Matt Phippen at GIVE Yoga
Movement, Breath & Mobility | May 6–8, 2027
Four Workshops. Three Days. A Fresh Perspective on Movement.
Join Los Angeles-based movement educator Matt Phippen for three days exploring the relationship between breath, posture, strength, and mobility.
Drawing from a variety of movement disciplines, including Postural Restoration, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, and yoga, Matt brings a fresh perspective to how we understand and move our bodies.
Over three days and four workshops, we'll explore some of the fundamental mechanics that influence how we breathe, walk, build strength, and move our joints.
What makes Matt's approach different is his ability to take complex concepts and make them accessible through practical movement, experimentation, and a healthy dose of humor. You won't just learn about how the body works. You'll have the opportunity to experience these concepts for yourself.
We're especially excited to welcome Matt to GIVE thanks to a connection made by our very own Jenny Coffey! We love when our community introduces us to teachers and ideas that inspire them, and we can't wait to share this experience with you.
Whether you're a movement teacher, a dedicated practitioner, or simply someone curious about how your body functions, these workshops are designed to challenge the way you think about movement and give you practical tools to take home.
Come for one workshop or join us for the full weekend. All levels welcome.
Location: GIVE Yoga | Upstairs Studio
The Workshops
The Stack + The Two Diaphragms
Thursday, May 6 | 6–8 pm
What does your pelvic floor have to do with breathing? A whole lot more than you might think.
Breathing does far more than deliver oxygen to our tissues and remove carbon dioxide. It's also fundamental to how we maintain posture, create stability, and organize ourselves for movement.
At the center of this relationship are two diaphragms: the respiratory diaphragm and the pelvic floor. Working together with the abdominal muscles, they help create and regulate the pressure that supports our bodies from the inside out.
However, in today's relatively sedentary world, many of us develop habitual postural patterns that disrupt the natural alignment between these two diaphragms, a relationship we call "the stack". When this happens, our ability to effectively manage pressure can become compromised, often leading to unnecessary tension, compression, and compensatory movement mechanics.
In this workshop, we'll explore how these two diaphragms work together, why their relationship matters, and how improving breath mechanics can influence everything from posture and core function to strength and mobility.
Through practical breathing and movement exercises, you'll learn how to better access and coordinate this system in your own body.
Come nerd out, rethink what you know about breathing, and build the foundation for a weekend full of movement.
Gait: Walking Is Rotation
Friday, May 7 | 6–8 pm
Walking is one of the most fundamental movements we have, yet most of us don't give much thought to how we actually do it.
Human gait is rotational. Every step involves a coordinated relationship between our feet, legs, pelvis, rib cage, and shoulders. These alternating, reciprocal movements are essential to how we move efficiently through space.
But without even realizing it, many of us have gradually lost access to some of these natural movement patterns. When this happens, the body develops compensatory strategies that can contribute to everything from everyday aches and pains to more persistent, chronic discomfort.
In this workshop, we'll break down the mechanics of gait, explore the relationship between rotation, posture, and breathing, and discover how small changes in the way we organize our bodies can influence the way we move.
Through practical movement exercises, you'll gain a new appreciation for something you've been doing your entire life.
Come learn how to walk again.
P.S. A workshop on walking might sound easy. Don't be surprised if you get your butt kicked. :)
Best paired with The Stack + The Two Diaphragms.
Hip Centration + Mobility
Saturday, May 8 | 10 am–noon
Mobility has become one of the biggest buzzwords in the movement world. We're constantly being told to stretch more and increase our range of motion.
And while those things are important, there's a fundamental piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: the position of the joint itself.
Before we ask a joint for more mobility, we should consider how well it's positioned and supported.
This is where the concept of joint centration comes in.
Centration refers to the optimal relationship between the bones that form a joint. Why does that matter? Because the position of our bones influences how the surrounding muscles function.
When the hip isn't well positioned, certain muscles may struggle to work effectively, while others compensate. We can spend endless hours stretching and strengthening, but if we haven't addressed the underlying joint mechanics, we're missing an important part of the picture.
In this workshop, we'll take a different approach to hip mobility.
Rather than simply chasing more range of motion, we'll explore how to improve joint positioning, encourage better muscular function, and develop the strength and control needed to make that mobility useful.
Expect a combination of education, movement exploration, and practical exercises that may change the way you think about your hips.
Shoulder Centration + Mobility
Saturday, May 8 | 2–4 pm
Much like the hip, the shoulder relies heavily on the coordinated movement of several structures, particularly the rib cage, shoulder blades, and humerus.
When these structures aren't positioned optimally relative to one another, the muscles responsible for moving and stabilizing the shoulder can end up working from a less-than-ideal position. This can influence everything from mobility and strength to how much unnecessary tension we carry through the neck and upper back.
In this workshop, we'll explore the concept of joint centration, how it applies to the shoulder, and how better positioning can create more favorable conditions for movement.
Through practical exercises, you'll learn how the rib cage influences shoulder function, why shoulder blade mechanics matter, and how to build strength and mobility from a more organized starting position.
Rather than simply stretching further or lifting more, we'll develop a better understanding of how the shoulder works so we can move it with greater control, strength, and freedom.
Pairs beautifully with Hip Centration + Mobility.
Meet Matt Phippen
Matt Phippen is a Los Angeles-based movement educator whose approach blends yoga, biomechanics, breathwork, strength, and mobility.
After years of sports injuries sparked a personal exploration of movement, Matt immersed himself in disciplines ranging from Iyengar and restorative yoga to Functional Range Conditioning. Today, his work is particularly influenced by Postural Restoration and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization.
Matt believes no single movement system has all the answers. Instead, he draws from multiple disciplines to help people better understand their bodies and discover meaningful, lasting changes in how they move.
Known for making complex concepts approachable, Matt combines thoughtful education with hands-on exploration, humor, and those wonderful lightbulb moments when something finally clicks.
He teaches classes, workshops, and trainings online and internationally.
Learn more at mattphippenmovement.com.
Registration
Join us for one workshop or experience all four as a progressive exploration of breath, posture, strength, and mobility.
Individual Workshop — $75
Full Weekend Pass — $260 (save $40)
Each workshop is two hours long and takes place in the Upstairs Studio at GIVE Yoga.
All levels are welcome. No prior experience with biomechanics or specialized movement training is required.
Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.