Class Spotlight: FLOWGA Movement Therapy | AXC Wellness Programs
Wellness is an important aspect of being an artist and FLOWGA Movement Therapy with Spurgen Brown is the perfect introduction to what it means to put that into practice. His philosophy of getting in tuned with your body and appreciating yourself is embedded into every step and motion you take in this class. Each session offers a variety of poses, stretches, and yogic teachings that encourage participants to move slower and more intentionally.
We sat down with instructor, artist, and yogi Spurgen Brown to learn about the class and what it means to be part of the FLOWGA experience:
We know FLOWGA is new to the ArtsXchange program lineup. How has the class been going so far?
"So far the class is going great! I can definitely see progress with the regular students. One student has now become a sort of assistant that practices at home and aids during classes. They all are open to trying new movements with their bodies. It could be things they haven't done before or things they haven't thought about before. I am impressed by the awesome interactions I continuously have. All the students I see become more confident in their movements and leave the class with better posture and a clearer mind."
What do you want students to get from their time in your class?
"What I like for them to get is to be bale to apply the philosophy of the movements with the philosophy of life. That means the movements they do in the class are a direct reflection of their mindset and their headspace. To stretch that further, being open to trying new things expands your mind and opens your consciousness. They feel empowered to say 'I can actually do this'."
How has the practice of yoga improved your life
"It has really opened the way for me to be fully intimate with my body. It's taught me, ultimately, that the body is a consciousness in itself. What goes on in your mind shows up in your body. When someone starts to move and make the decision to move their body beyond their preconceived limitations, you expand yourself so much further. Just making the decision has been powerful. I feel like a fuller, more in tuned person because of it!"
Take a look at some of the student reviews below:
"Learning how to use the breath to deepen stretches and increase flexibility was valuable. I learned that I can push myself a little to improve my results with balance and stretching in the yoga poses. I will incorporate some of the newly learned poses into my home yoga practice." Audrey
"I learned that I can do more than I think I am capable of when I trust myself. The instructor really emphasizes not to go too far or to hurt ourselves, but he also encourages us to trust ourselves and our bodies. That’s been very powerful. (And) I’m learning how to show up for myself. The instructor always tells us at the end of class to thank ourselves for showing up for ourselves." Davki
With the end of 2026 approaching, we at ArtsXchange hope you take full advantage of our wellness initiatives and join us for amazing programs like this to get your body moving. As artists, it is important we care for and nature our bodies and instructor Spurgen is one of the many leaders in our community helping guide those trying to do so.
For more information, check out our Upcoming Events page to see what other classes may be available.
