Freeing the Fascial Web Pt. 1 w/Derek DiMartini

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Do you often feel “stuck” in your body? That you have chronic tension that keeps you from showing up at 100% in your movement and your life? Working with your fascia may be the answer! Your body’s fascial network is an interconnected web of tissue that adapts to your movement habits and routines. In this 3-part workshop series, you will learn how to move in a way that works with your fascial network rather than against it, accessing more mobility and ease in your daily life. This series synthesizes movement techniques from Structural Integration (Hellerwork, Mary Bond), and eastern dance (Noguchi Taiso, Leimay Ludus) in a playful and inquisitive learning environment open to people of all abilities. Session 1- Finding Your Fluid Body Our bodies on average contain 60% water. A large portion of this water lives in our fascia, or connective tissue. In this session, we reconnect with the fluidity in our bodies through gentle partnering and imagery-based exercises. By increasing the connectivity in our quality of movement, we reduce the effort and strain in our everyday movements, such as moving from sitting to standing. ABOUT DEREK Derek DiMartini (he/him) is a certified Structural Integration practitioner with a lifelong background in dance and performance. A graduate of the New School of Structural Integration, Derek employs a holistic approach in his practice, blending biomechanics, movement awareness exercises, and visceral manipulation to address chronic pain, strain, and resistance. With decades of experience as a mover, Derek has developed a deep sensitivity to his clients' bodies. He excels at identifying and addressing limiting movement patterns, working collaboratively with clients to understand how small adjustments can foster long-term ease and adaptability. Derek emphasizes creating a learning environment where clients feel empowered to translate their transformative experiences on the table into their everyday lives.