NEXT AUCKLAND SMFT™️ TRAINING CERTIFICATION

SLOW MOVEMENT FITNESS TRAINING:

18 - 20 SEPTEMBER

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About SMFT Certification : Stay Ahead of the Longevity and Musculoskeletal Conversation and bring transformational change into a client's quality of life

SMFT™ — Slow Movement Fitness Training


SMFT (Slow Movement Fitness Training) is an educational methodology that integrates breath, movement, strength and nervous system principles into a coherent approach to human movement.


Developed through the philosophy of Human Systems Coherence Training (HSCT) ™️, SMFT helps practitioners understand movement as more than biomechanics alone—encouraging a broader perspective on how physical and mental wellbeing work together.


Whether you’re a movement professional seeking advanced professional development or someone with a deeper interest in human performance and wellbeing, SMFT offers a critical way of thinking about movement and the role it plays in lifelong health.


Why SMFT?


Movement is changing.


Today’s clients aren’t simply looking to become stronger or more flexible. They’re increasingly interested in resilience, longevity, nervous system health and sustainable wellbeing. At the same time, the boundaries between fitness, rehabilitation, healthcare and mental wellbeing continue to converge.


SMFT was developed in response to this changing landscape.


Rather than viewing movement through a single lens, SMFT provides an integrated educational methodology that encourages practitioners to observe more deeply, think more critically and coach with greater confidence.


What You’ll Gain


SMFT introduces a distinctive approach to professional development through:

  • Human Systems Coherence Training (HSCT)
  • Breath and pressure management
  • Joint Re-Mapping™
  • Observational and analytical reasoning
  • Progressive coaching and programming principles
  • Practical applications across multiple movement disciplines


These principles are transferable across movement, health and well-being education and landscapes.

What You'll Explore and Learn:

Across 35 hours of hybrid learning (online and in person) you’ll explore the principles and methodologies that underpin SMFT, including:


  • Human Systems Coherence Training (HSCT)
  • Observational and analytical reasoning
  • Breath and pressure management
  • Joint Re-Mapping™
  • Movement analysis and load management
  • Progressive coaching and programming principles
  • Communication and cueing across multiple movement disciplines


Practical applications are integrated throughout the programme, with every concept building upon the observational and analytical foundations established from the outset.


Who It’s For


SMFT has been developed as advanced professional development for practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of human function.


Suitable for experienced:


  • Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches


  • Yoga, Pilates and Reformer Instructors


  • Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Professionals*


  • Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Allied Health Practitioners


  • Nurses and Medical Professionals


  • Movement Educators


  • Health and Wellbeing Professionals


SMFT is particularly suited to practitioners who value observation, critical thinking and evidence-informed coaching, and who


wish to expand the way they understand movement, health and performance.


Professional Outcomes


By the end of this course you will be able to:


  • Apply SMFT principles within your own professional discipline
  • Recognise what movement reveals about the underlying human system
  • Make informed coaching decisions through observational reasoning based on Human Systems Coherence Training principles
  • Adapt the SMFT methodology to one to one, and group formats
  • Support clients with an integrated approach that reflects the growing convergence between movement, fitness and mental wellbeing


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2026 PRICING for Modules 1 + 2 — $795 NZD(Regular $1,390)

“As the creator of SMFT, my vision is for the first 100 certified practitioners to help establish a new benchmark in movement education. The founding cohort will play an important role in shaping the future of the methodology, which is why I’ve intentionally invested in making this early stage of the programme more accessible than it might be in the future.” - Ewa Bigio


Your $795 NZD investment covers:

  •  35 hours of training (in-person + online),
  • all course materials, assessment, and your official SMFT Certified Trainer status
  • Modules 1 : SMFT Foundation - Breath + Core and Modules 2 : SMFT Joint Mobility Re-Mapping training in one weekend (includes online content totaling 45 hrs of training)


Note that when you register and book the Friday night training, you will be automatically enrolled for Saturday and Sunday trainings.


SMFT launched in September 2025 with an introductory investment of $199 for its founding cohort. Since then fees have progressively increased to reflect its growth and long-term vision of the certification.

Understanding SMFT Certification Structure + Fees

and why you need to act now

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