Rewire Your Brain with Science-Based Movement
Boost focus, creativity & resilience by using your body to reshape your mind
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Trusted by visionary organizations and communities in science, health, and human potential
The Body Mind Method uses modern neuroscience to unlock your brain and body’s full potential as one powerful system. Experience a scientifically proven way to boost focus, creativity, and resilience while feeling lighter, stronger, and more in control.
Overall well-being for everyone
Every Body Mind Method solution is built on six core principles to create lasting transformation:
- Scientific foundation
Each exercise is rooted in neuroplasticity research, ensuring real, measurable impact - Holistic approach
Enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being simultaneously for a balanced life - Personalization
Designed for YOU – whether you need to relieve stress, sharpen focus, or move with more ease - Playful practice
Movement should be engaging and enjoyable — this ensures long-term habit formation and behavioral change - Continuous improvement
Ongoing learning and real-life application to keep improving beyond the program - Community building
Fostering meaningful connections through shared movement experiences and support
Body Mind Programs
👉 Join our online course March 31-April 4
A 5-day online program for deep relaxation. Stress blocks focus, creativity, and energy. We activate neuroplasticity, restore balance, and enhance brain function — creating the foundation for lasting change.
A 5-day online program for deep relaxation. Stress blocks focus, creativity, and energy. We activate neuroplasticity, restore balance, and enhance brain function — creating the foundation for lasting change.
A personalized experience for deep transformation. Customized sessions to release tension, enhance focus, and create lasting lifestyle changes. Tailored to your specific needs — whether stress relief, cognitive boost, or performance optimization.
Live in San Francisco | April 16 - May 14
A 5-session guided certification program where you’ll explore movement, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity in a dynamic group setting. Learn how to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills while becoming certified in the Body Mind Method.
A 5-session guided certification program where you’ll explore movement, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity in a dynamic group setting. Learn how to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills while becoming certified in the Body Mind Method.
Corporate and Business Solutions
Enhance employee well-being, focus, and productivity through science-based training. Available as one-time workshops or ongoing programs.
Custom-designed programs integrating movement, neuroplasticity, and well-being science. Ideal for businesses, research collaborations, and organizations seeking innovative solutions.
Science-based outcomes
In a pilot study with 42 participants who completed the Body Mind course (8 one-hour sessions over one month), we observed measurable improvements in cognitive function, emotional regulation, and physical abilities.
- 87%More creative problem solving
- 75%Faster decision-making
- 75%Easier focus
- 69%Stronger daily desire to move
- 67%Greater confidence
- 57%Feeling overall relaxation
- 83%Increased joint mobility
- 74%Better balance and coordination
- 76%Improved reactions and agility
Movements that shape your body and mind
From birth, our journey toward self-awareness, focus, and growth begins with movement. Each motion connects billions of neurons, shaping the foundation for future skills and cognitive development. This is why babies are always in motion — movement is their natural way of exploring and mastering the world.
Movement is fundamental to neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to adapt, reorganize, and evolve. This adaptability allows us to overcome challenges, recover from setbacks, and continuously grow through new experiences.
The Body Mind Method goes beyond traditional exercise, blending playful, mindful, and flowing movement into a holistic practice.
This balance of movement rewires your brain, builds clarity and confidence, and empowers you to navigate life’s challenges with ease.
Discover a happier, more balanced life with the Body Mind Method — a pathway to true well-being.
Movement is fundamental to neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to adapt, reorganize, and evolve. This adaptability allows us to overcome challenges, recover from setbacks, and continuously grow through new experiences.
The Body Mind Method goes beyond traditional exercise, blending playful, mindful, and flowing movement into a holistic practice.
This balance of movement rewires your brain, builds clarity and confidence, and empowers you to navigate life’s challenges with ease.
Discover a happier, more balanced life with the Body Mind Method — a pathway to true well-being.
Thrive in every area of your life
Physical & mental transformation
The Body Mind Method safely rewires your brain, enhancing your physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Redefine your sense of self and body, unlocking the confidence and adaptability to excel in all aspects of life.
Emotional Intelligence
Develop the ability to navigate relationships and handle any situation with confidence and ease, empowering you to thrive.
Growth Mindset
Build resilience and optimism, transforming challenges into opportunities for learning and success.
Stay Present & Focused
Maintain mental clarity and attentiveness, even in high-stress, multitasking environments, so you can perform at your best when it matters most.
Boost Creativity
Enhance cognitive flexibility, generate innovative ideas, and develop problem-solving skills for peak performance.
New Approach to Wellness
Embrace a holistic and sustainable wellness journey that cultivates balance, vitality, and fulfillment in every area of life.
- "Body Mind was different from anything I had ever tried. Neither yoga nor strength training gave me that effect. I came to Yana with fatigue and burnout. What I got was a more stable emotional state, tools to manage my emotions, improved cognitive and physical abilities, and a greater sense of control and confidence."Mark ClenowSr. Scientist
- "it was such a great experience. Starting the day with energy, fun and focus was inspiring.
We're very inspired by you and your work, Yana, and are so grateful that you have brought your talent, insights and compassion to the Bay Area."Lisa ZuegelLeadership Development Program Manager
Our team
| Founder Dr. Yana Nakhimova Yana Nakhimova, Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, is pioneering a new field: reprogramming the brain through movement. For decades, neuroscience and psychology focused on cognitive and emotional change through thought and therapy, while physical training remained centered on strength, endurance, and flexibility. The deeper connection between movement and mental adaptability was largely overlooked. Yana bridges this gap with the Body Mind Method, a science-based system that enhances cognitive function, resilience, and focus through movement. Her journey into behavioral science began at 20, when she designed an intervention for the Russian Federal Service to reduce youth drug use. Her PhD research on cognitive distortions reshaped public health strategies and earned her over 10 national awards. As a visiting researcher in Europe and the U.S., she explored how behavioral patterns shape decision-making and well-being. But her most profound discovery came outside traditional research. Observing athletes, dancers, and fitness professionals, she saw that physical training rarely accounted for the brain’s ability to adapt, rewire, and optimize performance. This realization became deeply personal in 2016 when her father suffered a second stroke. Seeking new ways to support his recovery, she uncovered the untapped power of neuroplasticity in movement — not just for rehabilitation, but for long-term cognitive transformation. This insight led her to develop the Body Mind Method — a system that activates the brain’s adaptive potential through structured movement practices. By integrating behavioral science, neuroplasticity, and movement, the method helps:
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Science Advisor
Edward Boyden, Ph.D.
Edward Boyden, Ph.D.
Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology at MIT, professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Media Arts and Sciences, and Biological Engineering at MIT
Dr. Edward Boyden is a world-renowned neuroscientist and bioengineer, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of neurotech. His research focuses on developing innovative tools to analyze, repair, and simulate the brain, and applying them to problems ranging from treating disorders such as blindness and Alzheimer's disease, to understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying decisions and emotions.
Boyden brings his deep expertise in neuroscience to help refine and validate the Body Mind Method. His guidance helps our approach be not only innovative, but also grounded in rigorous scientific principles, enhancing the effectiveness of our programs in promoting brain health.
Boyden brings his deep expertise in neuroscience to help refine and validate the Body Mind Method. His guidance helps our approach be not only innovative, but also grounded in rigorous scientific principles, enhancing the effectiveness of our programs in promoting brain health.
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