The Mission of Body Dynamics, Inc.

with Sharon Epstein

Is to hold space for people 

to feel physicallay grounded and spiritually elevated

using posture, movement, breathwork, and meditation.

 

A little about me

 

My philosophy

I believe that we are adaptable, resilient beings and that by exercising our bodies, eating to satisfy our unique needs and allowing time for meditation, restorative practices and recovery, we have the potential to both deepen and elevate our physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being.  

My work is about meeting people where they are at and supporting them to create and sustain a strong, supple body and mind as they dynamically shift, change, grow and age along the life cycle.

I find great meaning and pleasure in studying and sharing this work, and I consider it a true honor to be on a path of service.


My education and experience

I earned a BA in Theater Arts from Bard College, and later, an MS in Dance Movement Therapy from Hunter College. I am a NY State (LCAT) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.

I have always been a creative and spiritual seeker. During high school and throughout college, I became fascinated by the interplay between art and spirituality. I immersed myself in the performing arts and therapeutic practices, studying theater, dance and movement traditions, yoga lineages and psychology. This interplay has been at the heart of my life’s passion and purpose.

Honoring and deepening my Jewish ancestral roots, I seek to integrate movement and yoga through the lens of Jewish spirituality. This journey began in 2009 with a collaboration alongside Rabbi Tara Feldman and now continues to evolve beside other leaders and teachers. In 2021, Rabbi Feldman and I co-authored a workbook titled “Into A Jewish Holiday Year with Yoga!” Available on Amazon

As a dance movement therapist, I worked within the fields of psychiatry, substance abuse and then gerontology. Later on, after raising a family, I worked in oncology and neurology, participating in the renowned Dance for Parkinson’s Disease teacher training with the Mark Morris Dance Group based in Brooklyn, NY. I am currently on faculty with the MMDG Dance for PD program and can be found leading classes at Northwell, Glen Cove Hospital. I also serve as a board member and guest teacher with the non-profit organization Dance Party for Parkinson’s, Inc, teaching at JCC’s in Nassau county, Long Island.

I received my 200 hour yoga certification in 2006 from the Yoga & Polarity Center, LI, with a concentration in viniyoga, from the Krishnamacharya lineage. My 300 hour certification was earned seven years later at Laughing Lotus, NYC, focusing on vinyasa flow style of hatha yoga with an introduction to ayurveda. I am registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYT-500+ and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)

I love learning and prioritizing my ongoing education to obtain advanced certifications every year.

Yoga Certifications and Training:

  • 200 hours Yoga & Polarity Center, LI, Heather Principe

  • 300 hours Laughing Lotus, NYC, Dana Flynn & Ali Cramer

  • 30 hours Katonah Yoga, Abbie Galvin & Ty Watson

  • 15 hours Sequencing, Jason Crandell

  • 15 hours Injury Prevention, Jason Crandell

  • 20 hours Yin Yoga, Corina Benner

  • 10 hours Restorative Yoga, Jillian Pransky

  • 20 hours Corporate Yoga, Shawn Bradford

  • 30 hours Embodied Jewish Spirituality, Julie Emden

  • 20 hours Prenatal Yoga, Suzanne Cardinal

  • 15 hours YogaKids, Marsha Wenig

Continuing Education in Dance Movement and Creative Arts Therapy Training:

  • Mark Morris Dance Group Dance for PD

  • Healthy Steps, The Lebed Method for Breast Cancer Survivors

  • Moving for Life, (Recovery for Breast Cancer) with Dr. Martha Eddy

  • Creative Arts Therapy Supervision, Dr. Arthur Robbins

Training, Coaching and Advanced Certifications:

  • Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

  • Senior Fitness Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

  • Reiki Level 1, Barbara Arnold

  • Pranic Healing Level 1, Gabriel Mourner

  • Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage, Abby Vakay

  • Integral Sound Healing, Catherine Besthoff

  • Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Rabbi Lisa Goldstein, Rabbi Sam Feinsmith

  • Ongoing Professional Coaching, Shawn Bradford

 
 

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