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 19, 2024 | Aerial, Aerial Dance / Aerial Silks, Classes, Mindful Movement, Past Aerial Classes, Past Kids Classes
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm For Jody Morse, Lyrical Lyra feels like a love affair with the aerial hoop! Have you ever dreamt of floating or flying, freely suspended in the air while also being solidly supported and secure? This is what dancing in a lyra feels...
by Still & Moving | Dec 18, 2024 | Aerial, Aerial Dance / Aerial Silks, Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Mindful Movement, Past Aerial Classes
Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Young flyers unite! Whether you have an experienced or a budding aerialist on your hands or just a kiddo looking for an exciting, new hobby to try, this aerial class challenges children to explore creative movement, strengthen their...
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 If you’re seeking exercise that doesn’t feel like it, come to this dance class! This “awe-somatic” contemporary dance both fills the spirit and pumps your blood! Together, we seek to release judgment from dancing and remember the...
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
In-person Starting Saturday September 14, 2024 12:00 – 1:30 pm Deepen your Tango dance practice with guest teacher Josefina Sellat in our first ever Intermediate Tango class. Here, you’ll learn with approach Argentinian tango dancing with greater ability...
by Still & Moving | Aug 29, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Mindful Movement, Tango, Tango, World Culture
In-person Starting Wednesday September 11, 2024 8:15 – 9:30 pm Take an opportunity to take your tango to the next level! This focused tango lesson allows you to explore in detail the subtleties of the follower role. Discover how this role can become more...
by Still & Moving | Aug 29, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Mindful Movement, Tango, Tango, World Culture
In-person Starting Wednesday September 11, 20247:00-8:15 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...
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...
by Still & Moving | Jul 25, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Hawaiian Culture, Hula, Hula & Hawaiian Culture, Japanese, Meditation & Conversation, Meditation & Culture, Sacred Sound, Sacred Sound, Seniors, World Culture
In-person & Online Starting Sept 5, 2024 Moving from 6:45-7:25 pm to 7:00-8:00 pm This hour-long class lays the foundation for hula kahiko (ancient hula style), with a focus on movement and voice, working with the beat of the ipu (gourd drum). Join Kumu Mālia for...
by Still & Moving | Jul 25, 2024 | Aerial, Aerial, Aerial Dance / Aerial Silks, Classes, Current Classes, Mindful Movement, Related Dance Articles
Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:15 pm August 27 – September 17, 2024 Price: $120 Enjoy the in-the-air thrill of Aerial Hammock Dance, while staying within reach of the floor! Series are great for learning a sequence! Tone up the entire body – arms, legs...
by Still & Moving | Jul 25, 2024 | Current Classes, Fitness, Mindful Fitness, Mindful Movement, Seniors
Online Mondays, 8:00 – 9:00 am HST In-studio Livestream & Online Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm HST MELT is a simple self-treatment technique that boosts your body’s ability to heal by calming your nervous system and rehydrating your connective...
by Still & Moving | Jun 12, 2024 | Letter from the director, Magnificence in our 'Ohana
Celebrating Magnificence in our ‘Ohana: Georgia Ortega: Somatic Dance & Yoga Teacher Interview by Sharonne Gracia Georgia Ortega’s diverse and excellent teaching enriches our dance and yoga community, providing something for everyone. Georgia has been teaching a...
by Still & Moving | Jun 10, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Fitness, Mindful Movement, Women
In-Person & OnlineWednesdays 7:15 – 8:15 pm. HST Sign Up Schedule Unwind from the day and prepare the body, mind and soul for a deep and restful sleep. Sometimes it’s difficult to quiet the mind to allow our bodies to relax. One of the ways we can support...
by Still & Moving | Jun 6, 2024 | Letter from the director, Life At The Center
By Renée Tillotson Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it!Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.- WOLFGANG GOETHE Perhaps when you muse upon our dear kumu hula Mālia Helelā, you hear her smooth, melodic voice in your mind’s ear, or you envisage...
by Still & Moving | Jun 6, 2024 | Healthy Life Tip, Letter from the director, Related Meditation & Culture Articles
By Mālia Helelā Curiosity and humility go hand in hand. When we learn to challenge our assumptions and take the time to askpermission, we open ourselves to an infinite world of possibility. Growing up in hula, my fellow students and I learned to ask permission on...
by Still & Moving | May 31, 2024 | Classes, Current Classes, Japanese, Mindful Movement, Yoga, Yoga, Yoga - Beginner, Yoga - Fitness, Yoga - Functional
In person & Online Thursdays 9:15 – 10:30 am HSTSaturdays 9:15 – 10:30 am HST All levelsExperience a yoga practice appropriate for all levels (including absolute beginners). This class provides you with functional movement, natural breath...
