welcome back matt! I’m thrilled to have Matt at Repose for his second year in a row. In this full weekend you’re going to learn A LOT! Matt is clear, intelligent, and makes learning fun and engaging. Don’t wait to sign up. He sold out last year!
Core Connections
Strength, Stability & Breath
with Matt Phippen
Friday, September 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Mastering The Stack This is an in-depth workshop on The Stack—a powerful approach to aligning and stabilizing the body by stacking the respiratory and pelvic diaphragms. Through intentional core engagement, intra-abdominal pressure, and hamstring activation, you’ll learn to create an unbreakable core canister. This technique not only enhances core stability, but also supports injury prevention and rehabilitation, while improving overall movement efficiency. Perfect for anyone looking to optimize their strength, mobility, and resilience. All are welcome.
Saturday, September 27, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Unlocking Rotation Discover the transformative power of rotational and lateral movements. Focusing on transverse (rotation) and frontal (flexion and extension) plane mechanics—essential for proper human locomotion—you’ll explore how to move beyond the frontal plane and reclaim the dynamic range of motion your body was evolved for. Learn how precise, intentional movement can counteract the sedentary patterns of modern life, unlocking strength, mobility, and natural locomotion. Movement is medicine, and it’s time to reconnect with how your body was meant to move. All are welcome.
Saturday, September 27, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Grounded Strength—Connecting Feet to Glutes Explore the powerful relationship between your feet and your butt. Dive into the mechanics of foot pronation and hip extension, and discover the critical role cortical awareness and sense perception play in effectively activating your glutes. Your feet are the first point of connection between your body and the external world—learning to sense the ground, particularly under the arch during mid-stance, is essential for glute activation and optimal movement. Rediscover how grounding yourself—physically sensing the ground—can refine your posture, enhance movement mechanics, and help you cultivate a deeper connection to the world around you. All are welcome.
Sunday, September 28, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Effort + Ease—The Art and Science of Functional Breathing Discover the transformative power of functional breath mechanics. Through science-based tools and exercises, you’ll learn to improve the alignment of the ribcage and pelvis, creating space for better, more efficient breathing. The session will begin with intentional effort—essential for repositioning and restoring optimal function—but will conclude with soft, restorative poses that will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and nurtured. You’ll experience how effort and ease work together to cultivate a breath that supports your body, mind, and overall well-being. All are welcome.
about matt phippen:
With a variety of formal training in many disciplines, Matt’s teaching pulls from numerous styles in the Yoga system, as well as Postural Restoration, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Functional Range Systems.
Blending the old with the new, and combining tradition with science, Matt offers an intelligent and relevant style for students wanting to improve the way they move and breathe, and for teachers seeking insight and refinement in the way they teach.
Matt is based in Los Angeles, and teaches classes, workshops, and trainings online and all around the world. IG: mattphippen
early bird special ends july 31. No refunds after August 1, 2025.
