Welcome to babymovesNW
Gentle movement support for babies and the people who love them.
The first year of life lays the foundation for how babies feel in their bodies, relate to others, and understand the world. At babymovesNW, we strive to nurture this process with intention, curiosity, and care, helping families build confidence, joy, and deep connection along the way. Whether you’re navigating tummy time, have questions or concerns about your baby’s movement habits, are curious about baby milestones, want tips on how to bond through play, or are seeking a circle of support, I am here to guide you through the wonder and wildness of early parenting.
Rooted in the gentle, science-minded approach of Body-Mind Centering ®, babymovesNW is excited to offer play groups, one-on-one support sessions, and group classes that honor the power of early movement, touch, and relationship. In our classes and sessions, we work on:
supporting a baby’s sense of safety, comfort, and bonding
handling techniques
noticing our rhythms in relationship to the baby
balancing baby’s spinal flexion and extension
supporting baby’s ability to self-regulate
observing baby’s movement preferences/providing more movement options
identifying caregiver concerns/questions and addressing them
and lots more!
Explore what we offer
IN PERSON PLAY GROUPS (DROP-IN)
Curious about what we do at babymovesNW? In person play groups are a great way to get introduced to our work, meet other caregivers and babies, and have your questions answered in a safe, supportive environment.
Play groups are donation-based ($10 minimum) and allow you to drop-in when it suits you.
Check back soon for 2026 play group dates!
IN PERSON AND ONLINE PERSONAL SESSIONS
In person and online personal sessions allow you to get one-on-one time with Julie at a location of your choosing. This is a great option if you want to delve a little bit deeper and have focused attention on your baby and your needs one-on-one. Personal sessions range in price, depending on your needs. Please contact us for more info or to set up a time to meet!
IN PERSON SMALL GROUP BABY “PODS”
Baby pods are the perfect blend between personal sessions and drop-in playgroups. In pod classes, we meet at a location of your choosing and work with you and a group of 2-4 additional caretakers/friends and their infants. Single sessions are $100/hour, with discounts available for multiple bookings at once. Please contact us to start the process!
About me
Hi! I’m Julie Coren, mother of two, longtime student of the body, and certified Infant Developmental Movement Educator (IDME), Somatic Movement Educator (SME), and yoga instructor. Based in Eugene, OR, and serving Eugene and its surrounding areas, my background includes more than 20 years of yoga practice, 14 years of teaching, 500+ hours of somatics studies, and a growing focus on early development, somatic practices, embryology, and how we come into being.
Along with being a long-time yoga teacher with experience in prenatal, postnatal, and infant/caregiver classes, I received my certifications as an IDME and a SME through the School for Body-Mind Centering® in 2025 and 2026, respectively. I am also a student of Authentic Movement, and completed my Authentic Movement Immersion Program with Mary Lou Seereiter in 2026.
My work in BMC® and Authentic Movement in particular have shifted how I parent, teach, and relate, and have offered me new ways to understand movement as both communication and foundation. As a teacher, mover, and somatic movement educator, I value and prioritize how things feel more than how things look. I love thinking of my body as a lab, and I bring that same curiosity to how I teach, inviting others to explore their own felt experience rather than chase a perfect shape. I see the infants I work with the same way, as whole people already, curious and exploring, running their own quiet experiments in how it feels to move and be in a body.
I look forward to meeting you and exploring this work together!
To learn more about my offerings for adult bodies and a little more about somatic movement and Body-Mind Centering®, please click here!
Body-Mind Centering® and BMC® are registered service marks of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.