WellbEing thAt wOrkS

Student wellbeing is the foundation of a thriving university community. We empower students to take control of their mental and physical health — for now and for the future.

As demand for student wellbeing grows, Sustainable Moves provides a proactive solution by embedding brain-body practices into campus life and equipping students with lifelong tools to manage stress, anxiety, and health.

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Empowering students with resilience

By focusing on proactive self-care, we equip students with practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and physical health challenges.

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Reducing strain on university resources

We support the shift from reactive to preventative care to help universities manage growing demands on their support services.

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Boosting academic success

By reducing stress and improving focus, we support a healthier, more engaged student body that is better positioned to succeed.

What we offer

What we offer

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Workshops

Our workshops are crafted to tackle specific student challenges, like managing academic stress or improving posture. These sessions offer practical strategies students can use right away to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing.

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Classes

Our classes focus on mindful movement and stress reduction. Each class helps students progressively integrate these practices into their lives, leading to sustained physical and mental health improvements.

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On-demand

Students can access our library of audio tutorials anytime, anywhere. These resources ensure they always have the tools they need, whether it’s a quick stress-relief exercise before an exam or a full movement session on the weekend.

We're not
we're Feldenkrais.

Sustainable Moves brings the Feldenkrais Method® to the core of campus life, offering a proactive path to student wellbeing. Through gentle, movement-based practices, students enhance brain-body connections, reduce stress, and improve their overall health.

The Feldenkrais difference helps students unlock

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  • Two women smiling outdoors after exercising, one wearing a hijab and the other in a sports bra with headphones. They are standing close together, enjoying the moment in a park setting at sunset. Overlaid on the image are the words "Improved Movement"
  • A woman with light brown hair tied in a ponytail is smiling and looking off to the side while standing outside. She is wearing a green sweatshirt, and the background shows a green park area. Overlaid on the image are the words "Emotional Balance"
  • A group of people lying on yoga mats with their eyes closed in a relaxed, meditative state. The focus is on a man in the foreground, with others blurred in the background. Overlaid on the image are the words "Brain-Body Harmony"
  • A woman smiling while stretching outdoors in the warm sunlight. She wears a light gray sweatshirt, and her hair is loosely tied. Overlaid on the image are the words "Preventative Wellbeing"

  • Unlike movement-based programmes like yoga or tai-chi, the Feldenkrais Method doesn’t focus on fixed poses or muscle manipulation. It instead utilises gentle, adaptive movements and enhances brain-body connections through neuroplasticity.

  • High-intensity exercise focuses on short-term physical gains, while the Feldenkrais Method offers a gentler, sustainable alternative. Through mindful movements, it improves body awareness, prevents injury, and enhances overall wellbeing by integrating physical conditioning with emotional resilience, cognitive function, and stress management.

  • Physical therapy rehabilitates specific injuries through targeted exercises and manual techniques, offering reactive care after injury. In contrast, the Feldenkrais Method takes a holistic, preventative approach, addressing inefficient movement patterns before they cause harm.

  • Traditional university wellbeing services often operate reactively, addressing student crises such as stress, anxiety, and mental health issues after they have occurred. In contrast, the Feldenkrais Method shifts the focus to proactive care, giving students the autonomy to manage their wellbeing before challenges become crises.

“the simple movements seemed to override my muscular and mental habits and the whole experience was very freeing. by the end of the session i felt energised, grounded, and far more in touch with my body.”

— Anna Chessher

For students

For faculty members

For people with chronic pain

For athletes

For people recovering from injury

For staff

For musicians

For people with disabilities

For students For faculty members For people with chronic pain For athletes For people recovering from injury For staff For musicians For people with disabilities

Sustainable Moves is truly for everyone. Whether it’s a student juggling academic pressures, a staff member managing daily tasks, or an athlete striving for peak performance.

Our unique approach to movement and mindfulness transcends age, fitness levels, and professions, offering something valuable for every individual. By enhancing the brain-body connection, we empower people to move with greater ease, reduce stress, and improve their overall wellbeing. From the classroom to the boardroom, and everywhere in between, we provide the tools to help everyone feel better, think clearer, and live more fully. No matter who you are or what you do, we meet you where you are and help you thrive.

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Meet the programme founder

Dipl.-Ing. Arch. Thomas Wiedmer has over 25 years’ experience in the Feldenkrais Method and is a member of the Feldenkrais Guild UK. He discovered Feldenkrais as a student and used it as a toolkit for balance and grounding and finding ways to be respectful and responsible towards himself and others in difficult life situations und tricky circumstances.

Your questions, answered

  • You can find more information about the Feldenkrais Method® on the FKGUK official website. We are also always happy to answer your questions at anytime or walk you through a guided lesson so you can feel the benefits for yourself!

  • The Feldenkrais Method® was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist, engineer, and judo master, in response to his own knee injury. He used his knowledge of neuroscience, biomechanics, psychology, and martial arts to create a method focused on non-habitual movements that improve brain-body connections and overall wellbeing.

  • Absolutely! We will work closely with the university to tailor our offerings to ensure they align with your campus culture and specific wellbeing goals.

  • During a Sustainable Moves workshop or class, participants engage in gentle, guided movements designed to enhance self-awareness and improve brain-body connections. The practitioner leads the group through various sequences that encourage exploration of different movement patterns, often while lying down, sitting, or standing. The focus is on moving with ease, noticing subtle changes in how the body feels, and gradually discovering more efficient, comfortable ways of moving. The goal is to promote overall wellbeing, reduce stress, and enhance physical and mental resilience.

  • Sustainable Moves is designed to be inclusive and accessible for individuals with disabilities. The programme's gentle, adaptable movements can be customized to suit different physical abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from improved brain-body connections and overall wellbeing.

Are you strong enough to go slow?