Itcush Method with Ashley Johnson and Kana Nemoto
Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Group 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Group 2
$125 for the week
30 minutes available for discussion after classes on Monday, June 20th and Friday, July 4th
Contact NDH for Drop-in
Class Description:
Join Ashley and Kana for a 5-day immersive workshop exploring both foundational and advanced practices of the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method. This somatic movement intensive offers two distinct group options, designed to support participants at different stages in their journey.
Whether you are new to these practices or looking to deepen your experience, this workshop provides a supportive environment for embodied learning, personal growth, and expanded awareness.
To learn more about the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method, visit:
constantlyseekingsoftness.ca/somatics-bodywork/mitzvah-technique
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Group 1: Beginner to Intermediate
10:00 – 11:30 AM
This session introduces participants to the fundamental exercises and core concepts of the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method. Through guided movement on the floor, chair, and in standing, we will focus on releasing tension, realigning posture, and restoring ease in the body.
Participants will be supported in slowing down, tuning into their internal landscape, and building awareness for more functional, embodied movement. No prior experience necessary—curiosity and willingness to explore are welcome.
Group 2: Advanced
1:30 – 3:00 PM
For those with a solid foundation in the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method, this session offers a deeper dive into intermediate and advanced-level practices.
We will refine alignment, develop flow, and explore whole-body integration through floor work, chair exercises, and standing movement. This group is ideal for participants looking to enhance their somatic practice, shift habitual patterns, and explore the subtle nuances of embodiment.
Biographies:
Ashley Johnson is a somatic movement educator and hands-on bodyworker based on Treaty 4 territory (Regina, SK). A Registered Somatic Movement Educator, she is certified in the Mitzvah Technique/Itcush Method and Continuum Movement.
Ashley’s approach blends movement education, touch-based therapy, and creative inquiry. Her background includes formal dance training at Grant MacEwan College and the University of Calgary, along with apprenticeships with somatic pioneers Amelia Itcush and Emilie Conrad. Her work is also informed by studies in injury rehabilitation, nervous system regulation, and mentorship with high-performance kinesiologist Shauna Sky and various martial artists and arts educators.
Since 2011, Ashley has offered somatic movement coaching across Western Canada in clinical, educational, and community settings—including schools, libraries, health centres, and galleries. She helps people develop more integrated, easeful movement patterns by reframing posture, mobility, and strength through a somatic lens.
Ashley sees movement as a way of knowing—where reconnecting with the body becomes both a personal and political act. She maintains a private practice in Regina and teaches through initiatives like New Dance Horizons’ DanceCore and SomaSpheres Summer School.
For more information, visit: www.constantlyseekingsoftness.ca
Kana Nemoto is a certified teacher of the Mitzvah Technique (MT) and Itcush Method (IM). She holds a B.Sc. in Health Science from Japan and moved to Canada in 2009 to immerse herself in MT and IM training. She later supplemented her training with a related M.Sc. Study in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan to deepen her understanding of movement of the body.
Kana integrates a scientific principle to movement with a gentle, embodied presence that invites curiosity, ease, and connection. Kana’s work also includes exercise coaching and specific hands-on techniques to release muscle tension, open constricted joints, and deepen awareness of how we use our bodies.
Since her certification in 2014, Kana has offered private sessions, group classes, and workshops in Japan, Canada, and Taiwan. Whether in individual or group settings, she tailors each session to meet the unique needs of the participants.
In addition to her bodywork, Kana is a certified SORA hypnotherapist. She offers tools for emotional and mental well-being, complementing her physical work. Through this combination, Kana provides a holistic approach to transformation, empowering both body and mind.
