Let’s get physical

This workshop will cover improving strength, flexibility and control, and how these can help you gain more physical autonomy and learn about your body! 

We will go through locomotion patterns before and after corresponding mobility routines (hips, shoulders, and spine) to compare how we feel and move. 

• There will be modifications for every skill level.
• We will move through movements slowly, with control.
• Please bring a journal or phone to make notes at the end of class.
• Wear comfortable clothes to move in.
• One set of paralettes / pbars and yoga blocks will be available if needed for assistance. Feel free to bring your own as well.

How this workshop may benefit you:

Hips

Limited hip mobility can look like struggling to touch toes, extend or raise the legs, sit or move in a squat, and getting on and off the floor.

Increasing hip mobility decreases the strain on the lower back, knees, and makes squatting, and stretching the hamstrings more comfortable.

This can benefit tying with stability, hip opening, and leg extension.

Spine

Tightness and stiffness in the back are common these days. With a lot of time spent in the seated position our spines don’t get the full range of movement they need. 

This class will take your spine through a full range of motion (forward, back and sideways). 

This can benefit tying with twisting, suspension, torsions, and back bends.

Shoulders 

Limited shoulder mobility can cause upper back and neck discomfort. This is common due to people sitting for work and leisure a lot. 

The movements in this class will cover the most common shoulder motion restrictions. This can benefit tying with body handling, lifting, arm ties and stamina in holds.

About Zox:

Zox is a trans certified personal trainer in Vancouver, BC. Their passion is to help trans, non-binary, queer, and otherwise marginalized people move with greater confidence. They’re also a tattoo artist and rope switch.

@buyanmoves
@buyanisle
Buyan.ca

Tickets

Details

• Date and Time: Sunday, July 12, 2pm – 5pm
  
• Duration: approximately 2-3h
  
• Fee: $35/person (members get a discount)
  
• Prerequisites: None
  
• Material to bring: Just yourself
  
• For individuals or pairs: any constellation is welcome.
  
• Who is this for: Queer and friends
  

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]

Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

Fineprint

• Accessibility: 

Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. 

• Cancellation and refund policy:

If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder. 

Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.

No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.