2026 Spring Series Resources
This is a resource page for Bonnie’s 2026 Spring Series* on The Art of Balance: A Body-Mind Centering® Somatic Approach to Dynamic Mobility . We will update it as Bonnie shares more resources with you. We will also continue to update it with important information from her office.
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2026 Spring SERIES DATES
- April 9, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- April 30, 2026
- May 7, 2026
- May 14, 2026
--one week off-- - May 28, 2026
- June 4, 2026
- June 11, 2026
--one week off-- - June 25
All classes are held from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (California, USA time).
You can convert this to your local time by adding your city here.
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ATTENDING LIVE CLASSES
These classes are hosted through Zoom in a webinar format. We will send you a personal link to join the class about 24 hours and 2 hours before each class begins. Each class will have a different link.
We simultaneously broadcast the class on YouTube Live. If you have any issues in Zoom, or do not like to use Zoom, you can attend the class on YouTube Live. We will include the YouTube Live link when we send you the Zoom link.
Classes are held in a webinar format which means only Bonnie and her team's audio and webcams will be enabled. Although we (and other participants) won't be able to see or hear you, we love the communal engagement that happens through the chat.
There is now an option to turn on automated captions in many languages in Zoom during the live classes.
Automated caption translation can be enabled through the following steps:
- Click on the CC Show captions icon to enable captions
- Click on the upward arrow next to the CC icon
- Enable Translation
- Select the translation language
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing. Bonnie often sits on a ball while teaching. A ball is not necessary for class – you can participate anywhere, in any position, in stillness, in movement, in silence, with sound and vocalization.
Pay attention to what your needs are. Modulate your energy, attention, and focus to what you are needing in each moment.
CHAT AND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
The Zoom and YouTube Live chats will be enabled for the 2026 Spring Series live classes.
The chat is a social place for public discussion of the material Bonnie presents.
Please treat discussions with the same respect you would if you were having them face-to-face. The chat and other spaces related to this Series are shared community resources.
In abiding by the following guidelines, we can all work together to keep this a safe space for everyone no matter their race, creed, religion, age, ability, gender, political affiliations, or nationality.
- The chat is a place for you to share with Bonnie and other participants your experience with the material being presented in class.
- Advertising or promoting your classes, events, services, websites, books, videos, etc. in the chat is not permitted.
- We are a community of learners with a common interest in the body-mind relationship through movement, touch, and consciousness – please keep comments and discussions supportive and focused on helping each other in these explorations.
- It is not a forum for political, social, or religious issues.
- This space is a sanctuary for all participants. Please treat everyone with respect.
Participants who are unable to stay within these guidelines will be removed from the live class. They will still be able to access the classes through the recordings.
Reading the full Zoom and YouTube Live chats after the class is over — reading about your experience of the material during class, your questions, comments, etc. — allows Bonnie to connect with participants and better prepare for the next class. It also brings her great joy!
The chat is a space for sharing your experiences, thoughts, and questions about the material Bonnie is presenting. Thank you for respecting and following our community guidelines to collectively keep it a safe space for everyone.
We encourage you to communicate respectfully with Bonnie and each other through the chat. As we aren’t able to be with each other in person, it’s a wonderful way to connect with each other in class if you want to.
The Zoom chat will be made available to participants of Bonnie's 2026 Spring Series as downloadable documents.
SENDING MESSAGES AND HIDING ZOOM CHAT POPUPS
Sending Messages in the Zoom chat:
- If you would like to share something with the entire group, choose Everyone in the drop down menu in chat before you send your message.
- If you would like to share something with just panelists (Bonnie and her team), choose Hosts and panelists in the drop down menu in chat before you send your message.
If you prefer not to see the Zoom chat message popup notifications, you can hide them by clicking on the ^ option next to the chat button and unchecking "Show Chat Previews".
In addition to hosting classes on Zoom, we simultaneously broadcast them on YouTube Live. Please choose which platform works best for you.
If you are unable to hide the Zoom chat, we recommend going to the class on YouTube Live.
ACCESSING CLASS RECORDINGS
To access the class recordings:
- Login to your account
- Click on the blue button above your order history that says MY STREAMING VIDEOS
- Click on the link for The Art of Balance: A Somatic Approach to Dynamic Mobility (2026 Spring Series) Live
- Scroll down below the PDF documents until you see the video player
- Play class videos by clicking on the slides to the right of the video player (if you are using a phone the video slides are below the video player)
We estimate it will take 1 - 2 days after the class is held to have the video of the class ready. We will email you when each video is available for viewing.
If you have any issues accessing your account, please let us know.
Registration includes unlimited lifetime access to the class recordings and documents. You can access them at any time, as many times as you would like, even after the Spring Series is over.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CAPTIONS
English language captions will be added to the videos as soon as we receive them from the captioning company. To turn on the captions, click on the CC in the bottom right corner of the video player and choose English CC.
DOCUMENTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Documents and illustrations Bonnie has shared or will share in class are added to your account on our website. We will add documents and illustrations to your account as Bonnie presents them. They can be found in the same place as the class video recordings.
To access and download class documents and illustrations:
- Login to your account
- Click on the blue button above your order history that says MY STREAMING VIDEOS
- Click on the link for The Art of Balance: A Somatic Approach to Dynamic Mobility (2026 Spring Series) Live
The documents and illustrations will be there. This is where the class recordings will be, as well, when they are ready for viewing.
For the 2026 Spring Series, you will have a video in your account titled 2026 Spring Series Slides.
These videos contain the slides shown in class for easy reference and to see how Bonnie colored them.
COPYRIGHT
A reminder that the illustrations and all materials you receive from us are copyrighted material of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. No part of the documents or videos, either text or image, may be used for any purpose other than your own study of the material. You may not share them with others, post them on social media, websites/blogs, use them in your classes, or print and hand them out.
Thank you for respecting Bonnie’s copyright.
STUDY GROUPS
These study groups are only available during the live series. They are a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding around the material Bonnie presents and to interact and connect with other participants in a more personal way.
Please note: We are not running these study groups. They are being offered by individuals and organizations outside of Bonnie’s office. Please contact the person or organization hosting the study group directly with any questions. Bonnie’s office is unable to offer any additional information about study groups.
LICENSED ORGANIZATIONS
Licensed Organizations are organizations authorized to offer School for Body-Mind Centering® training programs.
The following Licensed Organizations are offering study groups focused on Bonnie's 2026 Spring Series:
Corporalmente
Facilitators: Tarina Quelho and Diego Pizarro
Location: Online, hosted from São Paulo and Brasília, Brazil
Language: Portuguese (Spanish friendly)
When: Fridays April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12, 26 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (BRT)
To join this study group, email Tarina and Diego [email protected]
Somatic Education Australia
Facilitator: Kim Sargent-Wishart
Location: Online, hosted from Melbourne, Australia
Language: English
When: Tuesdays 21 April - 30 June (no session 26/5 or 23/6) from 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (AEST) / 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CET)
To join this study group, book online or email Kim [email protected]
Suggested $10-20 AUD per session, contact us for other options
BODY-MIND CENTERING ASSOCIATION® PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
Body-Mind Centering® Association (BMCA) Professional Members have met certain educational and professional requirements, including graduating from a School for Body-Mind Centering® program.
The following study groups focused on Bonnie's 2026 Spring Series are offered by BMCA Professional Members:
Facilitator: Amélie Gaulier
Location: Online
Language: English with French translation possible on demand
Wednesdays April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (EDT)
To join this study group, email Amélie [email protected]
Suggested donation: $10-30, No one turn away for lack of funds
Facilitator: David Hurwith
Location: Online
Language: English
When: Saturdays April 9, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 31, June 6, 13, 27 at 10:00 AM (PDT)
To join this study group, email David [email protected]
Facilitator: Nisha Kewalramani
Location: In person, East Village, NYC
Language: English
When: Sundays April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 28 from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM (EDT)
To join this study group, email Nisha [email protected]
Pay from heart
Facilitator: Sylvia Maes
Location: Online
Language: English
When: Mondays April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
To join this study group, email Sylvia [email protected]
Each class $10-$20 via Paypal, or what you can – you will not be turned away
Facilitator: Marghe Mills-Thysen
Location: Online
Language: English
When: Tuesdays April 21, May 12, June 9 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT)
Registration is required to join this study group: email Marghe [email protected]
This study group is exploring the material Bonnie presents through art (drawing or other preferred medium)
$25 USD via Venmo or PayPal Friends or pay from the heart
Facilitator: Moonshadow
Location: In-person, Tempe, Arizona
Language: English
When: Thursdays April 30, May 14, 21, 28 at 6:00 PM
To join this study group, email Moonshadow [email protected]
Facilitator: Toni Smith, MFA, BMCP, IDME
Location: Online
Language: English
When: Wednesdays April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17, July 1 at 2:30 PM (EDT)
To join this study group, email Toni [email protected]
Donations accepted but not required
Facilitator: Mariko Tanabe
Location: Online
Language: English with French Translation on request
When: Sundays April 12, 26, May 3, 16, 24 from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (EDT)
Registration is required: https://marikotanabe.com/schedule-appointment/
Study Sessions are free. Donations appreciated.
Facilitator: Sara Vogeler
Location: Online, hosted from NYC
Language: English
When: Fridays April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, May 29, June 5, 12, June 26 from 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)
To join this study group, text Sara +1 646-408-6419
Donations of $10 per class are welcome
Facilitator: Ivan Vuković
Location: Online
Language: English
When: Sundays April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CET) / 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
Registration is required to join this study group: email email Ivan [email protected]
Pay from the Heart
FREE RESOURCES
Recommended Supplementary Resources for Each Class
CLASS 1
- Subtalar Joint and Ankle Joint
- Bonnie Working with a Student's Subtalar Joint
- Initiating Breath by Feeling Gravity through Your Feet
CLASS 2
- Why the Sacrum Shouldn’t Bear Your Weight | Free Your Spine & Hips
- Free Your Spine through Changing How You Transfer Your Weight
- Increase Flexibility in Hips, Pelvic Diaphragm Support, and Alignment and Integrity of the Spine
CLASS 3
- Development of Upper and Lower Limbs – Bones Create Structure, Muscles and Nerves Create Movement
- Relationship of the Individual Toes with the Pelvic Bones
- Going Back to the Developmental Process by Which the Innate Structure Emerged
CLASS 4
- Medial and Lateral Menisci of the Knee
- Engaging the Forelegs and Pubic Symphysis to Support the Back
- Working with Organs that Have Been Removed – Space is Living Consciousness
CLASS 5
- The Radius and Ulna
- Ligaments of the Forearms and How They Affect the Wrists and Elbows
- Feeling with Our Bodies
CLASS 6
- Windmill (or Wheel) Action of the Scapula
- Relationship between the Center of the Scapula and the Center of the Wrist
- Embodying Anatomy vs Studying Anatomy
CLASS 7
- Relationship of the Individual Fingers with the Shoulder Girdle
- Relationship of the Sternum and Ribs
- Relationship of the Individual Fingers with the Shoulder Girdle and Ribs
CLASS 8
- Relationship of the Individual Toes with the Pelvic Bones
- Relationship of the Thoracic and Pelvic Diaphragms in Breathing
- Increase Your Core Support through Engaging the Crura of Your Thoracic Diaphragm
CLASS 9
- Embodying the Concha of the Nose through Breath and Sound
- The Thoracobody
- Vocalization: The Relationship between Hands and Mouth in Speech Difficulties
Free supplementary videos to deepen your practice.
The videos of Bonnie teaching in these playlists are supplemental resources to help deepen your embodiment and understanding of the material covered in this course.
Skeletal System
Videos on the skeletal system
Spine
Videos on the spine.
Pelvis
Videos on the pelvis.
Upper Limbs
Videos on the upper limbs.
Lower Limbs
Videos on the lower limbs.
Breathing
Videos on breathing and the breath.
Thoracic Diaphragm
Videos on the thoracic diaphragm.
Pelvic Diaphragm
Videos on the pelvic diaphragm.
Embodied Consciousness
Videos on the relationship between cellular awareness and nervous system recording and organization.
Free Classes
The first class of each of Bonnie's past online live courses are free for everyone.
You can find more playlists on a wider range of subjects on Bonnie's YouTube channel.
EXPLORE BONNIE'S BLOG
Dive into Bonnie’s personal reflections, answers to community questions, and free mini-classes designed to deepen your embodied practice. Whether you're curious about somatization, embryology, or movement insights, there’s something to inspire you. Read the latest on Bonnie’s blog.
ARTICLES
Download a free copy of Bonnie’s article, An Introduction to Body-Mind Centering® here.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS, COURSES, AND RESEARCH WEBSITES
COURSES
Embodied Anatomy and the Axial Skeleton
Embodying the bones and joints of the axial skeleton (central core). This course is one of a series of three videos on the Skeletal System including Lower Limbs, Upper Limbs, and Axial Skeleton. It presents key Body-Mind Centering® principles that bring ease, flexibility, and strength by embodying the bones and joints of the axial skeleton (central core) — spine and skull — through movement and consciousness.
Embodied Anatomy and the Lower Limbs
Embodying the bones and joints of the lower limbs from the feet to the pelvic bones. This course is one of a series of three videos on the Skeletal System including Lower Limbs, Upper Limbs, and Axial Skeleton. It presents key Body-Mind Centering® principles that bring ease, flexibility, and strength by embodying the bones and joints of the axial skeleton (central core) — spine and skull — through movement and consciousness.
Embodied Anatomy and the Upper Limbs
Embodying the bones and joints of the upper limbs from the hands to the shoulder girdle and ribs. This course is one of a series of three videos on the Skeletal System including Lower Limbs, Upper Limbs, and Axial Skeleton. It presents key Body-Mind Centering® principles that bring ease, flexibility, and strength by embodying the bones and joints of the axial skeleton (central core) — spine and skull — through movement and consciousness.
Basic Neurocellular Patterns
The Basic Neurocellular Patterns (BNP) are a series of automatic movement sequences that normally emerge and ideally integrate through infancy. They have a global influence on our physical, perceptual, emotional, and cognitive functioning. The BNP shape how we bond, defend, learn, organize, and sequence information, and how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. Done in sequences, they can also form the basis for a deep and ongoing personal movement practice. Revisiting these patterns and exploring them as adults can be eye-opening, transformational, and life-changing. Who we are as a person has a lot to do with how we experience ourselves through movement.
Cultivating Breath – Illuminating Mind: Breathing Practices to Embody Ease, Presence, and Empowerment through Anatomy, Movement, Touch, and Voice (2025 Fall Series)
Breathing is an inner dance that underlies all outer movement. As we move through space, our breath naturally shifts; as we feel and sense our breath, our movement transforms. Breathing patterns emerge over a lifetime. When we bring conscious awareness to breathing, we open a pathway for sensing, feeling, and releasing the unconscious holdings that may limit us. In this way, breathing becomes not just a physiological act, but a living dialogue between body, mind, spirit, and environment—one that supports presence, ease, and expression.
BONNIE'S BOOKS
Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering®
This exciting book explores Bonnie's innovative approach to how mind expresses itself through the body in movement. It contains essays, interviews and exercises covering a broad range of topics.
Basic Neurocellular Patterns: Exploring Developmental Movement
In this book, each of the Basic Neurocellular Patterns is viewed from the standpoint of normal development. They can be applied to anyone at any age of life to analyze areas of movement efficiency/inefficiency and to improve one’s movement proficiency. If any pattern becomes overly dominant, it may prevent other patterns from emerging. By exploring all the patterns, weakened patterns can be strengthened and dominant patterns modified. This will allow the overly dominant pattern to integrate into the total matrix of development, thereby allowing more mature behavior to emerge.
OTHER BOOKS
The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson
Basic Concepts in Embryology: A Student's Survival Guide by Lauren J. Sweeney
The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor by Gerald Pollack
BONNIE'S BALL
The size of the blue ball Bonnie sits on in class is 85 cm. She sometimes sits on a red ball, which is 75 cm. She is 5' 4" (162 cm) tall. She does not have a specific brand recommendation. A ball is not necessary for class, but can be fun!
SCHOOL FOR BODY-MIND CENTERING®
Founded by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, the School for Body-Mind Centering® has been dedicated to sharing this dynamic approach to embodiment studies with the world since 1973.
School for Body-Mind Centering® Programs and Immersion Series are now offered by Licensed Organizations in 16 countries. You can see the list of Licensed Organizations by location here.
If you are interested in learning more about Programs or courses that a Licensed Organization is offering, please contact that organization directly.
BODY-MIND CENTERING® ASSOCIATION
The Body-Mind Centering® Association (BMCA) is an international community of somatic movement teachers, students, therapists, and artists committed to the practice, education, and on-going development of Body-Mind Centering®; a dynamic, investigative, and experiential training that engages the body-systems and our human developmental movement history.
BMCA members have direct access to the annual Currents Journal and BMCA Conference discounts, as well as in-house forums, study groups, teaching, research, and artistic opportunities, in addition to world-wide marketing.
You can also find professionals offering Body-Mind Centering® services on the BMCA website.
*Spring in the Northern Hemisphere