The Franklin Method
The Franklin Method is a movement education approach developed by Eric Franklin that combines imagery, embodied anatomy, and mindful movement to support posture, coordination, and the quality of movement. At its core is Dynamic Neurocognitive Imagery, the use of imagery to influence how the body organizes movement.
At Boulder Bodyworks, principles from the Franklin Method may be incorporated into both Private Pilates Sessions and small group classes by Renée Beshures, Tambre Rasmussen, and Rende Brockwell, helping you move with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.
The Franklin Method complements Pilates naturally through its emphasis on awareness, breath, embodiment, and movement quality. At Boulder Bodyworks, this work aligns closely with the deeper spirit of Contrology.
About the Method
The Franklin Method is rooted in several essential aspects of human experience: our relationship to gravity through posture and movement, the role of breath in healthy function, and the influence of the mind on how the body organizes movement.
At its core, the method uses imagery, embodied anatomy, and experiential learning to help you understand how the body is designed to move and function.
When posture and movement habits are inefficient, the body often compensates in ways that can lead to tension, strain, or injury over time. When movement is guided by accurate anatomical understanding and clear internal imagery, the nervous system can organize movement in a more coordinated and efficient way.
The Franklin Method helps you develop a more refined awareness of how the body works so movement can become easier, more coordinated, and more sustainable.
Key Principles of the Franklin Method
Dynamic Imagery
Dynamic imagery uses the brain’s natural ability to visualize and sense movement in order to influence how the body organizes itself. This multisensory approach can support coordination, balance, and movement quality.
Experiential Anatomy
Experiential anatomy helps you develop a direct physical understanding of your body’s structure and function. Rather than simply memorizing anatomy, you experience how bones, muscles, and joints work together in movement.
Reconditioning Movement
Reconditioning movement integrates imagery and anatomical understanding into movement patterns that support healthier posture and more efficient use of the body.
Explore the Franklin Method at Boulder Bodyworks
Franklin Method principles are incorporated into Pilates sessions and classes by Renée Beshures, Tambre Rasmussen, and Rende Brockwell. You can book a private session, duet, or class with any of them below.
Renée Beshures
LMT · Co-Founder · Movement Educator · Certified Pilates Instructor · Certified Yoga Instructor · Certified Personal Trainer
With more than 40 years of experience in Pilates, yoga, strength training, rehabilitation, and bodywork, Renée has worked extensively with people recovering from back and neck pain, traumatic brain injury, postural imbalances, and chronic pain, as well as those who have been struggling with pain or restricted movement for years without resolution. Her approach draws on a sophisticated understanding of anatomy and how the body learns and changes, giving her the ability to meet each person with precision and care. Her sessions are known for careful observation, clear practical instruction, and a rare ability to help you understand what is happening in your body and find your way back to ease.
Tambre Rasmussen
Certified Pilates Instructor · Level III Franklin Method Educator
Tambre has more than 35 years of experience working with rehabilitation, chronic pain, postural dysfunction, and complex movement challenges. Her teaching combines deep clinical understanding with refined Pilates skill, making her especially well suited for people who need thoughtful, highly individualized support.
Rende Brockwell
Certified Pilates Instructor · Level II Franklin Method Educator
Rende has taught Pilates, therapeutic movement, and embodied anatomy for 29 years with clarity, precision, and genuine care. Her work is grounded in deep knowledge of biomechanics and neuroplasticity, making her especially skilled at working with people recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, osteoporosis, or postural imbalances that require careful, individualized attention. The Franklin Method is central to her teaching, helping you develop a more intelligent relationship with how your body moves and heals.
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