Welcome to the Thinking Body Institute!
Our mission is to promote understanding of the approach to somatic movement education that was created by Mabel Elsworth Todd and developed by her protégés and their students. To learn more about our resources and activities, visit the four areas shown below.
ARCHIVE presents historical items pertaining to the teaching careers of Mabel Todd, Barbara Clark, Lulu Sweigard and André Bernard, including: articles, transcripts, teaching materials, recordings, drawings, photos and letters. ►
EDUCATION features online courses dedicated to advancing understanding of Mabel Todd’s work, essays on her protégés and their students and a comprehensive bibliography of publications in the field. ►
EXCHANGE provides information on current sources of published materials, Institute announcements and scheduling, and related news items and links submitted by TBI Archive subscribers. ►
ABOUT US describes the mission and values of the Thinking Body Institute, shares its history, explains its governance, and projects possibilities for the future. ►