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Welcome to our boutique studio. Movement Intellect is about celebrating movement. It's about nourishing the body and mind connection.

A place where we offer movement classes and personal training sessions for body-mind wellbeing (including Reformer Pilates, Equipment Pilates, Yoga, Fascia Movement & Release work and Mindfulness) During Pilates classes we'll focus on moving your body in a skilful and functional way that will help improve mobility and strength where you need it most in your daily life. We feel strongly about the fact that mindful movement is a form of meditation. If you join for a specific meditation session the focus is on guiding you through your own experience.

18/09/2025

We continue our ‘highlights of the Anatomy Trains in Motion course’ tour.

The lower portion of the Spiral Lines are closely associated with dynamic foot stability and knee tracking.

On the course we learn and feel the force that travels through the myofascial structures that connect the front of the pelvis to the medial foot arch (via the knee) and the lateral foot arch to the back of the pelvis (via the back of the knee). We experience functionality vs dysfunction and feel how compensation patterns differ.

It is essential for the health and longevity of our knee joints that we consider the relationship between the pelvis and the feet. Come a learn more about this on the course.

There are still spaces available on the following courses:

26-28th September 2025
London
£600 sign up via my website

3-5th October 2025
Vilnius, Lithuania
Contact to book

17/09/2025

The Thigh Uncovered: From Fascia to Function

I am extremely excited to announce a Dissection & Movement LIVESTREAM with Todd Garcia & me!

All Movement Teachers, this interactive dissection and movement livestream is for YOU!

“During this very unique learning experience you will FEEL and EMBODY the anatomy and fascia movement qualities of the myofascia of the thigh through FAMO Fascia Movement® sequences with Anneke Krüger and then SEE and EMBRAIN the myofascial structures through FRESH TISSUE DISSECTION by Master Dissector Todd Garcia.”

We’re offering 3 short sessions to get underneath the skin of the thigh, so to speak!

These sessions will help you gain an understanding of the myofascia of the thigh and offer new ideas of how to approach this area of the body through resource-orientated integrative movement training. During the movement sequences we will review the anatomy and feel how fascia-focused training can enhance existing training protocols.
 Our dissections are layered from the superficial tissues to neighbouring and deeper structures for a clear understanding of the intimate relationship between the myofascial structures of the thigh and how these relationships influence function.

This livestream event will be delivered through Zoom webinar, to sign up, follow the link on my website, it will prompt an email to Todd who will issue you with an invoice for payment. Easy!

Details:

Session 1: Form follows function
November 8th, 2025 8AM MDT / 4PM CET

Session 2: Pathways and communication
November 8th, 2025 12PM MDT / 8PM CET

Session 3: Freeing the hamstrings
November 9th, 2025 8AM MDT / 4PM CET

All sessions are 2.5 hours long.

Discounted price of $315 USD if you sign up to all 3 sessions, held until October, 25th.

See you online!

01/09/2025

There is still time to sign up!
Anatomy Trains in Motion® is a 3 day course of Integral Anatomy in Theory and Practice.

Anatomy Trains in Motion® was developed by Karin Gurtner and is based on the bestselling book, Anatomy Trains, by Thomas W. Myers. Anatomy Trains in Motion® is officially recognised by Tom.

The course is for Movement Teachers and Manual Therapists with a interest in whole body anatomy and connections, and body♾️mind wellbeing.

As a result of taking this course, you will:

- Have a deeper understanding of the value of the Anatomy Trains concept as an integral body map for movement.

- Understand and experience the map of the myofascial tracks and bony stations of the Superficial Back Line, Superficial Front Line, Lateral Line and Spiral Line.

- Experience through movement the Deep Front Line, Front Arm Lines, Back Arm Lines, Back Functional Line, Front Functional Line and Ipsilateral Functional Line.

- Understand the overall postural and movement functions as well as sensory qualities of the myofascial meridians.

- Have essential knowledge of the interplay of muscles and fascia in motion.

- Understand functional aspects of the myofascial meridians and ways to improve them with a fascia-focused movement training.

- Get an introduction to the 12 fascia movement qualities we can deliberately train.

26th - 28th September 2025
9am - 5pm
London

Investment £600
Sign up via my website or email me if you have questions.

This course is part of the FAMO Fascia Movement curriculum, your certificate will by from the .academy

We offer courses in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, Asia and Africa…if you need a course in Argentina or Antarctica I’ll happily travel there 😉.

13/08/2025

Workshop alert! Join me this Saturday 16th August at 11:30am UK (12:30 SA time) for a 2.5 hour practical workshop. Booking open via my website.
(if you’re based in South Africa email me at anneke@movementintellect.com for EFT details)

11/08/2025

Excellent news to my South African colleagues, this workshop is now available to you at a discounted rate! I hope you can join me live online!

Interested in how to integrate fascia-focussed movement with Pilates / Yoga?

During this workshop for movement teachers we will explore what fascia-focussed movement means, why it matters, how it can enhance your skillset as a movement teacher and more importantly how it will benefit your clients.

You will learn about fascia, how deliberately enhancing certain fascia movement qualities will help us and our clients move better.

We will look at some well known Pilates and Yoga exercises and teach it with fascia-focussed cueing. I will also touch on some exercises that clients usually struggle with i.e. roll back / thigh stretch / boat pose and shine a light on how enhancing certain fascia movement qualities can help your clients perform these with greater ease. The practical workshop will include self massage techniques and hydrating movement interplays. We will talk about props, density, the benefits of self massage for greater movement, health and vitality.

This workshop is for Movement Teachers that are curious about fascia, how adding fascia-focussed cueing and improving fascia movement qualities can enhance and add to the effectiveness of classes and repertoire already offered.

If we can help improve the bodies’ potential for self healing and empower somatic trust we can help ourselves and our clients thrive in life. Are you ready to add a deeper dimension to your teaching?

Live online workshop
Saturday 16th August 2025
12:30-3pm SAST
R875

Please email me for EFT details.
Non South African residents are welcome to sign up directly via my website. https://www.movementintellect.com/plans-pricing

About me:
I am an international Educator and Host of Anatomy Trains in Motion. A comprehensively trained Pilates Teacher, a qualified Yoga Teacher and a Certified Advanced FAMO Fascia Movement® Teacher. I combine 15+ years experience of teaching movement, knowledge of integral anatomy and the latest scientific evidence of fascia in movement, to offer you this practical and informative workshop. It will be immediately applicable to your work.

09/08/2025

Happy Women’s Day South Africa!

May you nurture your wild heart, stay true to yourself and be curious about life.

Wild heart refers to a woman who is independent, strong-willed, and unapologetically herself. It celebrates a spirit that embraces adventure and freedom. Embracing opportunities to grow inner strength, having the courage to set healthy boundaries and to stand up for oneself.

May you love yourself and always be yourself. May you actively support, and empower, other women to do the same.

There is a free movement class for you on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/M282hcbfPro?si=g0EJeQtfqUvMKInS

08/08/2025

Join me for a FREE live online Women’s day movement CLASS.

Our class theme is ‘Cultivating courage and inner support to set healthy boundaries’.

Yes, I believe what we cultivate on the mat, starts the spark that benefits us in daily life.

The class will focus on:
🏋🏼‍♀️movements that strengthens your backline, to help encourage backbone & courage.
❤️Release tension in the front of the body & arms to help you let go of what no longer serves you.
🧘🏼‍♀️Strengthen the back of the arms to help you create space & healthy boundaries.

Saturday 9th August
8:30am SAST
40 minutes
Live online / recording available
You’ll need a mat, 2 soft massage balls (tennis balls might work ok)
Donations welcome

Class link in stories, please pre-register.

(All funds raised will help my mum with her medical bills, see gofundme page or message me for bank details)

07/08/2025

Join me for a FREE live online Woman’s day movement CLASS.

(Yes, South Africa is special, we have a different date to the International women’s day.)

I’m a firm believer in what we cultivate on the mat, benefits us in daily life. The theme for this class is ‘Cultivating courage and inner support to set healthy boundaries’.

Come explore this topic through movement with me:

Saturday 9th August
8:30am SAST
Only 40mins
Live online / recording available
You’ll need a mat, ideally 2 soft massage balls.
Please donate if you can*

A thing about boundaries:
As women we are often the care givers, the supporters, the cheerleaders. We nurture, we hold space, we serve. Saying ‘no’, communicating our own needs clearly, and setting limits on work-related obligations are harder to do.

Having healthy boundaries are crucial for maintaining well-being and fostering healthy relationships. They involve establishing limits around your time, emotions, energy, and physical space to protect yourself from feeling drained or taken advantage of.

Benefits of healthy boundaries:
🧘🏼‍♀️Improved mental and emotional well-being 🏋🏼‍♀️Stronger, healthier, more fulfilling relationships 💃Increased confidence and assertiveness 🙅‍♀️Reduced stress and anxiety

Join me for the class to learn how we might start all of this intentionally on the mat, through movement that benefits life!

*all funds raised will go towards my courageous mum who is battling with breast cancer…again. Her medical expenses are not all covered and I am trying to support her in any way I can. See link to gofundme page in highlights

25/07/2025

Have you ever wondered how a better understanding of the fascial system can benefit your practice as a movement therapist or movement professional?

It’s not easy to summarise it in a short conversation, but our co-founder, Karin Gurtner, and FAMO Fascia Movement Educator Anneke Kruger did just that, beautifully!

Feel free to share this fascia-focused chat with a fellow movement professional or enthusiast—it might just spark a meaningful shift in their perspective ✉️

PS: Thinking, “This all sounds exciting, but where do I begin?” We’ve got great news for you.

➡️ Anneke will be teaching Anatomy Trains in Motion in London this September—and a few spots are still available for her course!
https://www.art-of-motion.com/en/events/course-dates/ #/en/classes/view/2610

20/07/2025

For a limited time only I will be offering online private FAMO Fascia Movement®️ sessions at a 50% discount of my usual rates.

🔹Sign up for 4 sessions for £140.
🔹Sessions are 45 minutes each.
🔹Flexibility to take the sessions when it suits you, but all must be used by 7th Sept.25.
🔹No weekend availability.
🔹Private online sessions only.
🔹Limited availability.
🔹You will need 2 soft massage balls of equal size for each session.

To sign up please drop me an email or head over to the Plans & Pricing page on my website to sign up today.

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http://www.movementintellect.com/

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Movement Intellect is about celebrating movement. It's about nourishing the body and mind connection. During Pilates classes we'll focus on moving your body in a skilful and functional way that will help improve mobility and strength where you need it most in your daily life. We feel strongly about the fact that mindful movement is a form of meditation. If you join for a specific meditation session the focus is on guiding you through your own experience.