A Shift in Season: Functional Transitions, Library Access, & Local Class
Published 14 days ago • 3 min read
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A new 8 week in person series starts Thursday, March 19th.
“Your expertise is tremendous, and that, combined with your kindness, thoughtfulness, and gentle humor, makes for classes that I really look forward to participating in each week.”
Reclaiming Strength and Ease: A Look at Our Current Series
Our spring series are currently in full swing, and it has been a joy to witness the shifts occurring in our community. We are currently running two distinct paths that both converge on the idea of functional transitions—learning how to move through the world with more power and less strain.
You can always join any series already in progress and easily catch up with high-quality recordings of the sessions you missed. Many students actually prefer starting this way, as it allows them to pause, rewind, and find their footing at their own pace.
The Feldenkrais Series: "Grace Under Pressure":In this series, we’ve been shifting our focus from small, subtle movements to dynamic, large-scale transitions. We are exploring how the skeleton is designed to handle force and momentum, making tasks like getting up from the floor feel more coordinated.
The Yoga + Feldenkrais Blend - Functional Transitions: This series is currently diving into the movements we often take for granted —the transitions between poses and the path from the floor to standing. By reconnecting with primary developmental patterns, students are finding a new sense of stability and balance in their practice.
What Students Are Saying:
"The class last Monday was spot-on, helping me to see how my body can best do a basic task—getting up. That is a task we all need to do, and with an injury and age it needs attention and practice to find what works best."
"This class has arrived at a perfect time for me. It's very challenging in some ways, but it is amazingly helpful... Your teaching is the best (cueing, warm up for wrists!, tenderness, humor, etc.), and I couldn't be happier to be working with you again."
"I’m glad to be challenged in a meaningful way."
Whether you are looking to refine your stride or regain confidence after an injury, these classes provide a non-judgmental space to make friends with your body again.
Unlock the Full Body Matter Experience: The Library Membership
As the seasons shift, finding a rhythm that fits your life is the best way to stay grounded. The Body Matter Library Membership is designed to be your all-access pass to movement, whether you thrive on the energy of a live group or prefer the quiet of a solo midnight practice.
Now is the perfect time to join. This spring, your membership goes beyond the archives—it includes access to every single livestream class on the schedule. From the deep, neurological resets of Awareness Through Movement to the flowing strength of our weekly yoga classes and the Yoga + Feldenkrais blends, it’s all waiting for you in one place.
Why Join the Library?
Total Livestream Access: Attend any (or all!) live weekly classes via Zoom.
The Archives: Over 500+ on-demand recordings to choose from, categorized by style, length, and focus.
Flexible Consistency: Can't make the 9:00 AM class? You can access the instant replay from the calendar so you never have to "miss" a session.
Practice Your Way: Perfect for those who want a varied, flexible practice that adapts to a busy schedule.
Choose Your Pace: Monthly memberships ($72/mo) and Day Passes ($22) are available.
Contact me directly if you would like to reserve a weekly time slot or if you are interested in doing a sequence of multiple sessions a week to encourage accelerated learning.
In-Person Yoga + Feldenkrais Blended Series (Minneapolis Local)
8 weeks - Spring 2026 Series I'll be starting another 8 week series of the Yoga + Feldenkrais blend, completely low-tech and in-person. Join us for an 8-week series starting Thursday, March 19th, right in the heart of the Twin Cities. The Breathing Place is a charming, non pretentious, warm little studio in the basement of Olivet Congregational Church. The space allows for a small intimate group so you can get the most out of every session. With a limited number of spots, there is plenty of room for individual attention, detailed feedback and support that simply isn't possible in an online setting.
Thursdays 10:00am – 11:10am March 19th - May 14th Full event Calendar *no class 4/2
Tuition is $160 ($20/class). Drop-ins will be an option, if space allows. Drop in sliding scale price: $20 - $30 per class Minimum of 6 students needed for this series to run.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or beginning again, these classes can meet you where you are at, with compassion and humor.
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