What is Therapeutic Movement
Therapeutic Movement is a body-mind practice that blends physical therapy, yoga, myofascial release, and exercises for nervous system health. These exercises can prepare one for optimal movement in daily living at home, work, and play. The intention of the class is to empower individuals to explore various exercises within movement practice along with stillness or restful positions. The practice helps one to develop awareness of the external environment and internal sensations, a process of embodiment. A consistent embodiment practice moves individuals from healthy habits to the creation of new neural pathways (signals to and from the brain). This physiological outcome allows for healing and growth, no matter our age, which is so hopeful. This concept is called neuroplasticity since neurons that fire together wire together. Creating healthy movement habits shifts one toward personal wellness that will inherently impact our community and humanity in a positive way.
Who is it for?
Therapeutic Movement classes and workshops are designed for individuals who are seeking balance, connection, and body-mind-spirit wellness. Classes are particularly helpful for individuals who are:
Recovering from injury or chronic pain.
Seeking to develop healthy coping skills for nervous system health and reversing a maladaptive stress response.
Pursuing postural awareness and strength in both the sedentary and the active parts of one’s life.
Healing from trauma, chronic overwhelm and/or fatigue-related conditions.
Interested in learning about the biology of stress and adversity and developing an understanding of neuroplasticity, which is the human brain’s capacity for positive change.
Seeking to be a student of one’s body through developing awareness of the internal sensations (embodiment) and implementing new movement routines as a result of guided and intuitive exercises.