Yoga Workshop Video
Fundamental Movement Patterns
A Journey Through Body Awareness
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There’s a quiet pleasure in realising that the way you bend forward, soften and unfurl can feel soothing rather than worrying. In this workshop, we slow everything down so you can explore those familiar movements with care, curiosity and support, and discover which versions your spine genuinely enjoys.
In this workshop, we embark on an exploration of human movement, tracing our physical journey from the curled, protective posture of infancy to the complex, articulated movements of adulthood.
Led by Catherine Annis, an experienced movement educator, this workshop invites you to rediscover the fundamental patterns that underlie all of our physical expressions.
We’ll begin by reconnecting with the most primal of positions – the fetal curl – and gradually unfold the intricate ways our bodies move through flexion, extension, side bending, and twisting. This isn’t just another yoga class; it’s a deep dive into the intelligence of movement, where each gesture is an opportunity for awareness, healing, and understanding.
What You’ll Experience:
• A deep exploration of primary movement patterns (flexion, extension, side bending, twisting)
• Gentle, mindful techniques to increase spinal mobility
• Strategies to differentiate between complex movement patterns
• Techniques to release unnecessary tension in the body
• Insights into how movement evolves from infancy to adulthood
• Practical approaches to understanding body mechanics
• Methods to enhance body awareness and movement intelligence
• Compassionate exploration of individual movement capabilities
Who This Is For:
• Yoga practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of movement
• Movement teachers looking to expand their teaching toolkit
• Pilates and fitness professionals interested in body mechanics
• Individuals recovering from injuries wanting mindful movement guidance
• Body workers and manual therapists
• Anyone experiencing chronic tension or limited mobility
• Movement enthusiasts curious about body intelligence
• Individuals over 40 looking to maintain and improve flexibility
• Students of somatic practices
• Those interested in a holistic approach to body awareness
What Makes This Different:
• Focuses on fundamental movement patterns rather than complex poses
• Emphasizes individual body intelligence over one-size-fits-all approaches
• Explores movement from a developmental perspective
• Breaks down complex movements into their simplest components
• Encourages mindful awareness over achievement
• Provides a compassionate, non-judgmental exploration of movement
• Integrates insights from anatomy, developmental movement, and yoga
• Offers practical, adaptable techniques for all body types
• Prioritizes understanding over performance
• Creates a safe, exploratory environment for movement discovery
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Transform your understanding of movement from a series of disconnected exercises to a profound, intuitive dialogue with your body’s innate wisdom – this workshop isn’t just a class, it’s a revolutionary journey into your physical potential.
Yoga Workshop Video
Fundamental Movement Patterns
2 hour 00 minutes
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Workshop Series
This workshop day is designed as part of the Beyond Asana Course, comprising a series of workshops.
The Beyond Asana series
* Feb 11 : Fundamental Movement Patterns
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* Mar 4 : The Spine and its Role in Yoga
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* Mar 25 : Gravity, Grounding and Somatic Practices: optional day long in-person workshop in Taunton
* Apr 15 : Shoulders and Upper Back
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* May 13 : Legs and their Connection to our Sense of Self
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* Jun 3 : Self Care and Craniosacral Therapy
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You can choose to join us for the
* full course, including 5 online sessions + the in-person day long Taunton session
* 5 online sessions only
* full day in-person workshop on 25th March
* attend an individual session or any combination
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