Somatic movement is a mindful practice that strengthens the mind–body connection through slow, intentional movement and awareness of internal sensations. Instead of focusing on performance or appearance, it emphasizes how movement feels, helping to release tension, regulate the nervous system, and support emotional and physical well-being.

Core Principles

Feel from within: Focus on internal sensation, not external results.

Move mindfully: Slow, purposeful movements guided by breath and awareness.

Release tension: Recognize and unwind habitual patterns caused by stress or trauma.

Stay curious: Explore movement as a process, not a performance.

Benefits

Reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system

Improves body awareness and balance

Supports trauma recovery by reconnecting body and mind

Enhances flexibility, coordination, and ease in daily movement

Examples

Body scans: Build awareness by noticing tension or holding patterns.

Groundwork: Roll, yield, and push to release bracing and find support.

Breath awareness: Feel breath move through the ribs and spine to restore ease.

Developmental patterns: Revisit early movements like rolling or spiraling for integration.

Somatic yoga: Blend mindful movement and anatomy to organize and regulate the body.

Brain-Based Movement is an approach to physical training that focuses on improving how the nervous system communicates with the body. It draws from neuroscience and motor control research to enhance performance, mobility, coordination, and resilience by targeting the brain’s role in movement and perception.

Core Principles

Train the brain first: Movement improves when the brain processes sensory input efficiently.

Sensory integration: Strengthen visual, balance, and body-awareness systems for better coordination.

Neuroplasticity: Focus and repetition rewire the brain for resilience and adaptability.

Pain as feedback: Pain reflects miscommunication in the nervous system, not just a body issue.

Benefits

Enhances balance and coordination by retraining how the brain, eyes, and inner ear communicate.

Supports neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new pathways that improve function and adaptability.

Beneficial for individuals managing neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, or peripheral neuropathy.

Helps restore a sense of confidence and safety in movement, especially after injury or long periods of inactivity.

Examples of brain-based movement practices include vision drills, balance and reflex training, gait retraining, and joint mobility work.

Primal Movement reconnects you with the fundamental human movement patterns — crawling, squatting, rolling, reaching, climbing — that build natural strength and adaptability.
It’s about rediscovering the freedom and resilience our bodies are designed for, developing stability and mobility through playful, functional movement.

Core Principles

Fundamental patterns: Revisit natural movements like squatting, crawling, and lunging to build functional strength and mobility.

Ground interaction: Move on and off the floor to improve coordination, stability, and spatial awareness.

Rhythmic flow: Link movements in continuous sequences to enhance endurance and body control.

Dynamic stability: Train balance through shifting weight, rotational patterns, and changes of level.

Benefits

Restores Natural Mobility: Reconnects you to instinctive movement patterns like crawling, squatting, and rolling that build fluid, functional strength.

Improves Coordination and Agility: Encourages the body to move as an integrated system rather than isolated parts, enhancing responsiveness and adaptability.

Builds Embodied Strength: Develops resilience through grounded, full-body movement that translates directly to daily life and overall vitality.

Our Pilates classes are intentional, body-aware, and education-focused — not fast-paced fitness trends or quick-fix routines.
We teach in a slower, smaller-class setting so participants can truly learn the why behind each exercise, understand how the body moves, and build strength and integration from the inside out.
This is Pilates as it was meant to be — thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply connected to how you feel, move, and live in your body.

Benefits

Enhances Core Stability and Alignment: Builds balanced strength and postural awareness for better support and movement efficiency.

Improves Mind–Body Connection: Cultivates precision and concentration, helping you move with intention and control.

Promotes Longevity and Joint Health: Strengthens without strain, supporting mobility, balance, and pain-free movement over time.

Examples

Footwork on the Reformer – builds integrated strength and awareness through the whole kinetic chain.

Spine Articulation (Bridge or Roll Down) – promotes spinal mobility and segmental control.

The Hundred – enhances breath coordination, circulation, and core endurance.