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A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast
Ep 72: Unlocking Creativity with Movement with MaryAnn Medenas
How do you cultivate creativity, when you need it?
Helena and Mike have both had roles throughout their careers that have required tremendous amounts of creativity. But, for anyone that’s had a role like that, you know that creativity isn’t necessarily an on-demand kind of thing.
This week, MaryAnn Medenas, a movement instructor specializing in yoga and dance, is back and we’re talking about that special intersection between creativity and movement with a generous sprinkle of mind-body connection.
In this Episode:
🎧 MaryAnn’s journey to finding creativity and flow
🎧 Creativity as a tool for clarity, understanding and personal evolution
🎧 Bringing all aspects of you to creativity; acceptance, authenticity and finding courage
🎧 Seeking feedback and doing some proactive research
🎧 Challenging the auto-pilot nature we sometimes get stuck in by using movement to shift our perspectives
🎧 Practical ways to use physical movement to tap into creativity
🎧 The bold challenge to record yourself moving and watching the replay without judgement and ego; embrace the awkward
🎧 Understanding the emotions you tap into when you move
🎧 Using movement to release pent up emotions
🎧 How movement can help you find clarity, intention, solutions to problems and, even, decisions
MaryAnngeline Medenas is a movement instructor specializing in yoga and dance. Driven by a deep passion for movement and its profound impact on the body, mind, and spirit, she founded Kineesi, a virtual yoga studio dedicated to creative sequencing and intuitive movement.
Kineesi—derived from the Greek word for "movement"—offers hundreds of classes that showcase her innovative teaching style and artistic approach. Committed to the healing and transformative power of movement, MaryAnngeline helps students restore balance and develop a deeper connection to their practice. She is passionate about helping yoga students and teachers move beyond burnout, fear, and rigidity to find freedom in their practice, with the ultimate goal of continuing to evolve.
With extensive experience leading yoga teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats, she guides students in expanding their movement repertoire and finding creative expression in their practice. Her diverse background in multiple movement modalities brings a unique and dynamic quality to her teachings.
MaryAnngeline holds an E-RYT 500 and YACEP certification, a Master of Arts in Dance from St. Mary’s College of California, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Dance from California State University, Fullerton. Her expertise in fluid, creative movement and seamless transitions empowers students to cultivate a deeper understanding of their bodies on a cellular level.
Instagram: kineesi.maryanngeline
TikTok: kineesibymaryanngeline
YouTube: kineesibymaryanngeline
Website: www.kineesi.com
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