At MoovyStudio, we embrace NeuroMovement®. As a trained NeuroMovement® Practitioner, I guide you through principles designed to tap into your brain’s incredible ability to change and grow. My mission is to help you uncover your genius potential, and the 9 Essentials developed by Anat Baniel form the foundation of this transformative journey. Here’s how I describe these powerful tools and how they can enhance your movement practice, leading you toward a more vibrant, fulfilling life.

1. Movement with Attention

Moving with attention is the cornerstone of NeuroMovement®. By focusing on what you’re feeling while you move, your brain receives rich sensory input, accelerating learning. Paying attention lets your brain detect what’s happening in the moment, helping you refine your movements and make lasting changes in how you feel and function.

2. Slow Down

Slower movements give the brain time to perceive subtle differences and create new neural connections. When we rush through movements, we miss the opportunity for the brain to process detailed information. Slowing down is key to learning new, healthier patterns, which are essential for improving everything from coordination to recovery from injury.

3. Variation

Doing the same movement repeatedly can lead to habitual stagnation. Introducing variation in your movements offers new novel possibilities for learning. This principle invites your brain to explore alternatives and find more efficient, comfortable, and adaptable patterns of movement.

4. Subtlety

In NeuroMovement®, less is often more. Small, gentle movements help the brain become more aware of fine details. When you move with subtlety, your brain can detect nuances, making it easier to break free from harmful habits or patterns of tension.

5. Enthusiasm

Bringing a sense of enthusiasm and curiosity to your movement practice stimulates the brain’s neuroplastic potential. Positive emotions help release chemicals like dopamine, which boost learning and make the process of change more enjoyable. Engaging with excitement opens the door to greater progress.

6. Flexible Goals

In NeuroMovement®, it’s essential to approach your practice with flexible goals. Rather than focusing on a specific outcome, we stay open to unexpected improvements and discoveries. This flexibility allows your brain to find innovative solutions, often resulting in breakthroughs that you couldn’t have planned for.

7. The Learning Switch

To activate your brain’s learning potential, turn on the "learning switch." This happens when you’re in a state of curiosity, exploration, and openness. When the learning switch is on, the brain is primed to form new connections, paving the way for significant change in how you move and feel.

8. Imagination and Dreams

Imagination is a powerful tool for the brain. Through visualizing movements or intentions, you engage neural processes that can lead to real physical changes. In NeuroMovement®, using your imagination allows you to create new possibilities for action and transformation, both physically and mentally.

9. Awareness

Awareness extends beyond movement—it involves noticing your thoughts, emotions, and overall state. Cultivating awareness enhances your ability to integrate all aspects of your experience, allowing for meaningful, long-lasting change. Awareness brings your brain’s capabilities into alignment with your physical actions. It can be spontaneously awakened, or intentionally used as an action in itself.

Why NeuroMovement® Works

Each of these essentials taps into the brain's natural ability to change—known as neuroplasticity. By engaging in movement using the 9 Essentials, you can improve how you move, think, and feel at any age. Whether you're looking to reduce pain, overcome limitations, or simply move through life with greater ease, these principles offer a framework for transformation.

Ready to experience the power of NeuroMovement®? Join us at MoovyStudio and explore how these essentials can help you unlock your brain’s potential for learning and growth.