The Sway is an embodied experience that weaves together the practice of movement meditation with the healing power of communal nervous system co-regulation.

In The Sway, your nervous system gets to remember that you’re not alone. Through gentle movement, conscious breathing, and the simple act of sharing space, we create conditions for both personal regulation and communal attunement.

Whether you're seeking to reconnect with your body, find relief from stress and overwhelm, or experience the profound healing that happens when we move together, The Sway offers a sanctuary where your individual journey enriches the whole - and the whole enriches you.

Raves from our first Sway ~

"Overall, I have to say five stars!"

"[My kids] were SO inspired by the event, by being the first ones to “do it” and by all of care put into it, the “colored lights and flowers in every room”. Y’all really made a vibe happen, so grateful."

Come as you are. Move as you need. Leave more connected to yourself and others.

The Schedule

3-3:15 arrival time (please aim to arrive by 3:15 so we can begin together at 3:30pm. Parents and caregivers can arrive up until 5pm.)

3:30-5:30 The Sway dance and cradle snuggle with tea service

The Sway - vibe: movement meditation and non-verbal communication

Facilitator TBA

The Cradle - vibe: soft voices and holding

The Play - kids space

5:30-6pm Closing circle and social

Childcare Details

This event is a sober all ages event. Childcare will be provided for children ages 5-11. Younger children (infant to toddler) will be welcome in the The Cradle when accompanied by their parents.

Children below age 5 can stay in The Cradle supervised. See below for details on this part.

We hope to provide expanded childcare for children of all ages soon. Keep an eye out for updates.

We are excited to have Courtney’s empathetic and skilled perspective guiding our children’s experience. Her background spans literacy education, early childhood, and special education, but it's her passion and joy that she brings to the work that really sets her apart.

Logistics

Parking

Street parking is abundant and for more secure parking the MacArthur BART parking garage is 2 blocks away. This is Oakland so please don’t leave anything visible in your car to prevent break-ins.

Public transportation: MacArthur BART, AC Transit

Accessibility details

The front entrance has 5 steps to enter the building, however the entire event is on one floor with no steps.

There is a ramp available on the 37th Street side of the building for those gliding their way into the event.

What to Wear & Bring

This is about comfort and pleasure - wear what makes your body sing and brings what makes your heart happy. Come dressed to feel delicious in your own skin. Here are some suggestions:

For Moving

Comfortable clothes that let you sway, stretch, and breathe deep - think soft fabrics that love your body back
Layers you can shed or add as your temperature shifts with the movement
Bare feet or grippy socks (we'll have a shoe storage area)

For the Cradle

Your fluffiest onesie, coziest pajamas, or whatever makes you feel most held
Soft blankets for wrapping yourself and your new friends
Your favorite stuffy or comfort object for the deepest snuggles
An eye mask or ear plugs if you want to go extra deep into relaxation or need extra care for your senses.

Personal Care

Water bottle to stay hydrated
Any personal items that help you feel grounded - journal
A change of clothes if you want to shift your energy between spaces

Optional Magic

A small gift like oracle cards or communication icebreakers or a note for the community altar
Anything that makes you feel more like yourself

FAQs

I have a toddler between 1-5, what does it mean that they will stay in The Cradle supervised?
We hope to expand our childcare services in in the future, but for this first round we need to keep our childcare to kiddos that are potty trained. We just don't have the capacity to care for the kids and take care of diapers. However, we want to keep The Sway accessible for everyone so we've opened The Cradle, our tea and cuddle space right across from the dance so parents could chill and hang with their friends and kids and maybe even get a chance to have their friends support them by caregiving while they take a break in The Sway. That's the best we can do right now. We hope you come experiment with us!

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