November 2026 Special Workshops:

Read below for a 2.5 hour Peony Somatic Dance workshop and a special 4 week session of Kundalini Plus at ABC’s of Building Better Lives

Peony Somatic Dance:
Tools for sanity and joy in difficult times

Date: Sunday, November 8th
Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Studio Surrender (19 West 4th, Erie)
Cost: $40 (go here to register)

Please Note: This workshop is for every level of mover. No dance or experience of any kind is necessary. This is an inclusive space where all bodies and human expressions are welcomed.

Bring:

  • A notebook and pen.

  • Water/your preferred form of hydration.

  • Anything that brings you a sense of grounding and comfort, for example, a favorite blanket or crystal.

Dress: comfie and ready to move.

In this workshop, we will dive deeply into the fundamental practices of somatic dance, focusing on the union of breath and body, the act of compassionate noticing, and the therapeutic efficacy of attentional movement.

In this setting, we can spend a bit more time discussing the “why” behind the work, which often facilitates deeper effects. We will explore: the weight and lightness of the body, body’s connection to ground/earth/gravity, body parts in detail, prompts to get the mind out of the way, energetics, the importance of slow, and the building of safe community to empower us in the wider world.

Kundalini Yoga & Somatic Movement to increase your capacity for peace & joy

Dates: 4 consecutive Tuesdays, starting November 3rd
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Location: ABC’s of Building Better Lives (5934 Old French Road)
Cost: $40 (for all four classes)

No experience necessary.

FOCUS: breathwork and small tools that you can use on a daily basis to clear away anxiety and lethargy. The movements of kundalini yoga are natural and easeful and repetitive in a way that brings balance and clarity to your mind. We will also blend in a variety of other approaches, including: biomechanics for healthy aging, mudra meditations, partner supported movement, meridian based medicine, guided visualizations, and movement prompts for brain health.