Movement Works with Sarah McAllum

21/10/2026

Client: Ohhh, it's like learning to move again.
Me: Exactly! 🙌🧠

07/10/2026

🌿 Not Yoga is back next week!

Not Yoga = Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement. Think slow, comfortable movement that gives your brain and body a chance to pay attention, learn something new and let go of unnecessary effort.

You might notice:

✅ Move more easily and with less effort
✅ Feel less stiff and creaky
✅ Improve balance, coordination and confidence
✅ Get better at noticing what your body actually needs
✅ Give your nervous system a chance to slow down
✅ Discover that movement can feel really good 😊

No need to be bendy, fit or “good at movement”. There are no poses to get right and no pressure to keep up. Just you, a comfy floor and some curiosity.

Next term starts next week:
🗓 Monday 5.30pm – studio
🗓 Monday 7.00pm – online
🗓 Tuesday 9.00am – studio
🗓 Thursday 9.00am – studio

$140 for the 8-week term or $20 casual.

Studio classes at the beautiful Movement Works Studio in Jervoistown.

👉 Booking link in the comments.

Come along, lie down, move a little, and see what you notice.

Look forward to seeing you then!

16/09/2026

Yes, keep those hip moving and agree that we need lots of variation in the planes of motion.... but the exercises and movements definitely don't have to be boring!

If you're looking for something to juice up your hip joints and make every day movements like walking lighter and easier, get in touch to find out more about Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" classes or book in for some individual attention.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/10/do-the-tiny-boring-exercises-how-to-really-look-after-your-hips?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawUW41BwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThFNDhYYmY4VXd6N0NkSm9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDqYfwMukBZmURiWCYR4s8HRU0doUlVMfHBF5jSJNyqpgFil16ITMZwYMqzU_aem_2nQZan9lOfoAzI21pI3CJg =1789037783

From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health

01/09/2026

The lid of my coffee offered some much needed words of wisdom.

Sharing in case you need this today too.

25/08/2026

Your toes are more important than you think. Way beyond just what they look like or what colour you decide to paint your toenails!

Your toes play a big role in balance, stability, sensing the ground and walking well.

Which is why keeping your feet and toes healthy and doing their job matters even more as we get older.

🦶 If your feet feel stiff, your balance has changed or walking doesn’t feel as easy as it used to, let’s talk.

And let’s keep those twinkle toes moving. ✨

Read the RNZ article here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/why-toes-are-a-key-marker-of-longevity-and-mobility

Foot and toe strength declines with age, increasing the risk of falls and affecting confidence, balance and mobility, says foot and gait specialist Courtney Conley.

17/08/2026

Did you hear? Feldenkrais was on RNZ! 🎙️

RNZ Afternoons recently interviewed Sue Field, a Feldenkrais Practitioner and colleague from Wellington, about why movement matters and how the way we move can influence how we feel in our bodies.

It’s a great 8-minute listen and a chance to hear someone else talking about the approach we love. ❤️

🎧 Have a listen here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019047962/sit-at-a-desk-all-day-why-movement-is-key-for-your-body

And if you’re thinking, “Hmm… maybe my body could use a little more easy movement too…” you know where to find me. 😉

If you sit for long hours at a desk, your body might be suffering - and standing at your desk or putting your shoulders back and sitting straighter won't necessarily help. Our next guest says movement is actually the key to helping reduce pain. Sue Field is a massage therapist in Wellington and a bi...

11/08/2026

Starting out learning aerial silks might be one of the most humbling things I’ve ever done.

Some days it’s leaps and bounds.

Other days I’m making friends with the crash mat, feeling defeated and frustrated.

Sometimes it’s just plain ridiculous and funny. 🤣

And sometimes the progress is so tiny you’d barely notice it. A little more height. A slightly better grip. Finding the movement a fraction easier.

But practice makes progress.

Not perfect. Not linear. And definitely not on the timetable I'd like!

All those hours of practising, noticing, trying something slightly different and paying attention to what I’m actually doing add up.

And that’s one of the things I love about Feldenkrais too.

We’re not trying to force our bodies into getting better. We’re giving the brain lots of opportunities to explore, notice and learn.

Sometimes the changes are obvious.

Sometimes they’re tiny.

But no matter whether you’re learning to move your body through the air or simply trying to get off the floor more easily, practice with awareness makes progress.

And occasionally… you just have to laugh, eat a little humble pie and celebrate being one step further along than you were yesterday.

04/08/2026

Client trying to explain classes:
"It's like we just lie on the floor and twitch a bit. But it feels great"
🤣🤣🤣🤣

03/08/2026

Tummy time. Do you love it or loathe it... 👀

❤️ Love it.
😬 Loathe it.
🤷 Haven't done it since I was about three

I've written a new blog explaining why tummy time isn't just for babies and how to make it more comfortable if you’re team loathe it or haven’t done it in ages!

👉 Link to the blog in the comments.