As we age, the simple act of getting up from the floor can become a daunting challenge.

This informative and supportive workshop is designed for individuals of all ages, focusing on anyone experiencing reduced joint flexibility and mobility and wants to improve more accessible and easier movements.

Whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance, an older adult, someone recovering from injury, or simply seeking to move more efficiently daily, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques to reclaim your freedom of movement.

Laurent will provide practical tips and step-by-step strategies for feeling more at ease when standing up from or going down to the floor. These daily practices help us remain happy and have a pain-free body when understood and embodied.

This workshop is suitable for all fitness levels, with modifications provided to ensure everyone can participate safely. Whether you're dealing with arthritis, recovering from surgery, or want to move more gracefully, you'll gain valuable tools to transform your relationship with the ground and your body.

Join us for this eye-opening experience and rediscover the joy of fluid, natural movement. You'll leave with practical exercises, a new understanding of your body's potential, and renewed confidence in your ability to navigate your all being.

You'll Experience:

• Grounding Techniques: Discover how to connect with the earth and use it as a supportive foundation for all your movements. Learn to distribute your weight effectively, reducing strain on joints and muscles.

• Somatic Awareness and Movements: Dive deep into your body's sensations and learn to move with greater mindfulness and efficiency. These gentle exercises help reawaken neural pathways, improving overall body coordination and connection. You can rewire your nervous system for improved coordination and flexibility through subtle, precise movements inspired by somatic education. These simple techniques are particularly effective for loosening stiff joints, increasing range of motion, and promoting overall body awareness.

• Breathing: Breathing is crucial in making transitioning between standing and sitting more manageable and easily comfortable.

Coordinating breath with movement helps reduce effort and enhances stability, allowing for smoother shifts in position. Effective breathing can also alleviate anxiety and breathlessness, making it easier to navigate these movements, especially for those with mobility challenges. By focusing on breathing, individuals can improve their confidence and ease in moving between positions.

Key Benefits:

• Enhance your body awareness and proprioception.

• Improve balance and stability, reducing the risk of falls and danger of injury.

• Learn strategies to get up safely if a fall occurs and reduce the fear of falling again.

• Boost confidence in your ability to move independently, smoothly and efficiently.

• Increase joint flexibility and mobility, making everyday movements easier.

• Gain practical tools to maintain and improve your mobility.

Workshop Content:

• Understanding the biomechanics of floor-to-standing transitions

• Practising gentle, progressive, simple exercises to improve core strength and flexibility.

• Improving and rediscovering our functional movements.

• Learning techniques to use momentum and leverage for more effortless movements

• Exploring how to modify movements based on individual needs and limitations

• Discussing the importance of regular movement for maintaining joint health and overall well-being