UNPACKING 🦋
I grew up hearing the greeting “mabuhay” spoken in somewhat joking contexts. Regularly I heard “hello” instead. Fast forward, and why is that? What a great way to be, to where you wish someone good energy before proceeding to say anything else. Today I engage with Mabuhay as a way to truthfully and intentionally approach people and the day, rather than the joking way I heard. I can guess reasons on why I grew up with stigma around this greeting. But I won’t. Now I’ve grown into the fullness of the word, with a truer intention than laughing at our language.
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To all the generations present who experienced our Philippine dance and martial arts presentation yesterday, I hope you learned a little more about the Philippines as we as Filipinx diaspora honor our ancestral lands, and through our culture— the essence of greeting with energy to in turn receive it, to approach life less fearfully, and with curiosity to connect the different aspects of ourselves in ways that the compartmentalized work together.
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Maraming salamat @cocoeuphoria of the @thewildorchidfoundation, @turningpointschool, @guro.alvin.catacutan and @pamanakali for being a great supporter and hub for this work, and new friend @squiggs_mitchell.
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🌊🌋 TOMORROW AT @pamanakali in Torrance, 2 events that are family friendly, open to all ages, and accessible. An afternoon with mindful movement and bridging communities.
Salamat @guro.alvin.catacutan for opening the Pamana Kali floor for holistic training.
1. DONATION YOGA & MINDFULNESS WITH @sofyaershova
Time: 3-4PM
Sofya Ershova is an accomplished dancer and teacher, based in Los Angeles. Sofya grew up in Russia, where she began her training with Contemporary Ballet Theater “Steps”. She extensively trained in multiple dance styles such as ballet, modern, contemporary and jazz.
After successful touring in Russia, Sofya moved to Japan where she performed with modern dance company “DIY MOVEMENT LABO” and has participated in various modern dance competitions across Japan. Later, Sofya attended an international dance program at Broadway Dance Center where she trained in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, hip-hop and street jazz.
Sofya is also a passionate yogi and completed her children yoga training with “Bent On Learning” and “Karma Kids” to bring yoga to children of all backgrounds in schools.
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2. MOVEMENT FOR JOY WITH @jgrayjnr
Time: 4:15-5:45PM
MOVEMENT FOR JOY – Dance class
Level: All inclusive
Movement for Joy was an initiative dreamed up by Jack Gray as an antidote to modern urban living and strain caused by sedentary, computerised mindsets. Gray decided that people need to stop isolating themselves into their busy lives, and to take at least one hour to commit to the practice of moving in community with others, being embodied, confronting our fears and most of all – generating a pure sense of joy, calm and fun. The class is a non-stop dynamic and physical movement class, that is different everytime, it is a connective relationship to people, their physical needs, and a reminder of all the possibiltiies of being in our body.
Bring suitable activewear clothing, no shoes, water bottle, sweat towel and a fun and light attitude.
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#astageofourown #holistictraining #mindfulness #yogaforall #movementforjoy #gratitudeattitude #pamanakali #torrance #kidfriendly #familyevent #familyevents #weekendactivities #southbayactivenutrition #southbay
