Movement - Strength in Body
Stillness begins in the body
Stillness is not an aesthetic. It’s a physical practice. I teach movement the way I make art and write: slow enough to notice, strong enough to matter, and honest enough to make you laugh at yourself.
These sessions are rooted in yoga, Pilates and human‑movement principles, not acrobatics. They are for people who sit too much, move too little or just need to remember what a spine is for. You’ll build functional strength and mobility, regulate your nervous system and leave with more energy than you arrived with.
Instead of chasing tricks, we restore presence. If you want to be barked at, you’re on the wrong site. If you want a grounded practice with proper structure, options for everybody and every body, and a teacher who swears occasionally, you’re in the right place.
Work With Me
Kids & Tweens Classes
Weekly classes for ages 5-13 offer a calm alternative to competitive sports.
Sessions build strength, coordination and emotional regulation without comparing children to anyone else.
Each class follows a clear routine, teaches breath‑based focus and ends with proper rest. Younger and older children can practise together with layered options so everyone works at their level.
These classes start in September 2026 in the Rushcliffe, Nottingham area.
Sit Happens - Corporate Programme
Sitting isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s wrecking focus and energy across entire teams. Sit Happens is a 12‑week on‑site wellbeing programme for desk‑based teams in Nottingham and the surrounding area.
Over twelve weeks we release tension, rebuild energy and reintroduce upright movement so people can work smarter instead of surviving each day.
This is not a token yoga class; it’s a structured intervention with measurable progression.
If your workplace needs more than motivational posters, this is it.
Retreats & Collaborations
I co‑create retreats and multi‑day experiences that weave movement, art and stillness.
Expect guided movement, embodied journaling and quiet space to process.
Venues range across the UK and Europe with hosts who value depth and care.
If you run a space or want to host a group, let’s plan the right format.
How It Feels
Teaching Principles
Strength before spectacle
build the basics properly before adding complexity. No party tricks.
Options for every body
layered variations mean you can modify or progress as needed. Beginners are welcome.
Clear cues. No noise
instructions you can actually follow, silence when you need it and no barked orders.
Nervous system first
regulate stress before chasing intensity. Breathwork and rest are non‑negotiable
Progress you can feel
consistency over hype. Each session builds on the last.
Practical Details
Location: Rushcliffe, Nottingham area for public classes. Corporate sessions are delivered on‑site within a 15‑mile radius.
Duration: Classes run 45-60 minutes with a calm warm‑in, focused main phase and proper settle at the end. Sit Happens sessions are 60 minutes each
Who it is for: Adults, teens and children. Beginners welcome; layered options ensure everyone can start where they are. Corporate programmes suit teams up to 20 people who spend more time in chairs than in daylight
Bring A mat, water and an open mind. Blocks or straps are helpful if you have them
Accessibility: Adaptations are offered for injuries and mobility needs. If you have specific conditions, email me first and get clearance from your clinician if needed.
About Viki
I’m Viki Thorbjorn, an abstract artist, writer and movement teacher. My practice fuses art, writing and embodied movement – exploring stillness, presence and emotional intelligence through colour, form and the body.
I hold Level 3 Diplomas in Yoga and Pilates, a Children’s Fitness & Pilates certification, safeguarding training, meditation teacher training and more.
I’ve been an athlete, founded a sports club and completed an MA in Creative Practice with distinction.
Structure, discipline and humour shape everything I do. Movement is one branch of my wider practice alongside painting, writing and quiet mischief.
Contact
For class times, private sessions, or retreats, email me.
FAQs
No. Touching your toes is optional; keeping your spine happy is the goal
Yes. Clear instruction and layered options mean you can start from where you are and progress safely.
Most classes last 45-60 minutes with a warm‑in, focused main phase and proper settle. Corporate sessions are one hour.
In most cases adaptations can be offered. Email me first and get clearance from your clinician if needed.
Your mat, water and a light layer for the end of class. Blocks or straps are optional but useful.
Adults, teens and kids who want to move without competition. Corporate programmes are for teams up to 20.
You will not be pushed or singled out. Options to pause or step aside are built in. Quiet is respected and consent comes first.
Clear, precise and a bit cheeky. Strong basics first, playful challenges second. Layered options, clean cues and real rest. Props are friends, not a sign of weakness. We laugh at wobbles and you leave steadier and in a better mood than you arrived.
I hold Level 3 Diplomas in Teaching Yoga and Teaching Pilates, a Level 2 Children’s Fitness & Pilates Instructor, Level 3 Safeguarding Children, a Meditation Teacher Diploma and M1ND 101 Coach certification.
Yes. I run one‑to‑ones and structured sessions for teams. Email me to arrange.
Across the UK and Europe with hosts who value depth, quiet and care. If you are a venue or organiser, contact me to plan.
Email me at hello [at] vikithorbjorn [dot] art and I’ll confirm availability, location, and next steps.
As previously spotted, evidently, my hair is holding me up… 🤣