Paracosm Studio of Movement
393 Kerr Street L6K 3B9 Oakville, ON, Canada

Friends! If you've been feeling left in the dark, not knowing what's going on or when we'll be able to dance together again, there is a light at the end of the tunnel of uncertainty! Yesterday, Premier Ford announced that the regions of Ontario will be returning to the colour-coded Covid-19 response framework starting this week. Halton region is scheduled to reenter the framework as of February 16th. I do not yet have an official reopening date for the studio, but I'm going to be working this week on organizing our schedule so that we can get back into classes! Stay tuned for details, and in the meantime, continue to fill your lungs with this sweet winter fresh air and soak up this beautiful sunshine as much as you can! #sunshine #sunnydays #winterwonderland #blueskies #ourownlittleparacosm

I have been spending a lot of time through this lockdown focusing on turning inward and trying to reconnect with myself, so this post from @minaa_b resonates very deeply for me. While traversing the journey of "coming home to myself", I've become confrontingly aware of my internalized sense of unworthiness. Even the simple mantra "I am worthy" instantly elicits an overwhelming emotional reaction. The options to run, hide, distract, numb, or seek external validation rather tha...n sitting uncomfortably with those feelings of unworthiness are so tempting, but I've reached a point of awareness where even doing those things won't allow me to escape from myself. So now I'm working on resting in my discomfort. Resting in this sense of unworthiness while gently reminding myself that feeling unworthy is not the same as being unworthy. If this is something you struggle with as well, then let me also remind you: Feeling unworthy is not the same as being unworthy. Even if the words feel hollow or false, repeat them to yourself anyway. I am worthy. #iamworthy #selflove #comehometoyourself #vulnerability #Repost @minaa_b Happy Saturday! Filling your feed with some gentle reminders from my prints shop. Will be shipping out prints on Monday so get your order in today. Also, the shop will be expanding very soon so stay tuned! Link in my bio to order! ... What’s one soul nourishing thing you’ll be doing for yourself today?

Who else feels the constant shifting of emotions brought to the surface by this pandemic? It's important to remember that we as humans are complicated creatures. It is normal to feel a full range of things, sometimes all at once! Give yourself permission to feel sad, scared, fragile, broken, while also reminding yourself that you have a 100% survival rate of the days in your life to this point. You are strong because of your vulnerability, not in spite of it. #feelyourfeelings #vulnerability #fragileandstrong #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #emotionsarecomplicated #breathe #paracosmstudioofmovement #paracosmmovement #ourownlittleparacosm

Time to officially start introducing our Paracosm team! Meet Chris. She began pole dancing in 2013 after years of previous training in Latin and belly dance. This cat-loving powerhouse brings a bright, goofy energy into the studio and I absolutely would not have made it this far without her overwhelming love and support. After lockdown is lifted, be sure to join her for Choreography class on Monday nights and Level 3 on Wednesdays. In the meantime, head over to her page @thompson_ftw and give her a follow! #paracosmpixies #poleinstructor #paracosmstudioofmovement #paracosmmovement #ourownlittleparacosm #poleeverydamnday #wearamask #thumbsup #catlover #catlady #youreonlyasgoodasyourteam

We can't be in the studio right now, but that doesn't mean we can't be moving, exploring, and getting ourselves some exercise. Fresh air, physical activity, and nature are 3 things that I try to incorporate into my daily routine. Do you have a favourite place to be close to nature? When was the last time you were outdoors? Did you take time to stretch your legs or get yourself moving today? Side note: how satisfying is the sound of squeltching mud? #getoutside #selfcare #sunnydays #winterwalks #muddywalks #ourownlittleparacosm #nature #borersfalls #dundasont #hamont #takeawalk #takeahike #takecareofyourself

Who here follows Volair Fitness Studio? I have drawn boundless inspiration from this woman over the years that I've known her. She is one of the most compassionate souls I've ever met, with a deep sense of self awareness, authenticity, and desire for constant growth. Many elements of my vision for #paracosmstudioofmovement are drawn from observing the way she's building her studio and navigating her personal journey with unparalleled grace. If you don't already follow her, go check out her page! #volairfitness #mindfulmovement #sensualmovement #selfwork #selfexploration #community #inspiration

Take a moment to slow right down and just breathe.

Yesterday I woke up to a gentle snowfall and was immediately excited. I messaged my best friend: "I need a snowy adventure today! Wanna join?" We spent 3 hours hiking up and down the escarpment, listening to the snow and ice melting off the trees, delving down into rocky crevices (don't do this alone, friends! Always have a cave-delving buddy!), and talking about life (okay, mostly D&D). It was exactly what my soul needed (to be out in nature and in good company), exactly wha...t my body needed (to move), and exactly what my inner child needed (a chance to be curious, inspired, and playful). There are so many amazing trails to explore in our area! When is the last time you went on an adventure? When is the last time you let your inner child lead the way? How did it feel (both physically and emotionally)? #snowyadventure #winterhike #getoutside #selfcare #rocksandtrees #innerchild #explore #ourownlittleparacosm #moveyourbody #perspective See more

If you don't already know me, I'm Libby, the owner and founder of Paracosm Studio of Movement. When I took over PoleFit Nation a year and a half ago, I had no idea the journey of self discovery and growth that it would set me on. Being a new business owner was scary and unfamiliar enough, but then to be a new business owner during a global pandemic, being a new business owner through the sudden loss of my father... the growing pains were not anything I could've ever predicted.... It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that PoleFit Nation didn't fit me. It was such a great studio, such a strong brand, such a solid foundation for me to build on, and yet no matter how hard I tried, it always felt like I was wearing shoes that were too big, constantly tripping me up and keeping me struggling to move forward. And so through the summer and fall of 2020, I focused inward and worked on determining what my actual vision looked like. What was I trying to build? I reconnected with my own authenticity, let go of all the expectations of what a pole studio and what a business are supposed to look like or be, and when I opened up my heart, Paracosm flew out. A place that encourages silliness and joy, but also holds space for uncomfortable emotions and personal growth. A place to explore physical movement, inner self work, and to connect deeply and genuinely with other humans practicing their own vulnerability, sharing in the highs and lows and mediums of daily experiences. I'm incredibly proud of what we're building, and I'm very excited to have you on board to build it with me. #paracosmstudioofmovement #paracosmmovement #ourownlittleparacosm #polestudio #oakvilleontario #kerrvillage #community #selfwork #love #light #moveyourbody #movement #movementtherapy #vulnerability #authenticity #silliness #growthmindset #letyourselfgrow See more

Merry Splitsmas, everyone! Stay safe! Wear your mask! Wash your hands! Think magical thoughts and send love to those you care about. Our Paracosm team is sending it to you! @thompson_ftw #happyholidays #holidayseason #merrychristmas #santaclaus #splits #flexibility #wearamask #paracosmstudioofmovement #paracosmmovement #ourownlittleparacosm #polestudio #splitlikeyoumeanit

Can we just pretend that the Lockdown colour is silver instead of grey? Seems more festive to me. The best gifts you can give this holiday season are to wear your mask, keep your distance, wash your hands, and most of all STAY HOME! None of us want to be in lockdown, but the better we adhere to the rules, the sooner we'll be released back into the Red. Our studio was already set to be closed from today (December 22nd) until January 4th, so we'll just have to wait a litt...le bit longer to start up our new class schedule. All expiry dates on existing class passes will be extended to reflect the duration of lockdown. Stay tuned throughout the holidays for more updates! #ontariolockdown #covid19 #wearamask #physicaldistancing #stayhome #washyourhands #paracosmstudioofmovement #paracosmmovement #ourownlittleparacosm #polestudio #happyholidays #holidayseason #kerrvillage #oakvilleontario #staysafe See more