Barefoot Foundations – Movement Pathway Workshop

Our feet play a much bigger role in how we move than we often realise. They are constantly providing information to the brain about the surface beneath us, helping us balance, adapt and move confidently with every step we take.

Yet for such an important part of the body, our feet are often overlooked until they begin to cause pain or discomfort.

Our Barefoot Workshop explores how the feet influence balance, posture and movement throughout the whole body. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to improve foot and ankle strength, mobility and awareness, along with everyday habits that can help keep your feet healthy and resilient.

And it isn’t only about the feet. How we make contact with the ground can influence the way we walk, how we transfer weight and how movement is shared through the knees, hips, pelvis and lower back. For some people experiencing recurring lower back discomfort, looking at foot function can therefore be a useful part of understanding how the whole body is moving.

We’ll also look at how better foot function can support stability when standing and help you feel more confident moving over uneven or changing surfaces.

You don’t need to have foot or ankle pain to benefit. This workshop is equally relevant if you’re an active walker, enjoy running or sport, spend long hours on your feet, are looking to become more active again, or simply want to look after your balance and movement as you get older.

It’s also suitable for those already experiencing problems such as: