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what the body knows

Move + feel your body,
write + share your truth

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body-affirming movement
+ truth-telling writing = knowing your body

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Two ways to practice:

live

Do you have a space where you get to be the most embodied, honest version of yourself? That’s what it’s like when you do this practice with a group. It’s where the practice comes alive and can become a foundation of both building and deepening your relationship with your body.

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…or

on your own

Want to give the practice a try on your own or keep practicing even when the live series isn’t in session? Get 2 free practices each month over on our Substack!

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what people say:

  • What the Body Knows is TRUE mind-body connection, with myself and with others, in a shared, safe space. It's unlike any other practice I've experienced and it continues to nourish me in ways I didn't know were possible.

    — Julie M.

  • What the Body Knows is literally the highlight of my week. I don't know how Anna does it, but I eagerly await each session knowing it will be revealing and inspiring.

    — Amy A.

  • This practice reminds me I have a body, that she is sacred, and she deserves care - which are all things I forget on the daily. Even if my writing feels surface-only, I walk away from each meeting grounded and happier. I really look forward to this space each week.

    — Cynthia M.

  • Anna's gentle, vulnerable presence, trauma-sensitive embodiment practice, and outstanding selection of poetry writing prompts creates a safe container to listen in to what the body knows.

    — Susan W.

have questions?

  • Brand-new beginners are welcome! While all of our movement practices are designed to meet people where they are, that is especially true in What the Body Knows because we are always angling to land in our body so that we can then do the same on the page. The movement portion of our practice is gentle, welcoming, and always encourages you to do what works best for you in the moment. Sometimes what we’re doing looks like yoga, and other times it looks like simple, somatic movement designed to create space for you to listen to your body. There are always options to do the practice from seated (in a chair or on the ground), standing, or lying down, and you are always not only welcome but encouraged to do what your body is calling for in the moment, even if it’s different from what I’m offering.

  • I know this might sound funny, but this is a writing practice that doesn’t have much to do with Capital-W Writing as we are sometimes taught to fear it. In this practice, I offer 3 jump-off lines from a poem. They’re designed to give you a way in so that you don’t have to start with a blank page. After that, you put pen to paper, pen never leaving the page, for about 10 minutes. We’re writing what comes through and what is true. This is not about a five-paragraph essay, and your writing does not need to have a beginning/middle/end. You definitely don’t need to consider yourself “good” at writing to participate. We’re not trying to impress anyone -- especially ourselves!

  • First, you’re definitely not alone! Pretty much everyone is the first time they try it. And this is the part that keeps most people coming back. It’s rare in life that we have spaces where we can hear our own truth out loud and have it held in the space of witnessing -- no feedback, just gratitude. I wish this kind of space for everyone! Also: this is why everyone reads (me included), no skips. We’re all in it together!

  • That’s fine! While I encourage writing by hand when it’s available to people, that’s mostly because it can bring us into a different space when we’re used to typing all day. But if writing by hand isn’t doable for you, by all means go ahead and type! You can have a blank doc ready to go during class, and my suggestion is to close/hide all your open tabs so you don’t get tempted to quick check your email in the middle of writing. ;)

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