The Centered Room

The Centered Room Gentle, mindful embodiment practice. Specialists in Somatic Movement, 1:1 Somatics, Fusion Yoga. Awareness Through Movement® (The Feldenkrais Method®)

Hi, I'm Kelly and I'm a Somatic Fanatic! It's my mission to introduce you to a Somatic way of life. I'd love to show you how gentle movements can help you become aware of EVERYTHING you do. A Somatic approach is enquiry based, so this teaches you to really listen to the voice that doesn't use words (hint: it's your body). I had been practicing and teaching yoga for many years before I discovered S

omatics. I felt very connected and aware of my body and I LOVED my yoga practice. Since discovering Somatics, my yoga practice has taken on a whole new and much deeper level of interoceptive awareness. I'm aware of so much more subtlety in the nuances of my practice that were not within my ability to sense previously. I was unaware of what I was unaware of before discovering this deeply meditative practice.

11/08/2025

Thank you North Canterbury!
Our very first Feldenkrais® workshop on Friday August 22 & Saturday 23rd is now fully booked out.
Please join the waiting list in case there are any cancellations if you're still keen to join us.

Let the learning begin!

Sitting on the floor is free and has advantages for our physical and mental well-being. Promotes Flexibility and Mobilit...
10/08/2025

Sitting on the floor is free and has advantages for our physical and mental well-being.

Promotes Flexibility and Mobility:
* Engages Multiple Muscle Groups: Transitioning between sitting and standing from the floor activates various muscles, enhancing overall strength and flexibility.

* Improves Joint Health: Regularly sitting on the floor can help maintain joint mobility and reduce stiffness, particularly in the hips and knees.

Encourages Better Posture:
* Natural Alignment: Sitting on the floor encourages a more natural spinal alignment compared to sitting in chairs, which can promote better posture over time.

* Core Strengthening: Maintaining balance while sitting on the floor engages the core muscles, helping to strengthen them.

Enhances Mindfulness and Relaxation:
* Mindful Movement: The act of getting up and down from the floor can be a mindful practice, encouraging you to be present and aware of your body.

* Stress Relief: Sitting on the floor can create a more relaxed environment, making it easier to unwind and reduce stress.

Fosters Playfulness and Creativity:
* Encourages Play: Sitting on the floor is often associated with playfulness, making it a great way to engage with children or enjoy activities like yoga and meditation.

* Creative Space: It can create a more inviting atmosphere for creative activities, such as drawing, crafting, or simply relaxing with a book.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:
* Universal Practice: Sitting on the floor is a natural position used in many cultures around the world, making it an accessible option for people of all ages and abilities.

Incorporating floor sitting into your daily routine can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Whether it's during a break, while watching TV, or practicing yoga, consider making it a regular part of your day!

Discovering lightness in movement invites us to embrace ease and fluidity rather than pushing through resistance. By lea...
04/08/2025

Discovering lightness in movement invites us to embrace ease and fluidity rather than pushing through resistance.
By learning to recognise the sensations of resistance in our bodies, we can unlock our creativity and delve into the principles of effortless movement.

Somatic practices like The Feldenkrais Method® and Hanna Somatics offer a wonderful opportunity to explore and cultivate a state of effortless lightness in your movement journey.

Join us at our Loburn studio for a transformative experience!

Classes:
Wednesdays 9:00 am and 6:30 pm
Thursdays 11:00 (waiting list)
Fridays 9:00 am

Shirley Wellness Center: Fridays 12:30 pm

As a person with a hyper mobile body, I’ve always found yoga asanas very enjoyable, until I started to discover that I w...
02/08/2025

As a person with a hyper mobile body, I’ve always found yoga asanas very enjoyable, until I started to discover that I was not supporting my body very well with my skeleton.
Somatic practices have helped me find more support from my bones. This is a much safer longevity practice as it places less stress on my vulnerable soft tissue.
This is what I teach now.

Join me for a practice that's more about connection and less about performance.

Are you curious about moving & feeling better every day?It's not awareness for awareness sakes, its awareness for the sa...
31/07/2025

Are you curious about moving & feeling better every day?
It's not awareness for awareness sakes, its awareness for the sake of being able to act effectively, efficiently, and joyfully in the world.
Join me & Thomas Spring for an experience of how this work can influence and enhance your life.

There are limited places available in this workshop. It will be a chance to learn how to improve your every day activities through more efficient movement.

Link to register: https://forms.gle/eYGTtMAaAk9vwK8L6

Somatics has become my main movement practice now. It informs and enhances everything I do including Yoga. It's not Yoga...
23/07/2025

Somatics has become my main movement practice now. It informs and enhances everything I do including Yoga.
It's not Yoga vs Somatics - it's more like Somatics = a deeper yoga practice.

Pain and discomfort is generally caused by the way we move. If we continue to move in the same way that caused the disco...
21/07/2025

Pain and discomfort is generally caused by the way we move. If we continue to move in the same way that caused the discomfort in the first place, why would we expect anything to change?

Somatic methods such as The Feldenkrais Method® and Hanna Somatics are unique in that they empower you to develop new skills so you can move with more ease and comfort.

Gentle somatic movement supports your body’s natural intelligence, helping you move efficiently and safely.Tune in, slow...
20/07/2025

Gentle somatic movement supports your body’s natural intelligence, helping you move efficiently and safely.

Tune in, slow down, and feel the difference.

I'm Kelly - I facilitate lessons that help you listen to the intelligence of your body.
One of the best life decisions I've made is to learn this work so that I can move better as I age.
I call it my movement insurance policy.

Join me for a lesson:
Wednesdays 9:00 am and 6:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am (there may be a waiting list for this class)
Fridays 9:00 am

I'm also co-hosting a workshop with experienced practitioner Thomas Spring in Rangiora August Friday 22nd August 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday 23rd August 9:30 - 1:00pm.

Check out my website for more details:
www.thecenteredroom.co.nz

Exciting news! Experienced Nelson Feldenkrais® practitioner Thomas Spring (https://totalwellbeing.nz/) will be joining m...
08/07/2025

Exciting news! Experienced Nelson Feldenkrais® practitioner Thomas Spring (https://totalwellbeing.nz/) will be joining me to present a workshop in Rangiora in August.
A series of gentle guided classes to improve how you move, rest, and live.

We will be guiding you to discover ways of moving smarter not harder, by tapping into your brain's potential to change (neuroplasticity).

Somatic Movement lessons use the powerful process of neuroplasticity to create positive, longterm changes in the way you...
01/07/2025

Somatic Movement lessons use the powerful process of neuroplasticity to create positive, longterm changes in the way you move.
Discover how you can continue to improve the way you move so you can do the things you want to do. https://www.thecenteredroom.co.nz/descriptions

The goal is getting closer! Segment 8/10 Feldenkrais practitioner training done & dusted. Learning to facilitate Functio...
28/05/2025

The goal is getting closer! Segment 8/10 Feldenkrais practitioner training done & dusted.
Learning to facilitate Functional Integration® is challenging and extremely rewarding.

It's not something that's 'cookie cutter' - we're learning to listen to the unique needs, habits, and goals of each person we work with.

Mostly it's non-verbal. We primarily use gentle guided touch to explore new movement possibilities with our clients.

These skills are developed slowly as we put many hours in to experience this learning in our own bodies first, so when we work with our clients we can get a feel for what they know and what is missing from their self image.

Our trainer Julie Peck calls it 'getting unstuck'!

When was the last time you really slowed down and listened to what you can learn from your body and your nervous system?...
26/05/2025

When was the last time you really slowed down and listened to what you can learn from your body and your nervous system?
TWO DAY TUNE UP 7 & 8 JUNE 2025
Come along to a two day workshop in North New Brighton with four experienced Feldenkrais Method® practitioners .
You will experience eight gentle movement sessions over these two days (Awareness through Movement® lessons) for the perfect annual tune up.

Register via email to practitioner Diane Sowerby amazingmovementnz@gmail.com with 'TUNE UP' in the subject line.
$150 for both days, $90 for one day.

DM me (Kelly) if you'd like a discount code.

Address

Loburn

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 10:30am
6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 10:30am
6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 12:30pm
Friday 9am - 10:30am

Telephone

+642102932672

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