LITHE MOVEMENT

LITHE  isn’t just about how you move — it’s about how you live: present, powerful, and resilient.

Rooted in scientific principles of physiology, breath, and strength - and infused with mindfulness, somatic, and sound - LITHE is a holistic movement that nurtures both body and mind.

The Three Pillars of LITHE MOVEMENT

Presence → Nervous system regulation & cortisol balance

  • Slow, mindful movement, somatic practices, meditation, and sound baths all activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

  • This helps lower chronically elevated cortisol, improve insulin sensitivity, and rebalance the HPA axis.

  • Deep diaphragmatic breathing and vagal toning improve HRV (heart rate variability), which is linked to healthier stress hormone profiles.

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Fortitude → Metabolic & mitochondrial health

  • Short, breath-centric cardio stimulate growth hormone (GH) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which support cellular repair, metabolism, and mood.

  • Properly timed, moderate bursts of intensity help keep cortisol spikes brief and adaptive, rather than chronically elevated.

  • Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose handling, reducing the risk of insulin resistance and PCOS-related hormonal imbalances.

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Resilience → Strength training & hormonal balance

Resistance training is one of the most powerful levers for hormone health:

  • Supports testosterone & DHEA production

  • Promotes oestrogen balance, supporting bone density & mood.

  • Enhances insulin sensitivity, reducing risk of metabolic syndrome.

  • Strength work also stimulates myokines from muscles - signalling molecules that positively affect inflammation and endocrine balance.

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By fostering a deeper awareness of how your body moves and feels, you will improve:

  • Muscular strength and endurance

  • Support metabolic flexibility / health

  • Self - connection and awareness

  • Foster mental clarity and focus

  • Stress response regulation

“Change happens through movement, and movement heals.”

  • Co- Founder / Movement Specialist

    Dedicated to guiding individuals toward embodied well-being through an integrative approach combining Pilates, somatic movement and breathwork, strength and conditioning, pre and postnatal support, and therapeutic exercise. I help clients build strength, resilience, and deeper mind-body awareness.

LITHE offers personalised 1:1 and dynamic group experiences that fuse mindful movement with functional strength and restorative practices. Whether you’re seeking to move with ease, build confidence, or reconnect with your body, LITHE sessions are designed to help you move with purpose, feel stronger, and reconnect in a way that nurtures both your physical and emotional wellbeing.

For more details on how to invest into your journey, please reach out below.

TESTIMONIALS

As someone who struggles with high cortisol and PCOS. I needed a more personalised approach to movement.

Kirsten with her holistic approach , genuine care, broad expertise and great music empowers by creating a safe space for me to explore movement and nervous system regulation.

Thanks to Kirsten I've gained more mind-body awareness, and re-framed approach to movement, accepting imperfections whilst challenging myself, which improved my physique and overall sense of wellbeing.

Her class feels like mental and physical therapeutic-shift.

- Lelia Makarova

“I was just getting back into fitness classes after the pandemic, and was thrilled to find Kirsten as an instructor. Kirsten always had an infectious energy that made classes feel welcoming”

- Alex Lash