Welcome to Emovia!

By Scarlett Folger

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Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Emovia website!

Emovia grew out of a capstone research project I completed during my junior year of high school, in which I examined the harmful effects of the medical industrial complex on Americans' wellbeing, explored holistic wellbeing practices from cultures across the globe, and designed and taught a workshop series for middle schoolers.

My students expressed that the exercises—which included movement, meditation, and self-reflection—helped them unplug from the stress of daily life and reconnect with their emotions.

Determined to bring these crucial health practices to my wider community, I assembled a team of dedicated dancers, scholars, and community organizers. We founded Emovia with the goal of making holistic wellness practices accessible to everyone.

Today, Emovia collaborates with schools, dance studios, and local organizations to provide somatic therapy workshops in Santa Cruz. We also provide digital workshops and easy-to-follow at-home exercise guides. Our resources are, and always will be, free and accessible to all. Check out our resources here.

If you are interested in organizing a workshop with us for your school, dance studio, or organization, please reach out. We would love to work with you!

We are grateful to be fiscally sponsored by the Hack Foundation.