MOVE WITH MEANING at The Path: A Meditation of Lines

Join us for a free, in-person guided meditation series including movement and art therapy practices that encourage presence and mindfulness with Ash Rucker, movement facilitator and founder of the non-profit TherapArt.

All programs are free and open to the public, but registration is strongly encouraged to stay up to date on potential schedule changes. These events are intentionally designed to welcome all, but please email arts@timessquarenyc.org with any mobility and accessibility concerns and accommodation requests.

October 2 – November 20, 2024
MOVE WITH MEANING at The Path: A Meditation of Lines    
Meditation sessions in partnership with TherapArt
With Ash Rucker, Movement Facilitator  

Monday/Wednesday/Friday | Morning Sessions: 9–9:30am
Tuesday/Thursday | Midday sessions: 12–12:30pm

Register for Free In-Person 30-min Meditation Sessions

Learn more about The Path: A Meditation of Lines

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ABOUT ASH RUCKER
Founder of TherapArt, Ash Rucker is an inspirational art therapy method exploring meditation, movement, dance, and creative play. Aimed at youth in chaos, trauma survivors, and those suffering from emotional heaviness, Rucker catalyzes the release of disruptive feelings and trapped emotions. Rucker founded TherapART in 2017 after struggling with the anguish of a sibling suffering from addiction and incarceration.

A gifted dancer and passionate creative, she formed her unique method using meditation, dynamic movement and creative play as an alternative to traditional therapy. The results and breakthroughs were incomparable. Doubling down on how effective it was on adults, she’s been paying it forward from the beginning. Focusing on youths significantly affected by the criminal justice system, helping them to work through the release of emotional barriers that limits their future lives. A trained yoga teacher and graduate of the Institute of Transformative Mentoring (ITM) at The New School and Columbia University (BTB Fellowship) she has facilitated TherapArt workshops both nationally and internationally. Ash has called New York Home since 2011.

ABOUT THERAPART
Through movement, art, dance, and music, TherapArt is committed to working with communities and individuals of all backgrounds on new ways to heal, play, and practice self-love through creative expression, dance, movement, arts, and music. Through all of their programs,TherapArt’s mission is to guide individuals through unique journeys of self discovery; provide safe, brave and sacred spaces for vulnerability; and drive positive conversation around Art Therapy.

TherapArt also raises funds to support Art Therapy programs throughout NYC.