The Feldenkrais method |
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The Feldenkrais method is a teaching method developed by Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984) in the 1950s. Following a serious knee injury, he decided to explore how he could regain the functional use of his knee and minimise pain. He used his knowledge as a martial art expert, and his dedicated interest in neurosciences to develop his method based on principles of body biomechanics, and the capacity of the nervous system to reorganise itself to let new patterns emerge.
Using curiosity to learn to move with more ease and fluidity
Would you like to understand better how you organise your movements, and to learn to be able to explore new possibilities of freedom and ease, with confidence?
There was a time when you were an expert at moving in the most efficient way: no one taught you how to sit up or walk, you taught yourself to do this, through exploring movement. With curiosity, playfulness and repetition, coordination improved, and movements became easy and fluid.
Self empowerment and discovery of your limitless capabilities
Would you like to understand better how you organise your movements, and to learn to be able to explore new possibilities of freedom and ease, with confidence?
There was a time when you were an expert at moving in the most efficient way: no one taught you how to sit up or walk, you taught yourself to do this, through exploring movement. With curiosity, playfulness and repetition, coordination improved, and movements became easy and fluid.
Self empowerment and discovery of your limitless capabilities
Classes
Saturday morning 10 - 11am
Venue: The Space, 183 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2EB Cost: £40 for 4 classes (consecutive weeks) or £15 drop-in The first class is free. Next workshops (half-day)
Saturday 18th December
2 - 5pm Same venue as the class Cost: £30 |
Awareness Through Movement classesDuring a class, you explore a series of movements, and you are guided by the teacher to become aware of different parts of your body, noticing how they participate, or hold tension. Some of the movements explored can be very small - like eye movements for example - very big, or very unusual. The idea is to use your curiosity to discover your potential for better organisation. The consequence of better organisation is greater ease and smoother movements. In this approach, you are invited to notice how you do things first, without trying to correct it. Once you understand better what you do, then you start having options and change becomes possible without the need to use force or a strong will. Little by little you learn to tune in to your sensations more finely, and you open doors of possibilities that you did not know existed. These possibilities are expressions of your own potential for growth and graceful living. An awareness Through Movement teacher does not teach you something specific, but provides you with the context in which you will learn about your self, and develop your innate ability to become your own teacher. If you would like to come and experience this work, or if you have any question, call me, or email me today. If Saturday morning is not a good time for you to attend a class, please let me know. I will be happy to set up another class during the week if I know people are interested. |
Functional Integration (one-to-one work)Functional Integration is a gentle exploration of movement with touch, to enable you to learn more about the way you organise yourself, and explore new possibilities.
Functional Integration is like someone helping you discover the story your body has to tell. It can be a beautiful experience. Things that people have reported about their experience:
It is recommended that you wear loose clothing, as the work is done fully dressed. The exploration can be done lying in various positions, sitting, or even standing, depending on what is comfortable for you and what we are exploring. If you are curious, want to know more or to experience this work, don't hesitate to call me or email me today. |
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