grounded body-brain connection

Freeing body and breath 

Want to slow down? Soften inside?
Perhaps relax to excel?

Expand your own inner ability:
Mobility
Posture
Presence
Relieve sore/stiff muscles
Performance
Slowing down

Less is often more. 

Maybe you don't feel at home with meditation, mindfulness and the love-and-light offers?
You're in the right place.

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”Hanna-Maria’s approach is very gentle and considered. She creates a nurturing and safe space, guiding me to a greater sense of awareness and freedom in my body. I came away feeling deliciously relaxed, with a deeper understanding of how to release tension in certain areas, and wanting more”

”Hanna Maria’s lessons were a crucial pillar of my mental health especially throughout the pandemic and beyond; the somatic exercises she taught continue to play a huge role in ensuring my life as a professional singer being a sustainable one. I have gained a stronger awareness of my body and condition, which in turn allows the instrument to function at its best state.”

Freeing body and breath

Slow down?

Perhaps you long for an easy everyday method to relieve sore muscles and tension  in your body.

Do you want your shoulders to relax?
Slow down your mind?
Soften your stiff back?

Or are you just curious to learn more about embodiment?

Come my friend, I'll show you. 

Professional Musician


What if there was a way for you to excel in your performances while feeling more relaxed and at ease in your body and mind?

Free yourself from tension that's holding you back from performing at your highest potential.

Relax to excel.

How does it work?

This is a guided somatic awareness and movement practice.

Online classes.

All levels are welcome.

Camera on or off.

In the class you will be given lots of agency and options,
so that you can take part in a way that is good for you.

Book and pay
easily online.

This is a European company,
and all data stays in Europe, GDPR compliant.
Why? Because our integrity
and privacy matter.

About us

Hi I am Hanna-Maria Strand

I am a Certified Somatic Movement Teacher and professional mezzo-soprano.  
I live with my partner in Malmö and  work in Copenhagen as a singer. 

I have a passion for helping all kinds of people, doing the little things that have a big impact - 
a deeper sense of freedom in body and breath.

I love to slow down, I love breathing. I love cabbage, strong coffee and movement. 
And singing of course.  Eye contact and idleness. Community and solitude. 

Since over 25 years I am rooted in Malmö. I come from farmers in the East of Sweden on my father's side and sea people and factory workers from the West coast of the country on my mother's side. 

Welcome to Heartwood & Strand! 

Ready? Get Started! 
Ah slow down and soften.

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