"I cannot recommend this course highly enough.
Kathleen’s teaching is very “learn-able”
of something that is SO valuable.
This has helped me considerably!"
I am an Osteopathic (Family) Doctor in Hawai’i, who personally had a spinal injury that led me into studying posture and to Kathleen’s work.
After complete resolution of pain from a herniated disc and moderate spinal stenosis, and as a medical practitioner, I sought to learn more in a way I could effectively teach this to my patients.
I signed up for Kathleen's online course 'Pain-Free Living with Natural Posture' and, not only did I thoroughly enjoy her teaching style, I now feel able to convey this important 'message' to others.
As a D.O. (osteopathic physician), natural posture only makes sense, while perfectly blending structure with function."
Doede Donaugh, D.O.
Osteopathic physician, Ka'u Wellness, Ka'u Hawai'i
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" I cannot express the life-changing benefits
of the work Kathleen Porter does.
I did the online course after a crippling back
operation. I had to use a walker and was advised
not to bend or twist."
I am 69 years young and have three beautiful grandchildren and was unable to enjoy being with them.
After googling madly, I found Kathleen and started her online course.
Now I have a wonderful life, walker free, going on picnics, and able to play with my grandchildren. I am leading a normal life again.
I have to pinch myself sometimes to believe that this has happened."
Kathleen Kairl
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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"Kathleen Porter's insights about skeletal alignment
are destined to change the way we think about
and inhabit our bodies."
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
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"Her work, for me,
has been personally transformative."
Leah Morton, M.D.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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"Excellent!! The biomechanics of the course,
coupled with her passion and grace
made this the best!"
I encourage more courses from her for she inspires easy, wonderful learning.
John Metcalf, Ph.D, M.D., Pittsburgh, PA
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"I hope Kathleen Porter's work becomes essential
training for everyone at every stage of life."
After years of studying various kinds of bodywork in order to correct my scoliosis, in these 5 days, I’ve learned profound yet simple, easy to apply tools that have virtually relaxed my spine and posture almost overnight. This information should be essential training for all spiritual centers, including Omega staff, teachers and students alike. How can we grow spiritually and psychologically without understanding how to relax, let go, and comfortably inhabit our bodies—our vehicles throughout this life?! If this training was incorporated into public schools and yoga training, our society would discover a whole new comfort and ease with ourselves. This was an excellent workshop. Thank you!"
Sarah Smucker, Orville, OH
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"I highly recommend this course for everyone."
I have experienced a number of bodywork modalities but in this workshop, I learned numerous new and/or better ways to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system into old age.
Ann Ostling, Queens, NY
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"In spite of a lengthy yoga practice,
I was still in pain."
Kathleen seemed to have a new approach, so I signed on. This has been the most valuable workshop I have ever taken, and I hope it will be repeated here at Omega next year. Everything immediately made sense and I have been feeling an enormous release from my chronic pain.
Nancy Cavanaugh, New York, NY
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"I would recommend this course to everyone."
Kathleen’s presentation was excellent. She was approachable and very informative, organized and articulate. Very interesting! I will use this on a daily basis to improve my alignment and help avoid future problems.
Tracy Nicholas, Joplin, MO
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"Kathleen's teaching is revolutionary. She states a case that could change the Western world (and should!)"
The way she presents things is very inviting, and comprehensive, and she never leaves a stone unturned. She is non-judgmental and answered every question with profound wisdom.
Patra Conley, Portland, OR
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"I cried when I realized I could really feel better."
After two back surgeries, I was still in almost constant pain. I thought I was fated to be this way forever. I didn’t see much point in doing this because nothing else I had tried did much good, but my husband insisted after meeting Kathleen. Kathleen showed me how I could straighten my spine and take pressure off the areas of pain.
Tracy Maddox, Portland, OR
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"I have been able to get in touch with my body over the past seven weeks."
The various exercises have helped me at work, at home, during exercise (walking, stretching, Tai Chi) and even sleeping.
John Hoover, Portland, OR
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"I will never again have to trade pain for growing flowers."
I can’t thank you enough! I worked in my yard all day yesterday and felt energized afterward instead of stiff and sore.
Lily Underwood, Beaverton, OR
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"It works every time."
The only thing hard about this is remembering to do it all the time, but then familiar old aches return to remind me to pay attention.
Bill Underwood, Beaverton, OR
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"I like knowing that I’m in charge of how I feel."
I have had scoliosis for forty-plus years. I’ve always dealt with it through massage and stretching exercises. Once I was in my fifties the pain just got worse and harder to manage. In addition, I had begun to develop arthritis pain and was sometimes in excruciating back pain. Nothing I tried helped for very long. Learning how to begin to equalize the left and right sides of my body and straighten out my very distorted spine has helped so much in how I feel. I know I’ll never straighten it out completely at my age, but the instructions are very useful.
Marjorie Winston, Seattle, WA
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"A lot of tension that I experienced on a daily basis is gone!"
My husband is thrilled that I don’t bug him for neck massages every day like I used to. Since learning how to stack up my bones, a lot of tension that I experienced on a daily basis is gone! And whenever I start getting tense or sore, I just stop and take the time to notice where I’ve gone astray and can almost always bring myself back to being comfortable again. Thank you many times over!
Lynette Holzer, Pahoa, HI
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"If my back starts to hurt, I know what to do before it becomes a big problem."
I wish I met Kathleen before my back surgery. I learned how to relax my back. This has helped me a lot. Thank you very much.
Teruo Takata, Keaau, HI
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"Just the sleeping exercises alone have helped so much. I wake up in the morning with no neck pain!"
Even my regular headaches have been helped by this new way of sleeping. On top of that, my knocked knees (maybe not as knocked anymore!) don’t hurt now when I walk down steps and my back feels better. If I have to stand for a long time, I can do it without my back hurting.
J.D. Goldman, Vancouver, BC
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"I’ve not only improved my sciatica problem but transformed my yoga practice, as well."
Who would have guessed that such small and simple adjustments could make such a big difference? I feel like I’m getting younger by the day!
Kit Lawson, Portland, OR
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"This was a very enjoyable and rewarding course."
It was conducted with grace, wit, and goodwill. I have learned from insights generously shared. I would gladly come back again! Thank you!
Leo Blokar, Orville, OH
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"Kathleen's 'Alignment Basics' workshop
changed my life!"
At 67, I was experiencing neck, shoulder, and knee pain that worsened with age and seemed chronic. Taking Kathleen Porter’s 5-Week Alignment Basics workshop changed my life. The pain melted away, along with what felt like a lifetime’s worth of stored tension. I began performing life’s daily activities—bending, stooping, climbing stairs, reading in bed—in total comfort again. Thank you, Kathleen!
Martha Ragland, Portland, OR
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No surgery! Can you imagine?!
I am so grateful we were put in the same place so I could benefit from this pain-free way of living. The depth and breadth of this presentation is by far the best I have ever seen.
You have mastered the art of communicating information. Just by the common sense of its architecture, the body becomes the star! Thank you again and again!
Mia Flato, Portland, OR
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"I took a 5-day workshop with Kathleen at the Omega Institute. Phenomenal."
Now whenever I notice I'm stressed or in some unpleasant mood state, I check out my alignment. Repositioning my bones brings an immediate feeling of relief and relaxation. As a shrink, I ask myself if some of the symptoms my patients' experience could be caused by the constant muscle tension of living in an unaligned body.
Daniela Gitlin, M.D., Plattsburgh, NY
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"You are a fantastic communicator and teacher!
THANK YOU for all the beautiful and accessible lessons. My body especially thanks you!
Myrna Schlegel, Ogallah, KS
