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Practising Feldenkrais

 
What to expect – attending a Feldenkrais group class
 
Group classes in the Feldenkrais Method are known as Awareness Through Movement® (ATM). Some practitioners run classes on a drop in basis. Courses lasting several weeks or weekend workshops are also common, especially if a specific theme is being covered such as pelvic health, improving sleep or alleviating back pain.
 
Expect to:
 
1. Be verbally guided through a series of movements

2. Pay close attention to what you are doing

3. Lie on the floor (but not always)

4. Be asked to find the easiest way of doing things

5. Be asked to feel for differences between one way of moving and another

6. Experience your movement, and youself, in new ways

7. Get new ideas about how to respond to life's challenges

8. Something new each time you come

9. Experience improvements in how you do things in your life; from sitting and walking right through to your golf swing and ability to remain focused during long meetings.

10. Become skilled in getting better results using less physical and mental efffort

11. Find more ways of feeling comfortable

There are a range of products and courses designed and delivered by Feldenkrais practitioners that are directed towards common problems or performance needs.

 
Fast facts
  • Classes for seniors or those with limited movement are often taught in sitting or standing.
  • Classes may be 30-60 minutes long.
  • Classes may range from $15-$30 with fee variations.
  • Aerobic fitness is not a pre-requisite. 

 
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What to expect – a personal appointment with a Feldenkrais practitioner

Personal consultations with a Feldenkrais practitioner are usually for the purpose of receiving a Functional Integration® (FI) session, where the Feldenkrais Method is applied primarily through touch rather than verbal direction.

Expect to:

1. Be moved and touched by the practitioner

2. Talk with the practitioner about your history and interests

3. Remain fully clothed, so wear suitable clothing that gives you freedom to move

4. Be touched in a respectful, non-intrusive manner

Practitioners come from different backgrounds and some have expertise relevant to working with specific problems or interest groups.
 
 
Fast facts
 
  • Functional Integration® sessions are usually one hour.
  • The fee may vary from one practitioner to another (approx range $60-$100).
  • Numerous health insurance providers will reimburse you for Feldenkrais.
  • The number of sessions needed depends on your goal, physical condition, learning ability etc.

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