Welcome to Awareness Through Movement®
Because Feldenkrais makes changes where it counts—in the brain—people of all ages and abilities can benefit. All lessons are non-judgmental, non-competitive, and self-directed.
These lessons are invitations to unwind old patterns and reconnect your brain to new ways to move. By exploring the movements in a gentle, curious way, you will feel more balanced, upright, and comfortable throughout the day.
With ongoing practice, you will see:
Lower stress
Relief from muscular tension
Improved coordination and flexibility
Reduced risk for injury
Full and easy breathing
Better sleep
New here? Read How to do a lesson.
Questions? Email me or sign up for a free discovery call to learn more.
“In my Feldenkrais classes with Zoe, I have achieved so much more movement after years of pain and limitation from accidents and surgeries.”
Zoom classes
Sunday, 9:30am and Tuesday, 9:00am Mountain time
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In-person classes
Saturday, 10:30am in Boulder, CO
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“Just want to tell you how much I am getting out of the lessons. I have not felt this much ease in a long time. I also appreciate your sense of humor, which is a nice plus.”
“Zoe is an articulate and compassionate guide to self-exploration. Because we are not rushed or pushed but rather are encouraged to slow down and savor the exploration, I leave feeling good every time.”
“I have done yoga and different sports from an early age, but after just a few of Zoe’s lessons, I felt like I was walking on air. ”
“Zoe is an exceptional guide to Feldenkrais. Her knowledge is profound and she shares it with ease and humor. I feel blessed to have her in my life.”
How it works
Starting with gentle movements, you will be guided to pay attention to yourself in new ways as you notice how the increasing complexity of your movement affects your breathing and muscle tone. You will learn to sense holding patterns and let them go. You develop skill in paying attention.
This provides access to more and more potential responses to the world, what Feldenkrais calls new ways of "doing", which leads to greater self understanding and leaves you relaxed, refreshed, and focused.
For more background, listen to this short note from Zoe:
Curious? Sample a short lesson.
Lie down on the floor and press play. You’ll start by lying on your back with a scan of your sensations. To get the most out this kind of somatic learning, read my note on How to do a lesson.
“I am an athlete and Zoe’s lessons give me relief from pain. She has an innate body awareness and a complete sensitivity to what I’m experiencing.”
Zoe’s moving blankets
How to get set up
Set yourself up on your floor on a blanket. Yoga mats are too sticky for this type of movement. Use any blanket you have around the house. Thick moving blankets are optimal, but not necessary. I get mine here: USA cargo control, for around $20 each. Also check out mats for movement, which are nice, but pricier.
In case we lie on the side, have a folded towel or blanket nearby to support your head. A pillow is too squishy.
Orient your device so I can see you, if at all possible. It helps me cue the movement and respond better to how each person interprets the lesson. Some people have video on, some have it off, it’s up to you.
Each regular class is about 50 minutes. At the end, I’ll answer questions and take comments. This is optional. You’re welcome to exit class any time. No one’s offended if you need to move on with your day.
Want more help? I offer personal guidance with coaching calls via zoom. Many clients use these to get help with specific issues and detailed suggestions for home practice.
“Now can you see that it is essential, in order to become intelligent, you have to know what you are doing and be able to distinguish what you are doing. And then you can differentiate and be able to do what you want with grace and ease. And this is learning, not exercising.”