Diane Sowerby

My Way of Health & Life

I am an enthusiastic outdoors person. I love playing in the mountains, on the water, or around town. Movement makes me happy, and I want to share this passion with anyone who wants to move with ease and pleasure.

Have you heard this before?

Post menopause I am as fit, more flexible, and recover from injuries better than I did when I was younger... oh, and smarter!

Well, it’s true. In my 20s, I ran multi-sport races, kayaked rivers, and climbed mountains. It was great.

But I was frequently injured. In my 30s, I wondered if, by 50, I would still be able to work and play, so I went searching for a sustainable way to care for myself.

The Feldenkrais Method

I discovered The Feldenkrais Method® through a two-day workshop. Sold!

I wanted what the trainer had. As a personal trainer, aerobics instructor, and school PE teacher, I had led people through fun games and exercises to improve their fitness and knowledge of health.

This was different. I saw the potential and personal freedom that could be gained by truly being aware of how we move - and, therefore, how we live.

The Functional Integration® lessons I received were totally mind-blowing. During one session, I became aware of the posture I had been holding all my life. Releasing that stopped my constant back pain.

Another lesson seemed subtle, and I wasn’t sure of its impact at first, but over weeks and months, the words and movements I learned changed the way I respond to challenges and explore opportunities.

After a year of training, I had grown 5 mm... when you’re only 5 ft, that matters! My actions are now more fluid, and there is less compulsion in my life.

Movement in all its forms continues to amaze me. There is so much to learn and so much to explore.

Come explore with me

Movement Coach

Motivator

Explorer

What My Clients Say

I love the flexibility of Diane's virtual yoga classes - they make it so easy to fit a session into my schedule, wherever I am. Diane’s instructions are clear and easy to follow, and I always feel like she takes our individual needs into account. Whether I have a sore knee or just need to take things at my own pace, Diane thoughtfully adjusts the poses, making sure everyone is comfortable and supported. It’s such a great way to practice yoga from home!

Fiona S

Diane’s wealth of experience as a movement teacher and Feldenkrais® Practitioner means that she shines when in front of groups or 1:1 (Functional Integration® lessons).

She loves to share her passion for movement with others, and really brings a playful sense of curiosity to her lessons, as well as an understanding of how to guide people to search for comfort and ease in their movement explorations.

I have attended Awareness Through Movement® lessons with Diane for the past two years and I always come away with a new-found sense of myself - how I move (or don’t move), how I face challenging situations, where I might be resistant, and most of all I find myself getting better and better at practicing self-care effectively.

Kelly Fowler
Somatics Teacher

I have just started to attend Awareness Through Movement with Diane as recommended by my Nervous System Coach, in an attempt to slow me down. I am loving it! I admit it was difficult initially for me to slow down and “notice things” as invited regularly by Diane. It’s getting easier and I am starting to “notice things" outside of class. It really is helping me to tune into my body more and be less distracted with what my busy mind is telling me! I'm a lot calmer!
Thank you so much for your wisdom and guidance Diane.

Jax