Links & further reading
Resources for your
movement practice.
Curious about yoga, somatic movement, or the habits behind how you move? These readings offer a place to explore ideas from class and learn about related approaches.
Getting Started
New here, or finding your way back? These pages can help you choose a class and feel prepared.
How This Work Helps
Get to know the approach and how it connects with the movements and activities that matter to you.
Your First Class: In Person or on Zoom
What to expect, how to prepare, and where to find help with registration or joining online.
Posture and Movement Therapy FAQ
Answers to common questions about attention, movement, classes, and getting started.
Online Classes and Sessions
Learn how online practice works, prepare your space, and explore ways to participate from home.
Creating Habits of Health
Find a manageable way to begin, make room for practice, and return when life gets in the way.
Not sure where to begin? Ask Alan.
Understanding yoga
What is yoga therapy?
Cleveland Clinic’s introduction to yoga therapy, including how it differs from a general yoga class.
Yoga therapy: definitions and perspectives
An IAYT article exploring the principles and individual focus of yoga therapy.
Yoga: effectiveness and safety
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reviews research and considerations for practice.
Somatic movement and posture
What is Clinical Somatics?
Somatic Movement Center’s explanation of its approach to movement awareness and learning.
What is pandiculation?
An introduction from Somatic Movement Center to a movement process used in its teaching.
The Egoscue Method
The organization’s account of its history and approach to postural exercise.
Matt Whitehead · Oregon Exercise Therapy
Background on Matt Whitehead and his work in postural alignment and exercise.
Continue exploring with Alan
Beyond Easier Movement
Yoga as a resource for the life you live. Explore how practice can grow with your needs, supporting stress management, enjoyment, and everyday equanimity.
A Deeper Resilience
How gentle somatic learning in yoga can support recovery and continued active living. Alan connects classroom discoveries with research on movement learning.
Fitness, Fun and Freedom Through Yoga
Explore how attention to movement can connect your practice with the activities and everyday experiences you enjoy.
The Creative Edge Yoga Blog
Reflections on yoga, somatic practice, stress, and staying active through life’s changes.
Ready to bring these ideas into practice?
For help choosing a starting point, ask Alan.