Reclaim Your Natural Ease: An Invitation to Awareness Through Movement®

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Have you ever noticed how a deep, spontaneous breath resets your entire perspective?

That feeling of sudden expansion, where your shoulders settle and the world feels lighter, is a signal of your body’s innate intelligence. It is a reminder that you are designed for harmony. While many modern habits encourage us to move with effort, the most significant shifts in how we feel often come from simple, guided curiosity.

We invite you to join us for Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) classes. These sessions help you rediscover the fluidity and grace that belong to you.

The Experience of Quiet Clarity

In these sessions, you engage in gentle movement sequences that speak directly to your nervous system. By prioritizing your own comfort, you allow your brain to map out efficient ways to sit, stand, and move.

What you gain from each 45-minute session:

  • Immediate Physical Ease: Many students leave class feeling taller and more grounded. You may find an upright posture that feels light and sustainable.

  • A Settled Mind: As you focus on the subtle internal sensations of movement, mental chatter fades. You are left with a state of calm, centered presence.

  • Renewed Vitality: The ease you cultivate on the mat follows you home. Everyday actions like reaching for a shelf or walking through the park become more fluid and enjoyable.

Your Path to Somatic Wisdom

Whether you are an experienced mover or someone seeking a more peaceful way to inhabit your body, these classes support your success. We honor your individual range of motion to ensure every sequence feels nourishing.

  • Format: Classes take place lying on a soft mat or blanket. Mats are provided for your convenience.

  • Accessibility: We offer accommodations for those who prefer an alternative to floor work.

  • Attire: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.

Guided by Decades of Experience

You will be in the capable hands of Donna Hoover, a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in somatic education, Donna specializes in helping people unlock their potential for movement and self-awareness.

Join Our Community

Experience a more resonant and comfortable version of yourself. We look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

For registration and inquiries: www.cslsr.org.

Contact Donna Hoover at dehoov@comcast.net

About the Method: Awareness Through Movement® is a primary element of the Feldenkrais Method®, a globally recognized approach to somatic education that highlights the connection between movement, thought, and feeling.

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