The Feldenkrais Method facilitates learning through lessons that explore movement, posture, breathing. The fruit of such learning is improved ability in all aspects of life.
Who can benefit?
The Feldenkrais Method is person-centred and is adapted for individuals and specific populations. As a result, it is beneficial in a wide variety of applications - from Childhood Development to Older Adults, Sport and Performance to Chronic Conditions, Injury Prevention to Rehabilitation.
People of all ages, from babies and children through to senior citizens
Dancers, musicians, athletes or actors wishing to improve performance
People whose work may involve repetitive tasks
People interested in preventing or relieving stiffness, pain or strain
People living with difficultiessuch as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, injury or learning difficulties
What are the Benefits?
Better health and well-being
Improved attention, thinking ability, and emotional resilience
Reduced pain
Easier ways of doing familiar tasks
Improved posture, movement, coordination and balance
Fuller, easier breathing
Control over muscular tension
How is it Taught?
Classes called Awareness Through Movement® lessons (ATM)
ATM lessons are usually taught in groups on a weekly basis. A Feldenkrais practitioner guides the clients through a planned sequence of movement explorations. Attention is drawn to the process of each movement pattern. Through observing their movements, clients learn easier ways of moving in everyday activities.
Exploration of movement in these classes is designed to improve overall well being.
Individual lessons called Functional Integration® (FI)
This is a hands-on process which addresses particular individual problems. Fl lessons are tailored to each client's needs. The Feldenkrais practitioner guides your movements through precise touch.
The client lies or sits, comfortably clothed, on a low padded table. The practitioner brings present habits into focus and offers new movement options. The learning is then applied to everyday activities such as reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
