Playful 90-minute movement workshops

• Thu 5 Mar (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) // Theatre@41, YO31 7PB

• Sat 7 Mar (2:00 - 3:30 PM) // Rawcliffe Rec, YO30 5TS

Treat yourself to better balance, foot freedom & a more confident story about your mobility

Welcome to your new movement story

Join one of our light-hearted workshops to connect with yourself, try out simple barefoot movements, play balance games & become inspired about what might be possible for you.

Create a new story about your prospects for easier movement, no matter your age, stage or experience. Even if aches & stiffness hold you back, if your world feels like it is getting smaller, you’re included. 

What we will do

With a tiny bit of talk and plenty of action, Julie will lead you in:

• foot foundation warm-ups

• simple barefoot moves to free your feet, train your toes & lubricate ankles

• restoring balance through guided play, solo and partner games

• feeling more grounded from the feet up

• moving with more ease and confidence from a firmer foundation

All by sampling the tools and science backed techniques used by holistic physios & podiatrists The Foot Collective.

Can anyone do this?

Pretty much!

• any age, ability and experience

• if you can stand (with or without support of a wall or chair) you can join in fully

• if you can sit in a chair, you will be able to join in with most of the session

I particularly enjoy working with people who lack confidence with movement or are returning to it after injury, illness or just a long break for the many reasons that life throws our way. We all start wherever we are and can work at different levels to suit each of us.

• I guide you to tune into body awareness to help you stay within your personal Goldilocks Zone - doing a level of movement that is not too easy (boring), nor too challenging (frustrating or painful)

• I will give you take-home ideas to practise later as movement snacks, with no props needed as household items work just as well

If you are especially unsure, face a lot of challenges or feel very limited right now, you could try a one-to-one first.

What should I wear?

• everyday clothes are fine, as long as you can move freely and feel comfortable

• sports kit is also fine if you prefer

• please come ready to take your shoes off, as we will move in socks or preferably bare feet - clean tootsies & any cuts covered with a plaster please

Who is this good for

This is for you if you want to…

• improve movements for daily living - walking, stairs, hiking, squatting & housework

• have a laugh trying out some new skills & practising them if you want to get better

• use a foot-focused training approach for more skill and less strain in your regular leisure activities

• spend time with your balance - as a mindfulness practice, for confidence and feeling grounded

• prevent injury, build joint resilience and support any rehab

• be anti-fragile, safeguard your future independence - avoid falls, fractures & fear

• start a new foot-first and whole-body movement practice for life

• satisfy your curiosity about transitioning towards more natural / barefoot shoes…or you have already made the switch

York International Women’s Week

These 2 events are part of York International Women’s Week, a long-standing festival since 2008, which coincides with International Women’s Day and puts on events to educate or celebrate arts, culture, social justice, equality, wellbeing and more. Their theme this year is Weaving Women’s Stories.

Limited places, booking essential

Pay as you please (£3, £5, £10 or £15) - profits to local charity

• So that price is not a deterrent, feel free to choose what you would like to pay - starting from £3

• Every little helps me cover the venue cost, thank you

• If you would like to pay a little more (£5, £10 or £15) the surplus will be donated to local good cause Make Space for Girls . They have loads of projects improving the accessibility and appeal of parks and public spaces for girls (and women)

• Please book in good time, don’t be shy, don’t delay! These workshops require a minimum of 3 people to go ahead. I will make the decision one week ahead of time, with refunds provided if there is not sufficient interest to continue

• A maximum of 8 places are available at each event, so book your spot >

  • at the drop-down menu select the event of your choice at the price of your choice

  • then click the orange button below

  • then click the black checkout (cart) button to pay

  • if the tickets show as sold out and you would like to be on the wait list - please email me. State the date of your preferred event. If a place becomes available, I will be in touch around a week before to offer it to you.