Somewhere to Start
Seven guided movement practices for finding your way back after injury
Being ready to move again can still leave you wondering where to begin.
Somewhere to Start is a varied, approachable collection of seven movement classes for the point where rehabilitation may be finished, general exercise is appropriate, and you want support rebuilding a relationship with movement without jumping straight into a demanding programme.
Move through the practices over seven days, repeat favourites, pause between sessions or take longer. This is a starting point, not another test to pass.
A$29 · One-off payment · Seven streaming classes
A gentler way back into movement
After injury, the difficult part is not always knowing that movement matters. It is knowing what to do, how much to do and whether your body can trust the process again.
These classes explore strength, mobility, coordination, rest and sensory awareness. There is enough variety to help you discover what feels useful today, without expecting every day to feel the same.
What you receive
- Seven guided video practices
- Sessions of approximately 17 to 23 minutes
- A mix of standing, floor-based, mobility, strength and somatic-inspired movement
- Clear options so you can adjust the practice to suit the day
- Streaming access so you can revisit the collection at your own pace
A look inside
The seven practices
1. Your Body Is Listening · 16:43
A whole-body starting point built around noticing, responding and moving without forcing. An invitation to meet your body as it is today and begin from there.
2. Arms Wide, Mind Open · 19:13
An upper-body practice for the shoulders, arms and upper back. Explore reaching, opening and coordinated movement while building warmth and confidence.
3. Lower Body Mobility · 22:39
A focused session for the hips, knees and ankles, using controlled movement to explore useful lower-body ranges and reconnect the parts of the chain.
4. Viva Las Vagus · 22:32
A somatic-based full-body practice using rhythm, repetition and responsive movement. Rocking, bouncing, rolling, eye movements, tapping and humming offer a different way to explore movement and nervous-system regulation.
5. Groundwork · 17:21
A floor-based practice that brings you closer to the ground and changes your relationship with balance, support and weight-bearing. Expect practical movement rather than polished shapes.
6. The Spine Is Fine · 20:59
A varied exploration of spinal movement. You will move through flexion, extension, rotation and side-bending with room to make each range smaller or larger.
7. Happy Hippos · 21:36
A slower, low-to-the-ground hip practice with a yin-like pace. Props help create support so there is time to settle, notice and work with the shape rather than against it.
What to expect
You do not need to complete the course in exactly seven consecutive days. “Seven day” describes the seven-part pathway, not a deadline.
Some sessions feel more mobile and energetic. Others are slower, quieter or more sensory. The range is deliberate: returning to movement is rarely served by doing the same kind of thing every day.
You are always welcome to:
- make the movement smaller
- change position
- use extra support
- pause or skip something
- repeat a class before moving on
- stop when your body is asking you to stop
Who this is for
Somewhere to Start may suit you if:
- you have completed, or are progressing beyond, injury rehabilitation
- your treating clinician has said general exercise is appropriate
- you feel unsure about returning to classes or structured movement
- you want short sessions that are easier to fit into real life
- you value choice, curiosity and variety over pushing through
- you want to rebuild confidence without pretending your injury never happened
You do not need to be flexible, experienced or “back to normal”.
What you may need
A mat or comfortable floor space is useful for several classes. Happy Hippos works best with two yoga blocks and a bolster, but firm cushions, pillows or thick books can often be substituted. You may also like a folded blanket or extra knee cushioning.
Viva Las Vagus requires no props, and a mat is optional.
Meet Caty
I first completed yoga teacher training in 2016 and have never looked back. Since then, I have added further training across mobility, yin yoga, meditation and other movement modalities — and I am still learning.
I also know the return to movement personally. My own experience of hip surgery changed the way I understand progress, uncertainty and the gap between being medically cleared and actually feeling ready. Somewhere to Start was created for that gap.
Important: the scope of this course
Somewhere to Start provides general movement classes rather than advice or rehabilitation for a particular injury. It is intended for people for whom general exercise is appropriate.
Follow any individual guidance you have been given. If you are unsure whether these classes fit your circumstances, check with your treating clinician before purchasing or participating.
The breathing and somatic elements are offered as general movement and awareness practices. They are not presented as treatment for pain, trauma or a medical condition.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to do it in seven days?
No. You can follow the suggested sequence over a week or work through it at your own pace.
Is this rehabilitation?
No. It supports a return to general movement but does not replace physiotherapy, rehabilitation or personalised medical advice.
Can I download the videos?
The classes are provided for streaming rather than download.
What does it cost?
A$29 as a one-off payment.
What if I need help?
Support details are provided with your purchase, and you can also use the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Are refunds available?
Because this is a digital product with immediate access, change-of-mind refunds are not offered. This does not exclude any rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law.
Ready for somewhere to start?
Seven classes. Different ways to move. No demand to rush.
A$29 · One-off payment
Purchase access and begin when you are ready.