Move with Niki
Facilitated by Niki
Second Sundays
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Moving Towards Safety
In-person 1:1 sessions
Co-created experiences of safety utilizing movement, touch, voice and mind to help bring presence and awareness to what is alive in the body in any given moment. In this context, thinking of safety as the foundation for curiosity to explore, try, fail, learn – to reimagine new horizons. The session might unfold as a yoga class, a somatic movement exploration, talking and feeling into our bodies or all of the above.
Shake
(in-person only)
4.30 to 5.30pm Second Sundays
Group Shake – A somatic movement practice during which we will shake to music or sometimes, silence. Shaking, individually but as part of a group to ground us, can be healing as it is a natural way to relieve tension. You may choose to shake standing, seated, lying down or alternating between those depending on what your body needs in the moment. You can choose your own intensity, when to stop or when to keep going as you listen to your own body. While it is important to keep ourselves open to what, if anything, may arise emotionally, please only engage to the degree that you can still care for yourself. This is not a therapeutic space. The practice will start with a demonstration and it will end in silence. Dress comfortably and stay hydrated!
$10-$25 (BIPOC – pay what you can)
Who is it for?
- No previous experience needed. All levels.
- Anyone looking to get more in touch with their body.
- Anyone looking to have a regular embodiment practice.
Schedule
See upcoming classes on the event calendar.
Option to stay overnight at WildHeart before or after some events. Reach out to us at contact@wildheartcenter.art to confirm your stay.
“Great class with lots of modifications offered and caring, personalised attention. Excellent postures chosen for hip opening. Really appreciated the half recline butterfly option… it’s not one I typically see, and it actually worked better for me since my two sides are so imbalanced…”
“In two instances, I felt a preemptive fleeting pang of concern about how certain shapes would work for my body, specifically my painfully tight hip flexors. But both times, each posture not only worked for me, but brought great relief! I really appreciated the individualised attention and support during the classes and I’ve been loving the variety of poses. Also, I always appreciate instructors who both request and implement feedback with skill and care…”
About Niki
Niki is a mover, performer, facilitator and cook. Finding dance early on in life as a way to transmute unfavourable early life experiences combined with training (later in life) in several movement modalities, has given Niki a solid foundation for working with the body in movement.
She aims to help folx experience safety in their bodies utilizing movement, touch, voice and mind. She is interested in a trauma-informed approach to the somatics of — movement (both physical and e-motional); relating (through relating to self/ communal living/ relationship anarchy/ nonmonogamy/ authentic relating); and food (attuning to internal cues around what/how/why we eat).
She has completed a Diploma in Dance Studies from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in the UK, a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha/ Vinyasa/ Yin/ Restorative styles of yoga, and is currently pursuing a certification in Somatic Movement Education from the Body-Mind Centering® school.
Listening to her body has been a steady path toward self-compassion, with physical practice serving as a portal into deeper awareness and a catalyst for ongoing personal growth. With two decades of experience working with movement, her teaching style is direct and embodied —often using imaginative cueing, oppositional forces, and playful visualization techniques.
When not in the studio, Niki is busy either wandering in the woods with her dog Kismet, cooking up a storm or running programs at WildHeart.
Location
WildHeart is located on 46+ beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley. Visitors have the option to stay in a single room, double room, dorm, or camping in either our main retreat center or in private two-bedroom cabins. All options have access to shared kitchens and bathrooms. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the lawns, walk in the forest, and swim and boat in the lake during their stay! More info about directions and transportation options HERE.
This event will take place in the Barn. If you’re coming to WildHeart for the first time, please visit our Directions page for arrival info.
If you have any questions, concerns about pricing, or need assistance attending, please do not hesitate to reach out personally.