Brooke Alexander

Michael Bernal is a rare kind of human and facilitator! One who effortlessly invites in a deep return to the body, while also invoking the wisdom of play, connection, and collaboration. In his contact improv series, the Art of Living, Michael holds a space for both physical and emotional contact to be explored. His skill as a teacher lies not only in his deep knowledge of contact improv and embodiment, but also in his capacity to hold a space where vulnerability and joy can co-exist.

Every class with Michael feels like a return to what matters: presence, connection, and curiosity. He weaves technical guidance with intuitive emergence, creating openings for both beginners and seasoned movers to explore their own edges with care and courage. This work reminds us that being in true & meaningful contact with one another is one of the most natural and necessary acts of being alive. What emerges in his sessions is more than just movement - it’s community, it’s trust, it’s the art of living!