MEET KARLA

Our collective idea of body posture, exercise, and wellbeing is directly related to our emotional state and core beliefs. Limited range of motion, discomfort, and chronic pain in the body can be rooted in these core beliefs and emotional states. We try to “fit” into a body posture or exercise in a certain way to accomplish health and/or looks. We still treat our bodies like machines that need to adapt to our perception of health and appearance by the commands of the mind. We try to increase sports performance by training the body as a machine and not from the conception of a living ever-expanding system.

We are multidimensional beings in constant motion. The separation of the mind, body, and emotions is the premise of our modern times to conceive and experience our humanity. We have created the illusion of separation. We have forgotten that the body possesses natural ancient wisdom and the pain we feel is a message to us that something has to be addressed. From taking pills to relieve pain and discomfort to abuse our soft tissue by rolling on a foam roller or forcefully “stretching” our body, we create more damage and stress in the system. We disconnect from our bodies. We don’t allow the body to communicate to us, to express and feel and let it lead the way into vibrant health.

The idea of being present and connected to the experience of movement is still foreign for many. When we fully engage in the process of connected movement with intentionality, the body opens to a natural state of joy and vibrancy. We allow the body to reorganize itself and re-establish flow and grace. This reflects in full body-mind presence in any activity and life experience we have. This state is characterized by an adaptable, free flow, resilient and well-balanced body, mind, and spirit.