Monthly Archives: December 2014
Today I went to one of my favorite places—a quiet spot next to a river that my grandfather loved. Though it was cold, I sat in meditation on the ground, …
I arrived a few minutes late to Tammy’s class on Friday, once again, although this time I was legitimately entangled—attending a holiday party at my son’s afterschool program with his …
Somehow on Friday I managed to arrive a little late to Tammy’s Night Waves class, although I arrived in front of the Joffrey building thirty minutes before the start of …
I didn’t think that I would be able to dance last night, but a babysitter came through at the last moment. I was relieved. A week like this should not …
December 2014 5RTA Teacher Spotlight
Amelie Schweiger
I discovered the 5Rhythms eighteen years ago. I was studying and teaching literature at university, running writing workshops and singing lyrical songs but I didn’t find completely myself in any of that. I then started to turn to vocal improvisation and...
Paula McHugh
Holding the philosophy that pain and suffering can be transformed through movement and witnessing from the heart, I believe that the Rhythms represent a strong container when facilitated with compassion and non-judgment in which a dancer can heal. My ex...
December 5RTA Spotlight: Le Pas sage with Amélie Schweiger, France & a radio interview with Paula McHugh, Ireland. Holding the philosophy that pain and suffering can be transformed through movement …
From Paula McHugh (Read more about Paula’s teachings in December’s 5RTA Teacher Spotlight too!): Fresh off the Teacher Training after 15 hours of traveling across different time zones, I gave …
