“The lessons are quite wonderful and liberating. They heighten your mood and fill you with fresh air and gratitude." Gabriella M., Age 95

“I have had problems with my knees in trekking and difficult terrain. After two sessions of Dynamic Walking I was able to ascend and descend the Tetons (11,000 feet) pain free while carrying a pack. Dynamic Walking is the ambulatory equivalent of flossing.” Paul H.

“Before starting Tai Chi & Qigong, I noticed a decline in my balance. On a recent trek to Annapurna Sanctuary, I saw men younger than I with bandaged faces from falls on the steep rocky trails, and another who was med-evacuated off mountains with a broken leg. I could only be grateful that my improved balance and stability from classes allowed me to complete the arduous trek unscathed.” Dorothy McG.

Our seniors loved how good the weekly classes helped them feel. Villa Marin

"I had two herniated disks at age 26 and was told I needed surgery. Instead, I found the Dynamic Walking program. I am more aware of my posture and the stretches have alleviated most of my pain. The walking has allowed me to participate in aerobic activity once again."
Lynda S.

“I was able to relieve pain in my heels that I had been experiencing for many years whenever I walked. I was amazed to discover how I was walking created that problem.”
Ron F.

"I feel soooo good! I woke up from a dream in such joy and relief, I knew it was the walking opening me up. I am now walking each day and sometimes twice a day pain free. The best part is my knees are feeling good. After my class, I taught my husband the technique. He is pain free in his hips for the first time.” Cindy J.

“Now that I’ve learned to move efficiently and naturally, my chronic back pain has dramatically decreased. I feel wonderful.” John W.

"I could not walk more than 10 minutes without pain...after one class, I can walk for an hour or longer, pain free." Rich P.

"I had two herniated disks at age 26 and was told I needed surgery. Instead, I found the Dynamic Walking program. I am more aware of my posture and the stretches have alleviated most of my pain. The walking has allowed me to participate in aerobic activity once again."
Lynda S.

“I just completed a camping and hiking trip in the high Sierra totally pain free. The specter of hip surgery is a distant memory. I expect to continue to regain my athletic capacity in water sports, backpacking, mountain biking and skiing." Debbie A.

These classes fit the needs for my body as it rehabilitates. I still have a lot of retraining work, but I’m so happy I got the basics/fundamentals to get me in the right direction. Michael R.

“I love the grace and ease this new walk affords me. Being able to drop the illusion of putting out so much effort. It increases the use of my core, like I’ve been trying to learn at the other classes like Pilates. This new walk will do the job.” Mari A.

"I am a walking miracle. For the last thirty years I have been unable to go through my day without pain. After three private sessions, I have no pain when I walk Dynamically and do my Dynamic Stretching. I had tried everything. This is working. I am back in control of my life." Tom A.

"I currently weigh 170. One year ago I weighted 272. Dynamic Walking has become a life line in my life. You are a member of just a small group of people who will be forever in my heart because your kindness and generosity has helped me so." Laura G., stay at home mom

“Russ teaches the movements not from the traditional method of rote imitation and repetition,
but from a close observance of the capacities/ readiness of his students. Above all, he transmits the true spirit of these ancient Asian practices, gleaned from a deep source of dedicated learning, as well as through modeling inner awareness, graciousness, and kindness.” Marlys M.

“As woman in my late twenties, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect first experience. Suki and Russ helped me see that it’s less about any outcome as it is about honoring the process of the practice; movement and easefulness are key. If Qigong were a language, their focus on teaching the alphabet and word structure first is extremely valuable — whether you’re just getting started or working towards mastery.” Shana R.

“I feel energized and clear and centered. It sets me on a good path for the day.” Michael R.

“I love being guided in the Saturday classes by Suki & Russell. They reconnect me to my body because during the week I am in my brain. Coming here gets me grounded and back in touch with my body and ready for the weekend.” Elaine B.

“I had neck problems forever, and now they’re gone. I attribute that to your tips about head alignment and rotation.” Brad S.

“I can see why Russell is a master: His tool belt of tricks is as deep as it is wide and, most importantly, holistic. In my very first lesson, he offered me insights that, building on my strengths, aligned my rotation and form allowing me to move with more ease, efficiency and speed than ever before!” Shana R.

When I came to my first class with Russell swimming, one lap left me breathless. Now I love being in the water because I have learned ways to move through it with more ease and grace. Seeing myself accomplish something that did not seem in my range is the best aspect of Russell's training. He is a focused and enormously insightful teacher and a joy to be around. Katherine R-C.

“In one week I was up from 8 to 40 lengths without gasping.” Mark R.

"I am a walking miracle. For the last thirty years I have been unable to go through my day without pain. After three private sessions, I have no pain when I walk Dynamically and do my Dynamic Stretching. I had tried everything. This is working. I am back in control of my life." Tom A.

“Russell adapts to give you whatever you need yet orchestrates so much more. His coaching is philosophical and holistic, grounded in health and wellness, communication techniques and time management. His DNA is pursuing knowledge broadly and deeply. He’s one-stop soul shopping.”
Dave M.

I had polio when I was young so walking is very labored for me. Since Suki has taught me this new way of walking, its smoother and I feel like I can walk without my sticks, which is really exciting. This is great, it feels much better. Karole E.

They do everything possible to personalize programs to meet individual needs and make a lasting memory of what needs to be done. Kathy U.