Intro to the BodyBraid
with Ruth Douthwright
Join Somatic Movement Artist and Educator Ruth Douthwright for an introduction to the BodyBraid, a wearable movement support that feels like a gentle hug, helping your body align, breathe, and move with ease.
Think of it as a movement companion that awakens your natural elasticity and connection through fascia and flow.
What to Expect:
In this hands-on session, you’ll:
- Learn ways to wear your braid for working at a desk or in daily life
- Explore movement and stillness with awareness for posture and alignment
- Discover playful sequences that enhance support, mobility, and curiosity in motion
BodyBraids will be provided for the workshop, and additional braids will be available for purchase for anyone who’d like to take one home.
Thursday, December 11
7:00 – 8:30 PM
62 Askin St
$20 per person
Come curious, wear comfortable clothes, and get ready to explore!
More information about the Body Braid
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About Ruth Douthwright
Ruth Douthwright is a Canadian dance artist, Somatic Movement Educator and Mother.
For over a decade Ruth has collaborated in research, practice and education with the International Axis Syllabus community and The Body Braid movement projects teaching internationally.
In collaboration with The London Arts Council, Ruth developed and continues to deliver and facilitate arts programming for people with a wide range of physical and intellectual abilities and disabilities – The Art of Remembering at McCormick Dementia Services, Togethering with L’arche and Participation House, Recovery Through the Arts at Parkwood Mental Health.
Ruth is currently developing programming with Dr Sarah Kim and Dr Kevin O’Connor for Unity Health Toronto. Mindful Movement & Meditation: Somatic movement practices and resources with a special focus on support for breast cancer patients based on her diagnosis, process and ongoing rehabilitation.
