Tune into the body and release the mind. In this 2-hour workshop we’ll explore improvisational structures and meditative movement patterns. Inspired by her learnings from the Japanese performing arts, Mayumi will guide exercises that release the idea of self and aim to transcend space time. Let go of habitual patterning and planning to welcome new possibilities for expression. Expose your humanity in this mindful and improvised movement practice.

Wear clothing you feel you can move easily in and a water bottle. You can choose to wear barefeet or socks.

*Masks are encouraged but optional. 

About Your Lab Instructor

Mayumi Lashbrook – Mayumi Lashbrook is a Japanese Canadian settler who seeks to expose, challenge, and rectify systems of oppression by creating innovative, introspective and inclusive dance theatre. She sees embodiment as at the crux of world making, creating opportunity for conscientious action. Her primary practices span performance, choreography, and education. Mayumi is the Artistic Director of Aeris Körper, mentee of Denise Fujiwara of Fujiwara Dance Inventions and has choreographed for Dusk Dances, Guelph Dance, and CanAsian Dance.