The Principle of Authenticity

It is more important to be real than to be right or good. When we start from a radical acceptance of the body we are living in right now—exactly as it is, with all its complaints, and all its wondrousness—movement exploration evolves naturally and without evoking any further trauma or struggle. This intention fosters a space of egoless curiosity, where we can trust the body’s wisdom and develop ourselves with vulnerability, balance, and kindness. Whether through structured practices or when integrating new awareness into daily life, if we treat our own bodies as our first and most reliable client, self-kindness goes a long way to elevate both dedicated practice and integrated daily discovery into the realm of the transformative.

Authenticity is a keystone of Trager sessions. We are who we are, well developed in some ways and still growing in others. We bring our best intentions and lived self-development to our connection to clients while still allowing a place at the table for our honest curiosity and heart-felt desire to learn and grow. We seek for our clients, a dynamic balance between stability and mobility, security and challenge, exploration and renewal, responding to what emerges in the moment rather than following rigid protocols. The simple three-step process of intake, table work, and integration embodies this spirit.