integrative movement

what is integrative movement?

Integrative movement is a way of moving which we learned in infancy, but which we tend to lose in our everyday stressful adult lives. The practice of integrative movement seeks to reenliven the natural sequencing, coordination, and development of the most easeful movement for our own body. The exercises are practiced on our sprung maple floor, in a relaxing environment which allows greater awareness and attention to the mind-body connection.

Specifically, we teach the Bartenieff Fundamentals developed by Irmgard Bartenieff. The Fundamentals are a progression of exercises based on movements fundamental to human development. Irmgard's holistic approach employs theories developed by her during her practice as a physical therapist, and by Rudolph Laban, a key innovator in the fields of Modern Dance and notation.

Lucille L. Dyer, a Certified Movement Analyst, offers private and small group sessions for those who wish to expand their expressive range, as introductory movement for people just starting out with a fitness program, and for experienced exercisers who seek to develop and integrate bodily awareness into their daily lives.

"Over the last few years it has been increasingly difficult to exercise due to chronic pain from injuries and myofascial pain. Lucille helped me find a level of movement that I can tolerate. I'm becoming stronger, more flexible and pain is resolving. In group classes I receive the individual attention I need to be safe and comfortable." — Gail H.

"When I attend Integrative Movement classes, it is like going to church in my body" — A.K.

Bartenieff Fundamentals

For Better

• Body Awareness
• Muscular Balance
• Range of Motion
• Spinal Mobility

For Movement that is

• Efficient
• Expressive
• Integrated
• Recuperative