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THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®
Helps you perform at your peak
An innovative system of neuromuscular retraining that improves balance, coordination, range of motion, efficiency and performance. The Feldenkrais Method teaches you how to reconnect with your natural abilities to move, think, sense and feel. The essence of good movement is expending the least amount of effort and utilizing the entire body for

any given action. By directing your attention to kinesthetic sensation, you can re-evaluate your motor ability to increase efficiency and reduce stress.

08/23/2026

Does the same tight spot keep coming back?

You foam roll it.
Heat it.
Stretch it.
Massage it.
Try to “release” it.

It feels better…until it doesn’t.

Functional Integration® looks beyond the sore spot to explore how you’re moving and what may be contributing to the problem.
Gentle. Individual. Practical.

In-person Functional Integration® sessions in New York City with Sonja Johansson.

Ready to try a different approach? Link in bio.

07/26/2026

How well do you breathe?

Most of us think we know how we breathe... until we actually pay attention.
In this short somatic movement snack I’m use a simple scarf as a movement tool.

Not to change your breathing, but to help you feel it.
✨ Where does your breath naturally expand?

✨ What are the timing of the four phases?

✨ Are there habits you’ve never noticed before?

The scarf provides gentle feedback that makes hidden breathing patterns surprisingly easy to discover.

Awareness is often the first step toward easier movement, less tension and greater comfort.

🎁 Watch the complete video.
For limited time only.

LINK below in BIO.

07/24/2026

What if feeling stronger started with breathing differently?

Every movement you make depends on your ability to breathe well. That’s why optimal breathing is the foundation of the Smart Moves approach.
And why this short movement exploration is where we begin.

Here’s a free 16-minute Somatic Snack from Week 1 of the Smart Moves 60-Day Program.

Wrap Yourself in Comfort - Improve Breathing is a gentle guided movement lesson designed to help you:

✨ Release unnecessary tension
✨ Free your chest and shoulders
✨ Improve breathing
✨ Start your day feeling calmer and more comfortable

This is just one small taste of the Smart Moves journey. A comprehensive program created especially for adults who want to move with greater confidence, comfort and strength.
🎁 Free access for a limited time.

LINK in BIO

07/19/2026

Strength training shouldn’t leave your joints aching or your back feeling sore.

The secret to a good workout isn’t working harder.

It’s learning to move more intelligently.

I actually prefer the second version because it’s cleaner and more memorable.

The Smart Moves Self-Paced Library gives you access to more than 60 guided lessons that help you:
🍃 Build strength with less strain.
🍃 Improve balance and coordination.
🍃 Protect your spine and joints.
🍃 Move with greater confidence.

Watch whenever it suits you. Repeat your favorite sessions as often as you like. It’s like having a movement coach in your living room.

Sign up for the Smart Moves Waitlist

With link in the comments to receive your 50% discount.

(until 19 July)

07/06/2026

✨ Smart Moves 60-Days starts Monday, July 13!

Ready to build strength?

Improve your balance?

Move with more confidence?

I’d love to invite you to join my next Smart Moves cohort.

Designed especially for women 50+.

This 60-day online program includes:

Live Zoom classes
Monday–Friday

Weekly Feldenkrais® lessons

Weekly Lazy Pilates sessions

A full library of replays

Three private sessions with me
to personalize your learning

Not sure if it’s right for you?

Join the Smart Moves Waitlist.

Book a Discovery Call.

We’ll talk about your goals.

Answer your questions.

And see if it’s the right fit.

As a thank you…

You’ll receive 50% off the program
when you book your Discovery Call.

Enrollment is now open.

Places are limited
to keep the group small and personal.

Click the link below
to join the waitlist
and learn more.

05/17/2026

🦵 Your knees don’t just “wear out.”

They adapt to how you move… until they can’t anymore.

In this short lesson, I’ll show you a simple self-resistance routine
you can do sitting in a chair to improve support around your knees
without aggressive stretching or high-impact exercise.

Small movements. Smart loading. Better support where you need it most.
If your knees feel stiff, wobbly, unreliable or simply need a little more care,
this is a great place to start.

03/24/2026

Most of what matters in functional somatic movement…
you can’t see. So some people think it’s woo-woo.

These lessons are rarely taught through demonstration, yet there is a common misunderstanding that the goal is to achieve a certain shape or form.

But the movement isn’t for the viewer.
It’s entirely for the do-er.

What matters is the coordination underneath it:
the direction of force, the organization of the skeleton, the distribution of effort.

And most importantly, the felt sense of the action.

Because this work happens almost entirely out of view, it can be difficult to explain… and even harder to recognize what is actually changing.

But when you begin to sense it, something changes about they way you think about your physical body.

You develop a clearer picture of yourself.
A more refined sense of how you move, support yourself, and relate to gravity.

That’s where the real magic is happening.

03/07/2026

Do you ever feel a little wobbly on your feet?

Balance isn’t just about strength or coordination.
It begins with the quality of the signals your feet send to your brain.

I want to share one simple idea that can make a real difference.
If you’re curious to find out what that important foot work is, join the free 31-day program called A Treat for Your Feet.
You’ll practice one simple, specific exercise each day

It takes only a few minutes, but over time you may notice clearer balance, stronger arches, and more confidence in your steps.

Link In BIO

02/03/2026

Sculpt your glutes?
Squeeze your butt?
Tone that t**h?

You need to find some deeper support.

But hip health isn’t built on surface muscles alone.

Real support comes from the deep stabilizers of the hip joint. The muscles that sit close to the bone and quietly protect the joint during standing, walking and balance.

That’s exactly what Protect Your Hips — 3 Minutes video targets.
Small. Precise. Joint-smart.

Comment “Hips” if you’d like to try it.

Feldenkrais osteoporosis isometrics

01/30/2026

Protect Your Hips — Step by Step
Strong hips aren’t just about bulky muscles.

They rely on deep stabilisers that organise the joint from the inside out.
These muscles surround the hip joint
and help support the neck of the femur —
a key area for balance, confidence, and bone safety.
When they’re awake and working well,
your hips respond more reliably
to slips, uneven ground,
or moments when your footing feels uncertain.
This short somatic strength sequence is designed to:
• improve how your leg, pelvis & lower back interact
• support steadier weight-shifting
• build strength without strain
It’s practical.
It’s precise.
And it’s gentle enough to revisit often.
As always: move slowly.
Listen closely.
Want to try this short hip-protective exercise yourself?
Write “Hips” in the comments 👇

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