by Still & Moving | May 8, 2025 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
In my place this month, our Kumu Mālia shares this touching tale for our Life at the Center story. Mahalo to Malia! – Director, Renée Tillotson By Kumu Mālia Helelā I have long revered and held great aloha for Queen Lili’uokalani. I was a young girl when I...
by Still & Moving | May 8, 2025 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
From Izumi Ponimō’ī For Izumi Ponimō’ī, that is hula. Hula brings such richness to her life, from opportunities to step forward with courage and gain perspective, to connecting with people she never would have met otherwise. Finding a hobby you love and can dedicate...
by Still & Moving | Apr 3, 2025 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson A few years ago, I was earnestly seeking a champion. In my role leading literally thousands of students, teachers and staff members at Still & Moving Center over the last 14 years, I’ve watched countless beautiful life stories of people who...
by Still & Moving | Apr 3, 2025 | Letter from the director, Magnificence in our 'Ohana
Two May Day HonoreesMay 2025 By Kumu Mālia Helelā Two students have distinguished themselves as shining examples of the aloha spirit. We recognize Izumi Ponimō’ī as our Lei Day Queen, and Yvonne Waioha as the Miss Aloha Hula of our hearts! Read on for a little more of...
by Still & Moving | Feb 26, 2025 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Our housemaster of music, Dustin Hara, says that he mentioned to me a few months back that he wanted a grand piano for Still & Moving Center. Of course, I would have loved for us own a beautiful piano from which Dustin and others could shower...
by Still & Moving | Feb 26, 2025 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
By Debbie Rosas Dance your way through life I believe we are mysterious… an intricate work of art in a dynamic interplay of motion, emotion, and energy. Expression is the dance of life itself. It doesn’t stop when the music ends; it lives in every action, every...
by Still & Moving | Feb 6, 2025 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
by Megan Leatherman Condensed version of blogpost: https://awildnewwork.com/blog/2016/06/01/lessons-from-the-wild-how-to-shed-old-skin I have been in a kind of weird, cloudy period of change. Like most personal growth, it was happening at a level...
by Still & Moving | Feb 6, 2025 | Letter from the director, Magnificence in our 'Ohana
March 2025 Introduction By Renée Tillotson A celebration known in India as Maha Shivaratri took place February 25/26 of 2025: the vigil night of Shiva. In our Still & Moving Center almanac, this whole week is devoted to Shiva’s Dance of Transformation. The idea...
by Still & Moving | Feb 6, 2025 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
By Skyler RielaWe cannot control the vast majority of what happens out in the world and outside of ourselves. We cannot control other people’s emotions or reactions, and trying to do so is crazy-making! But we do have autonomy and choice over our own internal...
by Still & Moving | Jan 30, 2025 | Classes, Current Classes, Meditation & Conversation, Meditation & Culture, Related Yoga Articles
In-studio Livestream & Online Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm HST *Starting February 11 FREE Sitting in stillness, we find ourselves. Sitting in community, we find each other. Together we create the space for growth, connection, and peace. This meditation...
by Still & Moving | Jan 16, 2025 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Have you ever traveled as an adult with a stuffed animal? In December, just before I left for a Nia / MELT retreat in Costa Rica, my good friend Yvonne Siet presented me with the unlikely gift of a teddy bear for my 69th birthday. Yes, a fluffy...
by Still & Moving | Jan 6, 2025 | Classes, Current Classes, Fitness, Mindful Movement, Women
In-Person & OnlineFridays, 2:45-3:45 pm HST Ready to unwind, increase flexibility, and improve your ability to move as you wish to move throughout your life? Jessica guides you through a somatic practice that helps prevent injuries as you give attention to your...
by Still & Moving | Dec 17, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Fitness, Mindful Fitness, Mindful Movement, Related Dance Articles
In-person & Online Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm HST What better way to close your Aloha Friday with a Fit + FUNctional fitness class? Fit & FUNctional is designed to combine the best of fitness and functional movement in a fun, energizing and inclusive...
by Still & Moving | Dec 5, 2024 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Our sons make time every year, in their busy lives as the income-earning fathers of young families, to travel together for a brothers’ trip. As avid surfers, Shankar and Govi generally choose a spot with great waves, often including a...
by Still & Moving | Dec 4, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
Although Still & Moving Center is an alcohol-free establishment, we offer this tip that includes suggestions for those who do imbibe. By: Gilad Janklowicz, founder/teacher of Bodies in Motion As the holiday season arrives and the New Year quickly...
by Still & Moving | Nov 14, 2024 | Coaching, Coaching (Coaching & Private Instruction), Mindful Movement
Private Vocal Lessons with Dustin Pricing:60 min / $10575 min / $12590 min / $145120 min / $195 10-session pack (60min/each) – $750.00 Are you ready to unlock the potential of your voice and explore the wonderful world of music? Your private sessions cater to...
by Still & Moving | Nov 4, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
Let me preface my suggestion by telling you an old Chinese saying: “100 steps backward are worth 1,000 steps forward.” Hi! I’m Renée’s older son. As a wild land firefighter, I do a lot of training, hiking, running and working on rugged terrain. About a year ago, I...
by Still & Moving | Oct 28, 2024 | Past Yoga Classes
Live online with the Academy of Mindful Movement 4 Mondays @ 9:00 – 9:30 am HST Free Learn More Hosted by Renée Tillotson & Douglas Groesser Join us for four Mondays of conversation led by Academy of Mindful Movement principles. Come and share your perspective and...
by Still & Moving | Oct 17, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Martial Arts, Qigong
In-person & Online Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm HST *Starting November 5th, 2024 In this Qigong class, you’ll experience the flow of your Qi (life force energy) through Qigong movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to balance your mind, body, and...
by Still & Moving | Oct 14, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Women
In-personFridays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm * Starting April 4, 2025 Fuel your Friday with movement that’s bold, joyful, and deeply embodied. Experience a cutting edge contemporary dance class that blends dynamic technique with playful exploration. Whether you’ve never...
by Still & Moving | Oct 3, 2024 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson An unusual and unexpected gift recently appeared at the mailbox of the property with its small collection of homes where we raised our children. Our kids’ kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Vicky Lacks, was downsizing her belongings, so she left for us two...
by Still & Moving | Oct 3, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
From Doris Morisaki, Still & Moving Hula Teacher Remember how you used to move as a child: creatively and unpatterned? Or maybe you are around children often, and see them swing their arms all about, skip, hop, and turn upside down to see the world from a new...
by Still & Moving | Sep 30, 2024 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Did I ever tell you we brought up our kids on a commune? Gosh, looking back on photos, we hardly seem to have been more than kids ourselves when we idealistically joined another couple and another family with kids to buy a rundown property together:...
by Still & Moving | Sep 5, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
From Mark Morisaki Don’t let your life outside work be nothing but errands and chores! Spend quality time with your loved ones.Find a shared passion or hobby, or do something fun on your own. Maybe you need alone time outside of work and family to do something...
by Still & Moving | Sep 5, 2024 | Letter from the director, Magnificence in our 'Ohana
Celebrating Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Challenge winner, Loan Le By Loan Le Overall, my biggest hurdle in taking Still and Moving Center’s Over the Rainbow Challenge was in my timing. I work all day and I have to cook and do many other things. During the Challenge,...
by Still & Moving | Aug 29, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Mindful Movement, Tango, Tango, World Culture
Guest teacher Guillermo Barrionuevo In-person Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:15 pmSaturdays 12:00 – 1:30 pm Milonga every 2nd Wednesday of the Month Summer teachers: We’re excited to welcome guest teacher, Guillermo Barrionuevo, from Argentina...
by Still & Moving | Aug 29, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Mindful Movement, Tango, Tango, World Culture
In-person Wednesday, 8:15 – 9:30 pm Join us for an Open Tango Practice, where you can refine your dance in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This is a space to practice at your own pace, whether alone or with a partner, while enjoying the freedom to...
by Still & Moving | Aug 29, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Mindful Movement, Tango, Tango, World Culture
In-person 7:00-8:15 pm Are you wanting to test the waters of Tango dancing? Our Artist in Residence, Josefina Stellato, is bringing you tango basics all the way from Argentina! In this class, you’ll learn the foundational steps and techniques that make...
by Still & Moving | Aug 8, 2024 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Only a few of you know that I have a sister, Melanie. Fewer know that she’s my half-sister on my dad’s side, that she is half-Chinese, and that she was born when I was 40 years old. By that time I had long-relinquished my hope for a sister… Now I...
by Still & Moving | Aug 8, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
Tip: Exercise regularly, eat healthy, get enough rest, and be stingy with your time on social media! by Gilad Janklowicz of “Bodies in Motion” As our dear Gilad recommends, let’s practice sensible life habits. Exercise, wholesome fresh foods, and good rest all uplift...
