Vanessa Michielon / Transformative Movement

Vanessa Michielon / Transformative Movement I help you embrace your unique way of moving and learn powerful tools to release stress, feel health

My personal mantra is "it's never too late to become what you might have been" and I always encourage you to challenge your boundaries and trust your body's wisdom.

29/04/2026

🌿 As a movement expert and nervous system educator I am well aware of the impact of rest and recovery on our health.
Having a toddler who still wakes up often at night and passes me all sort of viruses from nursery is definitely an important factor to consider when it comes to my energy levels.

But a couple of weeks ago I decided to finally book a blood test (my last one was during pregnancy) to figure out if there’s more behind my constant exhaustion than just poor sleep.

So I went to Canary Wharf to take their test checking for more than 40 markers.

I have to admit, I am still not particularly comfortable around needles, but the test was actually really quick, and the team was lovely and open to answer all my questions.
The clinic is so much nicer and cosier than the ones I have been before, so the experience was more relaxing than I expected.

The results came back quickly. It turns out, everything is fine, but it seems like my hormones are a bit all over the place, and perimenopause might be closer than I thought.
Great to have some answers and to know what to focus on from now on to welcome the next chapter 💪

29/03/2026

📍SAVE THIS for an immediate spine release when you feel tight and/or restless.

🌿 This is one of my favourite ways to ground and loosen up my joints even when my energy is low.
This is also how I often start my private sessions or Transformative Movement practices, by combining twists, rolls and tilts that create spaciousness in the spine and an amazing sensation of calm and centredness.

A Somatic approach to Pilates and movement in general invites you to slow down, tune inward and come home to yourself.
It still gives you strength and flexibility, but at the same time truly works with your nervous system making you feel safer and in the best possible relationship with your body.

📍 Save it, give it a try and let me know how you feel.
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25/03/2026

👉 Comment FLOW and reserve your FREE spot to my live Somatic Yoga + Pilates practice on Saturday!

If you are ready to move in a way that both supports her nervous system and help you build strength efficiently and with intention, don’t miss this.
My upcoming FREE TMM practice this Saturday is not the kind of session you are used to seeing, and if most Yoga or Pilates you have experienced has felt like a bit stressful, something you have to push through, this will feel like a completely different conversation with your body.
You can step in exactly as you are and you are also welcome to share it with anyone in your life who might need the same reminder that they are worthy of slowing down, softening and taking care of themselves today.

In this practice combining Somatic Yoga and Pilates, you will learn how to truly feel your movement, shifting your focus from how it looks on the outside to what is happening inside your body, moving slowly but with strength, guided by your breath, noticing where tension hides and giving it the time and space it needs to release.

👉 Comment FLOW and reserve your FREE spot.
Can’t wait to see you there!

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23/03/2026

👉 Get 10% off your portable Pilates reformer by with code Vanessa20

Now that I’m constantly carrying my little one (11 Kgs), sometimes a pram, bags and basically my whole life in my arms, upper body strength isn’t optional anymore.
With less time and less free time, I train smarter combining full range movements with isometric holds to build strength and control that actually translates to my everyday life.
I also move in different planes and balance my spine with core stability drills.💪
here you can find some inspiration if you have a portable reformer like mine or some weights (I suggest starting light, even 1kg and if you feel like shift to 5-8 depending on the exercise.

📍 Save for your next movement practice ❤️

20/03/2026

🩰I grew up thinking the only way to become more flexible and beat stiffness was stretching more often or pushing harder in the poses.
What I have learned as a student and teacher through the years is something different.

Take our back as an example (which has always felt like a piece of steel to me). Our spine is rarely “tight” in isolation, it also responds to how our nervous system is organising tension across the body.
If our nervous system feels under pressure or threatened, even unconsciously, it stabilises and protects by holding and gripping.

That is why very dynamic, effort-based movements are great for many different reasons, but on the flip side often reinforce the same habitual patterns of tension we might want to get rid of.

🌿 Somatic Pilates (and any practice with a somatic approach) takes a different route.
By slowing things down and bringing attention to your internal sensation, you give your brain new information, which allows it to update how much effort is truly needed to hold you upright or to perform a specific movement.

😊 Over time, you can feel less compression through your spine, much more efficient core support, more ease in everyday movements and even better breathing.

📅 In the next months I will be running live online Somatic Pilates classes in Transformative Movement programme and also a special in person event focused on spine health where you can experience this directly.

👉 Comment “SPINE” and I will send you the details.
Or ask me any questions, happy to answer during nap time.

23/01/2026

❤️ After months of deep work, I am so excited to announce that Pilates for Yoga teachers course has finally launched!
You can now enrol with 20% off using code VANESSA directly on Academy
👉 Click link in bio to join!

This is for you if you wish to deepen your understanding of body mechanics and bring extra strength and mobility tools in your teaching.
🌿This is a focused, practical programme that shows you how to integrate Pilates principles into your Yoga sequencing, especially when working 1-2-1 with students who wish to build integrated strength and a more embodied movement awareness. It covers both theory and practice, including breath, alignment, core engagement, functional mobility and options to introduce this work as a preparation for specific Asanas.
This isn’t a full Pilates teacher qualification, but it does give you a foundation in Pilates methodology that supports your teaching and enhances what you already offer your students, particularly in areas like stability, mobility and postural balance.
📃 Plus, you can receive a certificate of attendance at the end!

Feel free to ask questions here or message me directly if you wish, thanks!




















👉 Comment CALM and I will pass you the link to join with 40% off!Life can feel overwhelming, but Foundations of Yoga for...
24/11/2024

👉 Comment CALM and I will pass you the link to join with 40% off!

Life can feel overwhelming, but Foundations of Yoga for Stress Relief is here to help you reclaim calm and balance.
⭐️ This four-week beginner-friendly journey combines gentle Yoga, mindful breathing and restorative poses from Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Yoga Psychology to help you unwind and recharge.

Why it works:

1️⃣ Release tension. Stretch and mobilise tight shoulders, stiff hips and achy backs, so you can let go of both physical and emotional tension and even start sleeping better.

2️⃣ Improve focus and mindfulness. The breathing techniques teach you how to reset your mind from racing thoughts, making this a practical tool for navigating daily stress.

3️⃣ Feel energised and refreshed. Gentle flows wake up your body and mind without leaving you drained, perfect to start your day on the right foot or to unwind in the evening.


👉 If you are ready to let go of stress and embrace ease, this course is for you.

👉 Get immediate access with 40% off using code CALM40 (click link in bio or comment CALM to receive it now).


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