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Movement Works with Sarah McAllum Want to move well and feel fabulous? Need help to overcome pain, improve mobility, posture or breathing?

Feel more awesome, more "YOU" with a return to easy, everyday movement and mindfulness.

06/05/2026

Today marks the birthday of Moshe Feldenkrais - a physicist, engineer, judo black belt… and someone who completely changed how we understand movement and learning.

A few things that make him worth knowing about:
✨️ He rebuilt his own ability to walk when knee surgery wasn’t a sure thing
✨️ He was one of the first to connect neuroscience with movement (before it was trendy)
✨️ He believed how you move affects how you think, feel and experience life

But here’s the bit I keep coming back to:

He didn’t create a system of exercises.
He created a way of paying attention.

Less forcing.
More sensing.
Less “fixing” yourself.
More understanding how you actually work.

It turns out, when your brain gets better information… your body makes better choices.

And when you move better, you feel better.

Feels like a pretty good way to celebrate a birthday to me.

23/04/2026

So… what’s actually happening in a “Not Yoga” class?

Mindful, slow movements that quiet the noise in your system and help your body shift out of tension into mobility and calm.

You leave feeling better, lighter and more like you.

Curious? Come experience it for yourself.

Link to book in the comments 👇

16/04/2026

Book your spot for pop-up class next week!

Link in the comments 👇

12/04/2026

Two days. Eight lessons. 55+ curious humans. Four teachers. One shared love of moving, sensing and discovering what’s possible.

So great to teach at the Wellington Feldenkrais Intensive at Te Whaea Dance School over the weekend. It was a proper deep dive into embodied movement exploration and done in a way that feels like a retreat-style event.

Grateful for the people, the process and those little “ohhh that’s different”, "that was amazing ", "I've never noticed that before" moments that unfolded during the weekend. ✨

Thanks to the organisers, my fellow teachers, practitioners and of course the wonderful attendees who carved out the time for themselves for two whole days.

17/03/2026

Got the most beautiful “just because” flowers from a client today. No reason. No occasion. Just… kindness. 💐🌸

It’s given me a little smile every time I walk past them.

Love the happy colours and the quiet reminder that even when the world feels a bit loud and messy, there are still lots of these small, good moments.

So here’s your nudge (and mine) to notice them.

11/03/2026

Longinquity (noun) — the state of being far away, either in distance or time.

It’s one of those deliciously old-fashioned words that sounds exactly like what it means. Long. Far. Distant. A sense of something stretched out across space or years.

Which feels rather appropriate… because there’s been a little longinquity between me and social media lately. I’ve been enjoying a bit of distance from the scroll.

But the longinquity is over. I’m back.

So expect more words, musings, movement thoughts and the occasional curious rabbit hole coming your way soon.

Stay tuned 😉

04/02/2026

What if moving your body felt… kind?

Not forced. Not pushed. Not performed. Just easeful and good.

Learning to love how you move doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, curiosity and a nervous system that feels safe enough to explore. That’s where Feldenkrais comes in. Gently training both body and brain to find easier, more efficient, more enjoyable ways of moving and being.

The new term of Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" classes kicks off next week and I’d love you to join me.

No stretching straps, no fancy poses, no “shoulds.”

Just thoughtful movement that meets you where you are.

Monday 5.30pm
Monday 7.00pm (Online via Zoom)
Tuesday 9.00am
Thursday 9.00am

Investment
$140 for 8-week term
or $20 casual

Classes held at Movement Works Studio, 15 McElwee St, Napier or online via Zoom.

Book here: https://movementworks.as.me/

03/02/2026

Less effort. Better movement. More ease. Calm mind.

Move better, feel better with friendly, approachable "Not Yoga" (aka Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement).

✨ Classes starting soon! ✨

Mon 5.30pm
Mon 7pm (online)
Tue 9am
Thu 9am

💰 $140 (8 weeks) or $20 casual
📍 Movement Works, 15 McElwee St, Napier

Every body welcome!

Book here: https://movementworks.as.me/

26/01/2026

Still a few places left to join the Relax & Renew Summer Series!

👉 Summer Series https://movementworks.as.me/
📅 27-28-29 January 2026 (Tues-Wed-Thu)
🕘 9:00am - 10:00am OR 5.30pm - 6.30pm
📍 Movement Works, Jervoistown, Napier
💰 $85

Warning: side effects may include moving more slowly, breathing more easily and feeling a whole lot more fabulous.

19/01/2026

Slow.
Easy.
Unbothered.
Nervous system = ahhhh.

Join next week's "Not Yoga" Summer Series for your chance to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and refreshed.

Over three classes, you’ll explore Awareness Through Movement lessons to

• soften tension
• calm busy brains
• restore ease and mobility
• and remind your body that it already knows how to feel good

No stretching.
No sweating.
No trying harder.

Just curious, comfortable movement and a whole lot of “oh… that’s better.”

👉 Summer Series https://movementworks.as.me/

📅 27-28-29 January 2026 (Tues-Wed-Thu)
🕘 9:00am - 10:00am OR 5.30pm - 6.30pm
📍 Movement Works, Jervoistown, Napier
💰 $85

(Warning: side effects may include moving more slowly, breathing more easily, and questioning why you ever rushed in the first place.)

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day, filled with people you love, places that feel good and a few moments to pause and breathe it all in.

My Christmas included a parkrun, swim in the sea, waay too much food over a family lunch and axe throwing (yes… really 😄) — my Christmas present! Luckily the sun shone the whole day too.

All the best for the festive season and remainder of 2025.

Address

Movement Works NZ, 15 McElwee Street, Jervoistown
Napier
4112

Telephone

+6421996709

Website

http://www.movementworks.co.nz/

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