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BONES FOR LIFE®
A guided, in-depth movement program suitable for anyone who wants to build confident posture, resilient bones, and lifelong balance.
Posture. Power. Possibility.
Registration Deadline Extended to October 30th
PLUS: New, shorter class format for easy participation
The Truth About Aging and Lifelong Movement
We are told that decline is inevitable—as if loss of posture, strength, and stability is just part of getting older.
Many people turn to external “fixes” that promise results, but too often leave them frustrated, injured, or dependent
Underneath it all, what most of us are truly seeking is confidence:
to walk with ease, stand tall without effort, and move through life on our own terms.
But our culture doesn’t teach us to trust the body’s intelligence. Instead, we learn to override it—disconnecting from the natural power built into our bones.
What if there were a way to:
- Recover your body’s natural blueprint for strength, alignment, and balance-without pushing or forcing
- Stand taller, walk stronger, and feel more fully yourself
- Tap into simple movement patterns already encoded in your biology
You were built for motion, strength, and joy.
And those capacities are still available—sometimes just waiting for the right invitation to reawaken.
Bones for Life is that invitation.
To stand taller
To move smarter
To feel grounded in your body and your life-no matter your age, history, or current condition
“The Bones for Life program is an amazing, gait changing, life changing experience. I came to study with Cynthia's team initially to address some intractable back pain. Through studying in her virtual classes I self diagnosed that walking was harming me - at least how I was doing it! Bones for Life entranced me. So simple are the processes, and yet so powerful. The teachers are amazingly experienced and talented. I highly recommend the program.”
Thomas Merrill, MA, L. Ac. LMT
A Journey into Natural Strength and Embodied Confidence
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Immediate, noticeable changes in posture and ease of movement—even after the first few sessions
How to find strength without strain—so your joints, bones, and posture work with gravity, not against it
Alignment and organization of the spine around a dynamic, stable base of support
Tools for stability, coordination, and functional movement that transfer directly to everyday life
Essential principles of bone health that are powerful yet gentle
How to build awareness and trust in your body’s intelligence
Realize you have a choice in the way you move and choose movement that leads to increased function and energy
Is This Right For You?
This immersion is designed for curious learners who want to move through life with strength, grace, and dignity.
It is especially for you if:
You feel like your movement—or your life—has lost some of its spring
You sense that there must be a more intelligent, natural way to stay strong and age well
You are looking for non-strenuous methods to support your posture, bones, and balance
You are a coach, therapist, or wellness practitioner seeking new tools that unlock deeper results for your clients
You are drawn to body-mind approaches that emphasize personal agency, inner listening, and lasting change
We are the leader in helping people get their life back through our highly acclaimed Bones for Life program.
We Help People with:
Poor posture or desire to keep from developing it
An inability to get up and down from the floor with ease
Difficulty walking, decreasing balance or fear of falling
Scoliosis
Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
Arthritis or joint pain that want to avoid surgery, or had surgery but still have pain
Fear of Fractures
Learn From Experienced, Compassionate Teachers
In this immersive experience, you will be guided by four masterful movement educators—each bringing decades of expertise, curiosity, and a deep commitment to helping you move through life with power and ease.
Cynthia Allen
Senior Bones for Life® Trainer &
Movement Intelligence Trainer
Cynthia is one of the most experienced Bones for Life trainers in North America. She has been working in holistic practices, health care management and organizational consulting for over 35 years. She is a Certified Feldenkrais® practitioner, Senior Trainer in Movement Intelligence and Certified Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer. Cynthia is also co-creator of Integral Human Gait theory.
In addition to teaching weekly classes and seeing clients individually, Cynthia trains and certifies Movement Intelligence teachers around the country and teaches Gait for Wild Human Potential workshops as well as other continuing education opportunities. She has a keen interest in reducing chronic pain and increasing pleasure through awareness and movement.
Brian Shircliff
Bones for Life® Trainer
Brian pioneered teaching a meditation elective and bringing meditation to the two sports he coached while a teacher at St. Xavier High School (1997-2003). With many friends, Brian founded VITALITY Cincinnati in 2010 to share holistic self-care education.
In addition to being a Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer, he has been a tai chi practitioner/teacher since 1997, yoga teacher (registered through Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500), Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, and more recently he completed his training to become a Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and became an NLP Practitioner.
Andrea Tutt
Bones for Life® Trainer
Andrea is a graduate of one of Canada’s leading Theatre Conservatories and has taught acting, dance and movement studies in many established training facilities including; Ontario Ballet School in Toronto Canada, Toi Whakaari – New Zealand’s National Drama School, New Zealand School of Dance, and University of Minnesota’s BFA/Guthrie Theatre Acting program. Currently residing in Cincinnati, Andrea serves on faculty in the theatre/music theatre/dance departments at Xavier, NKU, Miami and CCM at UC.
Along with running her own business, Attune Movement, Andrea is an advanced certified Yoga and Pilates teacher, trained Bones for Life Teacher/Trainer and the proud mom of two incredible kids.
Christine Cutbush
Bones for Life® Trainer
Christine’s movement therapy training is extensive and spans 30 years of collective education. Her journey began in 1994, studying multiple Yoga styles, teaching private clients and at various studios. Christine added Reflexology to her portfolio in 1996.
In 2003 Christine became a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. She established her own private practice, teaching group classes/workshops in Los Angeles and Mexico. Deepening her knowledge in 2008, completing the Bones for Life and Walk for Life Teacher trainings. Christine had the fortunate opportunity to study directly with Ruthy Alon.
Christine returned home to New Zealand in 2012 creating a private practice incorporating Feldenkrais, Bones for Life and Reflexology. This combination of knowledge and skills is improving people’s quality of life.
How Do the Classes Work?
Our Bones for Life Immersions are offered on-line. You don’t need to leave your home or office. And we offer several times per week to choose from.
We teach in an immersive way with each exploration building on the last. Immersive learning helps facilitate rapid and effective change because the student doesn’t immediately return to their old habits.
Each immersion builds on the last and is designed for the average person who wants to upgrade their personal health or learn new methods for helping others. Together, our three Bones for Life Immersions provide a comprehensive program for musculoskeletal health.
Sessions are live! All Immersions are held online, in a small-group format where you will receive direct support from Cynthia Allen and senior BFL faculty. You will join the instructors via Zoom.
Interactive sessions. We will stop periodically for questions and check-ins. This means you can be heard. And you can learn from other students too.
Exercises are Accessible. Done in sitting, standing and lying on a mat. Can't get to the floor? You can even use your bed.
Replays! If you can't make a class you can watch on replay. But there is more than that. You can watch these replays for weeks, months and years to come.
“I have just finished Bones for Life Immersion 1. Already I feel changes in my comfort level of moving. I have osteoporosis and I want to feel safe in my movements. Bones for Life is helping me to address movement patterns that I don’t realize I have that can create pain. It is surprising to me how my curiosity is lit by certain lessons and keeps me going.”
- Robin Skillern
Immersion 1 Participant
BONES FOR LIFE 2025 - 2026
The full Bones for Life program is offered in 3 Immersions (each 20 hours).
You can take Immersion 1 only and receive immense improvement with exercises to keep building upon.
Or take all 3 immersions because you are ready for the depth. With Lifetime Access to the replay videos of each session, you can return to the materials at any time, whenever you like.
In each immersion you will receive:
22-26 somatic movement processes that systematically address specific areas of the body, inviting an integrated whole.
Simple exercises you can do each day to improve your bone and joint health.
Coaching to select a small set of movement processes to use at home that are the BEST match for you right now.
20 hours of live, expert instruction.
Lifetime access to replays means ongoing capability to revisit and deepen your capacity.
A Facebook group where you can ask questions, chat with each other and the instructors.
20 hours of CEU Credits for Professionals (see FAQ for accrediting agencies)
IMMERSION 1
8-week program starting the week of November 3, 2025
IMMERSION 2
8-week program starting the week of February 9, 2026
IMMERSION 3
8-week program starting the week of April 20, 2026
BIG NEWS: Our Immersions now have shorter weekly sessions. If you passed on an Immersion in the past because of the amount of time required for each session, you will love this NEW 2.5 hour format!
We have several Immersion Day and Time options for you.
Choose between three convenient dates/times.
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern
Or
Fridays, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern
Or
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern
HERE ARE YOUR OPTIONS:
Immersion 1
20 hours of instruction
Mix and match dates as needed
Lifetime access to all replay videos, including the 3 Part Live Series
Downloadable audio
20 hours of CEU Credits available through the NCBTMB or Feldenkrais Guild
$575 USD
Immersion 1-3
60 hours of instruction
Mix and match dates as needed
Lifetime access to all replay videos, including the 3 Part Live Series
Downloadable audio
60 hours of CEU Credits available through the NCBTMB or Feldenkrais Guild
Get Immersion 3 FREE when you choose this one!
$1,150 USD
Convenient, interest-free payment plans available
Class minimums and maximums have been established. Courses that don't meet the minimum will be canceled, and payments will be fully refunded.
If you have financial challenges including a burdensome exchange rate, please see the FAQ Scholarship area below. We are here to help.
PROGRAM CLOSED - Contact support@futurelifenow.com for options
Can’t decide? Email us at support@futurelifenow.com.
We will answer your questions and get you pointed in the best direction
JUST FOR YOU!
“I’ve been in the field of health and wellness for over 47 years. I’m not easily impressed. I’ve also had a lot of accidents and injuries. Now I have young grandchildren and I want to do things with them. I can get up and down from the floor, but I wanna run! Even as a Feldenkrais practitioner and Physical Therapist, the fear of falling is always there. I feel like Bones for Life has freed me from that fear. When I’m running with either my new little puppy dog or my grandson, I’m feeling every bit of how my foot is on the ground. It’s so practical.”
- Beth Rubenstein
Physical Therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner
“The pain is much less than before. When I get up, I ask myself, What is it that I want right now? I might focus on my ribs that allow me to breathe and allow me to move more freely.
It’s really gentle. If I have 15 minutes, I can do a quick Bones for Life process. I can use it in response to what my need is at the time. I had gotten used to living with a 30-year-old back injury, but I noticed, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”
- Ellen Agger
who struggled with CPRS, recovery from a broken wrist, and rotator cuff injury
“BFL has helped me more than ANY other class with my walking, posture and alignment, and with feeling more comfortable and confident in what I am doing and learning! I know more about what to do, and if I have problems, there are specific processes to help. I took all 3 Immersions. And I am now reviewing the replays for even more learning. Each time I go over a process, I learn and know myself better–a deeper understanding and awareness.”
- Sharana Mueller
Immersions 1-3
It’s Time to Move—Forward
This is your chance to join the others who:
stand taller and feel lighter,
move through daily life with more ease,
feel safer and more at home in their bodies,
notice new resilience in their bones, joints, and posture,
experience walking as a rhythmic, joyful whole-body experience
If something in you knows it is time for a new relationship with movement... If you are ready to change the way you live by changing the way you move... Join us!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bones for Life program by Ruthy Alon provides a somatic movement answer to the challenge of balance, function, and bone/joint health across a lifetime. In this program, the learning principles of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais are reinterpreted into the upright environment so they engage and stimulate the bones to function in a counter-gravity way. Challenge is paced to the individual so you can learn to move efficiently and pleasurably.
It sure is! Your sessions will be live and replays can be accessed on our platform.
Yes and yes! All the videos, audio, and transcripts can be viewed from any of those platforms.
In an effort to protect privacy, the videos for Immersions 1-3 are not downloadable. However, the audios are.
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal. Should you have any problems with your payment: please contact us.
We want to facilitate growth and know cost can sometimes be an issue. We are pleased to offer a limited number of partial scholarships based on need. Please read our scholarship policy and apply here.
If you do the first immersion (which includes taking care of yourself and working at your own pace) and don’t experience improvement, we will refund your purchase. This needs to be requested by January 26th, 2026 and will include a review of attendance or use of replays as well as a conversation about your experience. No refunds will be issued after that time.
This purchase gives you right to use these recordings for your own personal or professional growth. You are not authorized to share them with anyone else.
Each Immersion is eligible for 20 credits through NCBTMB for massage and bodyworkers.20 credits for Feldenkrais Practitioners through the Feldenkrais Guild of North America.Physical and Occupational Therapists: We can provide all the documentation needed for you to apply through your organization. Their direct fee to you is usually around $25 per immersion.State Acupuncture board requirements often accept this course. Exceptions: You are responsible for checking with your own board to confirm that they will accept our documentation. State of Florida Massage Therapy will not accept the NCMTMB credits. State of New York Physical Therapy will not accept our documentation.