Franklin Method® Intensive: Newton Meadows, Shropshire
Integrated Psoas & Nervous System Regulation
A specialist day for four people only.
A deeply embodied, experiential day of Franklin Method® exploration, designed for practitioners and teachers seeking refined understanding of the psoas and its profound connection to nervous system regulation through movement, imagery, and somatic awareness.
Join Sarah Pritchard, Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator, ISMETA Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Master Somatic Movement Educator for an intimate intensive on one of the body’s most intelligent and responsive structures: the psoas.
Sarah Pritchard, Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator and Alan Herdman Pilates Heritage Specialist, uses official orange Franklin Method balls to facilitate psoas release and dynamic pelvic embodiment.
Image Copyright © Franklin Method®, used by authorised 1st Generation Educator Sarah Pritchard.
Early booking is strongly advised - this Franklin Method® Intensive is for 4 people only.
Join me for a deeply embodied, experiental day of exploration through the Franklin Method - a practical, science-led somatic approach to improving movement, posture, and wellbeing through imagery, anatomy, biomechanics, and somatic awareness in movement and breath.
Franklin Method has been a way of life for me now for over a decade and I work with it every day with my own clients. I’ve come a long way with it from being a curious human to becoming an expert in it, a regulated Master in the profession of Somatic Movement and Somatic Therapy, and I have also taught in Eric Franklin’s own Virtual Studio as a guest teacher. I work with Franklin Method in my role as a Comprehensive Pilates teacher and I’ve taught it across the world as a guest teacher for dancers and at Dance Schools in the UK too. I also work with it in dance at my Centre for Advanced Training with my dancers too. So I have so much experience I want to share with Pilates teachers, Yoga teachers, dancers as well as those who are curious and just enjoy moving, because Franklin Method is about being and feeling optimal in your own body, and it makes you feel so good!
In my intensive day retreat on the Franklin Method Integrated Psoas and Nervous System Regulation, you will explore:
What You’ll Explore
The psoas in context: Far beyond “core engagement” - discover how this muscle connects your spine, your breath, your legs, and your nervous system into one integrated whole.
Dynamic imagery & embodiment: Use Franklin Method’s proven approach of dynamic neurocognitive imagery to access ease, fluidity, and responsive strength in the psoas without gripping or tension.
The dynamic flow of our muscles to help us integrate as whole within our legs, core and spine and breath.
Nervous system regulation: Understand why the psoas is so entangled with threat response, grounding, and parasympathetic activation - and how movement and breath can reshape this relationship. This is such a key principle to learn especially working with bodies in high stress, and disregulation. For this segment we use both the Franklin Method and SomaSoul® Somatic therapy wellbeing practices to work with this highly sensitive structure.
Practical application: Leave with embodied understanding and tools you can use immediately in your own practice, teaching, or daily life. And discover there is more to the psoas than simply stretching it!
The felt experience: This is not theory, and. not an anatomy lesson. Every concept is explored through movement, sensation, and your own direct experience.
Perfect for:
Pilates teachers, yoga teachers, somatic educators, dancers, and movement professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of functional anatomy from the inside out. Also for curious movers who want to reconnect with their body’s intelligence and feel more grounded, regulated, and at ease.
Why This Intensive
The psoas is often talked about but rarely felt. Most movement teaching focuses on external anatomy - but the psoas responds beautifully to embodied awareness, imagery, and the nervous system work that Franklin Method offers.
Sarah has spent over a decade integrating Franklin Method® with somatic therapy practice. She is one of a tiny number of 1st Generation Franklin Method® trained educators in the UK and one of jjust a few Level 4 Expert Educators in the world today.
This intensive brings together:
Expert anatomical knowledge grounded in Franklin Method’s dynamic imagery approach
Somatic awareness and master level nervous system understanding from her SomaSoul® and ISMETA Master Somatic Movement Therapy and Master Somatic Movement Educator credentials
Years of experience teaching within Pilates as well as teaching Pilates teachers, dancers, and practitioners
A teaching style focused on clarity, embodiment, and felt understanding - not abstract theory
Small group (4 people) means real attention, real questions, real depth.
Details & Pricing
Investment: £150 per person | 4 places only
What’s Included:
• 5 hours of intensive Franklin Method® embodiment with Sarah Pritchard
• Healthy, nourishing lunch
• Complimentary Franklin Method® orange balls (RRP £25)
• Beautiful garden room venue at Newton Meadows
• A small, intimate group (4 people maximum)
• Direct access to Sarah for questions and exploration
“I attended Sarah’s somatic event the Felt Heart in February. Sarah created a safe and welcoming space for us. We learnt about our heart and breath. We did gentle movement and journaling. I really started to understand how to move and breathe in an embodied way. I now have some tools to help me when I am overwhelmed. I highly recommend Sarah. She is kind and very skilled.”
J.S. Pilates Professional and Returning Home: The Felt Heart Retreat Attendee
A space held for deep exploration. The Garden Room at Newton Meadows is prepared for our intimate group of four to dive into the psoas and nervous system
Perfect for movement professionals and curious movers:
Whether you’re a Pilates teacher, yoga instructor, dancer, or somatic educator, or simply curious about the intelligence of the moving body, you’ll leave with embodied understanding and practical tools to use immediately in your teaching, practice, or daily life.
This small-group format offers space for questions, exploration, and personalised guidance. My teaching draws on years of cross-disciplinary experience - from professional dancers to first-time movers - integrating Franklin Method®, Comprehensive Pilates, dance, and polyvagal-informed somatic practice.
This Intensive is for you if:
You’re a Pilates or Yoga teacher wanting to deepen your understanding of the psoas and nervous system to refine your cueing and personal embodiment.
You’re a dancer or mover seeking to understand how the psoas affects your turn-out, jumps, balance, and resilience in movement.
You’re a somatic practitioner wanting to integrate Franklin Method’s imagery approach into your therapeutic work.
You’re simply curious about feeling more grounded, regulated, and at home in your body through embodied learning.
Ideal for:
Curious movers and embodied professionals • Pilates teachers • Yoga & dance educators • Somatic practitioners • Franklin Method® enthusiasts
What Franklin Method® Immersive Clients have to say about working with Sarah
“Sarah is a beautiful teacher whose attention to detail and expertise have enabled me to deepen my understanding of my own movement patterns. Her use of language to connect with the body is exceptional and her sessions have been both uplifting and inspiring.”
S.T. Yoga Teacher and Movement Professional, 1:1 Somatic Movemnt Education Sessions using Franklin Method®
“I experienced your demonstration in ‘Tuning Into the Senses’ and was enchanted. Something just ‘clicked’ and ‘made sense’ to me. I felt this cloud of trust envelope me and felt a confidence I’ve not known before.”
E.F. Franklin Method® Virtual Livestream Participant
“I attended your pelvic floor workshop about a month ago, and I wanted to thank you again. It was truly eye-opening for me, and I deeply value everything I learned. I can honestly say that the embodied approach you teach feels like something my body needs and deserves - especially after years of pushing my body and dealing with pudendal nerve inflammation a little over two years ago”.
Martina Berger, Holistic Women’s Wellness Practitioner, Franklin Method® Immersive, Edinburgh
© Eric Franklin | Franklin Method®. This anterior view illustrates the dynamic connection between the psoas and the respiratory diaphragm -a core focus of our somatic exploration at Newton Meadows.
“What we can imagine, we can create.” — Eric Franklin
Are you ready to explore moving from the inside out? and learning new skills to help yourself and your clients? Come and join me!
Sarah is a dual ISMETA Master (MSME/T-1000 - one of approximately 100 globally), 1st Generation Franklin Method® trained educator, and 1st Generation SomaSoul® Somatic Therapist. She is also a Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates Specialist and Buff Bones® UK Faculty member.
She has worked as a guest teacher in Eric Franklin’s Virtual Studio and teaches across the UK - in Shrewsbury, Birmingham, York, London, and Edinburgh - as well as virtually to practitioners worldwide.
Her approach integrates Franklin Method®’s dynamic neurocognitive imagery with somatic therapy and polyvagal-informed nervous system understanding, creating movement experiences that are both scientifically grounded and deeply felt.
Ready to Explore?
Spaces are intentionally limited to 4 people only to ensure depth, attention, and real transformation.
Early booking is strongly advised.
“What we can imagine, we can create.” — Eric Franklin
In wellness,
Sarah x
Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator | ISMETA Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator | SomaSoul® 1st Generation Somatic Therapist | Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates Specialist | Buff Bones® UK Faculty
Experience the cosy, embodied space of the Garden Room at Newton Meadows, where Sarah will guide you through psoas and nervous system regulation in June 2026.
Venue:
Newton Meadows, Wem Road, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury, SY4 3EA
The Garden Room is my home space for dedicated embodied and somatic movement because it it set in beautiful space - within three acres of private, tranquil grounds. Located on the outskirts of Harmer Hill, just five miles north of Shrewsbury’s historic town centre, the venue offers a peaceful escape from the noise of daily life.
The Environment: Surrounded by open Shropshire countryside, the room overlooks expansive lawns, a private fishing pond, and a quiet wooded area.
The Atmosphere: A light-filled, wood-clad space designed specifically for intimate movement, meditation, and somatic work. It features a cozy wood-burning stove to ensure warmth and comfort during deep regulation work.
Ample Private Parking: There is a large, flat, hard-standing car park directly adjacent to the Garden Room and cottages. Parking is free for all attendees
By Road (Key Arterial Access)
The venue is highly accessible via the main UK road network, making it a convenient day-trip for movement professionals in the Midlands and North West.
From the M6 (North & South): Exit at Junction 10A onto the M54. Follow to the end of the motorway and take the A5 around Shrewsbury, joining the A49 or A528 towards Whitchurch/Ellesmere.
From the A5 / A483 (North Wales & Chester): Follow the A5 south towards Shrewsbury, taking the bypass to the A528.
From Birmingham/The Black Country: A simple 50-minute drive via the M54 and A5.
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Sarah Pritchard | ISMETA Master & Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator
As a dual-registered Master (MSMT/MSME) and 1st Generation educator trained by Eric Franklin, Sarah provides world-class somatic expertise for her intensive in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, for movement professionals seeking deep, embodied change.
Meet your teacher, Sarah Pritchard, MSMT MSME, Regulated Master in Somatics & Pilates Professional.
Click on any of the links below to discover more about me, or read my About page to discover my full story!
Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator Sarah is a 1st Generation Franklin Method® Educator, having trained directly under founder Eric Franklin. As a Level 4 specialist - the highest tier of certification -she is authorised to teach the full spectrum of dynamic neurocognitive imagery and functional anatomy, specialising for this Franklin Method Instensive on the psoas, pelvic power, breathing, and nervous system regulation.
Sarah Pritchard | MSMT & MSME Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator
As a dual-registered Master with ISMETA, Sarah holds the highest international designation in the field of Somatic Movement. This "Master" status represents over 1000 hours of specialised training and a decade of clinical and educational excellence. Sarah is one of a select group of practitioners globally authorised to bridge the gap between neurocognitive education (MSME) and profound somatic therapy (MSMT), ensuring every session is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and tailored to the whole person.
As a OneDance UK Healthcare Practitioner Read Sarah’s work on The Franklin Method® and Dance in the One Dance UK Wellbeing platform
Take time to integrate during breaks by exploring the three acres of tranquil grounds, private pond, and native woodland at Newton Meadows
Healing happens in the quiet moments of integration. Dive into my journal to explore practical tools for soothing your autonomic nervous system.