What is The Stirland Approach?

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.

Is this like yoga or pilates?

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.

Do I need to do an introduction before joining classes?

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.

Which class should I start with?

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.

Are classes suitable for beginners or people with stiffness and aches?

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.

How do I book sessions?

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.

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

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

Functional Moves

Best for: Mobility, stiffness, aches, better everyday movement
Format: Coached class, progressive foundations

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Loaded Motion

Best for: Strength, conditioning, functional fitness
Format: Bodyweight strength and conditioning with mechanics focus

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

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Not sure which option fits?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.