Sharon Smith-Carter Movement

01/02/2026

Leaning into 2026 with early winter classes starting January 12th.

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01/01/2026

For many years, I’ve posted this quote at the start of a new year — even reading it in my first classes in January. It’s become a quiet tradition, I suppose — one that gently frames the possibilities of a blank slate.

As 2025 has come to a close, my intention is to step into today with a beginner’s mind — letting go of the narratives that had started to feel burdensome...the ones that belonged to last year.

What does a beginner’s mind make room for in this new year?

Welcome, January!! — Lets see what we can co-create as we begin a new year 🙏

“And now we welcome the new year.
Full of things that have never been.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke

01/01/2026

A quiet January reflection — without the pressure to upgrade ourselves. “January Without The Upgrade” blog link in bio

01/01/2026

A quiet January reflection — leaning into where we are, without the pressure to upgrade ourselves.

A gentle January reflection on choosing awareness over self-correction and meeting life as it is, rather than chasing a “better” version of yourself.

01/01/2026

As we close the chapter on 2025, let’s leave behind what no longer serves us and step into 2026 with intention.

“For last year's words belong to last year's language.
And next year's words await another voice.”
– T.S. Eliot

12/30/2025

Writing in community.

We carve out time each week to come together and keep our pen moving on the page.

The circle offers a space to explore with words — free from judgment and grounded in support. Memories, moments imagined, language shaped through writing, sharing, and listening.

This work follows the Amherst Artists & Writers Method; its essential practices and philosophy, where everything is treated as fiction and the focus stays on the writing itself.

We are all writers.

Online — Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 am ET
Begins January 14th

12/29/2025

Teaching isn’t just what’s planned — it’s how we respond in the moment.

This reflection captures something we care deeply about: listening, adjusting, and meeting the group as it actually is — not as we imagined it might be.

It’s the work we continue to practice.

12/28/2025

Gentle movement that respects the body you're in right now.

This class blends Hatha yoga, somatic movement explorations, awareness, balance, and breathwork — essentially, movement that matters for your life on two feet.

Live classes begin January 12:
Mondays 9:15 & 11:00 am
Wednesdays 1:30 pm

Full schedule on website.

12/28/2025

Hoar frost doesn’t last long.
By midday, it’s almost gone.

But for a moment, everything feels quieter —even beautiful, as we hold our breath for a snow-ice storm ❄️❄️

12/27/2025

The holidays often make this posture easier to notice —
more sitting, more time curled forward.

But for many bodies,
this isn’t just a holiday thing.

Head forward.
Shoulders rounded.
Body drawing inward.

This is a common stress response —
sometimes called the red light reflex.

Somatic movement helps your body
move out of this pattern.

Classes — online or in person
1:1 sessions

12/24/2025

Good health, peace, and time with those you love — that’s my wish for you this season.
Sharon xo

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12/21/2025

Wishing you light, steadiness, and care this solstice.