Introductory course in Awareness Through Movement®

Interesting, fun ways to act more effectively and feel better, fast

Why?
Join a class or workshop to discover easier, more satisfying ways of doing all the things you love to do and all the things you have to do. ATM® acts as a bridge to reconnect you to fluid, spontaneous, efficient and effective paths of action, in a format that builds a sense of self-compassion and community.

What?
Floor-based, guided experiential classes in Atherton Qld 4883 for those who can get down to and up from the floor independently (including by using a chair)*
*If floor-based classes are not possible for you at the moment, contact Catherine to discuss other options.

You can gain an idea of what takes place in Awareness Through Movement® classes from these videos:
https://www.feldenkrais.org.au/feldenkrais-video-channel
and scroll to find the " Awareness Through Movement - Feldenkrais" video.
https://feldenkrais-method.org/
(Please note music is usually not played during Awareness Through Movement® classes.)

How?
Clarify your habits of moving, sensing, feeling and breathing and investigate how they're linked;
Create novel patterns by exploring and playing with new options; and
Connect disparate parts of yourself into a coordinated, integrated whole.

Course structure
This is a 9-week course. Classes will run each Monday 9.30-10.30am from 20/7/26-14/9/26 on these dates:
20/7, 27/7; 3/8, 10/8, 17/8, 24/8, 31/8; 7/9, 14/9
Catchups are possible if parts of the course are missed.

Course facilitator
Motionwise with Catherine James
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner® and Awareness Through Movement® Teacher,
Certified Bones For Life Teacher®,
Authorised Sounder Sleep System™ Teacher

Fees
Standard rate
$135 for series of 9 classes ($15 per class when purchased in advance)
Casual, drop-in class: $20

Concession^ rate
$125 for series of 9 classes ($13.89 per class when purchased in advance)
Casual, drop-in class $18
^Concession = Pension/ Health Concession card holders and full-time students

Testimonials
I have absolutely loved the course. I find myself thinking about the way (I think) what we've done so far might be supposed to all come together when I'm walking. The class offers a pleasant time to focus on moving in ways that I'm sure are helping me (though I'm not completely sure how). And of course the company of nice folk.
– Jenny

Thoroughly enjoyed the classes, thank you. I liked the neck work especially and when we talked about good posture. The class is relaxing and I feel lighter afterward.
– Robyn Stoney

I gained specific improvement in ease of movement of the areas worked on – loosening of tension in shoulders, hips and neck in particular, improved sleep, and something to practice at home each week after class. It's a great way to start the working week!
– Melissa Le Gleut

Really enjoyed the course. Well paced. Great voice for it. I gained a more fluid sense of movement and feeling of groundedness. My balance on the bike as I ride off from class is greatly improved and I enjoy the sense of everything moving so much better and more pleasurably. It's been a long time since I have had the opportunity to enjoy the feeling of my body just moving and it is great to be reminded of how good that simple pleasure can be.
– Gerald Soworka

Great. I gained the ability to move more freely. I love the way I can use my body when driving and wrangling the kids into the car. When I get a sore neck or back these days it doesn't last for long because I just use my body in a different way. Just thinking about being at the class helps my movement state.
– Christine Young

I found my body seemed to respond well to the well-structured classes, and the final walk around at the end always gave instant positive feedback on the 'success' of the movement stimulation. A low-impact, mindful and restorative option to undo all the tension built up through my higher-impact movement, and a renewed real appreciation for the gentle and indirect approach in movement therapies.
– Harry Normand

I greatly enjoyed your class the other night. I don’t know if it is my imagination, but I feel a lot more energetic since then.
– Connie

Bookings and more information
https://events.humanitix.com/introductory-course-in-awareness-through-movement
E: motionwise@pm.me

Important
Please note the course will proceed only when sufficient enrolments have been received.
After you register, check your emails for course confirmation and venue address.

Programs offered by Motionwise are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. It is recommended that a medical practitioner or relevant allied health professional is consulted prior to undertaking any courses, classes or workshops.