Movement Classes & Sessions

Movement training built around skeletal mechanics, designed to help you move with more ease, improve wellbeing, and support long-term performance.

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Not yoga, not pilates, a method of movement

If you’ve been searching for yoga or pilates because you want to feel looser, move better, and reduce stiffness, you’re in the right territory.

The difference is how we get there.

The Stirland Approach focuses on how your skeleton organises movement, then builds strength, control, and confidence from that foundation.

Our Classes

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    Functional Moves

    Best for: Mobility, stiffness, aches, better everyday movement and nervous system regulation

    Format: Coached class, progressive foundations

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    FLOW

    Best for: Mobility, joint health and strength building for everyday movement

    Format: Coached group classes

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  • A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail practicing yoga in a plank position on a wooden floor with a plain light-colored background.

    Loaded Motion

    Best for: Strength, conditioning, functional fitness

    Format: Bodyweight strength and conditioning with mechanics focus

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  • A woman in black activewear performs a handstand against a brick wall with graffiti, her body arched with her feet resting on the wall.

    Performance

    Best for: Athletes, injury risk reduction, recovery, return-to-performance

    Format: 1:1 and small group support

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    Private Sessions

    Best for: Tailored support, post surgery recovery, injuries, confidence and sports performance

    Format: 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1, in studio, home visit, or Zoom

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    Unsure where to begin?

    Contact us today to find out more information and we can guide you to the correct method for your goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The Stirland Approach is a movement method built around skeletal mechanics and movement foundations. It’s designed to improve movement quality, reduce stiffness, and build long-term confidence in how your body moves.

  • A lot of people find us by searching for yoga or pilates, because they want to feel looser, stronger, and move better. The Stirland Approach is different. It’s not a class style, it’s a method, focused on how your skeleton organises movement, then building strength and control from that foundation.

  • Yes. New clients complete an introduction first, either the Beginners Workshop or 2 x 1:1 sessions. This helps you understand the method properly and makes sure you join the right level with confidence.

  • Most people begin with Functional Movement because it teaches the foundations and improves movement quality quickly. If your goal is fitness and conditioning, Body Weight Intensive may suit you better. If you’re training for sport or returning from injury, Performance or Private Sessions are often the best fit. If you’re unsure, send an enquiry and Angie will recommend your best start point.

  • Yes. The work meets you where you are, and the introduction step makes sure you start safely and confidently. Many people come to improve stiffness, ongoing aches, or to rebuild after time off training.

  • Start by sending an enquiry to arrange your introduction. After you’ve completed Step 1, you’ll be guided to the right membership option, then you’ll be able to book sessions through your account.

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Not sure which option is right for you?

Send us a message and we will be in touch to recommend the best start point for your goals and movement history.