Paul Linden and Peggy Berger are specialists in body and movement awareness education, and their work focuses on the interplay between self-exploration and effective action. They are co-founders of the Columbus Center for Movement Studies and Aikido of Columbus, and their work covers such specific topics as stress management, postural efficiency, performance enhancement, assertiveness, conflict resolution, and trauma recovery. They have had extensive experience teaching people such as musicians, athletes, pregnant women, adult survivors of child abuse, computer users, business people, physical therapists, and psychotherapists.
Paul Linden, Ph.D.
Paul received his B.A. in Philosophy from Reed College and his Ph.D. in Physical Education from the Ohio State University. He is an instructor of the Feldenkrais Method® of body awareness education. He began Aikido practice in 1969, and he currently holds a sixth degree black belt in Aikido as well a first degree black belt in Karate. He is the developer of Being In Movement® mindbody training, the inventor of SpineLine® Bicycle Handlebars (patent #5,024,119), and the author of a number of books about applications of body awareness training in various areas of life. For fun, Paul swims and rides his bike, runs, practices Aikido, reads, practices organic gardening, and writes.
Paul was the focus of a special edition of the Aiki Extensions newsletter. To download a copy, click here.
Peggy Berger, M.S.
Peggy has her B.A. in English from Cornell University and her M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Hayward State University. She is an instructor of Laban Movement Analysis, Authentic Movement, the Feldenkrais Method® of body awareness education, and Being In Movement® mindbody training. She began Aikido practice in 1978, and she currently holds a fifth degree black belt in Aikido. In addition to teaching at CCMS/AOC, Peggy is also the Director of the Options office at Wellington School; she is in charge of setting up after school, summer, and family learning programs. For enjoyment, Peggy reads, takes walks, and gardens.