31/12/2021
A letter to my Students...
During this year posting something online has taken me forever.
As always, I take my time to process and express my projects or ideas, but nowadays more than ever, this year I have been extremely slow in getting things done or even sharing my classes online.
But today after some effort of sitting down and translating thoughts into words I feel like sharing something...
For many people, 2021 has been challenging, as my beloved friend last August said to me, 2021 is "the year of nightmares", and this completely resonates with me... being in a very bad dream of losing people we love, being physically far from some loved ones, going through physical and emotional pain, taking life-changing decisions, losing jobs, having fear on and off... missing touch, being spontaneous, not planning so much, and so much more.
All that got me thinking, that even when feeling sad or emotionally tired, I did not cancel a class or look for a sub, because I knew that for people was important to attend, for some people was the only time they were going out from home, for some others was the only thing they could do without feeling exposed.
I also knew that even though I was not feeling 100% I could deliver a good and safe space for others. I also know that is essential to take time out and recover, and that's what I did, and what I'm doing every day, somehow we know what feels right and what feels not ok.
Since I started teaching back in 2012 I found teaching groups very therapeutic.
To me, the Studio is a very sacred space, that even when we experience vulnerability and we get to look at other humans into their eyes, you get to feel your own presence in theirs, and theirs in yours. There's magic in the power of existence, we confirm our own existence with the presence of others, sometimes moving from a dissociated condition to a state of clarity and connection with ourselves, others, nature and with everything around us.
4 months ago I left the physical Studio for a new adventure, well I'm not sure how long it will be.
But since then I have been working on a project, that represents one of the things that I'm very passionate about, which is sharing with people a safe space, to explore different forms of Meditative Movement as well as Restorative Yoga, and other tools to find balance, feel more connected with our bodies, exploring kindness and compassion towards ourselves and everything surrounding us.
And because many people (including myself) have been connecting with teachers, therapists, scholars, people that wouldn't be possible to learn from if the virtual form of communication didn't exist.
I've learnt that meeting online can be safe, it works effectively to stay connected when is not possible to travel or even meet in person when being in the same city.
My dear Students I've created (Instagram) is as a way to share what I learn and explore about Movement, Qi Gong, Yoga, Neuroscience, Trauma/Anxiety/Pain releasing techniques, Sound Healing... and much more to come,
let's stay connected. ✨
Thanks for always being there, for your lovely messages, sharing your tears, your smile, dedication, trust, your presence, and so much more.
I'm forever grateful
Let's explore the New Year 2022,
A massive hug and a warm smile 🤗☺️
Constanza
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