Feldenkrais Method
in Canterbury
| I offer FI sessions on Monday and Tuesday morrnings at 10.00 and 11.30, and other times by appointment. |
What is the Feldenkrais Method?
The Feldenkrais Method uniquely uses exploratory, non-habitual movements to help you develop bodily awareness, increase choices, and find greater ease.
- The Feldenkrais Method is … for anyone, of whatever age or ability.
- The Feldenkrais Method is … about the habitual ways in which we move and hold ourselves – we carry stories in our bodies.
- The Feldenkrais method is … about offering alternatives. When we find a way of doing something, we often think that’s the only way. A Feldenkrais lesson offers alternatives. Many people find that this new learning relieves aches and pains – sometimes “niggles”, sometimes longstanding.
- The Feldenkrais Method is … entirely optimistic, 100% positive – everyone can improve their movement, and improvement is always possible: as we become more skilled, our awareness and our improvement become more refined.
- The Feldenkrais Method is … psychophysical, and recognises that the brain can learn new ways of doing things (also called neuroplasticity).
In Moshe’s memorable phrase it
“Makes the impossible, possible; the possible, easy; and the easy, elegant”
Awareness Through Movement
A Feldenkrais group class is called an Awareness Through Movement (or ATM) class. In it, students are verbally guided through a sequence of movements.
What to expect: a non-competitive, nonaerobic movement class (you will not sweat) structured to progressively explore movement options.
Functional Integration
A one-to-one private session is called a Functional Integration (or FI) lesson. In this, the teacher guides a student through a range of movements using non-invasive touch.
What to expect a hands-on lesson tailored to your individual needs. You may lie on a low bench, you will remain fully clothed throughout. An FI lesson usually lasts around an hour.
