Start Your Week with Energizing Mindfulness Movement & Bollywood!

Mondays just got a whole lot more fun! Kickstart your week with Move to Thrive's energizing Monday evening sessions that blend mindful movement with the infectious energy of Bollywood dance.

Here's what you can expect (60 minutes):

• Welcome & Intention Setting: We will start by setting a personal intention of what you and your body, mind and soul is feeling and needing so the practice can be tailored to your needs. Learn to visualize your intention through movement.
• Warm-up and Mindful Movement: Guided stretches and simple movements inviting you to be present in your body and observe your sensations as you loosen up, releasing tension. Through guided prompts and play, we will visualize and express our emotions through movement, connect with our inner child and de-stress.
• Grooving to Bollywood Beats!: Embrace the rhythm, have fun dancing to uplifting Bollywood music. Let the community style dancing uplift your mood and ignite your energy.
• Breathing and Cool Down: Focus on calming the body and mind with gentle breathing exercises. Followed by a quick wind down with calming floor work to center yourself.
• Sharing and Reflections: Willing participants are free to share their experiences and the reflections from the session.

What to bring:

• Wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement.
• Feel free to go barefoot, socks or wear shoes.
• Bring a water bottle.
• Pack a notebook and pen for reflections.

Join us for an evening of movement, mindfulness, and fun! Embrace the opportunity to connect with yourself and others through the vibrant energy of Bollywood dance.

We can’t wait to move with you!

Access needs & support:

Please email kaushiva.aditi@gmail.com if you have any health conditions and/or access needs even if they are undiagnosed. This helps Aditi create a more inclusive and supportive class!

Aditi will double check before the beginning of each class if there are any injuries, aches or pains, how are your emotional and physical energy levels? Movement sessions will be modified accordingly. You’re encouraged to explore movement at your own pace, this workshop is about what feels good for you. Listen to your body and enjoy!

MEET THE FACILITATOR: ADITI KAUSHIVA

Bio:

Aditi's passion for movement stems from her childhood growing up in India, where dance was an integral part of her culture. Formally trained in Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form, and Jazz and Modern dance, Aditi brings a unique perspective to mindful movement practices.

After facing personal health challenges and overcoming entrepreneurial burnout, Aditi created Move to Thrive (MTT). This workshop series combines her love for Indian movement traditions with the power of mindfulness to help individuals de-stress, find joy, and reconnect with their inner child. It's an invitation to stress less and thrive more through mindful movement play.

She shares, “Born from my own entrepreneurial journey and challenges always leading to movement as a safe haven, MTT combines elements of Indian dance forms, modern dance, improvisation, and mindfulness. My aim is to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to express themselves and deepen the mind-body connection through movement flows and breathwork. I always end my classes with a dose of Bollywood style community dancing, honoring my culture and introducing the explosive power of peppy beats to cultivate fun and joy in the participants!”

Connect with her at https://www.move-to-thrive.com/

https://www.instagram.com/move_to_thrive/

TESTIMONIALS

• "Thank you so much for the reminder to let yourself slow down, think and move mindfully!"

• "She showed us dance moves that I would not have thought of. She encouraged us to think about the emotions in our body."

• "Aditi was a wonderful host, she had such lovely energy and was so welcoming. I especially appreciated that she provided modifications for every exercise to accommodate all skill and mobility levels."

• "I love that this was calming, reflective, and just positive vibes getting to do some Bollywood and incorporate those personal intention gestures. Very special!"

• "Lovely energy from the host, an entertaining and engaging mixture of movements"