Thursdays
11:15 am(Pacific) * 75 min
†† Sign up Link: Thursdays Solutions for Optimum Mobility (Movement Intelligence)
* Eight Movement Processes for Arms, Shoulders, and Shoulder Blades
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2023
* Twelve Movement Processes to Free the Lower Back
Jul, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 2023
* Twelve Movement Processes for Knees
Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 Jan 4, 2024
* Eight Movement Processes for the Neck
Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, Mar 4, 11, 2024
* Eight Movement Processes to Revive Foot Function
Mar 18, 25, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2024
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Mondays
5:00 pm (Pacific) * 45 min
†† Sign up Link: Mondays Solutions for Optimum Mobility
* Eight Movement Processes to Revive Foot Function
June 5, 12, 19, July 3, 10, 17, Aug 7, 14, 2023
* Eight Movement Processes for Arms, Shoulders, and Shoulder Blades
Aug 21, Sept 4, 11, 18, Oct 2, 9, 2023
* Twelve Movement Processes to Free the Lower Back
Oct 16, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18, 2023, Jan 8, 15, Feb 5, 12, 19, 2024
* Twelve Movement Processes for Knees
* Mar 4, 11, 18, Apr 1, 8, 15, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 2024
* Eight Movement Processes for the Neck
July 1, 8, 15, Aug 5, 12, 19, Sept 2, 9, 16, 2024
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Wednesdays
7:00 am (Pacific) * 45 min
†† Sign up Link: Wednesdays Solutions for Optimum Mobility
* Eight Movement Processes to Revive Foot Function
June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
* Eight Movement Processes for Arms, Shoulders, and Shoulder Blades
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 2023
* Twelve Movement Processes to Free the Lower Back
Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 2023
* Twelve Movement Processes for Knees
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14., 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 20, 2024
* Eight Movement Processes for the Neck
Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2024
†† Sign-up links Bones for Life® (Movement Intelligence)
†† Bones for Life® Impromptu Lessons Monthly on the Second Friday 11:15 am (Pacific) 75 min * May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2023
†† Bones for Life® Didactic Second & Third Fridays
11:15 am (Pacific) 75 min * May 12, 19, June 9, 16, July 14, Aug 11, 18, Sept 8, 15, Oct 13, 20, Nov 10, 17 and Dec 8, 15, 2023
†† Bones for Life® I June 2 – September 8, 2023, 7am Pacific *75 min
†† Life® II * September 15- December 22, 2023 * Fri at 7 am Pacific *75 min
†† Bones for Life® III * January 5 – April 12, 2024 * Fri at 7 am Pacific *75 min
All about rhythm and movement. At 12:20 is a wonderful segment about “the Water Carriers Walk.”
“Bones are stronger than steel”
The Body Exhibition
Ruthy Alon New York 2007
Ruthy Alon
Founder of Movement Intelligence
www.bonesforlife.com
Notes from Katarina Halm

Katarina Halm – Movement Intelligence & Focusing
We offer a certification track for those who wish to become certified in any or all of the five modalities of the Movement Intelligence Programme as developed by Feldenkrais® teacher Ruthy Alon: Bones for Life®, Chairs, Walk for Life, Mindful Eating, and Solutions for Optimal Mobility. Please see Ruthy’s site for a beautiful, informative description.
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Based on Feldenkrais® principles, Bones for Life® (BFL®) lessons support physical and emotional regulation and mental resilience. BFL lessons include the practice of ‘axis’ and ‘wave’. The ‘axis’ ensures a safe trajectory of physical force moving through the body, strengthening and aligning the body’s structure. The ‘wave’ involves the body’s flexible, spiral movement, enabling turning, reaching, and bending. You are guided to become more aware of your position in space, thus improving cognition and adaption to change. The BFL® Wrap is a unique feature of the program, providing modulated compression at various joints. ‘Biological optimism’ and ‘Neurological diplomacy’ are some of the program’s key terms. BFL processes are designed to foster a more graceful movement within your comfort and safety.
Registration
Drop-in and series
Programme Directors
Katarina Halm & Kim Reda-Wilson & Marie-Paule Wiley
Teachers in Training
Yeşim Alıç ~ Luis Enrique Flores ~ Alfo Humano ~ Minal Shah
Enjoy classes ~ Option to continue towards certification.
* We look forward to seeing current students and those interested in continuing their BFL journey
♡ Sign up Links Bones for Life® Impromptu Lessons Monthly on the Second Friday at 2 pm (Pacific) * 60 min * June 9; * July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8; * Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2023
Questions/Wishes:
[email protected]
Telephone: 1-604-263-9123 Vancouver BC, Canada
Certification: The first step program provides up to 90 hours toward the 210 hours to complete BFL teacher training with Katarina.
Information page ~ Bones for Life® Teacher Training – Thinking in Movement Studio
A ready-made wrap: fabric for wraps ~ Notes from July 3, 2020
’Biological Optimism’ — BONES FOR LIFE® DAILY PRACTICE Katarina Halm
Feldenkrais® is a service mark, trademark, and certification mark of the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America (FGNA) in the USA
Invitation © developed by Katarina Halm
The Movement Intelligence of
Bone Strength and Weight-Bearing Posture
Based on Dr. Feldenkrais’ approach to somatic learning
Develop harmonious coordination; Empower lively & dynamic gait; Train in bone building walking in rhythm; Reach Quality of natural fitness at any age; Restore resourcefulness of equilibrium & stability
Align posture in the body language of self confidence
The movement answer to the functional failure of osteoporosis
- Your bones are as reliable as your posture is able to sustain your body weight in an efficient alignment.
- Your bones are as strong as your activity is dynamic and able to cope with challenges that demand strength.
- Your bones are as healthy as Nature meant, if your movements are natural and all your body parts are harmoniously coordinated.
Through the simple, effective movement processes of the sixty-hour Bones For Life® program, you will learn gradually and safely how to:
- Stimulate your bone strength and experience the biological optimism of a reliable skeleton
- Coordinate a springy and dynamic walk
- Align your posture into safe weight-bearing uprightness
- Develop your skill of restoring equilibrium
- Enhance the pleasure of moving
Page Credits
Much of the information on this page is taken directly from Ruthy Alon’s beautiful site here. Movement Intelligence, Bones for Life®, Walk for Life, Chairs, Mindful Eating, Solutions for Optimal Mobility are terms used by her and we at the Studio consider them Trademarked and proprietary. We use them with gratitude.
Hi…I am interested in joining your Bones For Life program. I’ve done most of Level One years ago. I am not so interested in becoming certified but would like to study the work. Could I still join your Level 1 which started this month?
Thanks
Heather Dennis
Dear Heather Dennis,
We welcome you to be with us.
REGISTRATION
~ link for all the studio projects!!
https://thinkinginmovement.as.me/schedule.php
Calendar Thinking in Movement (Apr-Dec 2023)
https://thinkinginmovement.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Calendar-Thinking-in-Movement-Apr-Dec-2023.pdf?swcfpc=1
Bones for Life® I * April 2023 * Fri at 11:00 am Pacific *One Hour (Concluding 8 Processes)
https://thinkinginmovement.as.me/?appointmentType=39395897
* Bones for Life® Impromptu Lessons Each Month of the Second Friday 2 pm Pacific *One Hour
April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2023
https://thinkinginmovement.as.me/?appointmentType=38507305
Updates by Email
https://thinking-in-movement.ck.page/92a64d7206
Please let us know if you have questions or wishes.
Warmest greetings,
Katarina Halm
“Musings for Movement” by Lisa Feldman Barrett
* https://thinkinginmovement.ca/lisa-feldman-barrett/
Doug Bolston provides a brief conceptual overview of the 25-minute PBS interview . . . with additional notes on “Brain Seeding.” https://thinkinginmovement.ca/lisa-feldman-barrett/?swcfpc=1#toggle-id-1
* Concluding thoughts: “Brain Seeding.” https://thinkinginmovement.ca/lisa-feldman-barrett/?swcfpc=1#toggle-id-2
* For further reference, you might consider Lisa Feldman Barrett’s books, including: https://thinkinginmovement.ca/lisa-feldman-barrett/?swcfpc=1#toggle-id-3