Reduce anxiety, calm your nervous system, and learn easy to use self soothing techniques that help you get control of your breath and your thoughts. Often, we can’t control what’s going on in the world, but we can control how we react to it. A good place to start is with your breath. If I am feeling stressed, taking a big deep breath buys me some time, and gives me some space to figure out my next move, and think about what I should (or shouldn’t) say.
What does stress feel like in your body? Does your stomach ache, do your eyes dart around, does your heart race, does your jaw tighten up? Noticing body sensations is another great step in taking control of your body and mind.
Join me Saturday August 1st at noon as safely and gently explore these sensations, and play with breathing techniques and short guided meditations. This is a great workshop for those new to meditation, or those of you experiencing sleep issues (or, anybody feeling stressed to the max right now).
Are you suffering from anxiety, stress, or sleep issues? during stressful times when things feel out of control I like to focus on what is under my control. I can control my breath and my thoughts (well, most of the time)
This Saturday, in lieu of our weekly interview we are going to sit together. Please join us for five or ten minutes, or stay for the whole class.
We will go through simple breathwork exercises, guided meditation, and gentle movement. you will feel calm, centered, and relaxed heading into your weekend.
Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers weekly Pilates, yoga, Barre, Energy Flow and R.O.S.S. classes, and one on one strength, balance, and flexibility sessions.
“Improve Your Online Teaching Skills” Workshop Sunday May 24th
• Who: Dance teachers (This class is geared towards movement teachers, but the skills you learn will translate to any online instruction.) • What: 90 minute workshop that will immediately improve your teaching skills! • When: Sunday May 24th at 1:30 pm PDT • Where: From your home, or wherever you are teaching your online classes. • Why: To improve your skills, your students experience, and your bottom line. • How much: Donate the amount you like – from $5 to $25. • How: (This class happened in 2020, if you’re reading this post now, and would like to discuss how I can help you be a better instructor please give me a call to schedule a time to chat).
If you feel this class is beneficial, you may pop some dough into my paypal “tip jar”.
The video classes have been great, you’re doing an excellent job showing the moves from different angles and all, I haven’t had any trouble following along. I’m really grateful you’re able to do these, it’s been a lifesaver.
Testimonial from S.H., Portland, Oregon
Goals of this workshop:
Improve your online teaching techniques to improve your client’s experience! To do this you need to learn new skills. This is not just a switch to video; this is a whole new way of teaching. You are responsible for creating an oasis for your people – a safe, loving, warm, learning environment where your clients get a break from their stressful day – and create relationships with others in class. When you do this, your students are excited about your classes, they tell their friends, and they can’t wait to come back! You fill your classes and make more money!
The number one thing I have learned from zooming, is the importance of clear verbal cueing. In fact I recently had a client have a technology issue and we did an entire session over the phone! What do you do when your client can’t see you very well, say they are tuning in on their phone or iPad?
It is your responsibility to be able to teach them using your words. We will be using breakout rooms, so you can practice your verbal cuing (including the “positive sandwich”) with each other.
Who do you know who teaches dance classes? Have you (or a family member) taken a dance class from a studio, either here in Portland, or elsewhere? I have developed a brand new program that I am excited to share with the dance community, and I need your help.
Would you be willing to introduce me to a dance instructor?
This could be any type of dance, from ballet, ballroom, bachata, salsa, swing, Jazzercise, or Zumba (to name a few). Teaching classes virtually is a whole different animal than teaching in a studio. I want to share my tips for success with other instructors.
You can help me in two ways:
1. Forward this post to your instructor. 2. Share this post on social media.
Do you suffer from tight, sore muscles? Want to feel relaxed, stretched, and destressed? Join us Saturday May 16th and learn an easy, at home, myofascial release program to keep your muscles supple. Together we go through Fluid’s “Top Ten” foam roller exercises that include release work, stabilization, strength exercises, and balance training.
* We will be using 36 x 6 inch inch round rollers(like this)for this class.* Contact me if you need a foam roller. I have used ones available for loan, and new ones for sale. (503) 705-4762
Who: you! What: 90 minute movement workshop. When: Saturday May 16th, from noon to 1:30. Where: From the comfort of your own home! All classes and workshops are now virtual! How much: One person for $35, two people attending the same workshop for $60.
If you’ve been doingThe April Five with us this month you should be getting familiar with the Rolling to Standing exercise. Why are these types of mobility exercises important? The chances of us falling increase as we age. By practicing getting up and down from the ground effortlessly, we become skilled at falling. If we stay loose as we fall, we can minimize the change of serious injury like a broken bone.
Want to improve your balance? Join us for Fluid’s Better Balance Workshop Saturday April 18th!
Who: you (and your friends!)
What: 90 minute class. Be prepared to move your body. This is not necessarily a sweaty workout, but wear comfy clothes, like sweats or yoga pants.
When: Saturday April 18th from noon to 1:30
Where: From the comfort of your own home! All classes and workshops are now virtual!
