Somatic Movement Classes in Downtown Mesa, AZ
Join Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist Molly W. Schenck for a weekly series of somatic movement practices that reconnect you to your body’s wisdom, restore balance to your nervous system, and invite mindful expression through motion.
Each class offers a gentle, adaptive environment that welcomes all bodies, experiences, and abilities. Come as you are — curious, tired, grounded, or uncertain — and leave feeling more connected to yourself and the world around you.
🗓 Thursdays, beginning January 1st, 2026
📍 Guild of the Vale — 200 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Class Descriptions
soMATics
Thursdays, Noon - 12:45p
A mat-based somatic movement practice designed for restoration and regulation. Through gentle, mindful movement and breath, you’ll reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms for a mid-day reset.
Bring a mat or blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
Low Slow Flows
Thursdays, 5:30p - 6:45p
A floor-based somatic movement practice that blends developmental movement and postmodern dance. Move at an unhurried pace to cultivate grounding, ease, and fluidity in your body.
Long sleeve, long pants, socks, and knees pads are highly recommended
Somatic Improv
Thursdays, 7p - 8:15p
An open-format movement practice inviting curiosity, play, and embodied awareness. Explore spontaneous movement prompts to discover new ways of listening and responding through your body.
No dance or improv experience required — just curiosity and presence.
Meditation in Motion
Thursdays, 8:30p - 9:15p
A guided mindful movement practice to bring stillness into motion. Through slow, intentional sequences and breathwork, you’ll find calm, clarity, and connection from the inside out.
Bring a mat or blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
Pricing: Sliding Scale Model
These classes operate on a sliding scale as a tool for accessibility and economic justice. You’re invited to reflect on your current circumstances and lived experience when selecting your price point. It is possible to move between these levels to reflect inconsistent income, temporary abundance, or life changes. No proof necessary.
Community Supported:
A reduced rate for those who need financial support to access the class. For those experiencing financial strain or limited income.
At Cost:
Covers the basic cost of running the class. For those with stable income or financial balance.
Pay It Forward:
A higher rate that helps sustain the sliding scale and support others’ access. For those with financial abundance or who wish to support community access.
About the Facilitator
Molly W. Schenck (MFA, MEd, RSME/T) is a multi-hyphenated artist and somatic practitioner who has been exploring the intersections of creativity, trauma, and embodiment for over fifteen years. As a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist and former dance professor, Molly blends her background in contemporary dance, yoga, and somatic therapy into accessible, trauma-informed practices that welcome all bodies, experiences, and abilities.
Still unsure or have additional questions?
Please contact Molly directly using the button below.
*Note: current schedule is available to book through the end of February 2026. At that time Molly will reassess offerings and adjust format or time as needed. Have an opinion about timing or class format? Please share them here.