WHAT IS FELDENKRAIS?

IT IS A METHOD OF TEACHING

Often referred to simply as “Feldenkrais”, this method is a somatic educational system designed by Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais practitioners aim to reduce pain or limitations in movement, to improve physical function, and to promote general well-being by increasing students’ awareness of themselves and by expanding students’ movement repertoire.

Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement

There are two ways of learning Feldenkrais: Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement.

FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION

[PHOTO: FI Student]

“Feldenkrais work is the most sophisticated and effective method I have seen for the preention and reversal of deterioration of fuction.” – Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION (FI) is a uniquely customized individual hands-on lesson, where the client rests, fully clothed, on a low table. The practitioner supports their movements, facilitating the learning of new patterns through skilled, gentle touch. Improve coordination and quality of movement naturally; improve posture and balance; prevent habitual tension from inhibiting your full movement potential.

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AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT


[Photo: enjoying Feldenkrais® mobility benefits]

“Movement is Life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself..” – Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT (ATM) is a vocally led group class, using use slow, gentle movements, usually lying down, but sometimes sitting or standing. Increase comfort in your shoulders, neck, back, legs and other areas. Apply these ingenious lessons to your own situation for surprising benefits — not only physically, but also in thinking, self-concept, and artistic performance. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

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Physical Therapy Patients: *PLEASE READ*
If you are currently in physical therapy, I recommend finishing your course of treatment before starting Feldenkrais.
You will benefit most by doing so.
Benefit Areas

Did You Know Feldenkrais Helps You With…

  • NECK OR BACK PAIN?
    REDUCE NECK OR BACK PAIN »Feldenkrais can help you with pain management, including low back pain, compression injury, neck discomfort, whip…
  • BRAIN INJURY?
    IMPROVE FUNCTION AFTER BRAIN INJURY » Feldenkrais can help with neurological conditions resulting from brain injury or conditions that affect movem…
  • REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY?
    HEAL REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY »Repetitive Strain Injury (or RSI) can affect nearly all parts of your body, and result in issus with:Wrists…
  • DIFFICULTY WALKING?
    BECOME MORE SURE FOOTED »Promote weight-bearing and stability with walking, balance, stability and gait. the right program of Feldenkrais…
  • ATHLETES – CAN’T REACH ‘THE ZONE’?
    IMPROVE ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE » Restore Youthful Motion Feldenkrais provides refinement and finesse for artistic and athletic…

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