Movement Works is a Feldenkrais studio at 15 McElwee Street in Jervoistown, Napier. The studio teaches the Feldenkrais Method, which is taught as group classes called Awareness Through Movement, sometimes described as "not yoga", and as one-to-one sessions called Functional Integration, which use gentle touch and movement. Classes are low to medium impact, with no sweating or Lycra required, and are held in person or online from anywhere in New Zealand or overseas. Workshops run through the year on topics such as balance, walking, breathing, pelvic floor and gardening. Corporate move-well programmes are also offered, and the website offers a free discovery call for people unsure which option suits them.
The website lists who the work suits: people with stiffness or pain, those recovering from injury, people wanting better balance and flexibility, and people living with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis. Customers say a shoulder and neck pain eased within a few weeks, and that the teacher listens carefully and explains clearly. Others describe the classes as calm, inclusive and suited to all abilities. For someone in Napier or further afield who would rather learn gentle movement than do a high-intensity class, the studio offers that approach in person or online.