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Hello, and welcome!

I'm Sam Tyson, and I'm a Movement Coach

My desire to teach movement and mindfulness stems from my own passion for them.

 

I've studied many disciplines, from martial arts to cross country running, contemporary dance to weightlifting and rock climbing, and I'm always excited to try something new 

 

My life is movement and I’m always learning, training hard and pushing myself to step up and challenge myself.

 

When I'm not teaching, moving or researching the latest studies on training and health, you'll usually find me sitting outside in the park, playing guitar, or simply relaxing and reading a good book (I love both fantasy and history!)

 

My life philosophy comes down to joy and simplicity: I do the things I love and look for quality over quantity.

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What is movement coaching?

Movement coaching is first and foremost about improving your quality of movement and physical intelligence: improving your coordination, body awareness and execution of physical skills so that you can move in a way that is

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  • more efficient and effortless

  • free, fearless and playful

  • stronger, more resilient and adaptable

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This could be specifically geared towards learning movements for a specific sport (such as dance, acrobatics, climbing, martial arts, running, etc.) or it could be more open ended, simply learning to move well in a varied and versatile way.

What do I teach?

Every program is personalised, but students should be open to exploring a wide variety of different styles of work:

 

  • strength: calisthenics, gymnastic rings and weightlifting

  • flexibility: mobility, stretching and manual therapy

  • coordination: games, balance, agility practice

  • skills: handstands, soft acrobatics, climbing, dancing

  • capacity: cardio training, endurance and breathwork

  • recovery: mindfulness, relaxation and massage

  • lifestyle: optimise your diet, sleep and stress levels

 

Sessions are available both online and face to face.

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Teaching Principles

Physical Capacity

Build a foundation of strength and mobility to improve resilience, adaptability and mitigate injury risk

Skill Practice

Learn new skills to improve your coordination, quality of movement and physical intelligence and develop greater physical creativity and problem solving skills

Fearlessness

Push your comfort zone through expansive, positive reinforcement to gently explore new challenges and develop greater self-confidence

Joyful

Choose projects and skills that excite you! Explore your own interests and make this journey one of fun, play and personal motivation, not punishment or self flagellation!

Independence

Learn tools, principles and strategies to become increasingly autonomous and self-reliant. My goal is to teach you the skills so you won't need me any more.

Is this right for you?

This is for you if you:

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  • want to feel stronger and more flexible than ever

  • care about quality of movement over ego-lifting and "just-do-it"

  • want to balance training multiple sports without burning out

  • have been trying to learn a skill without success

  • are experiencing fear while trying to learn a skill and want support and guidance so you can progress with safety

  • are open to trying new things

  • are genuinely excited and motivated by training and movement

  • care about the long game and aren't looking for a quick fix

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You don't need to be any particular "level" to get started. I'm open to working with younger and older students, and love working with beginners and advanced students alike - I will meet you where you are at and adapt myself to your needs and goals.

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Concession Prices are available on request for students and movement artists/dancers/performers. Message me for more details.