Movement for Puppeteers with Ariel Lauryn

As puppeteers, we don't often think of ourselves as athletes, so we tend to prioritize other things before tending to our bodies. However, it is through our bodies that we manipulate puppets and objects, in often unnatural positions and with unnatural movements.  All the more reason to give them a little TLC! 

In this hour to hour-and-a-half workshop (length depending on number of participants--includes a 10 minute break), we will cover self-care practices for strength conditioning, mobility, and rehabilitation to target areas of the body that are important for puppeteers, both for TV puppetry and stage puppetry. This will include some yoga, static and dynamic stretching, light cardio, and vagal toning exercises (to stimulate and soothe the nervous system). Targeted areas of the body will include : hands and wrists, shoulder girdle, hip flexors, and core. All that we cover is intended to inspire you to create your own practice to come back…