Wellness/Somatic Programs (View Schedule)

Movements Afoot has unique workshops for all about body/mind techniques to improve


                        Function                      Flexibility
                        Strength                      Alignment
                        Ease of motion          Ease stress

A somatic approach is what top athlete’s use. Published research has shown the importance of how the athlete (and now you) can use the mind to make change in the body. The practice includes skills of concentration, understanding functional anatomy and the use of imagery/feeling and emotion. 


Special Pilates workshops

For Medical Needs created by Nicola Weiner, PT
Functional Anatomy & Pilates
For clients and teachers to understand the body’s function to make incredible change in your fitness


Bartenieff Fundamentals™ - getting 'grounded'
in basic movement principles

Irmgard Bartenieff, a physical therapist and founder of the Laban Institute of Movements Studies, created Bartenieff Fundamentals™ to teach clients about concepts of function to improve strength and mobility.


Franklin Method

“Embodied anatomy improve function”
Eric Franklin, renowned author and founder of Method
Imagery - the key body/mind skill
Imagery is what top athlete’s use to win. Imagery will provide the brain with the feedback it needs to create improved ease of movement, flexibility and strength.
“ I have seen remarkable changes in my clients as I introduced the Franklin Method in my teaching.  From the dancer to the client with a history of injuries, clients made a different progress with this method” 
       Lesley Powell, director of Movements Afoot


Hanna Somatics

EASE DISCOMFORT THAT COMES FROM :
Headaches
Stiff or painful joints and muscles
Fatigue
Poor posture
Breathing problems
Back pain
Repetitive use/stress injuries.

“I have felt more flexibility and new connections from these workshops than most yoga classes that I have taken.  This workshop is very gentle and relaxing. a printed handout is given at the end of the workshop to practice.”
       Lesley Powell, director of Movements Afoot