Life Exercise, a new class in Asian movement, is now being offered twice weekly at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. The practice uses slow gentle movements to bring the mind and body into harmony with others and with the world around us. There is a strong emphasis on our relationship to nature and the natural environment.
Movements build flexibility and balance, and encourage a sense of calm connectedness. Life Exercise is particularly useful for people who are seeking a new approach to healing and nurturing energy through movement.
Life Exercise is based on the teachings of the master martial artist H. F. Ito, growing out of the meditative and healing aspects of the Japanese art of Shintaido.
The program includes stretching, breathing exercises, simple Tai Chi techniques, partner work, and walking meditation. Because the movements are non-verbal, they build communication even in situations where language and logic cannot.
Bellingham classes are taught by Lee Seaman, as a way to share her lifetime practice of movement, health, and spiritual connection with people of all ages and fitness levels.
Upcoming Workshop (August 9-10): Life Exercise ’08
