BodyRolling Therapy
Ease pain. Release tension. Move freely. Body Rolling is simple self-care you can learn and carry with you for life. It’s both relaxing and restorative — all you need is a ball and your breath.
Make Space in Your Body
Where there's pain, stiffness, or tension, there's often a lack of space in areas that have become compressed or restricted. Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) uses inflatable balls to create more space, release tension and ease stiffness. It's part restorative fitness, part self-care, and it teaches you to troubleshoot your own aches, pains, and imbalances.
What is YBR?
Developed by movement pioneer Yamuna Zake, YBR releases your muscles, connective tissue (fascia), and joints so your body can move the way it was designed to. It's for active people who want to stay strong and mobile, or for anyone who simply wants to feel better in their body, reduce stress or pain.
Why YBR works
The magic is in the HOW. You don't roll around. You sink your weight into the ball and breathe: IN to open the area, OUT to release tension. Steady pressure + traction + breath encourage tight muscles to lengthen and joints to decompress. Every routine follows the body's natural order and intelligent structure, always working both sides to create balance.
What to Expect
Expect something slow, mindful, and surprisingly calming. You can keep it relaxing or lean into a “hurts so good” feel. You’ll learn anatomy basics, how to troubleshoot, and how to modify the pressure as needed. Most techniques are taught on a yoga mat on the floor, but can be adapted to work in a chair, against a wall, or even in bed, which is great for those with limited mobility. You’ll leave with simple routines to ease your aches — at your home, office, or on the go.
Safety First — Consult with your doctor if you have a recent surgery/injury, osteoporosis, or a medical condition. If it is hard to get down/up from the floor, you’ll do best with a private tutorial. Email Me if you have questions.
Ready to Roll?
You’ve got options to “get on the ball” — try an intro workshop, detail your anatomy with my 6-week learning series, or get customized private coaching over Zoom. Explore these options below!
Why People Love BodyRolling
Greater flexibility and ease of movement
Stronger core and muscle tone
Supports bone health
Relief from aches and tension
Deeper relaxation, calmer mood
Confidence in caring for your body
Better posture and alignment
Better circulation of blood and lymph
Better balance and stability
Recovery support after injury or surgery
Improved breathing and digestion
Greater body awareness
In 25+ years of bodywork, I’ve yet to find a better self-care tool than Yamuna Body Rolling. It has helped me recover from injuries and to help countless clients. It delivers results, and feels amazing! YBR empowers you gives to help and heal yourself, for a lifetime.
LOCATION
In-Person classes and workshops are held at:
(TBA, Benzie county)
6 classes, 6 weeks. Learn to safely roll out your aches and pains and release tension. Each week holds a different focus, teaching you simple techniques to relax and re-align your full body. We cover YBR theory and cautions, basic anatomy, and routines for the back/neck, hips, legs, shoulders, arms, torso, hands and feet. Balls available for class (or purchase). Choose from my in-person or online class series. Limit 8 students.
This 75-minute customized tutorial includes 10-15 minutes of online consult to share your needs and goals in learning how to roll, followed by 1 hour of tailored instruction via a Zoom video call. The meetup link is emailed after booking. Also available as a 3-session package. You’ll need to obtain YBR balls — ask me how.
Learn the basics and give rolling a try in this 2-hour intro workshop. We’ll cover theory, benefits, safety, and learn easy releases you can apply anywhere…in bed, in a chair, on the wall, or on the floor. You’ll leave feeling noticeably better in your body! Balls available for class (and purchase). Limit 8 students. Choose in-person, or online.