What is
Awareness Through Movement®?

Awareness Through Movement® isn’t another task on your already full plate. It’s an invitation to reconnect with your body and feel more energized, centered, and fully alive without effort or strain.

Class schedule

Who can benefit?

Parents

Parenting is demanding and often exhausting, leaving you little time or energy for yourself. Awareness Through Movement® offers more than a break from the daily grind. It’s a chance to rejuvenate, rediscover your inner playfulness, and find moments of calm and focus.

Athletes & Dancers

Envision Awareness Through Movement® as your secret weapon for improving performance and reducing injuries. Even highly coordinated athletes have gaps in awareness that show up as plateaus, injuries, or unrealized potential. Awareness Through Movement® helps close those gaps, so your performance is more precise, effortless, and reliable.

Wellbeing

Life moves fast, leaving little space for mindfulness. Awareness Through Movement® offers a chance to pause and simply be without striving, fixing, or performing. Reconnect with your body and mind and leave class feeling more present, energized, and joyful.

Aging Gracefully

Awareness Through Movement® helps you move with ease and confidence, from lying to sitting, sitting to standing, and back again. It gently mobilizes your joints, so daily movements feel more effortless and pleasurable.

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FAQS

Q: Do I need to be flexible or fit?
A: No. Awareness Through Movement® is for beginners and experienced movers alike.

Q: What should I wear?

A: Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Layers are recommended, as slow movements can leave you feeling cool.

Q: Is this a workout?
A: No. Movements are gentle and exploratory, emphasizing awareness rather than exertion.

Q: What if I have pain, injury, or physical limitations?
A: Participants are solely responsible for their safety and wellbeing. Always consult your doctor before starting any movement program. Awareness Through Movement® is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment.

Q: What is a lesson like?

A: Classes are guided verbally, with slow, gentle movements and pauses for rest and sensing. Movement is always done within the range of comfort, and instructions can be adjusted based on your needs. Most lessons are done lying on the floor, though some are taught in sitting or standing.

Debra's "Awareness Through Movement" classes have really helped me discover ways to move that are more efficient and easier on my body, and they do so in a fun and relaxing way. She makes an effort to select topics that are diverse, but also especially relevant to those taking the classes. I highly recommend the Feldenkrais method and Debra's classes in particular. It's a great way to help your body and de-stress at the same time!

Denise

Hancock, Michigan