Garuda Matwork

Garuda Matwork Garuda Matwork with Raena celebrates 7 years online and ongoing as an offering to students in Edmonton and beyond! Garuda combines the core work of Pilates, with the postures of yoga and the fluidity of dance into a full mind and body exercise for both dancers and non-dancers alike. Expect a full body movement experience in the comfort of your own home with thoughtful and imaginative instruction. Class Info Mondays at 12:30 PM MST · Online via ZoomZoom link sent with confirmation email.Bring a mat, knee padding, and comfortable clothes. Instructor Raena Waddell Fascinated with the human body communicating through movement, Raena celebrates 26 years as a dancer, choreographer and movement instructor in Edmonton. Over the course of two decades, she has premiered 18 short and full-length works presented across western Canada. Her curiosity surrounding dance adjacent practice led her to certifications in Pilates, Garuda, Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release, studying with mentors such as James D’Silva, Melanie Checknita, and Tracy Friesen. She instructs contemporary dance and dance-derived movement practices for dancers in partnership with Mile Zero Dance and Good Women Dance and for non-dancers alike at public recreation facilities through the city of Edmonton. Her creative philosophy is rooted in a trinity of listening, considering and trying: Listening deeply to what is being shared, considering all possibilities, and embodying ideas through movement without clinging to permanence. More details on Raena’s history and offerings can be explored here: www.raenawaddell.ca.