Awareness Through Movement® Group mat classes
A "Yes...And" Approach to Fitness, Movement, Wellness, Physical Therapy and Body Confidence
You don't need to wait until you're pain-free, stronger, younger, fitter or less overwhelmed to start feeling at home in your body again.
Whether you're recovering from injury, navigating burnout, managing persistent pain or simply feeling disconnected from movement, these classes help you rebuild trust in yourself through gentle, intelligent movement.
Perhaps You've Reached A Point Where...
Exercise leaves you sore days afterwards, or offset muscles soreness is triggered after exercise.
You've tried physiotherapy, yoga, Pilates, stretching or strength training but still feel stuck.
You don't trust your body the way you used to.
You feel frustrated by recurring pain or injury.
You worry about doing too much and making things worse.
The gym no longer feels like the right environment for you.
Group classes move too quickly to feel safe.
You're concerned you’ll be asked to push through discomfort.
You know movement helps, but you're not sure how to begin.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Many of the people I work with arrive feeling confused, cautious and disconnected from their bodies.
They don't need more pressure.
They need a different conversation.
What If Health and Fitness Isn't About Pushing Harder?
For many of us, the messages we've absorbed about fitness and health are surprisingly narrow.
No pain, no gain.
Push through.
Work harder.
Be stronger.
Do more.
But what if those ideas no longer fit the reality of your life?
What if health began with understanding rather than effort?
What if fitness started with function?
What if progress felt manageable rather than overwhelming?
What if feeling safe in your body was just as important as feeling strong?
You don't need a perfect body to be healthy.
You don't need endless motivation.
You don't need to force yourself into someone else's definition of fitness.
Together we'll explore what health, movement and wellbeing look like for you, right now.
You Can Have Both
Pain and possibility.
Injury and progress.
Caution and confidence.
Rest and growth.
Boundaries and freedom.
Strength and gentleness.
Many movement approaches ask you to choose.
The Feldenkrais Method invites you to hold both.
Instead of fighting your body, you'll learn to listen to it.
Instead of pushing through, you'll learn to work with what is available.
Instead of chasing an ideal version of yourself, you'll learn to appreciate and build upon where you are today.
What Changes?
The goal isn't simply to move better.
The goal is to develop a different relationship with yourself.
Over time many participants report:
Feeling calmer and more grounded.
Greater confidence in everyday movement.
Less fear around pain and injury.
Better awareness of their limits and boundaries.
More trust in their body's signals.
Improved balance, mobility and coordination.
Reduced effort in everyday activities.
More enjoyment and pleasure in movement.
Feeling capable again.
Not because they pushed harder.
Because they learned how to listen more carefully.
©IFF ROBERT GOLDEN
A note from Dr Moshe Feldenkrais
“What I’m after isn’t flexible bodies, but flexible brains. What I’m after is to restore each person to their human dignity.”
©IFF ROBERT GOLDENReal Experiences
Here's what participants have said about working with me:
"...He just has the ‘magic touch’ to make people feel at home in their bodies, even if they have little or no previous experience of similar fitness or movement activities. He has an incredible ability to remember almost everyone’s individual bodily needs in his classes. I could not recommend him highly enough!”
– Hannah Lewis“The improvement in my mobility has been unbelievable. After the first class I came out pain free with a feeling of overall ‘lightness’ in my muscles and joints. I had the best nights’ sleep I’d had in a very long time. James is a very warm and welcoming person.”
– Carol Havercroft“Having never done any Feldenkrais previously, I was intrigued to find out more about it. In my 2nd week, after the session I felt taller and as if my spine was a lot straighter. A friend commented on how much straighter I looked.
I can throughly recommend James, his teaching style is relaxed and informative and his knowledge shines through.”
— Shena Scholes
You Don't Have To Figure This Out Alone
My job isn't to fix you.
It's to help you discover options.
To help you notice what your body is already doing well.
To help you find movements that feel safer, easier and more comfortable.
To help you develop the confidence to make decisions that are right for you.
The people who tend to thrive in these classes aren't necessarily the strongest or most flexible.
They're the people who are curious.
The people who want to understand themselves better.
The people who are ready to replace self-criticism with self-awareness.
Still not sure…
Class Details
Weekly Awareness Through Movement Classes
Suitable for beginners
No previous experience required
Small, welcoming group
Move at your own pace
Most lessons are done lying, sitting or standing comfortably
You're always encouraged to rest or modify
Mats Provided
Packages available
Location
Thursdays 11am.
Yantra Studio, Studio 9 Netherconsford, Kings Street, Norwich, NR1 1PW
Parking Available at Mountergate, Rose Lane or Riverside is close by.
Accessible facilities
Online Option
Can't attend in person?
Join from home via Zoom.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Many people who attend classes are living with pain or recovering from injury.
You are always encouraged to work within your comfort and curiosity rather than pushing through discomfort.
The focus is on discovering easier ways to move, not forcing change.
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Perfect.
Flexibility is not a requirement.
Awareness Through Movement is about learning how you move, not performing movement.
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Many lessons can be adapted.
If getting to the floor is difficult, let me know and I'll help you find suitable options.
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Not at all. Many participants begin in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The lessons meet you where you are.
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Not in the traditional sense.
You probably won't leave sweaty and exhausted.
Many people leave feeling calmer, lighter and more connected to themselves.
Yet over time they often notice improvements in balance, mobility, coordination and everyday comfort.
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This is one of the most common concerns I hear.
The classes are designed around exploration rather than achievement.
You'll be encouraged to notice what feels comfortable and manageable rather than pushing beyond your limits.
Many people find this helps them rebuild trust in their bodies.
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No.
You don't need any previous experience or knowledge.
Just bring yourself and a willingness to explore.
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These approaches can all be valuable.
Awareness Through Movement offers something very different.
Rather than focusing primarily on stretching, strengthening or correcting posture, the emphasis is on learning.
As you discover new movement options, many people find that comfort, coordination, confidence and function improve naturally.
This makes other forms of exercise feel more accessible and enjoyable too.
Begin Where You Are
You don't need to get fitter before joining.
You don't need to become more flexible.
You don't need to push through pain.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
You simply need a willingness to explore.
A more comfortable relationship with your body may be closer than you think.
