The Motion School

After several months of following Karin's training programs, I decided to sign up for her 1-on-1 coaching. I'm currently nearing the end of my second training cycle, which means we've been working together for six months now. I'm extremely satisfied with the structure of the training and Karin's overall approach. Everything is simple to follow while still being highly professional. I'm especially happy with the progress I've made over these six months. What I appreciate the most is Karin's flexibility and understanding of my personal circumstances. Because of my job, I work a lot of night shifts, travel frequently, have a young child, and many other responsibilities, so I haven't always been able to train as consistently as I should. Despite that, Karin has always been understanding and has adapted the program to fit my situation. Most importantly, she has never had a problem extending a training cycle—even by several weeks—so I could complete it properly without unnecessary pressure. I would highly recommend Karin's coaching to anyone looking for a professional, personalized, and flexible approach to training. I'm also looking forward to the next 3-month training cycle.😊

Taking this course is one of the best things I’ve done for my body, mind and spirit. I’ve been an everyday athlete my entire life. From gymnastics in my younger years to sports and ultra runs in my later years. As time went on, I got more stiff and less mobile so I started seeking out ways to open up my mobility. I tried everything from yoga to different forms of strength training to another mobility course, which actually led to an injury that I'm still working through. I was hesitant to sign up for another mobility class, but as a person who never gives up on my physical journey, I finally hit gold when I found Karin and signed up for this course. Her instinct and awareness of my abilities, strengths and weaknesses sets her apart from any other trainers I've had. And I've had many! Her simple and calm approach has allowed me to relax and trust my body without fear of injury. I've taken 2 of these 3-month courses and will continue to learn and hope to train with Karin for many years to come. My back injury is healing, my hips are opening up, some chronic pain areas are starting to diminish. She instinctively knows what I’m capable of, when to be conservative, and always thinking of the long-term goal. It definitely takes time and patience but the payoff is 10 fold. And now I'm really starting to enjoy it, which is where the mind and spirit part comes in. At 65 I never thought I would actually have fun! Moving like this is waking up parts of my childhood when we used to run, jump and play. Whether you're in your 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond, and wherever you are in your physical capabilities or goals, this course and training can help anyone. It has helped me in more ways than I ever thought. I could go on!

Working one-on-one with Karin Avi for six months has had a lasting impact on the way I move, train, and think about movement. As someone who has spent over two decades in manual therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning, I’m selective about who I learn from. Karin has a rare ability to blend strength, mobility, coordination, and awareness into a practice that feels both highly technical and deeply intuitive. Her coaching draws inspiration from the movement philosophy popularized by Ido Portal while remaining uniquely her own. Every session challenged me in a different way. Rather than simply improving flexibility, Karin helped me develop greater body awareness, smoother transitions, better control, and confidence in unfamiliar movement patterns. The emphasis on soft mobility and intentional exploration has translated directly into my athletic pursuits, my clinical work, and my overall physical resilience. What impressed me most was Karin’s ability to meet me where I was. She carefully balanced progression with patience, creating sessions that were demanding without being overwhelming. Her eye for detail and her ability to communicate subtle movement concepts made complex skills feel accessible. Whether you’re an athlete, a clinician, or simply someone who wants to move better and develop a more capable body, I can’t recommend Karin highly enough. The six months I spent training with her fundamentally changed the way I approach movement, and I know the lessons will continue to influence my practice for years to come.

I've been following Karin's 3-month program for over two years now, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. Every few weeks we have a Zoom check-in where she updates my program and makes sure everything fits my goals and how I'm feeling. She has been there for me through pregnancy, helped me train safely, and then guided me back to feeling strong and healthy after giving birth. The Zoom workout sessions and quick answers on whatsapp helped me improve my technique and made every workouts more effective. I've become stronger, stayed consistent, and most importantly, I've avoided injuries. I play basketball at a semi-professional level, and the strength and stability I've built with Karin have honestly saved my ankles and knees more than once. Karin is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and truly knows what she's doing. She's always available to answer questions, never backs down from a challenge, and constantly helps me believe I can do things I never thought were possible. Joining her program is the best gift I've ever given myself, and I couldn't recommend her more.

I have been practicing with Karin for a few years by now. I started with a bad right knee, no squat (couldn’t get my heels to the ground), with a wobbly 10 second handstand, and not even close to a single muscle up (I have been training in a lot of other stuff, surfing and bjj are a few examples). With Karin’s detailed, passionate and kindhearted coaching I am currently able to easily (and comfortably) spend 20 minutes in deep squat, have 5 reps of 1 minute handstand (wasn’t easy, but we got there), 5 reps of clean muscle ups, and can do about 5 pistols reps with 20 kg, my previously bad knee (7 years of knee pain gone, with a lot of work). All of that without mentioning the improvement in all other motion like activities I have been doing. During many many online classes Karin was very professional, patient (I had a lot of questions) and just a great person to work with and being coached by. Literally changed my life. I can’t thank you enough Karin. With love, Roy.

Working with Karin opened up a new world of love for movement that I didn't know existed in me at all! I learned a lot from her about the body, about quality of movement, about goals, about practice, about balance. Beyond her willingness to help and ongoing support, I reached achievements that I never thought I could reach! Pull-ups! Crazy progress in handstands variations, strengthening and general flexibility! Starting with the Locomotion Foundations course and Locomotion Evolved this was the next great step - working with her according to my advantages and disadvantages - knowing exactly what i have to focus on without wasting time! I've been working with Karin for 2 years now and can't stop recommending her guidance ever so often (as I do among my friends and here!) Thank you Karin for the opportunity to work with you from a distance but still feel close!

One of the best things I’ve done for myself is training with Karin. It’s been so much more than just getting stronger, learning to handstand, or flipping around. I’ve learned to move differently: with curiosity, playfulness, and confidence. Karin is a rare find. She perfectly blends professionalism and deep experience with a super warm, sensitive, and grounded approach. Her sessions are tailored to my specific goals and abilities, evolving as I grow. A huge plus for me is her availability on WhatsApp, which means I get real time feedback as I progress. Thanks to this flexible and convenient format, I’ve been able to keep training through intensive studies, a demanding job, pregnancy, and motherhood.

After completing all of the Motion School locomotion modules I decided to take the leap and do a 3-month private coaching cycle with Karin. For a little background: I owned a CrossFit gym for 12 years and have utilized remote coaching for years as a way to keep learning with limited local expertise in fields I was studying. And I can say with confidence Karin is the cream of the crop. It's one thing to possess a lot of skills or knowledge--bit it is whole other set of skills and competencies to teach and support students in a virtual environment. My experience with Karin was amazing. Her programming was organized & clearly custom crafted for my needs and she supported me with valuable and timely feedback throughout the program duration. I can't recommend her enough as a coach/teacher/mentor.