TCC Intensive: Life Lessons

Albuquerque, New Mexico; November 2017

By Gail Nieto, Wrightwood, California

We took away vital lessons from Daniel Pienciak, guiding us, offering advice, encouragement and constructive criticism. It was more than learning the correct way to place feet, hold hands, lower shoulders and tilt the pelvis. It was a reminder to stay grounded as I focused on my feet and felt their connection to the earth. It was a reminder to slow down and be mindful in all aspects of my life. It was a reassurance to trust my body to support me and to let go of past traumas. It was a reminder that I can find balance in my life if I focus on what is important and what feels right.

Each movement became more than a physical activity; it became a reassessment of my life, purpose and inner being. Lessons learned in our TCC practice are lessons that help live a more full and authentic life. While detailed deconstruction of movements was informative and constructive, the deeper lessons are the ones I value most – balance, trust, being grounded, mindfulness and slowing down.