Playful Movement Workshop / 14 Feb / York
Playful Movement Workshop / 14 Feb / York
A playful 90-minute movement workshop
Sat 14 Feb (2:00 - 3:30 PM) // Theatre@41, YO31 7PB
Treat yourself to better balance, foot freedom & easier movement from the ground up
With a tiny bit of talk and plenty of action, Julie will lead you in:
trying out simple barefoot moves to free your feet, train your toes
restoring balance through guided play
feeling more grounded from the feet up
moving with more ease and confidence from a firmer foundation
All by sampling the tools and science backed techniques used by holistic physios & podiatrists The Foot Collective.
What we will do
foot foundation warm-ups
barefoot drills for toes, feet & ankles
balance exploration & games
I guide you to tune into body awareness to help you stay within your personal Goldilocks Zone - doing a level of movement that is not too easy (boring), nor too challenging (frustrating or painful)
take home ideas to practise later as movement snacks, no props needed as household items work just as well
Can anyone do this?
Pretty much!
any age, ability and experience
if you can stand (with or without support of a wall or chair) you can join in
if you can sit in a chair, you will be able to join in with most of the session
I particularly enjoy working with people who lack confidence with movement or are returning to it after injury, illness or just a long break for the many reasons that life throws our way. We all start with wherever we are.
If you are especially unsure or feeling restricted, you could try a one-to-one first.
What should I wear?
everyday clothes are fine, as long as you can move freely and feel comfortable
sports kit is also fine if you prefer
please come ready to take your shoes off, as we will move in socks or preferably bare feet - clean tootsies & any cuts covered with a plaster please
Who is this good for
This is for you if you want to…
improve movements for daily living - walking, stairs, hiking, squatting & housework
have a laugh trying out some new skills & practising them if you want to get better
use a foot-focused training approach for more skill and less strain in your regular leisure activities
spend time with your balance - as a mindfulness practice, for confidence and feeling grounded
prevent injury, build joint resilience and support any rehab
be anti-fragile, safeguard your future independence - avoid falls, fractures & fear
start a new foot-first and whole-body movement practice for life
satisfy your curiosity about transitioning towards more natural / barefoot shoes…or you have already made the switch
Limited places, booking essential
Choice of prices (£15 or £0)
£15 is the regular price to secure your spot & which helps me cover the venue hire
£0 - there are a few spots to come for free & give me some useful honest feedback afterwards (thank you!)
maximum of 8 places, so book your spot (at either available price) - go to the orange button below
if the tickets show as sold out and you would like to be on the wait list - please email me. State the date of your preferred event. If a place becomes available, I will be in touch around a week before to offer it to you.
Dance Studio, Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
LOCATION
We will be in the ground floor Dance Studio at Theatre@41. A lovely spacious room for movement practice with mirrors to check your form (if you would like to!)
The theatre is on Monkgate, on the left hand side as you are heading out of York, just before you reach the roundabout. The theatre is set back from the pavement next to The Ark (Elim) Church. The theatre’s door is on the left side of the building.
ON FOOT OR BY BIKE
It takes around 3 minutes from Monk Bar on foot, a bit less by bike.
BY BUS
Buses 12, 13, 14 and 81 pass nearby - according to itravelyork.info. Please check with operators for up to date timetables.
BY CAR
Blue badge holders
Blue badge parking is sometimes available in the resident parking bays directly in front of the theatre.
Pricey but near
Monk Bar car park, St John’s Street is a 3 minute walk away. It is quite pricey, with only a small reduction if you have a Minster Badge as a York resident. From the far end walk down the path alongside the health centre to come out onto Monkgate just a few metres away from the theatre.
Cheaper, also near but may not be available
The theatre tells us that a cheaper option is to park at the Black Horse pub on Monkgate for £5, paying inside the pub - spaces permitting. I haven’t tested this option out myself yet.
Even cheaper, 15 min walk, should have spaces available
A little further away (15 min walk) is the Morrison’s car park, Foss Island’s Road at £4.80 for 2.5 hours - information from parkopedia.co.uk and I haven’t tested this one out myself.
Cheapest but includes bus ride (Park & Ride)
If travelling from outside York, the council recommends York Park & Ride as a cheaper option than paying for parking in the city centre. £3.90 for the return bus plus parking your car. Times & details here https://www.itravelyork.info/park-ride
Booking Terms
This workshop is non refundable unless the event is cancelled by the host.
However, I understand that crises can happen. So, if you are no longer able to attend for an unavoidable reason, please contact me as soon as possible with the details. I will offer your place to a wait list (if there is one) and attempt to sell your spot so that I can offer you a refund.
There is a minimum number of 3 participants in order for this workshop to go ahead. If this minimum is not met you will be contacted one week in advance of the event and given the option of a full refund or voucher for the next available workshop.