Bloomster Course: Movement Matters

Course Overview

As students learn how to move with awareness mindfully, each student can feel their own growth and progress through the exercises. There will be plenty of support and guidance for students to figure out their own process and movement patterns. Each step or stage within the learning process will accept feedback from the student/listening to how they are learning, to check in if the student feels confident or competent in the learning and exercises. Also educating students on nutrition and sustenance for energy, movement, and work; will provide a healthy perspective for fueling or nourishing the body. Recovery will also be mentioned, but it will be a topic for later courses. As students learn, check ins and reflections are great indicators for what is retained. An overview of the modalities/types of exercise/movement, as well as meditation and breathwork for increasing awareness and consciousness. Along with intentional and intuitive movement practices to improve awareness and mindfulness. The main takeaway from this course is the long term benefits or lifestyles of what the students are learning, doing, and practicing for life long maintenance and growth. I want students to be able to remember what they learned and to be able to take it with them to develop strong and precise movement patterns throughout their lives.

Module

Ground Connection

Learning Objective: Students learn and practice grounding through sitting or standing. The students also learn about the forces around them and influencing the body, including gravity and tension. The examples of exercises shown are to be practiced as necessary for the students.

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Body Scanning and Awareness

Learning Objective: Tools and exercises are discussed to increase students' overall awareness of the body as well as the space around them. As each student checks in with their body and mind, they will be more aware of what is present for them. The students also learn how improve their movements with awareness.

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Body Development and Maintenance

Learning Objective: Energy is required for movement and activity, which means nutrition can influence each student's energy levels. A healthy nutrient diet is key for optimal performance for movement. The students will learn how some diets are different as well as view nutrition as a lifestyle and way to fuel the body and mind.

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Meditation and Breathwork

Learning Objective: As movement and activity require energy, allowing time for rest balances the stress on the body and mind. Spirit is to be understood individually by each student with meditation and breathwork as practices for relaxation, rest and growth. Awareness can continue to increase as the students learn and practice to balance their body, mind, and spirit.

Meet Course Creator, Kristen Seymour

Born in Arizona and raised in Michigan, many of my travels have been from warmer to cooler climate. I have adapted and learned to enjoy the seasonal changes which are in four cycles here in Michigan. Walking and hiking the trails near the lakes and forest have inspired me to stay healthy and active. I have been an athlete in sports and exercise since childhood. I have participated in soccer, basketball, softball, golf, downhill skiing, snowboarding, running, biking, rock climbing, power lifting, olympic lifting, calisthenics, gymnastics, and dance. My interests range from fitness to marine biology, and I am an activist for environmental care. I participate in local beach clean ups, programs for planting trees, working at recycling centers, and educating the public. I have been a coach, instructor, referee and trainer for twelve years. I love nature, animals, health, fitness, art, and being a part of communities respecting and taking care of the environment.