The Science of Movement, Exercise, and Mental Health

Jennifer Pilotti's latest book explores the science at the intersection of movement and mental health. It encourages readers to consider in greater detail the way exercise impacts the nervous system, and how it influences the ability to sense, feel and perceive the internal and external world.

Based on the author's extensive experience in both researching and teaching movement therapies, the book is designed to be accessible to practitioners and professionals across a range of disciplines. From Yoga and Tai Chi to dance teaching and personal training, the coaching guidance provided can also help therapists of all kinds think about the use of language, potential roadblocks and exercise interventions and programming in new ways.

By examining key topics including aerobic exercise, resistance training and restorative movement, this book is a valuable resource for all kinds of practitioners looking for inventive ways to help their clients achieve physical and emotional balance.

Jennifer Pilotti, MS, has been teaching movement to people of all ages and abilities for over seventeen years. She is passionate about helping people feel comfortable, strong, mobile, and capable in their bodies using concepts rooted in proprioception, mindset, the science of learning, and motor control. She has a special interest in the effect of movement on mental health, specifically anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma.


She implements techniques from a variety of disciplines, including yoga, strength and conditioning, Feldenkrais, dance, gymnastics, and Natural Movement. She teaches workshops, online courses, and regularly writes about the concepts that comprise the foundations of awareness, mobility, and strength.


Jenn owns a personal training studio, where she works with people aged 12-95 designing individualized interventions that inspire curiosity and enhance well-being.