Hello!
I'm Lynn Shuck and I have spent my whole life studying bodies.
As a former professional dancer, I had to study my own body to make the shapes that would get me hired. I realized very early on that I also had an ability to see how other dancers moved. I distinctly remember, at around age 13, telling a friend she was falling out of a pirouette because she dropped one shoulder as she started to turn. She took the information and corrected the error and started turning better. It became apparent to me that not every dancer could see things like that. But they could use my eyes to help them dance better.
For the past two decades plus, I've been using my eyes to help all kinds of folks. Primarily through Eischens Yoga (click on the link for some Eischens Yoga FAQs), I have honed my ability to see imbalances in how people move. I help people undo patterned movements to create healing and balance. I have worked with my own body as well, overcoming numerous dance-related injuries, depression, and even a recent frozen shoulder. I may have looked physically strong and fit in my 20s, but I am in less pain, and feel much stronger and healthier now in my 50s.
I am most passionate helping everyday folks find more ease and joy in their bodies and in their lives. To achieve that, I draw from every aspect of my own training:
Waking up muscles that haven't been doing their job is hard. If it were easy, we wouldn't need help learning how. Getting muscles to work in a balanced manner so that the skeleton is stacked correctly, and so energy flows freely requires time and attention. It also requires guidance from an experienced pair of eyes.
In my work, I meet a lot of people who are convinced that as they age, they lose the following::
They are also convinced that they will gain the following:
I'm here to tell you that many of these issues are more closely linked to lack of movement than to aging. I'd love to help you discover a more balanced body, a better daily experience of living. There are different ways we can work together. I currently teach Healing and Balance Yoga classes throughout the Twin Cities SW Metro area. I lead movement clinics and yoga workshops fairly regularly throughout the year. And I work privately, training individuals and creating specific programs so they can move better throughout their lives and enjoy the journey.
If you want to work with me, I'd love to talk with you. Email me by clicking on the button below, or call 651-315-3830. Let me help you find Healing and Balance.
~ Lynn
I'm Lynn Shuck and I have spent my whole life studying bodies.
As a former professional dancer, I had to study my own body to make the shapes that would get me hired. I realized very early on that I also had an ability to see how other dancers moved. I distinctly remember, at around age 13, telling a friend she was falling out of a pirouette because she dropped one shoulder as she started to turn. She took the information and corrected the error and started turning better. It became apparent to me that not every dancer could see things like that. But they could use my eyes to help them dance better.
For the past two decades plus, I've been using my eyes to help all kinds of folks. Primarily through Eischens Yoga (click on the link for some Eischens Yoga FAQs), I have honed my ability to see imbalances in how people move. I help people undo patterned movements to create healing and balance. I have worked with my own body as well, overcoming numerous dance-related injuries, depression, and even a recent frozen shoulder. I may have looked physically strong and fit in my 20s, but I am in less pain, and feel much stronger and healthier now in my 50s.
I am most passionate helping everyday folks find more ease and joy in their bodies and in their lives. To achieve that, I draw from every aspect of my own training:
- dance teachers who helped me understand what it is to watch an entire class and pay attention to everyone.
- yoga teachers (specifically Roger Eischens and Kari Tomashik) who helped me understand alignment and taught me what to do with what I saw.
- physical therapists and other medical professionals who recognized my strong understanding of the human body and respected me enough to add to my knowledge (even as they were helping me heal).
- specialists in physical movement (e.g. Thomas Meyers and his work on Anatomy Trains; Katy Bowman and her work in biomechanics and how environment shapes movement) who have added to my understanding and to my healing resources.
Waking up muscles that haven't been doing their job is hard. If it were easy, we wouldn't need help learning how. Getting muscles to work in a balanced manner so that the skeleton is stacked correctly, and so energy flows freely requires time and attention. It also requires guidance from an experienced pair of eyes.
In my work, I meet a lot of people who are convinced that as they age, they lose the following::
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Bone Density
- Bladder Control (anyone ever cough/pee or sneeze/pee or laugh/pee?)
- Height
They are also convinced that they will gain the following:
- Aching Joints/Artificial Joints
- Back Pain
- Tired Sore Feet
I'm here to tell you that many of these issues are more closely linked to lack of movement than to aging. I'd love to help you discover a more balanced body, a better daily experience of living. There are different ways we can work together. I currently teach Healing and Balance Yoga classes throughout the Twin Cities SW Metro area. I lead movement clinics and yoga workshops fairly regularly throughout the year. And I work privately, training individuals and creating specific programs so they can move better throughout their lives and enjoy the journey.
If you want to work with me, I'd love to talk with you. Email me by clicking on the button below, or call 651-315-3830. Let me help you find Healing and Balance.
~ Lynn
