Aligned Movement
A movement program shaped by YOUR unique alignment patterns, training you to recover absent movements and restore natural functions of the body in a lasting way. Great for chronic pains/dysfunctions, birth preparation, and birth recovery.
Alignment training starts with the core. Our core- our back muscles, hips, pelvis, pelvic floor, respiratory diaphragm (how we breathe), floating ribs, parts of the spine and surface/deeper abdominals-is central to our wellbeing. When the core is not functioning properly it affects our whole system and vice versa. This is why we say that core dysfunction can have a domino effect, contributing to problems in the pelvic floor, digestive system, upper and lower body tensions and so much more!
Using an integrative model to assess such dysfunctions, I examine body mechanics, mobility and alignment patterns. I then train your core and the rest of your body to work in better harmony. This holistic method can help manage a wide variety of conditions, including pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, hernia, incontinence, SPD, sciatica, hip pain and lower/upper back pain, among others.
Working with me will teach you:
-your own body patterns that contribute to dysfunction, and movements to avoid
-tools to find and activate underused muscles and reintegrate overused ones
-how to make your muscles more responsive to everyday tasks
-daily activities and exercises to re enforce these new habits, eventually leading to long-term improvements
-a deeper understanding of your own core system and body
Birth preparation and recovery. As a prenatal or post-partum client, you will learn:
-to balance pelvic strength and mobility in preparation for labor
-to properly use your core to support the body, the pelvis and the best position for your baby
-to understand how your unique patterns might influence labor, as well as tools/positions that may help with an easier delivery
-to know what movements/positions to avoid for pains like sciatica, etc.
-to utilize a recovery plan suited for your unique body to help restore balance in your core/pelvic floor, and in the rest of your body
After each session, you will be equipped with an exercise plan that fits what your unique body requires in order to move towards restored functioning. This could include daily postural alignment strategies and new movement modalities, as well as strengthening and mobility techniques. Each session is, and each can be transformative.
A complete program consists of 1-4 sessions, depending on what you and I feel you need. Contact me on 0792650930 for more information or to schedule a session.
Amanda Breunig Awuor has trained in the Restore Your Core Method with Lauren Ohayon and is currently completing the Body Ready Method with Lyndsay McCoy. Amanda is a movement specialist and has been working with bodies for over a decade as a yoga instructor, specializing in tailored approaches to different bodies.
What people are saying:
“In the postpartum period of my fourth pregnancy, Amanda sensitively undertook an analysis of my movement patterns and tailored a unique series of exercises to help me address prolapse and pelvic weakness. Amanda was thoughtful, attentive, and well informed in her consultation. Her exercises have been assisting my recovery and I feel stronger, healthier and well supported knowing she is just a phone call away.” -Miranda Grant
“I am so thankful I crossed paths with Amanda, just wish it happened earlier. I thought I had recovered from my two pregnancies and babies’ deliveries but started to regress about a year after my youngest was born. When I met with Amanda I felt like she saw my body mechanics and quirks better than I ever had and with zero judgement. I felt very comfortable as she identified potential sources of the issues I was and am dealing with. She has an uncanny ability to explain and help you isolate and identify parts of the body you didn’t know could be felt and then cue micro- movements you didn’t realize you could make. Even just three weeks after my assessment with her, I am breathing and walking more intentionally and differently and already feel less pressure in my body. I am simply more aware of my body and how I move with it and can see why I have pains in certain areas. She not only coached me to correct movements that strained my body and strengthen weak spots, she also helped me self correct. Thank you Amanda!” -Erica Marcus-Raina
“Amanda took time to understand how I stand, move and breathe and helped me to understand too. We worked on corrective exercises and she later sent videos so I can practice by myself. It’s great to have this new consciousness and it encourages me to try changing a few important things.” -Anne