duende is a Spanish word for presence, aliveness and authenticity.
the duende way is a playful practice for inviting these qualities to emerge in us.
the duende way is built on 2 pillars:
duende BODY
Ground. Regulate. Create capacity through embodied practice.
duende PLAY
Take micro risks. Build courage. Discover aliveness through play.
Hey, I’m Angela.
Over years of movement and somatic practice, I learned that micro courageous steps, taken with the wisdom of the body, can unlock new forms of self-expression.
As children, we play organically.
As adults, the seriousness of productivity and discipline can go out of balance.
We forget to be intentional about play: about connection, joy, aliveness.
the duende way
will take you off the map,
where wild things grow.
forever a work in progress
inherently iterative
perfectly imperfect.