Mind in Body - About this Yoga

about this yoga

"Molly is always prepared and thoughtful with regard to my particular situation.

Additionally, Molly, while always professional, is able to create an enjoyable environment around the hard work of the session."

-Joseph Sugerman MD

"I first came to Molly four years ago in agony. The shoulder I'd injured a year earlier was not getting better and my career as a writer was at stake. A body-work professional suggested I go see Molly. I also experienced nagging pain from old injuries I'd incurred as a dancer, but had learned to live with those discomforts and limitations.

My goal was to be able to use my shoulder and arm again. In no time, my experience of healing vastly surpassed that limited goal. Not only did my shoulder get significantly better — this, after trials with cortisone shots, doctor's visits and physical therapy with little relief — but the old dance injuries quieted down as well and I experienced a range of movement (pain free) I hadn't enjoyed in years.

-Bernadette Murphy

The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind®

The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^® (created by Linda Lack PhD) is a different kind of Yoga. Like traditional Yoga it endeavors to explore the mind, body, breath connection. However, The Thinking Body-The feeling Mind^® goes beyond Yoga in that it explores movement. It is a healing movement technique that incorporates Hatha Yoga, universal principles of alignment, and circular moving sequences. The focus is on integrated movement and educating bodies. It is a wonderful tool that can help reduce pain or minimize movement limitations. The intent is to meet the student where they are in their development and help them to realize their full movement potential in a respectful, non-injurious way.

In brief, The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^®:

Endeavors to include all religions, cultures, sexes, shapes, sizes, fitness levels and ages

Meets the student where he or she is in their body

Helps prepare those not yet ready for traditional Yoga

Helps those on an advanced Yoga movement path

Teaches how to explore one’s own capacity for movement in a mindful, respectful, sophisticated and elegant way

Can help reduce pain and minimize movement limitations

Endeavors to help those with injuries heal while they explore the joys of how they can move rather than focusing on what they cannot do

Warms up the body thoroughly before challenging the body

Focuses on function rather than form

Teaches body awareness and alignment so right and left imbalances are explored, symmetry is sought, compensations are revealed

Is non-competitive

Encourages students to only do what their bodies are willing and able to do

For information on group classes, private sessions, and workshops visit the about the classes page.

ADDITIONAL TEACHING

The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^® is as unique as its teachers. The following is a list of the wonderful teachers in the United States and around the world, and the list is growing.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles

Linda Lack PhD
Movement therapist, movement specialist, teacher, trainer and Yoga teacher, Linda Lack created and developed The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^®. Linda is a master teacher with over 40 years of experience. Group and private sessions are available:

Two Snake Studios
1637 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310.273.4797
www.lindalack.com

Fumi Naughton
Movement therapist and Yoga teacher, Fumi began studying Yoga in 1994. She is certified in The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^®, Viniyoga, Pilates and is registered with Yoga Alliance. She completed Yoga RX™ Yoga Therapy under Larry Payne. Fumi has been teaching since 2006. Group classes are available:

Two Snake Studios
(see above)

Santa Monica

Kristin Kreiger
Homeopath, CCH, RSHom(NA), meditation center leader and Yoga teacher, Kristin has studied Yoga since 1987 and has been teaching since1996. Group and private sessions are available: Santa Monica, CA
310.828.1849

Fumi Naughton
(see description above)
Private sessions are available through:

Jeanne Axler MD - Pain Management Physician
3205 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 250
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.452.8345
fobuse@gmail.com

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sebastopol

Jan Zeitlin
Textile artist, dancer and Yoga teacher, Jan has always studied dance and movement. She began studying Yoga in 1978 and started teaching in 1990. Group and private sessions are available:

The Learning Center
3696 Burnside Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707.874.2635
janzeitlin@gmail.com

OREGON

Portland

Gretchen Kreiger
Acupuncturist and yoga teacher, Gretchen began studying Yoga in 1990 and has been teaching since 1998. Gretchen lives part of the year in Portland and part of the year in Katmandu, Nepal. She teaches in both cities. Group and private sessions are available:

The Movement Center
1021 N.E. 33rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

P.O. Box 13310
Portland, OR 97213, USA
Phone: 503.231.0994 Fax: 503.236.9878
www.mcyoga.com

ASIA

Kathmandu, Nepal

Gretchen Kreiger
(see description above)
gkreiger@hotmail.com

Batu Pahat and Yonog Peng, Malaysia

Vera Chew Piat Yeng
Yoga teacher and Chinese modern traditional dancer, Vera began her Yoga training in Taiwan in 1990 and opened her first studio in 1993. Wanting to infuse new elements in teaching Yoga, Vera began studying with Linda Lack PhD and is now certified in The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind^®. She opened her second studio in 2003. Vera is certified to teach Fitball by its Italian Manufacturers and applies Dr. Lack's philosophy of Yoga in its use.

Chello Studio
31A & 32A, Jalan Orchard Heights 1
Taman Orchard Height
83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Malaysia
Phone/Fax: +607.438.9459
Cell Phone: +6012.711.7018

2, Tingkat Atlas, Jalan Kota 7/1
Taman Kota, 83700
Yonog Peng, Johor
Malaysia