A Global Pioneer in Intelligent Movement
Internationally recognized as one of the foremost voices in intelligent movement and posture education, Ivana Daniell has dedicated over three decades to helping people reconnect with their bodies. Often referred to as The Body Philosopher, she has built a career that spans Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, shaping how movement is understood, practiced, and experienced.
As the founder of the BODY IDTM Method and Ivana Daniell Lifestyle Consultancy, based in the UAE, Ivana’s approach goes far beyond fitness trends. Her philosophy focuses on understanding the body’s identity, its structure, rhythm, and history to create movement patterns that promote awareness, resilience, and longevity.
From London to Singapore: A Lifelong Commitment to Movement Education
Trained in London, Ivana’s early career was shaped by her deep curiosity about how movement affects every aspect of human wellbeing. Her work has taken her across the globe, from Europe’s leading wellness institutions to Asia’s most respected clinics and resorts.
During her ten years in Singapore, Ivana established her own clinical movement practice within Camden Medical Centre, one of the city’s most prestigious private hospitals. There, she worked with medical professionals and patients, developing personalized rehabilitation and posture improvement programs that set new standards in clinical movement care.
From 2008 to 2015, Ivana collaborated internationally with Aman Resorts, where she designed and led the acclaimed Aman Pilates by Ivana Daniell program. Her work became a cornerstone of the brand’s wellness offerings, introducing guests to a more conscious and holistic relationship with their bodies.
Establishing a Movement Legacy in London
In 2011, Ivana founded her private practice in London’s prestigious Harley Street medical district, where she worked for more than fourteen years alongside top consultants and specialists. This period marked a defining chapter in her professional journey, grounding the BODY IDTM Method within a serious, multidisciplinary context that combined medical insight with mindful movement.
Her London practice focused on posture, long-term physical resilience, and movement education, helping clients understand how to move intelligently in everyday life. Her personalized approach soon attracted an elite clientele, including royal family members, artists, musicians, and actors, who valued her discretion and expertise.
The BODY IDTM Method: Understanding Your Own Body Identity
At the core of Ivana’s philosophy is her proprietary system the BODY IDTM Method. This approach is built on the belief that each person has a unique physical identity shaped by their structure, history, and lifestyle.
Rather than imposing standardized exercise routines, Ivana helps individuals develop awareness of their own body, learning to recognize their physical needs and movement patterns over time. Through this method, posture becomes a gateway to understanding the self supporting balance, strength, vitality, and longevity.
“The body tells our story,” Ivana often explains. “When we move intelligently and with awareness, we not only improve performance but also deepen our connection with who we are.”
Beyond Training: An Educational and Holistic Practice
Ivana’s work is not about workouts or routines it’s an educational system designed to cultivate understanding and respect for the body. Her philosophy integrates science, mindfulness, and aesthetics, offering a deeper and more sustainable approach to physical wellbeing.
Through her consultancy, she also collaborates with wellness destinations, clinics, and organizations, helping them design movement philosophies and programs at a strategic level. Her insights have been instrumental in shaping the next generation of wellness concepts and retreat programs worldwide.
A Thought Leader and Global Educator
Beyond her private practice, Ivana is a sought-after public speaker and educator. She has been invited to conferences and professional gatherings across the world to share her insights on posture awareness, intelligent movement, and longevity.
Her book, A Manual for a Contemporary Body, has become an essential reference for those interested in exploring how modern lifestyles influence the body’s structure and long-term health. The publication embodies her belief that understanding movement is key to sustainable vitality and self-awareness.
A Regional Vision for the UAE
Now based between Europe and the UAE, Ivana is committed to elevating the conversation
around posture and movement in the Middle East.
“The UAE offers incredible opportunities in wellness and fitness,” she explains, “but there is still space for a more educational and reflective approach one that helps people truly understand how their bodies function and evolve over time.”
Through her UAE-based consultancy and personalized programs, Ivana aims to cultivate a new culture of body awareness, movement intelligence, and conscious living, encouraging individuals to move beyond appearance-based fitness toward a lifelong relationship with their bodies.
Redefining the Future of Movement and Wellbeing
After decades of experience across medical, educational, and luxury wellness settings, Ivana Daniell continues to influence how we think about movement. Her legacy lies not only in the systems she has created but in the awareness she fosters guiding individuals and organizations toward a more intelligent, respectful, and sustainable way of living in their bodies.
As she expands her presence in the UAE, Ivana’s vision remains timeless and clear: movement is not performance it’s education, evolution, and a philosophy of living.
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