Mindful Motion is a holistic approach to maintaining ideal health. It emphasizes the power of movement and mindfulness.
Mindful Motion classes enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
This approach emphasizes that movement is not just physical but a journey that can improve all areas of life.
And, no prior experience is necessary!
This means that anyone, regardless of their background or skill level, can confidently join without feeling intimidated. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to explore a new hobby, you’ll find that the environment is welcoming and supportive.
What to expect in a Mindful Motion class:
- Non-judgmental atmosphere
- Opportunities to integrate breath with movement
- Movement with music that you love
- Thoughtful lessons designed around a functional theme and explored in different ways
- A gentle warm up, which can be done in sitting or standing
- Simple movement sequences that incrementally increase in complexity
- Mindful rests, opportunities to integrate what we are learning
- Increase in heart rate
- Social engagement opportunities with the MM community
About our Founder and Master Instructor:
Allison Porter Klinger, has over 40 years of experience in movement health. Allison grew up dancing and performing ballet, tap, and jazz dance. She continued to perform and teach ballet and jazz dance throughout her young adulthood.
Allison became certified to teach the Feldenkrais Method in 2000. She has maintained a private practice with much success. She teaches Awareness Through Movement® and Functional Integration® from her home studio in picturesque Rio Nido.
Allison worked in research with the SFVA and UCSF. She spent ten years developing and testing movement programs. These include PLIE (Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise) and Moving Together. Moving Together is an online group movement program enhancing quality of life for people experiencing cognitive decline.
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