The body has an amazing capacity to rebuild itself, and often it merely needs a little support and guidance. Join me on this journey--the insights and effects are magical!

This first course is where we begin with understanding the elements of how the core, arms and legs should organize and move. Just like the steps to becoming a great cook, there are steps to learning Bridging.

There are currently five stages to learning and mastering the Bridging Technique:

  1. Level 1: Bridging Basics course (this course)
  2. Level 2: Bridging Applications course
  3. Level 3: Bridging Foundations (developmental framework and practical applications)
  4. Certification
  5. Mastery On-going discussions, workshops, and retreats

The Bridging Basics course is comprised of:

  • Three modules with online pre-work lessons
  • Three weekend workshops (6 hours each)
  • A follow-up Zoom call to discuss or answer questions.
  • Each module has a quiz to check assess understanding of content.

You will receive a certificate upon completion. (27 Hours of CEU course credit available depending upon your certifying organization.)

All workshops have an options of virtual or in-person via Zoom.

The class size will be limited to 12 total.

Application for Bridging Basics Program

Please click the link to complete this form.

Schedule: Key Dates

Key Dates for 2025

  • August 13, 2025 Registration opens
  • August 13, 2025 Access to online lessons for Module 1
  • September 10, 2025 Informational Zoom for Program Questions
  • Registration Closes September 15, 2025

Meetings and Workshop Dates

  • September 10, 2025 Kick-off Welcome 6-6:45p CT Zoom
  • Saturday Workshop dates (9:30a-4p CT)
  • Sept 27, 2025
  • Oct 25, 2025
  • Nov 22, 2025

Monthly Group Discussion (60 minutes)via Zoom. (Date and time agreed to by students.)

What do you need to participate?

  • Schedule will feature one-instructor demo, and three student demonstrations each workshop date.
  • Student demo time will be on a first-come volunteer basis. Each person will have an opportunity over the entire course series.
  • Virtual students will want a demonstration partner, massage table, and video/wifi set-up for demonstrations. (phone, tablet or computer)

Hi, I’m Cara Lindell, the founder of the Bridging® Technique.

The Bridging® Technique is the product of my background in power systems engineering, exercise science, and a mom of a child with significant medical and learning challenges.

The technique use physics of the body to support and re-organize the muscles of the body so they work the way they are designed to!

This course is your first step into a new understanding how movement within the body is supposed to function, combines with a gentle, and fast way to change it!

Course registration options:

Module 1: Core Movements and Fundamental Concepts

Introduction of the foundational skills and basic concepts used in the Bridging technique.


There are mini-lesson videos of movements, and related concepts (5 min each) and a six hour workshop.

You will learn:

  • The two most fundamental Bridging centering movements called Peanut and Bug.
  • The concepts and science related to these movements.
  • Gain an awareness of how these movements can serve as a test for other therapeutic supports or interventions.


Module 2: Arms, Legs and Integration to the Core

Expanding the foundational skills and concepts needed for pre and post assessment.


There are mini-lesson videos of movements and related concepts (5 min each) and a six hour workshop.

You will learn:

  • Assessment of movement relating the core, arms, and legs.
  • Assessment of functional movement control in seated and standing positions. This is used as a pre and post assessment of mobility and balance.
Module 3: Exploring the role of sensory systems and movement.


There are mini-lesson videos (5 min each) and a six-hour workshop.

You will learn:

  • Common ways sensory integration is disrupted and how to use Bridging to restore movement integration with sensory processing.
  • Practice the Bridging assessment of the inter-related aspects of movement, visual and vestibular functions.

Course Curriculum

  Welcome to Introduction to Bridging Basics Course
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  General Background and Fundamentals
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  Module 1: Foundational Core Integration
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  Module 2: Arm and Leg Integration
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  Module 3: Sensory System Integration with Movement
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