In a Continuum class, space is created for exploration with the offering of an idea, an image, or a theme.  A sequence of simple movements, breaths and sounds will be offered and serves as a catalyst for the exploration of the theme, image, or idea. This exploration is often referred to as a “dive”.  Individuals dive in and explore the material at their own pace, in their own timing, and in any position that is most comfortable, manageable, and safe for their body.

Movers can expect to work in multiple relationships to gravity: lying, side-lying, sitting, and standing. The pace of a Continuum class can be quiet, slow, and meditative – with more internal micro-movements – or faster and more dynamic in its range. This more dynamic aspect of the practice, with larger wave-like movements and increased aerobic activity using a variety of exercise props and equipment, is what we call Continuum Playground.

It requires discipline to do this practice on one’s own.  Co-creating a group energy field in a class setting is nourishing and amplifies the mover’s responsiveness.  Class and workshop sizes can range from three to a few dozen movers.  Attending weekly classes or multi-day workshops provide a context for discoveries that can only emerge over time and is strongly encouraged.

Ideally, the practice of Continuum becomes part of our everyday lives by formally “diving” for some period of time each day, and informally integrating the deeper principles of conscious embodiment into our favorite forms of exercise, activities, practices, and daily habits. With time, this conscious awareness incorporates itself into our very perception of the world around us.