From the Ground Up
Where Mind & Movement Meet
Movement Offerings
Private & Group classes for People with Parkinson's are held through Zoom or in person, depending on location. To get a better sense of how I teach and for any questions or concerns you may have, book a free 30 min Zoom meeting with me!
Upcoming On line Class Series!
Movement for People with Parkinson's
Where Mind & Movement Meet
June 6- August 1 2025 12:00-1:00 EST
This 9 class weekly series covers 3 themes in rotation:
1) Movement Qualities/Dynamics (ie fast vs slow, sharp vs soft) & Strength
2) Musicality, Rhythm & Voice work
3)Cognition ,Proprioception & Balance
Classes all begin seated, with an option to stand at some points. Please be sure to have a clear space around you, bare feet is optimal. Many of the movement exercises will be similar from week to week, with a different focus which the various themes suggest. A small ball will be required for some exercises. There will be a Strengthening component in each class- a small set of hand weights, a resistance band or a set of canned food items that can be comfortably held in your hands are all good options.
Come Dance with Me!!!
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month I'll be in Scarborough at the Japanese Ju Jitsu Club, 1950 Ellsmere Rd, unit #8
Online Movement for Parkinson's Class
Thursday, 11:30-12:30 pm
(Toronto time)
for the Spanish speaking community!
translation is being offered by Laura Olmos
For Privates, Semi Privates~ As my rates indicate, I encourage weekly, ongoing sessions, as a consistent practice will have the best results over the long term
One 30 min class/week
with 4 week commitment
60.00 per class
One 1 hour class / week with 4 week commitment
80.00 per class ( does not include additional fee for travel time within Toronto)
One 1 hour private, single booking ,
150.00
*I ask for students to pay for classes- whether single or a series- in advance, with at least a 48 hr cancellation notice
please contact Sarah Martens, smcircle4@gmail.com to book a private, register for a class and for any questions or concerns you may have.
I am not set up to do online bookings through my website at this time,
thank you
All Videos
All Videos
Zoom Class Recording, Movement for Parkinson's Class, March 2024~ Rhythm, Musicality & Voice Work
Weight shifting with Movemate
Shifting weight with the Movemate
Cognitive Rhythmical skill development
Roots
With background studies in Theatre and Dance, there has always been a wondering sense of how I may connect and relate with myself and others through playful, creative exploration . I have trusted this curiosity to guide me in how I can best share and serve my community during these challenging times.
My teaching endeavours sprouted in High School as a skating coach for young skaters, later as a yoga instructor, and presently as a Dance & Movement teacher. Over the course of time I've come to understand perfectionism and our aversion of failure as two great obstacles to learning, moving, and in the greater picture relating to ourselves and others wholeheartedly.
By embracing the vastness of our human experience, alongside our interbeingness, we craft the space to embody the generosity of motion-moment to moment.
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Tkaronto- Mohawk for 'where there are trees standing in water',
the land where I live, is in the "Dish With One Spoon Territory"
The Dish With One Spoon is a treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee
that bound them to share the territory and protect the land.
Subsequent Indigenous Nations and peoples,
Europeans and all newcomers,
have been invited into this treaty
in the spirit of peace, friendship and respect.