Embodied Movement
Embodied movement is body led movement.
It is a practice of using what you know about your own anatomy
coupled with your present moment experience to guide your movement.
Embodied movement takes the whole person into account
Bring your whole self to your lesson.
Our bodies are our vessels through which we navigate our lives. I believe that our physical form is inherently connected to our psychological, emotional, and spiritual selves. The physical is the mental, is the emotional, is the spiritual.
If our bodies are inherently connected to all other aspects of ourselves, then healing our bodies and our relationships with our bodies is a doorway to healing our psychological, emotional and spiritual selves as well. Our lived experiences change and develop as our bodies change and develop.
Everything is connected.
"I have learned more in a few months’ work with Vida than I have in years of physical therapy for a bad back. Vida’s knowledge of body mechanics is amazing. She can explain, in easy to grasp phrasing, subtle changes that make a world of difference. I wish everyone who has body challenges could have access to her help." - Sue W.
Benefits of Embodied Movement
Learn your unique anatomy and
increase your body awareness.
Develop a deeper connection
with yourself.
Injury prevention and recovery. When you know your movement priorities and your edges, and you know how to challenge yourself appropriately, you avoid injury and give your body the opportunity to heal.
Make sustainable progress
towards your movement goals.
Work with your body
instead of against it.
Confidence building. As you increase your self awareness and make better choices about your movement, you develop trust in your body and in yourself that carries into your everyday life.
Embodied movement puts you in the driver's seat. Make choices about your posture and movement patterns that align with your values and support your wellbeing.
Body Sense Offerings
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The New Client Assessment
Includes a collection of relevant health history, a postural assessment and a functional movement assessment. This process is catered to each individual. We will discuss the reasons that brought you to my studio, any questions you have relating to pain or movement issues you may be experiencing and your goals and aspirations for our work together.
After your appointment, you will receive a follow up summary of our observations, any educational or visual material we used, my assessment of your current situation, and my recommendations for moving forward. You will also receive images of your posture assessment, complete with instructions for putting any new strategies into practice.
The New Client Assessment is available online via Zoom as well as in person at the studio. You can plan for some light movement, so please wear comfortable clothing. Shoes are not necessary.
1 x 90 minute session plus follow up $250
Intro Package
A package of three one hour lessons available to new clients only. One package per person, thanks.
3 x 60 minute sessions, $300
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Catered just for you!
Each time you come to a 1:1 lesson at Body Sense, you will be guided through exercises and movements on and off of the Pilates equipment to facilitate the learning of new movement patterns in a gentle yet challenging way. You will also receive recommendations to continue incorporating the new skills you learn into your everyday life. The more you carry your body awareness into your everyday life, the more success you will have.
“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.” JP
Ultimately, the progress you make is up to you. Change will come when you commit to embodied movement in your everyday life. This practice is designed to spill over into your life through increased self-awareness, improvements in mobility and strength, renewed confidence, self-advocacy and self-trust, and commitment to positive change in your life.
Private lessons are available online via Zoom as well as in person at the studio.
Package of 5 x 60 minute sessions $500
Single 60 minute session $125
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Take a deep dive into a topic that interests you!
Workshops at Body Sense provide a unique opportunity to explore key topics in greater detail. These topics range from explorations of movement patterns in specific areas of the body, learning your anatomy, the relationship between our minds and bodies, and healthy movement after surgery or pregnancy.
View upcoming workshops, details and pricing here.
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There is a lot of confusing information out there about how to use your core and how to strengthen your pelvic floor. I teach this work from an anatomical perspective, reconnecting the relationship between the breathing diaphragm and the pelvic floor, in addition to offering functional applications of this core work. This series is comprised of five 1:1 lessons. You will leave with both an intellectual understanding of the anatomy of the core, as well as a felt sense of how and when to recruit these connections.
This series is for you if…
You are curious about learning to use your core more efficiently
You want to know how to apply core strength to your activities or sport
You have spinal issues including surgeries, spinal conditions, scoliosis or want to avoid surgery
You have low back or neck pain
You’re planning on being pregnant and want to proactively support your core, or you have been pregnant and want to rehabilitate your core
You have any incontinence issues or pelvic floor dysfunction
You have pain associated with your menstrual cycle
You have a hernia or diastasis
Pelvic Floor & Core Series
5 x 60 minute sessions, $500
Why Pilates?
Pilates as a tool in your embodied movement practice.
Pilates was the first movement practice I experienced that gave me the confidence to start using my body differently in my everyday life. It has been a key practice in my own journey of embodiment.
Pilates is a method of therapeutic exercise developed by Joseph Pilates in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Pilates was a pioneer in the areas of fitness and physical therapy. He designed a variety of specialized equipment to facilitate the development of proper joint alignment, muscular strength and flexibility.
The core principles of Pilates are:
Uniform development
Muscular strength, flexibility and coordination.
Joint alignment and decompression.
Full breathing and a healthy core.
Conscious, flowing movement.
At Body Sense, we use Pilates in concert with functional fitness, rehabilitative exercise and Yoga to provide a broad range of options so that this movement is accessible to everyone.
