A New Way Forward

If stiffness, tension, or pain has started to limit how you move or feel, you’ve probably tried to fix it. Maybe you’ve stretched, strengthened, adjusted your posture, or changed your routine. Some things helped for a while, but the relief didn’t last and the problem kept coming back.

That cycle of chasing relief, finding it briefly, then losing it again is draining. It often points to something deeper, not a single problem to solve but a pattern of movement and tension that needs to be understood and changed.

This work offers a steadier approach. Instead of chasing symptoms, you begin to recognize the habits and compensations that keep them going. You gain tools you can use yourself, in line with your goals—practices designed to be enjoyable and make a real difference, not another thing you have to fit in.

As awareness develops, it becomes the foundation for lasting comfort and ease. The body and mind can learn to work together again, and much of what we call “just getting old” can begin to change.

It begins by stepping out of the chase and into a more sustainable rhythm.

Life can start to open again.

Start Where You Are

Whether you are new to this kind of work, returning to movement, or finding that familiar exercise and stretching no longer bring lasting comfort, you are not alone.

This approach to yoga has grown from the evolving field of somatic movement, a way of learning through awareness and gentle attention that helps the body remember its natural balance and ease. Through this work, you begin to notice how your body holds and compensates, and how habits influence the way you move and feel.

As awareness develops, your nervous system learns to release unnecessary effort and reorganize movement in ways that feel natural and stable. The process itself teaches you how to move with less effort and more harmony between body and mind.

Not sure where to begin?

You can keep reading below to learn more about how this work helps, or reach out for a brief, no-cost conversation. It’s simply a chance to ask questions, share what you’re experiencing, and explore what kind of class or session might be right for you.

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How This Work Helps

This approach teaches you to move your body in ways that restore coordination and natural self-support while helping calm and focus the mind.

As the nervous system learns to release unnecessary effort and guide movement more efficiently, strain eases, stability improves, and balance begins to return.

What You Can Gain

Many students and clients experience benefits such as:

• Relieving or reducing pain and stiffness as they move toward lasting comfort

• Releasing long-held tension and guarding patterns

• Enhancing relaxation and mental clarity

• Reconnecting breath, posture, and movement for steady support

• Regaining balance and confidence in daily movement

• Feeling more at home in their body, even when living with pain or limitation

As both body and mind reset, movement becomes lighter and more responsive. Ease begins to feel natural again. Many find themselves moving through life with steadiness, calm, resilience, and a renewed sense of comfort.

About This Approach

I am Alan Franzi, M.S., C-IAYT, and for more than thirty years I have guided people in restoring comfort, confidence, and vitality through Yoga and yoga-based and somatic movement education. Learn more about my background and approach.

You can explore this work in weekly classes or individual sessions designed around your specific needs and goals.

Ready to Begin

Group Classes

Check out our Schedule of Group Yoga and Movement Classes to find a class that fits your needs and schedule. These sessions are open to all levels and offer a steady, supportive way to explore movement, awareness, and ease.

Private Sessions — A Personalized Approach for Challenging Concerns

If pain, tension, or movement limitations continue to hold you back, private sessions offer a focused and personalized process. We begin by looking at how your movement habits may be contributing to discomfort and restriction. Through guided awareness and gentle retraining, you can start to resolve the root movement patterns that cause pain and limitation, restoring natural alignment and greater freedom in daily life.

Learn more about How This Work Helps here.

Contact me today to schedule a free consultation and explore how we can work together to help you feel your best.