The Centered Room

04/11/2025

I’m looking for someone to volunteer for a Functional Integration® session next week (part of my Feldenkrais® training).
It’s a quiet, hands-on session that helps improve comfort and ease in movement.
If you’re curious to experience a session (free of charge) and can spare about an hour, please message me.
Offer open to currently enrolled students only.

10/10/2025

Christchurch is now home to a fantastic new charitable trust facility supporting children of all abilities. Huge congratulations to everyone involved in creating such an inclusive and inspiring space!

They offer Intensive therapy for children of all ages and abilities, Occupational therapy, Exercise physiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Language therapy.

Conditions they support:
Children navigating (but not limited to)

Cerebral Palsy
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory Processing Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
Birth Complications and Brain Malformations

Genetic Conditions – Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, PURA, Fragile X, SMA, SHH, Cystic Fibrosis, CTNNB1, 8PINVDUPDEL, CDKL5, STXBP1, FOXG1 and CHARGE Syndrome.

Please spread the news - this could be life changing for a child you know.

They have facilities open in Australia, Rotorua (photo is from Rotorua branch) and Christchurch.

Therapy centre for children of all ages and abilities who help build confidence, independence, and new skills through purposeful movement.

06/09/2025

Please note: The final class for this teaching term will be held on Friday, 12th September.

I will be away until the first week of October to further my professional development in the hands-on somatic learning approach of Functional Integration® (The Feldenkrais Method®) with Stephanie Spink.

Stay tuned for updates on the next teaching term — details will be shared soon.

Kelly Fowler

11/08/2025

Thank you North Canterbury!
Our very first Feldenkrais® workshop on Friday August 22 & Saturday 23rd is now fully booked out.
Please join the waiting list in case there are any cancellations if you're still keen to join us.

Let the learning begin!

10/08/2025

Sitting on the floor is free and has advantages for our physical and mental well-being.

Promotes Flexibility and Mobility:
* Engages Multiple Muscle Groups: Transitioning between sitting and standing from the floor activates various muscles, enhancing overall strength and flexibility.

* Improves Joint Health: Regularly sitting on the floor can help maintain joint mobility and reduce stiffness, particularly in the hips and knees.

Encourages Better Posture:
* Natural Alignment: Sitting on the floor encourages a more natural spinal alignment compared to sitting in chairs, which can promote better posture over time.

* Core Strengthening: Maintaining balance while sitting on the floor engages the core muscles, helping to strengthen them.

Enhances Mindfulness and Relaxation:
* Mindful Movement: The act of getting up and down from the floor can be a mindful practice, encouraging you to be present and aware of your body.

* Stress Relief: Sitting on the floor can create a more relaxed environment, making it easier to unwind and reduce stress.

Fosters Playfulness and Creativity:
* Encourages Play: Sitting on the floor is often associated with playfulness, making it a great way to engage with children or enjoy activities like yoga and meditation.

* Creative Space: It can create a more inviting atmosphere for creative activities, such as drawing, crafting, or simply relaxing with a book.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:
* Universal Practice: Sitting on the floor is a natural position used in many cultures around the world, making it an accessible option for people of all ages and abilities.

Incorporating floor sitting into your daily routine can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Whether it's during a break, while watching TV, or practicing yoga, consider making it a regular part of your day!

04/08/2025

Discovering lightness in movement invites us to embrace ease and fluidity rather than pushing through resistance.
By learning to recognise the sensations of resistance in our bodies, we can unlock our creativity and delve into the principles of effortless movement.

Somatic practices like The Feldenkrais Method® and Hanna Somatics offer a wonderful opportunity to explore and cultivate a state of effortless lightness in your movement journey.

Join us at our Loburn studio for a transformative experience!

Classes:
Wednesdays 9:00 am and 6:30 pm
Thursdays 11:00 (waiting list)
Fridays 9:00 am

Shirley Wellness Center: Fridays 12:30 pm

02/08/2025

As a person with a hyper mobile body, I’ve always found yoga asanas very enjoyable, until I started to discover that I was not supporting my body very well with my skeleton.
Somatic practices have helped me find more support from my bones. This is a much safer longevity practice as it places less stress on my vulnerable soft tissue.
This is what I teach now.

Join me for a practice that's more about connection and less about performance.

31/07/2025

Are you curious about moving & feeling better every day?
It's not awareness for awareness sakes, its awareness for the sake of being able to act effectively, efficiently, and joyfully in the world.
Join me & Thomas Spring for an experience of how this work can influence and enhance your life.

There are limited places available in this workshop. It will be a chance to learn how to improve your every day activities through more efficient movement.

Link to register: https://forms.gle/eYGTtMAaAk9vwK8L6

23/07/2025

Somatics has become my main movement practice now. It informs and enhances everything I do including Yoga.
It's not Yoga vs Somatics - it's more like Somatics = a deeper yoga practice.

21/07/2025

Pain and discomfort is generally caused by the way we move. If we continue to move in the same way that caused the discomfort in the first place, why would we expect anything to change?

Somatic methods such as The Feldenkrais Method® and Hanna Somatics are unique in that they empower you to develop new skills so you can move with more ease and comfort.

20/07/2025

Gentle somatic movement supports your body’s natural intelligence, helping you move efficiently and safely.

Tune in, slow down, and feel the difference.

I'm Kelly - I facilitate lessons that help you listen to the intelligence of your body.
One of the best life decisions I've made is to learn this work so that I can move better as I age.
I call it my movement insurance policy.

Join me for a lesson:
Wednesdays 9:00 am and 6:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am (there may be a waiting list for this class)
Fridays 9:00 am

I'm also co-hosting a workshop with experienced practitioner Thomas Spring in Rangiora August Friday 22nd August 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday 23rd August 9:30 - 1:00pm.

Check out my website for more details:
www.thecenteredroom.co.nz