a download link of the Audiobook Class for children to enjoy at home and anchor in the core teaching of the class.
You see, while the class might seem like pure fun to children, they are actually learning incredible, lifelong methods of feeling more grounded and calm using breathwork and movement practices. The book becomes a gentle reminder of each of the practices – written in a beautifully rhyming story they will love!
Educational Plans
Then I wondered… What would be the best way of sharing this gift with as many children as possible at a young age? While awareness of somatic healing is growing, not enough people know about it.
What I wanted was a way to share this class far and wide, reaching children all over the country – all over the world. How can I do that?
That’s when I had another idea… One with the possibility of sharing this gift to children across the land and oceans in the most magical way!
Time to Shine Somatic Adventures has a HUGE vision and I am looking for the dream team to help bring this vision to life…
I literally can’t do this alone! This vision is destined to be a beautiful collaboration of people who really do want to help share the love of healing to the next generation at a young age so they have tools to help them thrive in life.
Read all about The Vision – Click Here
Do you want to support this revolutionary movement?
I am looking for:
PUBLISHER to publish the book
WEB/APP DESIGNER to create and launch an app for parents to download to access the Audiobook(s)
SEND EDUCATOR/TRUST to co-create something beautiful to help school children across the country. Full details issued with a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
SOMATIC THERAPIST registered with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy) for ongoing consultation and assessment of content, plus provide authoritative evidence which supports the vision
MARKETING/PR EXPERTISE to help launch all aspects of this vision – someone who REALLY cares about what we are doing here.
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