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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:
  • Be verbally guided through a series of movements
  • Pay close attention to what you are doing
  • Lie on the floor (but not always)
  • Be asked to find the easiest way of doing things
  • Be asked to feel for differences between one way of moving and another
  • Experience your movement, and yourself, in new ways
  • Get new ideas about how to respond to life's challenges
  • Something new each time you come
  • 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.
  • Become skilled in getting better results using less physical and mental efffort
  • 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. Cost variations may include bulk discounts or a personalised class.
  • Aerobic fitness is not a pre-requisite. 
  • Wear loose comfortable clothing, a mat or blanket may be required.
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:

  • Be moved and touched by the practitioner
  • Talk with the practitioner about your history and interests
  • Remain fully clothed, so wear suitable clothing that gives you freedom to move
  • 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.
  • Numerous health insurance providers will reimburse you for Feldenkrais.
  • The number of sessions needed depends on your goal, physical condition, learning ability etc.
  • Wear comfortable clothing. 

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