I am super thrilled to be partnering up with Leanne Scott of Move Therapies located in Osoyoos, BC for regular Intensives. She's an amazing practitioner and I am so looking forward to working with her. And I am REALLY looking forward to having her work with my daughter. 

The NeuroMovement® approach of the Anat Baniel Method, usually works best for kids with special needs when the lessons are grouped together in 'chunks'.
Think of 4 lessons over 2 days (2 lessons per day) once a month, instead of one lesson per week.
By grouping the lessons together, the child's brain has an influx of quality information to build upon during those 4 days. During the days and weeks after, expect new changes to happen as their nervous systems incorporate the new information into functional changes. This is when things get exciting!
Often the week after an intensive, you will notice some fun changes in your child. More communication, more engagement, better sleep, better coordination, less spasticity, new milestones, etc.
​The changes can keep appearing 1-3 weeks after the intensive. Most then notice a plateau in new developments around week 4-5 and that's when you want to have the next intensive booked.

Our first collaborative intensive will be happening Dec 28/29, 2016 in Osoyoos, BC. Stay tuned for when we will be having one in Harrison Hot Springs!
Working with another practitioner is super exciting for me, but sooooo very beneficial for the kids.
Each child gets two lessons per day, one with me and one with Leanne. Having two different pracititoners gives such great variation and feedback for the child and each practitioner has their own unique style and personlity.
​I know from experience from watching lessons with my daughter that it's a joy for your child to experience the richness of a variety of quality practitioners. Each one connects in their own unique way with the kids and you never know what information each child will gain from them. ​

​At first glance, it might look that way.

​Most lessons are done on the floor, lying on a mat. A teacher verbally guides you through a series of unusual movements to awaken your brain and allow you to become aware of your movement patterns.

Most people leave more flexible, more vibrant and with less aches and pains. 

Many use it to compliment their Yoga practice and find they can suddenly do Yoga poses they used to find challenging.

Comparing the two modalities is like comparing apples to oranges. Both are fruit, but the complexities of their taste, fragrance, genetics and how to grow could take a 4 year degree to truly understand.

The same goes for Neuromovement and Yoga. Comparing the two doesn't do either one justice. They are different in philosophy, execution and result, even if some areas might overlap. 

I am a big fan of self exploration, so if you are wondering how Neuromovement differs from what you know about Yoga, then come check out a class! 

Come out and learn something new about yourself through movement!

Thursdays
July 21 & 28, 2016
10am-11am

Saturdays
July 23 & 30, 2016
10am-11am

$10 Drop in
4 for $32

Located in:
Harrison Beach Hotel
160 Espalande Ave
Harrison Hot Springs
(free parking on Lillooet Ave)

For more info, give me a shout!
​mindfullmoves@hotmail.com

****Please bring your own mat/towel/blanket to lie on.

One day I found myself lying on the floor in a large room with 80 other people in California.
Hello NeuroMovement.
I had joined the training to help my daughter, who has a rare genetic disorder. I definitely didn't join because of me. (I will post more about this one day!)

So, I was lying on the floor about to experience my first Group Neuromovement Lesson (also called a Transformational Movement Lesson - TML for short), definitely not for myself, but for my daughter. I'd just spent a hell of a lot of money to get there, flights, meals, tuition, etc... so my expectations were pretty high.

The room was abuzz when Anat Baniel walked in. To most of the parents in the training, who had witnessed miracles in their children underneath her hands, Anat has earned a certain awe-factor status. 

Anat also has one of those commanding presences that demand attention. Ha, which happens to be one of her essentials. 

So when she told us to go slow, do the movement with awareness and not to 'stretch', but to only go as far as comfortable, I was a bit confused.

I was there to kick some butt. Conquer my daughter's mixed-up genetic code to the curb. 

Anat instructed us to do small, seemingly insignificant moves. A slight shift of the arm, a tiny movement of the leg.
All the while shouting at us to: "Go slower! Go s-l-o-w-e-r!"

Lady, if I went any slower I'd be dead.
Dear God, what in the world did I get myself into?!?!

Tamping down the panic that I had just spent a small fortune to learn how to do nearly nothing, I tried even harder to go slower.

"No, no. You are moving your right knee. I said move only your left knee. Your other left knee. Wake up!"

Harrison Hot Springs has some amazing walking trails to enjoy. 

Adding a few NeuroMovement "Essentials" during your hike can dramatically intensify your enjoyment!

Move with Awareness!
Take note of your five senses while hiking. 

• Does the smell of the Old Growth Forest differ from the Beach? 
• What does the sand feel like under your shoes/bare feet compared to the walkway?
• How many different sounds can you hear? Waves, wind, children playing, different bird species, etc. Make a game with your companions to see who can differentiate the most sounds. 

When you start to move through life with awareness, things gets brighter and more alive. 


Slow Down!
Most hikes in Harrison Hot Springs have spectacular scenery, hidden treasures, wildlife sightings or a bit of everything. 
Make sure to SLOW down to appreciate it all. ​

5km round trip.
Start: Memorial Hall
Walk west along the shore, past the main Hotel to end up at the little building surrounding the hot spring source. Take a few moments to poke around and do some bird watching. Retrace your steps, back along Espalande then around the lagoon. Make sure to keep a look out for wildlife. Sea Otters, beavers and lots of interesting migrating birds can been spotted. Continue through Rendall Park (stopping at the 'doggy beach' for any canine friends with you) then along Rockwell Drive to the Ranger Station Art Gallery. Return the same way.  Marvel how the mountain views differ when going the opposite way!

1 km
Start: Trailhead on McCoombs Dr.
Full of delightful surprises, you can turn this short 20 min walk into a good hour adventure (or more) with a few curious children (or young at heart). Local resident artist, Ernie, crafted dozens of beautiful masks which are hiding in the cedars. See how many you can spot! Remember to be respectful and leave the treasures as is.

5 km
Start: Behind the Hot Springs Source (access past the Resort)
Don't get discouraged by the steep climb right at the start. It's the trail's highest point and provides some lovely views of the lake. Descend into Sandy Cove for a "secret beach" atmosphere. Depending on the season, there's a good chance you will be the only one there. A great beach for a rest and a swim. At the north end of the beach you'll find the trail to Whippoorwill Point. This trail follows along the Harrison River then back towards Sandy Cove. Return along the trail back to the Hot Springs Source.

6 km
Start: Hicks Lake day use parking lot.
From the dock, head left on the old logging road. Keep right at the fork (just past the outhouse). Follow the trail with 16 wooden bridges and many chances to explore the shoreline. At the end of the trail, keep right towards the beach, then follow the shoreline back to your car. This is a popular swimming lake when you're not quite up to the frigid temps of Harrison Lake, so make sure to pack a picnic and your swimsuit for the afternoon.