som∂lchemy movement

offers safe and effective exercise fused with a hearty dose of fun. Typically done barefooted, it is designed to increase our awareness of our mind-body connection, develop our “body literacy” and can be a catalyst for change.

I’m passionate about using movement and music as a tool for exploration. Facilitating Som∂lchemy experiences reinforces my belief that we can find a sense of wholeness, dynamic ease, relaxation and joyfulness when we move and dance together. Our movement community has fun enjoying a mix of forms and music for a playful, grounded, expressive, embodied and effervescent movement class!

Class at Sway

☞ SUNDAYS AT 10:30am

☞ WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL 6:15-7:30 P.M.

Wednesday, April 2nd Still. Being.Moved
Wednesday, April 9th Moving Diealogue
Wednesday, April 16th Still. Being.Moved
Wednesday, April 23rd Moving Diealogue
Wednesday, April 30th Som∂lchemy

Still.Being.Moved: Adapted from Sarah Marshank's Selfistry and incorporate movement, meditation and self/community observation. LEARN MORE

Moving Diealogue: A blend of my movement classes with death, dying and grief work explorations. Expect discussion, movement, writing, voice, and creativity.

☞ Special events

🌻 Summer Solstice Class

Friday, June 20th 9:00-10:15 a.m. at Studio Sway.

Zoom Classes have been discontinued. I still have a few online recordings if you like.

Pricing & Passes

I offer a variety of price options. If you typically attend every class, my Movement Membership is a steal! Individual classes, passes and memberships are available for purchase online.
Venmo: @wrendamour

Sliding Scale Flex rate

Financial accessibility is important. This flexible option is available to anyone, anytime. Use for any live drop-in or Zoom class (monthly memberships excluded). Please choose what works best for you.

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“I love your class. The only way I can describe it is “JOYFUL”. It’s such a lovely way to move.”
“Great class today. You’re experience and intuition around movement and pace was really nice. Thanks for creating space for people to be true to themselves too, because it makes it safer to be free and also allow for real healing and joy!”
“Erin gracefully, engagingly, and enthusiastically guides people to move their bodies.”

Still being moved

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

  1. Wednesday, April 2nd from 6:15 – 7:30pm

  2. Wednesday, April 16th from 6:15 – 7:30pm

  3. Wednesday, October 1st from 6:15 – 7:30pm

  4. Wednesday, October15th from 6:15 – 7:30pm

  5. Monday, July 7th from 10:00 – 11:15am

  6. Monday, September 1st from 10:00 – 11:15am

Erin and Sarah in Chacala, Mexico

Selfistry (https://selfistry.com), a self-discovery system for personal development I’ve been exploring for several years with its originator, Sarah Marshank, includes a somatic practice I particularly love. Its name—still.being.moved—references the three opportunities (represented as spaces) offered within the experience: meditation, cultivation of a witness observer, and freeform movement.

The experience begins with a brief orientation to the practice. Over the next 50 minutes, music supports our choices as we interact with each space as inspired.

In the stillness space (still), we sit, connect perhaps outside ourselves, “meditate”, tap into our sense of “source” or simply be.

In the witness space (being), we observe ourselves and each other without judgment or interpretation.

In the movement space (moved), anything goes. The invitation is to move, sense “who” is here in the dance, play and explore; you may sway, sit, rock, crawl, roll around on the floor. Just know anything goes!

Simple. No expectations. Stay in each realm as long or short as you like. Juicy beyond words.

Our practice ends with an optional circle, where we are invited to respond to the question “What did you notice?” Our words are held in respect and confidence.

 

More INFOrmation

Studio and Community Etiquette

  • Studio Sway is a barefoot-only movement space. If you need to wear shoes, the ONLY permitted shoes are: soft-soled ballet shoes, jazz, or modern dance foot protectors. No athletic shoes or any shoe ever worn outside.

  • No water bottles on the movement floor. Bring your own unbreakable water bottle. There is a water dispenser.

  • Face coverings are optional and always acceptable. We run Medify Air Purifiers before, during and after classes. If you are sick, please rest and stay home.

  • Refrain from using perfumes or scents before class.

  • Dress in layers.

Where’s Studio Sway?

Studio Sway: 1100 San Mateo NE, Suite #32 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Cautions and Disclaimers

Consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise/movement program. The instruction and advice in this practice are in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling. While designed for people of all levels of fitness, this program and exercises will place pressure on the body, bones, muscles and joints. You may experience pain, discomfort, bruising, strain, or even injury if you force your body to do what it is not ready to do. If you feel pain, stop and adjust what you do. If pain continues consult your doctor.