Movement Practice Amsterdam - De Clercqstraat 121

Finding this group feels like coming home. Every class presents a unique challenge to both body and brain and I always leave with a huge smile on my face. While class is always enjoyable, it's the conversations with inspirational, unique and hard working people before and after class that make it really special. Rich and Jori do an incredible job and we're lucky to have them for teachers. If you have a body and the need for human connection (hint: you do) this is the place for you!

This is a beautiful and mindful practice for people who are looking to develop beyond their physical body and expand their minds. Coaches are very attentive for each trainee and make sure that everybody is well integrated within the workout. Everyone at the practice is super friendly and welcoming and the studio is peaceful and serine. Thank you guys for creating such environment and community ??❤️

I highly recommended trying some classes here!! Teachers Rich and Jori are fantastic teachers and have both become good friends. They teach the movement practice true to Ido Portal's method, which lays out a long term process that works incredibly well. From handstand to strength to mobility, they've laid out how to get to where you want to be, and myself and other students are living proof of that process. I also particularly love the group of people, who are serious yet playful - a combination I didn't know existed!

Don't search further, you just found what you are looking for. In my experience this place provides high quality movement education. The program is structured properly yet gives room for personal development, exploration and expression. I find the group to be very fun and supportive. The teachers guide us in a very professional and personal way. They do an amazing job in tailoring towards all levels, so if you have little experience, are a top athlete, or everything in between, I'd know what to do if I were you :)

It's hard to even write a review of this practise because it's great beyond words. It brought focus, structure, strength, goals and friends to my life. Rich's knowledge and guidance is the best I've received in my (rather long) journey of taking different classes (dance, movement, yoga etc...) and the group dynamic is just so special, it's not easily found anywhere else.

Ceci n'est pas une review. Extensive, yet expectantly useful. If you're reading this comment, there's a slight chance that you're considering joining Movement Practice Amsterdam or wondering about what can it add to your life. Hopefully some of the info presented beneath - regarding my experience - is helpful: (1) Why join: Movement Practice will allow you to progressively gain control of your body. What does this mean imo? That you will improve your health. Understand how to deal with past injuries, or even prevent future ones. In addition, let's say that you want to be able to do a muscle-up, a handstand, be a better XYZ sport player or ... dance. Movement will build the foundations needed for your to attain this. (2) How: It's a 360º degree practice with a strong physical component. Endorphins will be released and strength training is involved. By the end of each practice you'll feel tired, hence sleep better, etc. You can find the class schedule online with different time-slots; (3) By whom: Rich and Jori are not only movement teachers, but top-notch and inspiring pedagogues, building the much needed road for one to be able to independently be in control of his/her body. You'll definitely apply some of the stuff they share in other areas of your life; (4) Variety: every practice is curated in advance by R and J and none is the same. It's fun - yet serious - and challenging; (5) Community: members are super welcoming and friendships are made organically. Cool events are on the menu; (6) I've never left one of the classes regretting having joined it. If you made it to point 6 -> just try it. Truth is, odds are in favour that you'll love it.

Movement Practice is giving me the opportunity to challenge my mind and body and not only during class. It is giving me more confidence, strength, mobility, flexibility, focus and playfulness in learning things. The teachers Rich and Jori are inspiring, motivating and fun! It’s awesome to learn the Ido Portal method from them. Right from the start I felt welcome in this wonderfull group of movers! Everybody is so dedicated, focus and fun to practice with. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to challenge there mind and body!

I have been with Rich and Jori for a couple of months now and I have been loving every step of the way. Not only I have been discovering a new approach to learning, what our body is capable of and ultimately how to be playful with my surroundings, but also I feel like I joined a community of people from different backgrounds and interests that make you feel so welcomed and each session worth it! Rich and Jori are so inspiring and keep you motivated to keep improving and learning and trying your best! It really is a delight to work with them and even when I am sharing the class with much more experienced and advanced students I never feel like I am less than, just that each and everyone of us has its own journey and we can all help each other out in some way! Just come and try it out for yourself!