Where to start?

New to Movewell or just need a refresh?

The videos on this page (see below) will show you how to bolster for two of our favourite constructive release exercises (Psoas and Illiacus…AKA something under the but pose). You’ll also find how you can bolster for ‘neutral spine’ which is the basis of many of our exercises. Additionally there is a video on the positions of the pelvis (we often talk about pelvis tucked, untucked or neutral). This will be really handy for lots of folk as it can be a tricky one to grasp. With regular practice it becomes much more natural…and the practice itself can relieve a lot of back and hip tension - so it’s a win/win.

When you are ready to start moving into the other video sections you’ll find that the classes are clearly labelled - and that you can choose between longer and shorter sessions, recorded live sessions and me teaching solo in the room. The next step is to gather your supplies? What supplies I hear you say?

GEAR OR NO GEAR? You can practice with items commonly found around the home (or even hotel room). Click here for some substitution ideas from Katy Bowman.

If you are well stocked, handy to have are : a Yoga Block, 1/2 Dome, Bolster, Strap, Chair (or substitute as per the article linked above)

How Much Should I Do?

Set yourself up to win by finding ways to make our moves fit into your day wherever you can. I do recommend trying to do at least one full class a week when I’m away, but I hear from folk who do a full class more often than that and really feel the benefit. New habits will accumulate in the same way the old ones did….with lots of repetition!

Start First Thing As Often As You Can

A regular morning reset practice is a total game changer. Over the years I've refined my own to make it as practical, efficient and productive as possible. It's got to look after my whole body and especially some of the key areas we all carry tension, like feet, hips, neck and shoulders - and it's great if it is doable in around 10 to 15 minutes.. (which is the length of the series ‘15 Minutes to Movewell’. Give it a try and see how much better you feel as you head out into your day.)

How Long Will I Have To Keep Doing The Exercises?

I’m the dental technician of movement health …you just gotta clean and floss regularly folks….and you feel so much better when you do!….but you can make it much easier by making these moves part of your regular day.

The more you accumulate tension the more you need to unwind it, so changing how and how much you sit in a chair is just one way you could subtly scratch away at some deeply ingrained habits. There are many more, but likely you’ll be doing your restoratives for the long haul.

MUSIC IDEAS! I can’t include music in our videos for Copyright reasons, but here are some of our favourites so that you can make your own playlist at home:
Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight, Horizon Variations, Written on the Sky, Timepiece, Embers, Autumn Music 1 and 2
Jack Barter - October Sky
Luke Howard - August, In Praise of Shadows
Krishna Das - Door of Faith (Whole album)