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DEFINITION: The playful flow of Contact
Yoga, Acrosage, Flying, Supporting, Partner Massage, WrestleDance,
Wrestlesage and Contact Improv -- while being emotionally Connected, Free
and Empowered along the way.
Enjoy communicating whole-bodily in the intimate
language of
AcroPlay!
Be opened and supported while moving playfully between flying positions.
Practice
staying in connection and communication while gaining flexibility and
strength.
Be seen, heard and met, both bodily and energetically.
Build emotional muscle while you practice relating through the
context of AcroPlay.
Incorporate your playful inner-child, your power, your freedom, and a
workout, all in one!
Finish
the evening with rejuvenating partner massage.

Come on your own or bring some partners.
Some experience in one or
more of the following
recommended: yoga, dance, acrosage, acroyoga, partner yoga, acrobatics or
gymnastics.
This class is for people who are free from any acute
emotional or physical injuries.
Go here to register and reserve your space:
http://wBw.eventbrite.com
This AcroPlay class is being offered as a
WholeBody Wisdom
Empowerment Community
event
Below is an abbreviated version of the
WholeBody Empowerment Community Vision, Mission, Standards and Values that we'll be
practicing at this event.
Our Vision
If you
come join us in our WholeBody Wisdom Empowerment Community you'll have the
opportunity to experience:
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Being playfully serious and
seriously playful.
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Aliveness,
Freedom and Power.
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A sanctuary
from the outside world.
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An expansion of
your ability to be open, loving and powerful in the face of real world
challenges.
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A place to
practice powerfully sharing all of your emotions: from fear, sadness and
anger -- to joy, excitement and bliss.
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A place
where touch and sensuality can be evoked.
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A space
where you can be both nurtured -- and lovingly called on your stuff.
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An
invitation to be all of yourself. To share and explore your:
o Greatness
-- as well as your Challenges and Limitations;
o
Intelligence -- and your Intuition;
o
Body -- and
your Spirit;
o
Sexuality
-- and your Heart.
Our Mission
To surround ourselves with open, embodied,
adventurous friends -- that
are committed to having fun while transforming themselves and thereby the
world around them. We create juicy community events that
empower us to express and integrate all parts of ourselves.
Our Standards
Our Values
EMPOWERMENT
FOCUSED
ASKING FOR OUR 100%; VALUING HEARING "NO"; PRACTICING "WIN-WIN OR NO DEAL"
NEGOTIATION
ENLIGHTENED SELF-INTEREST
TRANSFORMING THE WORLD – ONE EVENT AT A TIME
OPENNESS OF MIND AND HEART
ABUNDANCE VERSUS SCARCITY
LEANING INTO OUR EDGES
RISKING, NOTICING AND CELEBRATING FAILURE
HELPING OTHERS FROM A PLACE OF JOY AND FULLNESS
WE'RE ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, FOLLOWERS &
LEADERS
DIVERSITY IN: RELATIONSHIP CONFIGURATIONS, POLITICS, ECONOMICS, CULTURAL
BACKGROUNDS, SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS AND SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
CONSTRUCTIVE CONFLICT
EMPATHY AND HONESTY
INTEGRAL / HOLISTIC / EMBODIED
THE GROUP SERVES THE GROWTH AND HAPPINESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS
LOVE INSTEAD OF FEAR
JOYFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT
CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, COMMUNITY
EFFECTIVENESS NOT RIGHTEOUSNESS
INTIMACY
POWERFUL EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
INTENTION, DESIRE AND COMMITMENT -- WITHOUT ATTACHMENT
REMEMBERING THAT OUR ESSENCE IS PERFECT
SELF-TRUST
RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE WIDE RANGE OF WAYS TO BE POWERFUL
HEALTHY LIVING AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE
CONSCIOUS EVALUATION VERSUS JUDGING OR LABELING |
FACILITATORS

Scott
Longwell

Leah Gillman,
Todd Stuart & Dan Villaume
(shown at left)
As in all WholeBody Wisdom events,
attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
WHERE
Inner Heat Yoga Studio
64 Shattuck Square
Berkeley, CA
-- Next to Downtown Berkeley BART
Directions
[Inner Heat is on the WEST side of the Shattuck
Square block. There is also a 64 on the east side -- but this is the
wrong one.]
Testimonials
"The AcroPlay class was
completely amazing for me...I left feeling glowy, both physically and
mentally.
"I think working with
different partners put me out of my comfort zone at first, but in a
positive/challenging way. I would describe the class as a full-on
workout for body, mind and spirit.
"Following the class, I
felt completely grounded and relaxed, all the tension I'd been harboring
had been released in an amazing rush.
"I have already started
recommending this class to my friends and hope that more classes will be
offered in the new year. Let me conclude with a big THANK YOU for making
this experience possible."
Meredith Klein, College Student
"I liked that I could go
up to my edge and engage there, but it didn't tweak me past my comfort
zone to the point where I shut down. I liked the humor and the
friendly atmosphere.
"The AcroPlay workshop
related EXTREMELY well to the rest of my life, particularly in the
area of relationships with men. In part due to the support of the
workshop, I was able to hold my own container with a male friend in a way
I am usually not able to do, and it was good. So thanks!
"I thought you all did a great
job of working with charged material -- trust, safety, sexuality -- in a
warm and respectful and light and safe way."
Alison Luterman, writer and teacher
"I enjoyed the
psychological aspect of the class. The challenge of taking risks, and
being supported in a loving environment.
"I enjoyed doing things
differently - ie: I usually choose people, but I let people choose me.
It was rewarding and satisfying.
"I learned that I miss having
the kind of contact that occurred. ie: eye contact, focus on other beings,
hugs, gentle touching, etc. I feel more open and willing to make more
intimate contacts.
"I experienced pleasure in
the contact I received, the warm welcome, and invitation to do what felt
right to me.
"I was left feeling
exhilarated and relaxed. And I was impressed with the attitudes &
openness of the teachers and assistants, as well as the participants.
"I would describe the
class as challenging, provocative, and mindful.
"I was able to notice my
edges with trust.
"It was interesting and
delightful to see men participating in such an intimate experience.
"Scott was clear with his
explanations, and made the demos look like so much fun. The different
experiences were interesting and well organized.
"Todd, the co-teacher... he
was very sweet, vulnerable, mindful, and caring. I enjoyed working with
him. I felt safe, that he was listening to my concerns, such as hurting
myself as a base. He was a great flyer in the demos. Really creating an
environment for exploration and fun. As a part of our threesome, he
joined in as a student, rather than a teacher, and was amazing in his
ability to be present. His attitude enabled me to be available to
expose my vulnerabilities, also."
Roxanne Fuller, Psychotherapist
"I left happy and feeling
super empowered. Balancing/flying Scott and being flown backwards by
Scott were two incredible experiences that I would repeat again in a
heartbeat.
"It was all new and
exciting, but the only way to describe how I felt would be to say that
I am envious of myself at those moments, haha! If I hadn't been the one
doing them, I would have been watching and wondering if I could and
wishing I could be the one trying, so thank you for those exceptional
experiences!
"I didn't understand how the
switching partners would occur but I had read someone's comment about that
before class and it worked well because like Scott explained, it provided
opportunity to feel out other people, get a feeling for myself.
"The evening was
Invigorating, engaging, interactive, and I enjoyed getting into flying
right away. I like getting dirty and trying new things. Definitely a safe
environment for that.
"I liked everything about the
event. It was an overall good, positive experience. I felt comfortable,
and not so shy or nervous. I loved it!
"The instructors were all
very friendly and helpful, good role models :)
"I was excited to come to
the class and thought it would be a lot of fun. It exceeded my
expectations. It was the most positive of all my recent positive fun
movement-oriented class experiences. It did not feel like 2 hours at all.
"I had a fabulous time and
I can't wait for the next class. I wish I knew more people to invite!
Thank you Scott!"
Erika Henson
Upcoming Events:
September
October
CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY
Dates subject to change
For more information, or to receive a notice about upcoming events (and
advance registration discounts) send
an email to:
Events@WholeBodyWisdom.com
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